Squirrel Cottage - UK37886

Squirrel Cottage is a beautiful apartment with an inviting interior. Located in the historic market town on Stanhope, behind an 18th century castle.. All on the First Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Smart TV, Electric Fire

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. On road parking; additional car park, 50 yards away. No smoking.. This wonderful apartment is just beside the River Wear with a popular walk along the riverbanks, you are just around the corner from the centre of the thriving and beautiful market town of Stanhope. Fully refurbished in 2021, it matches the same standards as its sister apartment Squirrel Cottage (ref UK37886). Entering the property you are welcomed by a spacious living area, with an open plan kitchen, dining and living room. Ideal for socialising in an evening and winding down after a busy day of exploring. There are many thoughtful personal touches ensuring this is a stay to remember, including a huge map of the local area beside the dining table so that you can plan the adventures for the days ahead. The bathroom is large and indulgent, everything is of a high quality and has been designed with your comfort in mind. There are two double bedrooms, through the master double bedroom you have a door leading out into the enclosed yard with a seating area. Looking up from the courtyard you have views up to the castle which is on the hillside behind the property. This is a very popular base for walkers and cyclists too, Stanhope is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is often referred to as ’The Gateway to the Dales’ and is home to the very informative Durham Dales Centre, which boasts an informative selection of maps, as well as a variety of craft shops and a brand new Italian Restaurant.

Stanhope offers a variety of local amenities, including plenty of cafés, clothes and souvenir shops, local butchers, bakers, post office and ladies and gents hair dresses all within walking distance from the front door of Riverside Cottage. There is also an assortment of local bars, including the newly refurbished Curious Grouse bar/restaurant on the heather view caravan complex which has food and live entertainment, the new Italian restaurant at the dale centre and various Kebab, Pizza and Indian takeaway shops and a mobile fish n chip shop van on Fridays outside the Grey Bull pub.

Try the fabulous Sunday Lunches at the nearby Eastgate, Westgate and Fir tree villages a little further afield (booking recommended) or the Italian Restaurant in Wolsingham. Walkers will find themselves surrounded by the open countryside of Weardale, with many established walks, cycle paths and routes running directly from the town and out towards some of the traditional villages nearby The Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool, which is the only heated open-air pool in the county plans to Re-open in April 2027 and is perfect for a warm dip surrounded by the beautiful river wear and the famous stanhope Stepping stones all just 5 minutes walk from the front door.

Ideal for children is the Weardale Railway station with Café that starts in Stanhope, and covers an 18-mile heritage line that runs through parts of County Durham and has different events all year round, including the very popular train to Christmas Town.

Just a 25 minutes drive to Hamsterley Forest, High force water falls, Derwent reservoir and Alston. A little further afield, but still within an easy 40-minute drive, guests will be able to visit the city of Durham with its historic cathedral, castle and museums. Barnard Castle, Beamish Living Museum, Gateshead Metro centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hexham Corbridge and Hadrian’s Wall as well as the lake district Keswick and Pooley Bridge can all be reached in just over an hour’s drive and offer a great day out for guests of all ages. For a country break away to remember, this apartment is sure to delight.

Squirrel Cottage can be booked together with Riverside Cottage (UK32405) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Free WiFi



One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).

EPC Rating = B