An ideal base for city or country, close to cycle tracks and walking paths and within easy reach of Durham city.. Detached property. Large living room with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire in brick fireplace. Kitchen with breakfast area. Limestone floor throughout ground floor. First floor: Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment, toilet and tiled floor.. - Two Freeview TVs - Small DVD library . - Gas ‘coal-effect’ fire inc - Elec, full gas CH, bed linen and towels inc - T/cot - DVD - M/wave - W/machine - Shared t/dryer - Shared freezer in outbuilding - Shared courtyard with own patio, terrace and furniture - Parking (for 3 cars) - Cycle store - No smoking . These two delightful holiday cottages (Refs MRA and MRB), each with its own history, are tastefully converted from former barns dating back to the 1600s. Retaining character and charm, they lie in a peaceful setting overlooking countryside with many cycle tracks nearby. Ideal walking and fishing country, yet close to famous attractions - visitors can step back in time at the Beamish Open Air Museum or visit the Metro Centre (a shopper’s paradise), Hexham (with its glorious abbey), Durham City (a city of contrasts, with its fine cathedral and designer shops), or the Northumberland coast, which are all within an hour’s drive. The medieval castle of Raby has a 200-acre deer park and is a firm favourite with visitors. An ideal location to explore all the surrounding AONB. Shop 500 yards. For both properties at Tanfield Leith Farm Cottages Shared freezer in outbuilding. Open tread stairs to first floor.