Castleside 1 mile. A homely welcome awaits you when you enter Allensford Cottage, a detached cottage near Castleside in County Durham, with its cosy sitting room, dining area and well-equipped kitchen, making a great place for friends to relax and make plans. At the rear of the property, enter through the French doors in the open plan living area to the lovely sunny garden and patio, ideal for barbecues on long summer evenings. A two minute drive will take you to the village of Castleside which has a selection of pubs or, alternatively, visit Consett, a little further away, where you will find supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Closer to home, guests can just nip next door and sample some of the delights in the owner’s caravan shop and café. The city of Durham is just half an hour’s drive away, with its wonderful cathedral, cobbled streets, river walk and an array of shops, pubs and restaurants. Also close by is the Roman town of Chester-le-Street, Beamish Museum and the Durham Dales. A little further afield are Newcastle upon Tyne, Hadrian's Wall, the Heritage Coast, Cragside at Rothbury and the North Yorkshire Moors, all worth a visit and all offering plenty of activities for everyone. In a countryside location, this cottage is the perfect place for touring the Durham area.

Castleside is a village set in County Durham, amongst the beautiful countryside, and is around 15 miles to the west of Durham, the popular historic city.

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