Enjoying a village location in lovely Weardale yet only 9 miles from historic Durham Old Chapel Cottages make an ideal base for exploring the area's varied attractions. Durham boasts good shops an imposing cathedral and seasonal river boat trips; and quad biking at Hardwick Hall (12 miles) Diggerworld (16 miles) the Bowes Museum and Killhope Mining Centre offer great days out. Fell walking in stunning scenery golf and riding are available nearby whilst Hamsterley Forest's walking and mountain bike trails are 8 miles and the Lowbarns Nature Reserve's visitor centre bird watching and wildflower meadows are 3 miles. The village pub's popular restaurant is yards away. Shop 1 mile.