Lindsay’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Durham Cathedral
One of the most beautiful buildings in the world
Alston
Highest market town in England.
Hamsterley Forest
Redford Lane
High Force Waterfalls
Alston RoadOne of the highest waterfalls in the country.
The Bowes Museum
NewgateBeautiful Unusual Museum in style of a French Chateaux
Wonderful museum in beautiful countryside
194 locals recommend
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Wonderful museum in beautiful countryside
Historical wall built by the Romans to separate England from Scotland.
99 locals recommend
Hadrian's Wall
Historical wall built by the Romans to separate England from Scotland.
Hexham
Old market town of character near Hadrians wall.
Neighbourhoods
Quiet country town with local amenities which include tea rooms, pubs, post office and Coop shop. The town is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walks from the cottage are beautiful in every direction. There are river walks following the River Wear Or smaller streams. There are many waterfalls and bridges of various sizes. The fells give you spectacular views of the valleys. It is a very special place that is very quiet and known by few.
Saint John's Chapel
Quiet country town with local amenities which include tea rooms, pubs, post office and Coop shop. The town is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walks from the cottage are beautiful in every direction. There are river walks following the River Wear Or smaller streams. There are many waterfalls and bridges of various sizes. The fells give you spectacular views of the valleys. It is a very special place that is very quiet and known by few.
Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadStanhope
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Blanchland
Penrith
Pooley Bridge
Allendale Town
Traveler advice
Getting around
You need a car to get around.
The cottage is approx in between Durham City and Penrith, Lake District. But, there are many little known other beautiful places to visit close by.
Don't miss
Durham Cathedral.
Drive into Durham City and use the Park and Ride on the outskirts.