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 Etherley Dene Farm
Bishop Auckland.,United Kingdom
This beautiful, traditional stone-built farmhouse, dating back to the 18th century, stands detached within its own mature gardens - with the enclosed rear garden boasting a summer house. Refurbished to a very high standard, the holiday property retains much character and charm, with oak floors and panelled walls. It makes an ideal location for those who enjoy walking, cycling, golf, fishing, horse riding or simply relaxing. Etherley Dene Farm is located in the lovely town of Bishop Auckland, which has been the official residence of the bishops of Durham since the 12th century. The town provides many interesting attractions, including Auckland Castle with its splendid marble and limestone chapel and stained-glass windows that relate to stories of early Christian saints. At Bishops Park, an 18th-century deer house survives, and visitors can follow the mile-long lane that leads to the remains of Binchester Roman Fort. Fifteen miles south-west of Bishop Auckland is Barnard Castle offering shopping with a market on Wednesdays. There is also the Bowes Museum to visit, which is housed in a grand French-style chateau and provides a wide collection consisting of furniture, paintings, tapestries and ceramics. National Trust properties nearby include Warren House Gill, Horden, Beacon Hill, Hawthorne Dene, Moorhouse Woods, Ormesby Hall and Moulton Hall. Local attractions include the new National Railway Museum at Shildon, Hamsterley Forest and Weardale National Park, and Teesdale (15 minutes). High Force and the coast are each within a 30-minute drive, whilst Newcastle, Gateshead and the Metro Centre are within 40 minutes' drive. The city of Durham, with its cathedral, is 20 minutes away; the Northumbrian coast and Hadrian's Wall can be reached within an hour, and Leeds 1¼ hours. Etherley Dene Farm also has easy access to the Lake District (1½ hours), and lies just off the A68 to Scotland. It is also 15 minutes from Darlington station east coast mainline. Pub 70 yards.
Two steps to entrance. Spacious living room with gas `coal-effect' cast iron stove, oak floor and sandstone walls. Dining-room with panelled walls, oak floors, open log fire in French marble fireplace and patio doors to the garden. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with dining area, Aga hob and oven, electric induction hob, slate floor and French doors to garden. Snug with oak panelled walls, oak beams and electric `wood burner'. Utility with Belfast sink and additional electric oven. Shower room/W.C. off ground floor. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed. Twin-bedded room with additional single bed (for +1). Bathroom/W.C. with shower attachment and separate shower cubicle. Second floor: Three double bedrooms; three with additional single bed (each for +1). Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower, changing area and sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only).
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Features of Etherley Dene Farm |
 All year short breaks |
Bed linen & towels inc |
| Detached |
Enclosed garden |
| Garden |
No pets |
| Open fire |
Pub nearby |
| Shower |
Television |
| Washing machine |
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