The Old Cottage

Amidst open countryside, with views over the ruins of Egglestone Abbey, this 17th-century Grade II listed cottage is an extremely comfortable retreat, full of character and charm. Standing peacefully in its own garden, it is just 2 miles from the delightful market town of Barnard Castle, home to The Bowes Museum, one of the most impressive and interesting museums in the country. Golf, riding, tennis and fishing (on the River Tees) are available locally. Excellent choice of pubs/restaurants in Barnard Castle and surrounding villages. Richmond 14 miles. Shops, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Spacious beamed sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove in inglenook and rugs on stone-flagged floor. Steps down to well-fitted kitchen. Utility room. Step up to twin bedroom, bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Winding staircase to first floor: Large double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room and toilet.

• Wood-burning stove - logs/fuel inc
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• TV
• DVD
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• F/freezer
• Tel by meter reading
• Garden with furniture
• BBQ
• Ample parking
• Ramp by arr