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Thistlewood House consists of a kitchen with an electric oven, gas hob and dishwasher, a utility with a fridge/freezer and washing machine, a dining room with a woodburning stove, dining seating and Smart TV, and a sitting room with a Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms include a king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) and a double serviced by a bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed side garden with lawn, patio, and furniture, and private driveway parking for three cars. Three well-behaved pets are welcome, but sorry, no smoking at this property. Highchair and travel cot available on request. You can find a shop in 1.2 miles and a pub in 0.8 miles. LPG central heating, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Thistlewood House is a wonderful choice for your stay in County Durham. Note: This property has a 5 night minimum on booking Please Note: No electric vehicle charging at property but cars can be charged at Wolsingham train station car park. Note: This property has a 5 night minimum on booking

The picturesque town of Wolsingham is a quintessentially British market town in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nestled in the beautiful valley of Weardale, the town boasts a number of well-regarded pubs, cafes and restaurants, as well as convenience shops and takeaways. In the town you’ll also find an indoor swimming pool and gym, grass bowls club, several picnic areas and a recreation ground with outdoor gym and playing fields. The town has plenty of amenities, including a library, pharmacy, gift and antique shops, grocery shops, bakery, butchers and greengrocers. Also all major supermarkets deliver here. Wolsingham Show is held on the first weekend in September and is the oldest agricultural show in the country. Wolsingham is superbly situated to enjoy the best of the north-east and is a very popular base for walking and cycling. There are plenty of local attractions, including the Weardale Heritage Railway featuring the Polar Express, Hamsterley Forest which is ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding, the picturesque Tunstall Reservoir for fishing and walking, and High Force waterfall. For historians, you'll find Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle, and Auckland Castle featuring Kynren – an epic tale of 2000 years and of course Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage site. Other notable attractions include Hadrian's Wall, Beamish open air museum, and the Angel of the North, the UK's most famous piece of public art. Venture further afield to the coast for prehistoric cliffs and caves at Marsden South Shields, and the Newcastle Gateshead quayside, including the Baltic centre of contemporary art housed in a restored flour mill, the Sage music centre, the tilting Millennium bridge across the Tyne and numerous bars and restaurants. Note: This property has a 5 night minimum on booking