Outstanding detached stone-built property, close to Durham city. Oozing character and charm with original features, flagstone flooring and exposed stonework. Two woodburning stoves. Hot tub. Durham 3 miles.

A spacious, stone-built, end of terrace cottage, set in a remote location. Outstanding countryside views. Lovely garden. Luxurious hot tub. WiFi. Woodburner. Middleton-in-Teesdale 3 miles.

Lovely, single-storey cottage in the grounds of the Grade I listed Walworth Casle Hotel, in the scattered village of Walworth, near Darlington. Open plan living. WiFi. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Darlington 5 miles.

A beautiful stone-built barn conversion in a wonderful setting in Mickleton. Woodburner, en-suites, luxury hot tub. Middleton-in-Teesdale 1 mile.

A contemporary, semi-detached house with a hot tub and four bedrooms, located in Mickleton-in-Teesdale, just a two-minute walk from the local pub. Great walking. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Middleton-in-Teesdale 1 mile.

An impressive property resting on the outskirts of Wolsingham. Pet-friendly. Indoor swimming pool. Open-plan living room. Sunderland 30.8 miles.

Tucked away behind a Yorkshire stone wall and with the River Tees flowing across the back of the garden, Grace’s Retreat can only be described as a real gem of a cottage. Attached to the owners home, yet maintaining ample privacy for guests, this semi-detached, single-storey cottage offers excellent quality accommodation, in a super location. With brilliant transport links between Yorkshire, County Durham and the A1 not far away, guests will find plenty of places to visit and explore during their stay. Perfect for walkers and cyclists, Grace’s Retreat lies close to many established walking and cycling routes, including walks along the River Tees and not far from the famous Coast to Coast cycle route, which has become one of the most popular in the country. With three excellent local pubs and a Michelin starred restaurant all within a 10-minute walk, guests need not venture too far for a fabulous meal and a great night out. Perfect for romantic breaks, this could not be better situated for that special occasion or a treat with the spa at Rockcliffe Hall less than 2 miles away. Fishing and golf are also very popular in the area with a top class golf course within a 5-minute drive from the doorstep. For excellent shopping, cinema, leisure centre and railway station, the city of Darlington is just 3 miles away. Catterick Racecourse is only a 20-minute drive away for those guests wanting to enjoy a day at the races and York Races can be reached in around an hour. The historic market town of Richmond is a little under 30 minutes’ drive away and has a weekly farmers market as well as an abundance of attractions to explore including Richmond Castle, which stands high on the hill and looks out over the thriving market town below. The magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park is an hour’s drive away and in the opposite direction, guests will find the cathedral city of Durham within an hour too. Many pretty Yorkshire towns and villages including Thirsk, Ripon, Yarm, Northallerton and Leyburn are all close by and offer all of the welcoming hospitality that the county is famous for. There is even the opportunity to visit one of the dazzling Yorkshire beaches and coastline with the seaside town of Whitby and glorious Robin Hood’s Bay, both can be reached within an easy one and a half hour’s drive.
Grace’s Retreat has been lovingly renovated to a good standard. With a large, open plan living area and kitchen, guests will find ample space to enjoy all of the features including original wood panelling, beams, wooden floor, 50" Freeview TV and a super wood burner that is perfect for those romantic evenings in. The bedroom is full of quality furnishings and boasts a kingsize bed and the bathroom is well finished throughout with a top quality shower cubicle and heated towel rail. Outside guests will find a small courtyard area with outdoor seating and also a private parking space. Warm and welcoming, Grace’s Retreat really is a great place to relax, unwind and enjoy a holiday or special occasion at any time of year. Beach 26 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 400 yards.

A fantastic four-bedroom semi-detached barn conversion resting in Marwood, Durham. Pet-friendly. Dale views. Hot tub. Original features. Off-road parking. Smart TVs. Staindrop 8.8 miles; Darlington 20.5 miles; Richmond 20.6 miles.

Luxurious mews conversion in the County Durham market town of Stanhope. Within Stanhope Castle. Central location. North Pennines AONB.

Superb luxury cottage close to the city of Durham. Surrounded by open countryside, lovely views, enclosed garden. Durham 3.5 miles