Cottage Description
Wellhope View Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 4 and is located in Alston, Northern England. This property is pet friendly allowing for 2 pets. Local to Ayle, Coalcleugh, Knarsdale, Leadgate, Whitfield
- Bike Store
- Cot Available
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Ground Floor Facilities
- Fuel and Power Included
- Enclosed Garden / Patio
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair
- Pub within 1 mile
- Rural Location
- Shower
- Television
- Woodburning Stove
- Short Breaks All Year
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
Hudgill Farm Barn has been imaginatively converted into two characterful holiday homes which are peacefully located midway between Alston and Nenthead. Situated in a stunning rural position, with wonderful views, they stand just off the A689 road connecting Alston to Durham in the North Pennines, an AONB. The quaint market town of Alston, the highest in England, is 2 miles and is on the C2C cycle route and the Pennine Way hiking trail. This area is one of the least light polluted in Britain and star gazers will be enthralled. There are plenty of green lanes, tracks and bridle paths around the area and Hudgill is an ideal starting point for many cycle routes and hiking trails. Roe deer graze and hares box early in the morning, and bird watchers will enjoy spotting the large variety from the cottages. Penrith, the northern Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall are a short drive away. The Northumberland National Park, the Durham Dales, the historic towns of Hexham and Corbridge, plus the cities of Carlisle and Newcastle are within an easy drive. Refs 28037 and 28038 can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub ½ mile.
Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with beams and French doors. 1 twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
Electric Cooker. Washing Machine.
Both properties: Woodburner in living room included. Oil underfloor CH, elec, bed linen and towels included. Travel Cot. Highchair. DVD. Microwave. Dishwasher. Shared freezer (in outhouse). Small enclosed garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Ample parking. Cycle store. No smoking. Easy walking access. Friday to Friday.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
Redwell Inn - 25.9 Miles (41.4 KM)
Enjoy excellent food complemented by an extensive wine list and first-class service in the exceptionally comfortable and relaxing ambiance of the Red Well Inn.
Fun Days Out
Rheged - 19.2 Miles (30.7 KM)
An award winning family day out, Rheged attractions include a giant cinema with a screen the size of six double decker buses, a kids play centre and an international mountaineering exhibition as well as superb shops and great food.
Hall Hill Farm is home to a number of farmyard animals, some of which you can stroke and feed. Visitors here can enjoy a complimentary farm trailer ride and there are also donkey rides.
As well as being voted the country's most tranquil spot, this park is truly is a haven for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Beamish is a world famous open air museum whose reconstructed streets and houses tell the story of the people of North East England at two important points of their history - 1825 and 1913.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
A former railway line that is now a lovely traffic free path open to pedestrians, cycles, horses, and dogs, its 10.5 mile route winds all the way up from Swalwell to Consett.
A great biking centre for families, novices and those who enjoy a challenge, it has a short red route, two blue routes and a skills loop to learn some of the basics. There's also a black graded ridge just for experts. One hour's drive from Glentress and Innerleithen.
Golf & Sports
A splendid 18-hole golf course set in undulating parkland with fine views over the Tyne Valley.
Prudhoe Waterworld has a 25m pool incorporated into a free form shape with shallow beach area, a wave machine and 40m aqua-slide plus plenty of other activities.
Just one mile north of Barnard Castle town centre, this is an excellent 18 hole golf course. Play a round on this beautiful course and soak up the lovely, local scenery.
This community leisure centre offers a range of facilities including a 25m swimming pool, toddler pool, skate park, squash courts, adventure play area and fitness suite.
Premier paragliding school in the UK offering BHPA courses in the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales. See the stunning scenery from the air as qualified instructors guide you in a taster course of this exhilarating sport.
Nature Reserves
With plenty of waymarked cycle and walking trails, this is the perfect start point from which to explore the beautiful nearby North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It also features a visitor's centre, tearooms and an adventure play area.
Discover Iron Age remains, 5000 year old cairns and the wonder of one of the largest forests in Britain. This beautiful place is perfect to explore however you choose, be it on horse back, on a mountain bike or on a leisurely stroll.
Gardens & Woodlands
17th century Acorn Bank Garden's claim to fame is its collection of medicinal and culinary plants, the largest in Northern England with over 250 varieties.
A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir, ideal for that country walk with the dog or cycling by the river.
The Lowther Parklands consist of 150 acres of grounds with play activities for children, including rides, boating, adventure playgrounds, miniature railway and a putting green.
Local Attractions
Preserved steam and diesel locomotives from Britain and overseas run between Alston station and Kirkhaugh. There are refreshment facilities and a railway shop at the station.
Historical & Heritage Sites
Delve into the history of mining on the North Pennines in this fascinating museum. Hear about the people that worked there, the lifestyle they lead and the legacy this important mine had on the social and cultural history of the area.
Carlisle Castle is still a sight to behold. Founded in 1092, it's housed a few famous guests in its time, including Mary Queen of Scots who was imprisoned here.
A fascinating museum for all the family to enjoy, the Bowes Museum houses the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England.
Once the largest of the British Roman forts, Binchester has been partly excavated,but much remains undiscovered. Stare in wonder at the ancient Roman bath house and its incredible 1700 year old underfloor heating system!
