About
Situated in the owner’s smallholding, yet quietly nestled away, this semi-detached cottage is a perfect place for families and friends to explore and to return to your own private hot tub listening to the sound of the countryside and enjoying the panoramic views across open, beautiful countryside.
Facilities:
All on one level, with panoramic views over the countryside, guests will find Jasmine Cottage warm and welcoming. The open plan living, kitchen and dining area is light and spacious, and has windows looking out over the horses and sheep in the field opposite and the beautiful rolling countryside beyond
Customers are welcome to bring their own dog to stay. It should be noted that the owners have their own pets on site (very friendly); a lovely golden retriever, a cocker Spaniel two cats, and 2 horses, 2 ponies, a Shetland and some pedigree Ryeland sheep.
Built with every consideration given to the less able visitor the accommodation is all on one level :
Living/dining/kitchen open plan:
Fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine.
There are two settees, coffee tables, dining table with four chairs and TV (with HDMI port) and DVD player.
Wi Fi is included.
Bedroom 1 & en suite:
King Sized bed, small wardrobe and chest of drawers. En-suite has a large shower, toilet, heated towel rail & toilet.
Bedroom 2 & en suite:
Twin single beds and a chest of drawers and cupboard. En suite has a shower over the bath, toilet, heated towel rail.
Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels.
Welcome pack.
Cot available on request
Enclosed patio and large enclosed garden with garden furniture and fire pit/barbecue. (logs / charcoal not provided)
Open air hot tub for 4 (private) Dressing Gowns provided. Please bring your own towels and flip flops for outdoor use of the hot tub.
Cycle bar to secure your bikes
1 dog welcome (free)
Private parking for 2 cars.
No smoking or vaping inside cottage.
Nearby
2.5 miles from the award winning and highly popular Knitsley Farm Shop with local produce and café/restaurant.
3 miles from Consett for: supermarkets, take-aways, theatre/cinema, leisure centre and pubs.
4 miles from the popular village of Lanchester, offers a super selection of places to eat, an Italian restaurant, cafes, take aways and a fish and chip shop.
Lanchester Garden Centre offers a restaurant and Potters World (a must for young Children)
Ideal for guests who enjoy walking and cycling. There are numerous established public footpaths, walks and cycle paths close by, and the nearest cycle path is the C2C. The Derwent Valley Railway Path leads east towards the outskirts of Durham and is very popular with cyclists, whilst the Waskerley Way leads west and on into the vast open spaces of Weardale. Further afield there is Hamsterley Forest, ideal for mountain biking.
The perfect base for guests wanting to enjoy a spot of history and culture, the historic cathedral city of Durham (11 Miles) offers plenty of attractions to enjoy at all times of year. Also ideal for parents wanting to visit children, family members or friends who are studying at Durham University.
The beautiful hills and valleys of Teesdale and Weardale are both between 20 and 30 minutes’ drive away, and walkers will find themselves surrounded by some of the most scenic countryside that County Durham has to offer.
Raby Castle and High Force in one direction and Hadrian’s Wall offers a more historic trail for walkers to take.
To the north of Jasmine Cottage, guests will be able to visit the Beamish Living Museum, 7 miles, Gateshead and the Metro Centre, 12 miles, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 14 miles, the popular market town of Corbridge with its riverside walks, 15 miles, and Hexham and its abbey, 22 miles.
The beautiful Northumberland coast and castles, historic houses are within reach.
Guests wanting to enjoy the Kynren Spectacular that takes place from July-September each year, the host town of Bishop Auckland is only 15 miles away.