Simcas House, County Durham

Simcas House is a modern, Lakeland home, with a real wow factor. It was built into the hillside as an upside-down house with the living space on the upper floor and the bedrooms on the lower floor ensuring spacious living accommodation and three equally sized bedrooms. Stepping through the front door the hallway provides plenty of space for boots, outdoor gear. The spacious living room is bright and airy with big picture windows allowing the light to flood in. Patio doors open to a small patio area and at the other end glazed doors open to the large dining conservatory. Comfortable sofas and a feature fireplace with welcoming log burning stove and, a large screen Smart TV. The conservatory dining room takes an elevated position overlooking the garden and the patio - great room to relax in over a social family dinner. From here doors open onto a balcony where guests can sit and relax over drinks in an evening, right next to a babbling brook passing by below. The stylish kitchen features a breakfast bar and all you will need for your stay. Leading off the hallway is a cloakroom WC with washing machine and tumble drier and additional storage for outdoor gear in the adjacent storeroom. Stairs lead down to the 3 bedrooms on the lower level of the house. The master bedroom is presented with a comfortable king-size bed and en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms, one king-size bed and one with a choice of super king or twin beds (please specify when booking). Both are complemented by the family bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC. All three bedrooms feature their own Smart TV too. Head outside to a spacious patio with outdoor dining furniture and a sloping lawned garden. Parents should be aware that there is a small stream that runs behind the wall at the side of the patio. Stainton is a small hamlet close to popular village of Pooley Bridge at the northernmost tip of Ullswater. The village has a selection of village pubs, cafes and shops for the visitors and is popular all year round. The area has a huge selection of footpaths and bridleways and there are walks for all and is a popular area for mountain biking. Travelling from the central Lakes over the stunning Kirkstone Pass you will drop down into the beautiful glacial carved landscapes surrounding the Lake itself, with many quaint villages along its shoreline. The areas around the lake provide the perfect place for a restful and relaxed self-catering holiday, with plenty of opportunity for walking, exploring and getting out on the Lake. At the southern end of the Lake you will find Glenridding, a popular little village and an excellent base to explore plentiful challenging peaks but especially Helvellyn and Striding Edge.