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Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse.

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a dining table, and a television.
A stone building with a red-tiled roof, a glass front entrance, and a car parked in front.
A narrow hallway with a carpeted floor, a ceiling light fixture, and an archway leading to another room.
A stone house with a red-tiled roof and a grassy field of daffodils in front.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set near a theme park, this apartment accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers adventure activities like fishing, swimming, and birdwatching. Guests can enjoy sports options at nearby golf courses. The property is pet-friendly and located near Finchale Priory and Adventure Valley.

Highlights

  • Sweeping views

    Enjoy top-rated panoramic views across the skyline, from sunrise through night.
  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Dog-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Laundry room
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Durham, ENG
  • Place, Finchale Priory
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse.

A stunning property within an 11th Century farmhouse, this first floor apartment has been recently modernised to a high standard while keeping within the strict guidelines that are in place when restoring a listed property.

The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a beautifully fitted kitchen and a large living room.

The bespoke handmade oak kitchen, has fully integrated appliances with a rangemaster cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer.

Master bedroom has a queen sized bed and views of the Priory.

Second bedroom twin single beds.

Third bedroom has a bespoke handmade high sleeper double bed and an additional single bed.

All of the bedrooms benefit from window seats to be used to enjoy the beautiful views.

The living room is a stunning room with sash windows to three sides and the bespoke hexagonal dining table sits in the bay window giving views over the river. (This sash bay window still contains the original glass and during renovation this was protected by English Heritage and refurbished.) The room has a TV with Sky and DVD player.

The family bathroom has a corner bath, double shower, WC and basin with views over the priory and river.

There is also a separate WC.

The property has full central heating with traditional cast iron radiators.

Free Wifi is available for use during your stay.


Owners of the property own fishing rights over a two mile stretch of the river Wear which is a prime salmon and brown trout river and visitors to the property are welcome to fish in the river during their stay. (Environment agency rod licences must be held.)

We advise children over nine only due to close proximity of the river.

We can provide discount vouchers for Beamish museum (25% off) and discounts for other local attractions.

Ample secure parking

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Families with children are allow

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6503571
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chester-le-Street

Located in Chester-le-Street, this apartment is in a rural area and near theme parks. Durham Cathedral and St. James' Park are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Quayside. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium or Karting North East. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Durham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Finchale Priory - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Durham University - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Durham Castle - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Diggerland - 12 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Tea Barn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Jovial Monk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Newton Grange - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Finchale Abbey, first floor apartment within an historic 11th Century Farmhouse. located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Adventure Valley and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Castle. Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre and Palace Green are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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