Retreat 8844 – Consett, North of England

A perfect couples getaway close to the Cathedral City of Durham and market towns of Corbridge and Hexham. Anglers can try their luck at Waskerley and Derwent Reservoirs. Situated close to the Waskerley Way and Pennine Way there are plenty of routes for keen cyclists adventurous hikers or peaceful strollers and dog walkers. You could enjoy a luxurious relaxing spa treatment at Slaley Hall where golfers can play a round at the prestigious championship standard 18 hole course.

You can sample local produce at Knitsley Farm Shop Wheelbirks Jersey ice cream farm and Bywell smokery. Also nearby are Northumberland National Park Hadrian s Wall the Yorkshire Dales and the popular cities of Durham and Newcastle. On entering this pretty cottage you will find yourself in attractive open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The spacious and welcoming lounge is ideal for relaxing in and is tastefully furnished and complete with TV/DVD. Open the patio doors allow the light to flood in.

The elegantly designed kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven and hob fridge/freezer washer/dryer dishwasher and microwave and a dining area to sit and enjoy your home cooked meal. There is also a ground-floor WC. Heading up too the first floor you will find a comfy and a bright and spacious bedroom with sumptious four-poster bed and TV/DVD complete with an en-suite bathroom with WC.

Stepping outside you can unwind at the end of the day in the woodburning hot tub in your own private enclosed patio complete with seating. There is also a large shared courtyard and gardens with private seating area leading from the patio doors. You can also enjoy a guided wildlife walk with a local expert which can be arranged by prior arrangement with the owner as can clay pigeon shooting subject to availability. There is also an enclosed store room for bikes.