My husband and I are both in the building trade. We have restored this 18th Century cottage completely ourselves (with the help of local trades for the jobs we cannot do). I have plastered it and re-rendered the outside using eco friendly products. We try our best to be as sustainable as possible and avoid damaging our environment wherever we can. I have a history in hospitality and was keen to return to this when we came upon this project. We love the North East and hope you will too during your stay here.

Luxury and bespoke Two Bedroom Cottage built in the the small village of Middridge in the 1700s. Completely renovated and refurbished to offer a totally unique, quirky; with a dose of traditional style, sympathetic to the age of the cottage. Think deep red skirting boards in the bedroom with calming green walls, beamed ceilings downstairs, - Offering originally designed bedrooms - a king size room and a twin bedded room, complete with 400tc crisp white bedding and flat screen smart television in each bedroom. - Our shower room has a dual head rainfall shower in large shower enclosure, luxury locally produced complimentary products, vanity basin, and real wood flooring. - Our cosy open plan downstairs area is situated around our new Woodburning Stove. We offer free wi-fi and a 43 inch smart television with Netflix, local artwork, a working area should you be travelling on business, dining table and chairs. - The brand new kitchen is equipped with full height Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Cutlery, Crockery, Microwave, Electric Oven and Hob, Washing Machine and everything else in between. - Open the front door to a newly laid patio area in the low walled garden filled with English lavender; and enjoy the views of the village from our seating area. - Durham - York - Newcastle - Kynren - Forests - Cycling - Countryside - Walking - Railways - Castles - History - Beaches - Yorkshire Dales - Wensleydale - Bishop Auckland - Museum

The village of Middridge was first settled around 500AD so as you can imagine it is steeped in history. From the first racehorse, to faeries on the village green and the Middridge Hoard; there is much to discover in and around the village. There are many walks from the cottage, a park and play area. The Bay Horse pub is a short stroll from the cottage offering quality home cooked hearty meals and locally sourced drinks; complete with its own outdoor seating area overlooking the village green. Stay Northside is near to Durham, Kynren, North Yorkshire, Weardale, Beaches, Castles, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Newton Aycliffe. Easily accessible from motorways, train station, bus stops and even the airport.