Nellys Cottage

Description

Standing in an elevated position with panoramic views over the Weardale Way these sandstone cottages are ideal for those seeking peace and tranquillity with the additional benefit of relaxing in five star luxury. They are located on the owners traditional working hill farm, parts of which date back over 200 years. The land around Low Cornriggs Farm is registered with English Nature as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the wonderful wild flower meadows which peak from the end of May to the beginning of July and the abundance of unusual fauna and flora. There are frequent opportunities to observe rare birds like Yellow Wagtails, Curlews and Lapwings and a colourful display of wild flowers during the summer. With many of the National Cycle Network routes and numerous local footpaths passing throughout the region, this is a perfect base to rest after a vigorous day exploring the vast expanses of heather clad moorland. Long ago a thriving lead mining industry influenced the landscape and provided work and prosperity for much of the local community. Nowadays the mines have been replaced by museums, one of which is The North of England Lead Mining Museum at Killhope. The spectacular waterfall of High Force is a short drive, here the River Tees plunges straight down 70 feet, the highest single drop waterfall in England. Pub 1 mile. Shop/PO 4 miles. Durham 35 miles. Beamish and Hadrian's Wall a short drive. Near to Allenheads and the Coast to Coast Cycle route. Walking, cycling, fishing all available locally.

Accommodation all on one level

Lounge with electric log effect stove, TV with satellite channels, DVD. Wi-Fi and CD radio. 

Kitchen with dining table, TV, electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. 

Bedroom 1 - King-size bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and WC. 

Bedroom 2 - Twin beds. 

Bedroom 3 - Twin beds.  

Shower room with large roll-in shower with wheelchair access and WC.

 

Electricity and oil central heating.  Shaver point.  Wi-Fi.  Travel cot and highchair.  Sheltered courtyard garden with furniture and charcoal barbecue.  Storage for bikes.  Off road parking for 4 cars.  Duvets with linen and towels.  1dog welcome at an additional charge.  Easy walking Access. 

Can be booked with Alice's Cottage to sleep 11 both have panoramic views across the valley.  Home baking and marmalade.  Breakfast can be booked at the Farmhouse.  Awarded Taste of Durham and A.A. Award for eggcup breakfast.

Access Statement

Access  Guide

Description: Cottage

 

Pre -arrival

The nearest bus stop is Cow shill Village near the Church, 1 mile

The nearest train station is Durham, 35 miles

The nearest food shop is Coop at St Johns Chapel, 4 miles

The nearest pub Cow shill, 1 mile

The nearest pub/food is West Gate, 6miles

The nearest petrol station Spar in Alston, 9 miles

Mobility equipment hire Shop mobility Bishop Auckland, 26 miles

 

Arrival and car parking

Parking opposite the cottages

For what size cars: Any

Good space to unload one parked: Yes

Number of spaces available: 4

The parking surface is: Grit

Distance to the property from the parking: 15 meters

Is the parking level: Yes

Parking is free

The width of the path to the property is 8 meters

There are no steps just a gentle slope and on block paving.

 

Main Entrance

How many entrances to the property: 2, front & back. Door height 6'2"

All the door widths are 3 foot wide

Key hole height 33"

There are no steps to the entrance

 

Living Room

The floor is carpet

Open plan living room

There is a good space between the furniture

It is all moveable

 

Kitchen

The floor is tiled

Open plan 2 doors to the outside front door 3ft wide to the outside 6'2" high

Table and chairs to seat six 

The work top height 30"

The oven is set low the crockery is store low.

The fridge is a fridge freezer tall

Bedrooms and hall ways

 

Bedroom

There is only one floor ground level no steps

The floor is carpet in the bed rooms and tiles in the hall ways

The door ways are 3ft 

Bed size 6ft

The furniture in the bed room movable

 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms

Door width 3ft

There is an accessible WC

The is an accessible shower

The is a ground floor WC

There is a ground floor bath /shower

The bath and showers have grab rail and handles fitted

The shower is access level with no step up 

 

Outdoor Facilities

External areas are level and block paved

Permanent seating is provided

There is outside lighting

There is no colour contrast of critical surfaces

There are no foot paths to follow for visually impaired/mobility impaired

There are no barriers to the entry part of the garden

There are no other hazards such as ponds, water features, steep area

 

General

Is there a land line for guests to use: NO

Mobile reception details: GOOD with most networks .

4G and broadband in the property

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms. with out having to move furniture (no WC or Baths ): YES

Electrical sockets generally set: LOW 

WE do not provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests

TV is on the Satellite