WESLEY HOUSE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Wolsingham

Wesley House in Wolsingham, County Durham sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.

Wesley House, a single-storey cottage, consists of a kitchen with a range with an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster, a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, a dining room, and a sitting room with a Smart TV and wood-burning stove. The bedrooms consist of two king-size, one double, and one twin. There is a bathroom with a bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, and a shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed patio with furniture and roadside parking. Up to five well-behaved pets are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.3 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Stay at Wesley House for your next picture-perfect holiday.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Range with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. 4 x Smart TVs, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Roadside parking. Enclosed patio with furniture. Five well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.3 miles

Region: Rich with fascinating historical sights and rolling countryside, experience Durham's breath-taking views from its position atop a craggy hill. From the iconic Romanesque Cathedral and 11th century Durham Castle nestled in the centre of town, to its sleepy villages and thriving Heritage Coast, Durham is the perfect holiday choice.

Town: The picturesque town of Wolsingham is a quintessentially British market town in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nestled in the beautiful valley of Weardale, the town boasts a number of well-regarded pubs, cafes and restaurants, as well as convenience shops and takeaways. In the town you’ll also find an indoor swimming pool and gym, grass bowls club, several picnic areas and a recreation ground with outdoor gym and playing fields. The town has plenty of amenities, including a library, pharmacy, gift and antique shops, grocery shops, bakery, butchers and greengrocers. Also all major supermarkets deliver here. Wolsingham Show is held on the first weekend in September and is the oldest agricultural show in the country. Wolsingham is superbly situated to enjoy the best of the north-east and is a very popular base for walking and cycling. There are plenty of local attractions, including the Weardale Heritage Railway featuring the Polar Express, Hamsterley Forest which is ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding, the picturesque Tunstall Reservoir for fishing and walking, and High Force waterfall. For historians, you'll find Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle, and Auckland Castle featuring Kynren – an epic tale of 2000 years and of course Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage site. Other notable attractions include Hadrian's Wall, Beamish open air museum, and the Angel of the North, the UK's most famous piece of public art. Venture further afield to the coast for prehistoric cliffs and caves at Marsden South Shields, and the Newcastle Gateshead quayside, including the Baltic centre of contemporary art housed in a restored flour mill, the Sage music centre, the tilting Millennium bridge across the Tyne and numerous bars and restaurants.