This lovely barn conversion is close to the city of Durham near to Chester-le-Street and can sleep two four people in two bedrooms.Sheep Pen Cottage is a lovely barn conversion close to the city of Durham and just eleven miles from Chester-le-Street in County Durham. The cottage can sleep four people in two super king-size bedrooms with en-suites. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with electric fire. Outside there is off road parking for three cars and a private enclosed courtyard with furniture. Sheep Pen Cottage is a lovely cottage to use as a base for exploring this delightful part of the country.
Amenities: Biomass eco central heating with woodburner effect electric fire. Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, radio, WiFi, selection of games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 3 cars. Private enclosed courtyard garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.5 miles, pub 2 miles.
Region: Northumberland is a heady combination of fishing villages, market towns, sandy beaches, magnificent castles and historic Hadrians Wall, tied together by beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife.
Town: Situated in one of the most beautiful counties of England, Durham city is one of the jewels in England’s crown. Dominated by the historic centre, a World Heritage Site, the city is home to magnificent Durham Cathedral, with its breathtaking vaulted ceiling and splendid architecture. The cathedral, the final resting place of the Venerable Bede, is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the whole of Europe. Durham Castle stands side by side with the cathedral, on a prominent hilltop site, encircled by the wooded slopes of the River Wear below. The city itself offers elegant buildings and fascinating narrow streets with excellent shopping, eating and drinking to suit all tastes. Add to that the ease of access to the rest of this historic county, “Land of the Prince Bishops”, and Durham has much to offer the discerning traveller, from Medieval castles to marvellous landscapes and scenic walks. Durham city is the ideal location for discovering this beautiful county.
