Set within the centre of the ‘picture-postcard’ Anglo Saxon community of Witton-le-Wear - steeped in history in addition to a its 12th-century tower, Norman church and views of the 15th-century Witton Castle - this attractive huge house (constructed circa 1780) provides huge living accommodation for families to get together or to celebrate a special occasion. Adjoining another property, Arrow Pet friendly cottage has attractive gardens to enjoy together in addition to a river walks and the renowned Low barns Nature reserve nearby where guests can put your feet up and relax, making this is a tranquil and peaceful holiday escape. It is perfectly located to explore this magnificent Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - starting within the quiet picturesque community, which has a good real ale local pub accessible. The Wear Valley Area is noted for its outstanding natural beauty and diversity of wildlife together in addition to a superb breathtaking scenery, peppered in addition to a smallish villages bustling in addition to a hospitality for locals and guests alike. Hamsterley Forest, in addition to a its pathways, cycleways, bridleways and numerous sporting and leisure activities, lies 4 miles to the west. Durham city is 15 miles away in addition to a its majestic cathedral, cobbled streets, eateries and galleries. Raby Castle in addition to a its 200-acre deer park and fine medieval interior is a short drive, while Barnard Castle - a bustling market town famous for The Bowes Museum, is a 30-minute drive. Newcastle (55 minutes), and York (90 minutes), both have fine museums, shops and galleries. Crook 5 miles. Bishop Auckland 4 miles. Shops 1 mile, local pub 50 yards. Beamed living room in addition to a decorative cast-iron fireplace, wooden floor. Beamed dining room in addition to a decorative cast-iron range, wooden floor. Step down to huge well-equipped kitchen in addition to a Rangemaster cooker, slate floor, and door to patio. Sitting room in addition to a open fire, wooden floor, door to patio. Steps down to beamed games room in addition to a TV, slate floor and access to garden. Stairs to twin bedroom in addition to a additional guest bed (for +1 child) in addition to a en-suite bathroom in addition to a corner bath, shower attachment and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each in addition to a decorative fireplace; one in addition to a high beamed ceiling, 5ft bed and additional single bed (for +1), one in addition to a four-poster bed, additional single bed (for +1) and wooden floor. Two twin bedrooms; one in addition to a decorative fireplace, one in addition to a wooden floor. Bathroom in addition to a cast-iron claw-foot bath, bidet and toilet. Stroll-in fully-tiled shower room and toilet. Separate toilet. Open fire - fuel inc Elec and full CH inc (Oct-Mar £50pw, £25 per short break) Bed linen and towels inc Cot H/chair Two Freeview TVs Two DVDs (smallish library) Rangemaster (in addition to a double oven) - fuel inc M/wave W/machine T/dryer D/washer Freezer Huge enclosed south-facing garden in addition to a patio terrace and furniture BBQ Garage (for 1 car); parking (for 1 car); additional roadside parking (for 3 cars) Secure cycle store Games room Pets free of charge No smoking Friday to Friday