Allendale 1 mile. This cottage attached to the owner's home is in a stunning, raised location overlooking the breathtaking surrounding countryside near Allendale within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With well-appointed rooms, this bungalow is the perfect base for friends, a couple or a family who are fans of the outdoors. The comfortable sitting room has a dining area and a multi-fuel stove which creates a homely atmosphere on those cooler evenings. The French doors let the sunlight flood in and make this a lovely light and airy room where you can relax at any time of the day while enjoying the views. The kitchen has everything you will need and the bedrooms provide a comfortable retreat at the end of the day. The fabulous location is what makes this cottage truly special as the patio area overlooks the surrounding fields and you may catch glimpses of red squirrels, deer and birds of prey. The views will inspire you to pull on your walking boots and head out for the day to explore. For golfers there is a course just half a mile away and there are places of historic interest in every direction including Hadrian's Wall just to the north. This is a fantastic cottage for anybody looking for a peaceful retreat in the countryside.
The town of Allendale was once the centre of a busy lead mining area, and many relics of the mining era remain around the area. Allendale is ideally placed for access to Carlisle to the west, Hexham to the east or the Roman Wall just to the north. There are lots of walks and unspoilt villages in the surrounding North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is an ideal location for exploring the surrounding countryside or travelling further north to the glorious Heritage Coastline. Furthermore Allendale is a popular stay for cyclists carrying out the Coast to Coast.
