MILL RACE COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Consett

Mill Race Cottage in Shotley Bridge, Durham sleeps seven in four bedrooms.

The living areas in this holiday home consist of a lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner equipped with electric oven, six-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and seating for seven and a lower-ground-floor sitting room with Smart TV and open fire. The bedrooms consist of two ground-floor doubles one with en-suite bathroom the other en-suite shower room, a twin and a single serviced by a shower room. Outside there is a lower-ground-floor, riverside decking with furniture and off-road parking for one car. Within 0.4 miles there is a shop and 0.8 miles a pub. Highchair and travel cot available. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter for open fire, bed linen and towels are included. Explore County Durham at Mill Race Cottage. Note: There are stone steps down to the lower-ground-floor decking or it can be accessed from the patio doors. Note: A river runs along this property, children and dogs must be supervised at all times.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Range cooker with electric oven and six-ring gas hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Smart TV and WiFi. Fuel, power and starter for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Lower-ground-floor, riverside decking with picnic table and side patio with bistro table. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.4 miles and pub 0.8 miles. Note: There are stone steps down to the lower-ground-floor decking or it can be accessed from the patio doors. Note: A river runs along this property, children and dogs must be supervised at all times

Region: Rich with fascinating historical sights and rolling countryside, experience Durham's breath-taking views from its position atop a craggy hill. From the iconic Romanesque Cathedral and 11th century Durham Castle nestled in the centre of town, to its sleepy villages and thriving Heritage Coast, Durham is the perfect holiday choice.

Town: Consett, a charming town in County Durham's northwest, sits on the Pennines' crest, making it a picturesque home base from which to explore the region. This charming town sits above the rural Derwent Valley and provides easy access to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, among other places of natural beauty. Food stores, restaurants, cafés, and pubs with names reflecting the town's steel-making history provide for all of your culinary needs, and a scattering of shops provide hours of entertainment as you search for the perfect souvenir to take home. Consett is also home to one of County Durham's oldest theatres, the impressive Empire Theatre, where you can see anything from eye-popping comedies to beautiful ballet shows, or just relax and watch the latest releases at the cinema. Visit the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for a day of outdoor fun and adventure, complete with breathtaking scenery and a variety of activities suitable for visitors of all ages. Explore the region's rich mining history at the Killhope Museum, a Victorian mining museum that has won multiple awards and invites visitors to learn about the region's minerals. Afterward, take a stroll through the woods or, if you're feeling more adventurous, climb Cross Fell for a challenging but rewarding hike. A major shipbuilding and manufacturing hub during the Industrial Revolution, today Newcastle-upon-Tyne offers visitors a lively atmosphere scattered with shops, wonderful nightlife, and even a beach to spend your time relaxing on, with its history evident in many of its landmarks and attractions. Consett is ideally located for seeing the sights of the North East of England, with easy access to Durham County, Sunderland, and more.