This delightful castle has been transformed into a set of apartments and is situated in the heart of the market town of Stanhope, in County Durham. Resting across one floor, the property has been extensively renovated into a stylish and contemporary holiday home, whilst still boasting lovely period features with the original stone walls. Use the spacious lounge area to relax and unwind of an evening, where you can keep up to date with all your favourite shows. The open-plan kitchen has all the appliances you could need for a week-long break to the countryside, whilst the dining area provides ample space for family gatherings. There are four bedrooms, three of which are doubles and a single, all are well-presented and include modern furnishings to store your personal items. Delight in the family bathroom and en-suite shower room, where you can enjoy a long soak of an evening. One of the best features of this property is the shower room-cum-sauna, offering a spot of luxury for your trip. Situated at the bottom of the garden is the wonderful Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool, heated to a tropical temperature of 30 degrees centigrade, making it an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Venture towards the medieval Raby Castle, set among 200 acres of deer park setting, an exceptional choice for those interested in historical architecture, or visit the famous ford and stepping stones across the River Wear at the bottom of the castle woods. Visit Hamsterley Forest, covering more than 2,000 hectares and boasting a number of outdoor children's play parks, scenic walking and cycling routes through picturesque woodland areas with a plethora of wildlife to spot along the way. A wonderful base for exploring all of Durham and the North Pennines. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 913156, 913412, 913413, 982570, and 1007147, together sleeping a total of 27 people. Read More

All one floor. Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double and 1 x single. Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC. Shower/sauna room. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room

Hot tub. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for two cars. Shared gardens with picnic benches. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.01 miles. Please note: This is first floor property and access to the property is via 14 external step, no steps inside. Please note no stag/hen and similar parties. Note: A good housekeeping bond of £150 is payable to the owner on arrival. No short break stays allowed Read More