Ref: 1626 Merle Cottage

MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE

Barnard Castle 10 miles.

Perched on the riverbank in the beautiful Tees Valley, the pretty Pennine village of Middleton-In-Teesdale lies in the heart of Teesdale, in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. The village offers a good range of shops, pubs and places to eat. This is superb walking country with high open moorland as well as pretty wooded valleys and the nearby waterfalls of High Force and Cauldron Snout are amongst the most spectacular sights in the district. The nearby market town of Barnard Castle offers a full range of facilities.

The Property: Merle Cottage

This delightful, stone built end-terraced cottage lies on the edge of the pretty Pennine village of Middleton-In-Teesdale. Deceptively spacious, the property is warm and comfortable with a farmhouse style kitchen/diner with cosy open fire and a separate sitting room with wood-burning stove. Merle Cottage is full of character and makes a great base from which to enjoy the wonderful walking and touring opportunities afforded in this lovely and interesting area. The pretty village of Middleton with its excellent pubs and hostelries is just a five minute walk away, whilst closeby is Barnard Castle with its historic castle and thriving market. With great access to the Northern Dales, this makes a relaxing and rewarding holiday destination.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x spacious double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath (electric shower over), washbasin & WC. Well-equipped, farmhouse style kitchen/diner with sitting area and open fire. Sitting room with wood-burning stove. Porch - ideal for walking boots and jackets.

Amenities

Oil fired central heating and additional heating from open fire in kitchen, wood-burning stove in sitting room and storage heater in bathroom. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, colour TV, DVD, radio, stereo/CD player, library of books and games. Electricity and power inc. in rent. Initial supply of fuel for open fire and wood-burner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Roadside parking. Small, enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 5 minutes walk.