The cottage exceeded all our expectations. It was spacious, warm and comfortable. All the rooms were quite large and whilst there were only two of us it could easily accommodate two couples or a family of four. The kitchen was well-equipped (but the oven was difficult to programme). The bedrooms had much storage space with large wardrobes and chests of drawers, which you don't always get in these cottages.
Bathroom was very modern and now has an electric shower which was a nice surprise because the website said that it didn't have one.
The owner, Mrs Bainbridge, was very pleasant, welcoming and helpful.
We are members of the NT and English Heritage and there are many of their properties and sites within easy distance. Gibside is only 15 minutes away and there are some really good walks through the estate.
All in all this cottage was a real find and we can't recommend it enough.
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