Summary:
Nenthead House in Nenthead near Alston, sleeps fifteen guests in five bedrooms.
The Space:
Nenthead House consists of a kitchen with oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, and dining table, a dining room with dining table and electric fire, a sitting room with Smart TV and electric fire, and two cloakrooms. The bedrooms consist of a twin with en-suite walk-in shower, ground-floor single, two family rooms with two bunk beds each, and family room with two bunk beds and en-suite walk-in shower. There is a shower room with walk-in shower and triple basin. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed, rear garden with patio, lawn, and furniture, an external games room, and a external utility, plus ample private, off-road parking available. Two well-behaved pets welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Enjoy a memorable escape to Cumbria at Nenthead House.
The Neighborhood:
Alston is set in the North Pennines in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by a unique landscape of moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls, and is England's highest market town. This intriguing town, with its cobbled streets and fascinating nooks and crannies, was the location for ITV's productions of Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist. Alston and the North Pennines have long inspired artists and writers; the poet and writer W H Auden loved the area and today Alston is an inspiration to the craftspeople who live and work there. There is a host of unusual shops in the town including quality crafts and galleries. Take a ride on one of the lovingly-restored steam and diesel engines through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley on the South Tynedale Railway which runs from Alston through to Slaggyford. The River Tyne is also noted as one of the finest salmon rivers in England and day-ticket fishing is available locally. The North Pennines used to be one of the wealthiest lead mining centres in Europe, and the Killhope Lead Mining Museum offers a great family day out with interactive exhibitions. With the drive along the A686 recognised by the AA as one of the world's best drives, and northern Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland, all within easy reach, this makes a superb base.
