Dunsdale House

Description

This superbly renovated farmhouse nestles on the slopes of Cheviot and is surrounded by the most beautiful, totally unspoilt scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The peace and tranquillity of the College Valley is unsurpassed. Visitors can walk out in every direction and spend a day in the hills with the knowledge that every comfort awaits their return, as the cottage is very well appointed and equipped. This is truly an idyllic hideaway, accessed by a private single track road, the nearest habitation being some distance away. The College Valley is an exceptional place, a magical hidden gem in today's world, once seen never forgotten; twelve cars are granted permits to use the private road system each day so traffic is unlikely to be a problem. The cottages are literally sitting on the foot of the Cheviot Massif in the National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. At night the only light is from the stars and moon. Northumberland National Park Authority, Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust and Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society were awarded the title of Northumberland Dark Sky Park in December 2013, making Northumberland, Europe's largest Dark Sky Park. There are wild goats, deer, peregrine, buzzards, ravens, kestrels and many others. If you are quiet you may be lucky enough to see one of the most charming residents, the red squirrel. This is a perfect spot for all the countryside has to offer; walking, fishing, golfing, riding, cycling, bird-watching, historic houses, gardens, churches and castles or for driving the short distance to the coast where there are beautiful beaches, Holy Island and trips to the Farne Islands. Wooler is 13 miles, the village is friendly and offers a wide range of shops selling locally produced meat, bread and vegetables. There are several good pubs and restaurants in the area, nearest bar/restaurant 11 miles.

BOOKINGS CAN START ON ANY DAY OF THE WEEK AND LEAVE ANY DAY WITH A MINIMUM LET OF 3 NIGHTS.

Ground floor - Spacious sitting room with open fire, TV (No TV reception), DVD, video and CD radio/mp3 dock. 

Dining room. 

Well-equipped farmhouse style kitchen, tiled floor, dual fuel cooking range, microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge and freezer.  

Separate WC.  Large utility room, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Bedroom 1 - Super king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, bath with handheld shower and WC. 

Bedroom 2 - Twin beds, en-suite bathroom, over bath shower and WC. 

First floor - Bedroom 3 - Twin beds (these are zip and link beds that can be made up as a super king bed on request when making a booking).

Bedroom 4 - Twin beds.

Bathroom with WC. 

Electricity and oil central heating.  Logs for fire provided.  Telephone.  Travel cot and highchair available on request.  Shaver point.  Large enclosed garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue.  Off road parking.  Bar/restaurant 11 miles.  Shops/PO/pubs/restaurants/TIC 13 miles.  Duvets with linen and towels.  Dogs welcome in kitchen @ £15 per pet per week.  2 kennels with runs. 

Access Statement

Pre-arrival
The nearest Bus stop is: Wooler Approx 13 miles
The nearest train station is: Berwick Upon Tweed Approx 30 miles
The nearest food shop is: Co-op Wooler 13 miles
The nearest pub/restaurant is: Wooler 13 miles
The nearest petrol station is; Wooler on main A697
The nearest Mobility equipment hire is: Berwick Upon Tweed 30 miles

Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: Private, directly next to property
For what sized cars? Any
Good space to unload once parked? Excellent
Number of spaces available: 5-6 cars
The parking surface is: Gravel
Distance to property from parking: Directly outside property door
Is parking level? Yes
Steps en-route to property entrance: None

Main entrance
How many entrances to property? 2
Door width is: Back door 730mm Front Door 780mm Utility entrance 720mm
Keyhole height is: Back door 1000 mm Front door 1000mm utility entrance 930mm
How many steps at entrance? 1 at each door

Living rooms
The flooring is: Carpet
The door width is: 701mm
Is there good space between the furniture? Yes
Is furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable

Kitchen
The flooring is: Tiled
The door width is: 701mm
The worktop height is: 930mm
Is the oven set high or low? Low
The fridge height is: Low
The freezer height is: Low
Is crockery stored high or low? High
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen area? No

Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have? 2 - Ground and upper, plus the annex is slightly lower than main house ground floor
The number of steps between floors is: 1 to utility room, 2 to annex plus 13 to upstairs
The flooring is: Carpet
The door widths are: 760mm and 760mm
Bed sizes are: 6ft 6Inches long
Is the bedroom furniture fixed or moveable? Moveable

Bathrooms and cloakrooms
The flooring is: Tiled in downstairs en-suites and cloakroom. Laminate in upstairs bathroom
The door widths are: Upstairs 701mm Downstairs 780mm
Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No
Is there an accessible bath/shower? No
Is there a ground floor WC? Yes
Is there a ground floor bath or shower room? Yes
Does the bath/shower have a fitted grab rail or handle? No
Is access to shower flat or a step over? All showers are step over into bath

Outdoor facilities
External areas are stepped or level? 1 step to patio area directly outside back door
Permanent seating is provided? Yes
Is there outside lighting? Yes
There is no colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg white on edge of steps)
There are no footpaths to follow for visually impaired/mobility impaired.
Outside area fully fenced with 5 bar gate
There are no other hazards such as ponds, water features or steep areas.

General
Is there a landline for guests to use? Yes
Mobile reception details: None
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture? Yes
Are electrical sockets generally set low or high? Low
Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No
Any other information: Open coal fire in lounge.