JACK'S COTTAGE, with a garden in Wolsingham

Jack's Cottage in Wolsingham, Durham sleeps two people in one bedroom.

Jack's Cottage is a reverse-level cottage and consists of an open-plan living space with a kitchen with fridge/freezer, electric hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster, a dining area with dining seating, and a sitting area with TV and gas flame effect fire. The bedroom is a king-size with an en-suite shower room which has a washing machine. Outside, there is seating and roadside parking available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking at this property. Guests can find a shop and a pub within 0.1 mile. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. All of this awaits at Jack's Cottage.

Amenities: Gas central heating and underfloor heating. Oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available. Secure storage for bikes available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 mile

Region: Rich with fascinating historical sights and rolling countryside, experience Durham's breath-taking views from its position atop a craggy hill. From the iconic Romanesque Cathedral and 11th century Durham Castle nestled in the centre of town, to its sleepy villages and thriving Heritage Coast, Durham is the perfect holiday choice.

Town: The picturesque town of Wolsingham is a quintessentially British market town in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nestled in the beautiful valley of Weardale, the town boasts a number of well-regarded pubs, cafes and restaurants, as well as convenience shops and takeaways. In the town you’ll also find an indoor swimming pool and gym, grass bowls club, several picnic areas and a recreation ground with outdoor gym and playing fields. The town has plenty of amenities, including a library, pharmacy, gift and antique shops, grocery shops, bakery, butchers and greengrocers. Also all major supermarkets deliver here. Wolsingham Show is held on the first weekend in September and is the oldest agricultural show in the country. Wolsingham is superbly situated to enjoy the best of the north-east and is a very popular base for walking and cycling. There are plenty of local attractions, including the Weardale Heritage Railway featuring the Polar Express, Hamsterley Forest which is ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding, the picturesque Tunstall Reservoir for fishing and walking, and High Force waterfall. For historians, you'll find Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle, and Auckland Castle featuring Kynren – an epic tale of 2000 years and of course Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage site. Other notable attractions include Hadrian's Wall, Beamish open air museum, and the Angel of the North, the UK's most famous piece of public art. Venture further afield to the coast for prehistoric cliffs and caves at Marsden South Shields, and the Newcastle Gateshead quayside, including the Baltic centre of contemporary art housed in a restored flour mill, the Sage music centre, the tilting Millennium bridge across the Tyne and numerous bars and restaurants.