Located in a former courthouse, this is a special apartment that offers high ceilings and many ornate features combined with beautiful, contemporary furnishings. From the front door head upstairs to the open-plan, bright and airy lounge/diner which makes for a sociable space to spend time together and has plenty of comfortable seating where you can all relax and watch your favourite movies on the Smart TV. There is a formal dining table where you can enjoy celebratory mealtimes with seating for everyone. The contemporary kitchen is well-equipped with a gas range-style hob and oven, a fridge/freezer, microwave, and dishwasher and you can sit at the breakfast bar with your morning coffee. A long hallway leads to the bedrooms, there is a cloakroom/WC en route. Each of the four beautifully furnished king-size bedrooms comes with a Smart TV, a dressing table, and ample storage for your belongings. The family bathroom/utility space is huge with a gorgeous freestanding bath, separate shower, and a WC. Outside, there are two sets of outdoor seating with tables shared with the sister property Jury next door. There is private on site parking. Two well behaved dogs are welcome at an extra fee

Our contemporary apartment is nestled in the historic village of Lanchester. From the property, you can walk to the local shops, dog friendly bars, takeaways and restaurants and discover a network of pretty walking and cycling routes for all the family. The village is an ideal place to stay in with Durham City only a 15-minute drive and Newcastle a 30 minute drive. Enjoy walking and cycling trails from the doorstep, including the Lanchester Valley Path while the North Pennines AONB (29 miles) offers picturesque moorland trails. Beamish Living Museum of the North (7 miles) provides a memorable day out, while in Durham you can wander through cobbled streets for shopping and lunch, visit the majestic cathedral and see the fabulous Kynren show in the summer months. Newcastle offers exciting nightlife, museums, shopping, Sage Gateshead’s concert venue, the quay, and boat trips on the River Tyne.