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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 (5ft) Bed Bathroom 1: Bath With Shower Over Bath, 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 first floor apartment is just beside the River Wear with popular walks along the river banks, situated just around the corner from the centre of the thriving and beautiful market town of Stanhope. Fully refurbished in 2022, to the same high standard as its sister apartment, Riverside Cottage (Ref: UK32405), the living area is open plan and a welcoming space. There are two bedrooms, one double and one kingsize with views up to the Castle, this room can be twin on request. Finishing the accommodation is a stylish family bathroom with newly fitted P-shaped bath with double shower over, and plenty of storage for toiletries etc. 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 small café. Stanhope offers a variety of local amenities, with some interesting independent shops, a selection of coffee shops, a sweet shop, local butchers, bakers and fish and chip shop, all within walking distance from the front door of Squirrel Cottage. Walkers will find themselves surrounded by the open countryside of Weardale, with many established walks, cycle p...