Riverside Cottage - UK32405

Riverside Cottage is a beautiful ground floor apartment with an inviting interior. Located in the historic market town on Stanhope, behind an 18th century castle.. All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 50" Freeview TV

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer

Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Enclosed garden with patio. On road parking; additional car park, 50 yards away. No smoking.. This wonderful 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 king-size 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 a selection of maps, as well as a variety of craft shops and a brand new Italian Restaurant.

Stanhope offers a variety of local amenities including plenty of cafes, clothes and souvenir shops, local butchers, bakers, post office and ladies and gents hairdressers all within walking distance from the front door of squirrel cottage.

There is also an assortment of local bars including the newly refurbished Curious Grouse bar/restaurant on the heather view caravan park complex, which has food and live entertainment, the new Italian Restaurant at the Dale centre and various Kebab, Pizza and Indian takeaway shops and a mobile fish n chip shop van on Fridays outside the Grey Bull pub.

Try the fabulous Sunday lunches at the nearby Eastgate, Westgate and Fir Tree villages (booking recommended) or the Italian Restaurant in Wolsingham.

Walkers will find themselves surrounded by the open countryside of Weardale, with many established walks, cycle paths and routes running directly from the town and out towards some of the traditional villages,

Stanhope also boasts The Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool with café which is the only heated open-air pool in the county, plans to re-open in April 2027 and is perfect for a warm dip surrounded by beautiful river Wear and the famous Stanhope stepping stones all just 5 minutes walk from the front door.

Ideal for children is the Weardale Railway station with café that starts in Stanhope, and covers an 18-mile heritage line that runs through parts of County Durham and has different events all year round, including the very popular train to Christmas Town.

Just a 25 minutes drive to Hamsterley Forest, High force water falls, Derwent reservoir and Alston. A little further afield, but still within an easy 40-minute drive, guests will be able to visit the city of Durham with its historic cathedral, castle and museums. Barnard Castle, Beamish Living Museum, Gateshead Metro centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hexham Corbridge and Hadrian’s Wall as well as the Lake District, Keswick and Pooley Bridge can all be reached in just over an hour’s drive and offers a great day out for guests of all ages.

For a country break away to remember, this apartment is sure to delight.

Riverside Cottage can be booked together with Squirrel Cottage (UK37886) to accommodate up to 8 guests.

Free WiFi



EPC Rating = B

Suitable for up to 2 pets