The Old Barn

In a stunning location above the village of Westgate, this charming detached former byre, built in the 1800s, retains many original features and has magnificent views of the beautiful Wear Valley. The North Pennines AONB is noted for its diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Hexham, Newcastle, Durham, Barnard Castle, High Force Waterfall and the Lake District are within easy reach. Weardale offers superb walking, fishing and cycling with museums at Ireshopeburn and Killhope. Sharing the owner's 6-acre grounds at the top of a steep track, the holiday cottage sits in a picturesque location with animals on site. Shops and pub ½ mile.

Living/dining room with wood-burning stove. Sitting room with electric 'wood burner' in feature wood fireplace. Farmhouse-style kitchen with electric Rangemaster (for cooking), stable door and quarry-tiled floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms; one large with wooden floor, additional single bed (for +1) and fireplace. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Beamed and with stone walls throughout.

• Wood-burning stove - fuel inc
• Elec 'wood burner' inc
• Elec, oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• TV
• Video (small library)
• DVD (small library)
• Elec Rangemaster inc
• M/wave
• W/machine
• Shared t/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Patio, terrace, furniture
• Shared 6-acre grounds
• BBQ
• Parking (5 cars)
• Cycle store
• No smoking