The Apartments
Stylish self-catering
in the North Pennines AONB…
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Naworth
Sleeps 4
Sowerberry
Sleeps 4
Millstream
Sleeps 4
Naworth
Sleeps 4
Naworth was the first of our self-catering properties to be developed and is a conversion of an old two storey stone lean-to building dating from the seventeen hundreds or possibly earlier. It gets its name from an inscription on a stone bearing the name of Lady Dorothy Howard of Naworth Castle which we found in the wall of what is now the kitchen. The living/dining area upstairs leads through French windows onto a balcony with a peaceful view of the church-yard, an ideal setting for being creative or simply relaxing and enjoying the fresh air.
Ground floor: entrance hall. Well equipped dining kitchen. 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. Bathroom with shower over bath, WC and wash hand basin.
First floor: sitting/dining room with solid oak floor, and French doors leading to covered decked balcony. 1 double bedroom with king size bed.
Facilities: gas hob, grill and oven, microwave, 'retro-style' fridge-freezer, kettle, coffee machine, toaster. Automatic washer/dryer, iron/ironing board. Flat screen TV (with freesat), DVD, Hifi and free Wifi. Gas central heating and all electricity included. Bed linen and towels provided. Double sofa bed in living room for occasional extra guest or alternative sleeping arrangements. No smoking in the cottage please. Covered first floor balcony sitting area with table and chairs. Private parking for 1 car. 1 well behaved pet welcome.
Sowerberry
Sleeps 4
Sowerberry is one of our two new-build self-catering cottages.Nearly ten years ago the site was used during the filming of Oliver Twist, being the site where he was introduced to Sowerberry, the undertaker. At that time the site was just a piece of wasteland, but Sowerberry now stands here, constructed on the old foundations of former buildings discovered during the building project. This house is an "upside-down" house:
The bedrooms which are on the ground floor are traditionally furnished with iron bedsteads and Egyptian cotton bed-linen. An open staircase leads from the hall to the totally open plan, spacious living area upstairs. Here you will find a stylish well well-equipped kitchen, modern dining area, and a living room with French windows leading out onto a pleasant balcony with views towards the churchyard and the nearby fells….just the place to relax with glass in hand or grab a pencil and get creative.
Ground floor: entrance porch and hallway. 2 bedrooms - 1 Master double with king size bed. 1 further double plus a spare single bed. Bathroom with shower over bath, WC and wash hand basin. Open tread solid pine stairs leading to:
First floor: open plan sitting/dining room with waxed oak floor and French doors to covered decked balcony with views towards the fells. Well equipped kitchen area.
Facilities: gas hob, double electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, espresso coffee machine, cafetiere, toaster, pannini press. Dishwasher. Automatic washer/dryer, iron/ironing board. Flat screen TV (with freesat), DVD, Hifi, free Wifi. Gas central heating and all electricity included. Bed linen and towels provided. No smoking in the cottage please. Covered decked first floor balcony. Decked sitting area. Private parking for 1 car. Sorry no pets.
Millstream
Sleeps 4
Millstream is one of our two new-build holiday self-catering cottages but it has historic origins, being built over the basements of a previous cottage, possibly dating back to Mediaeval times. These old basements were stepped, so Millstream now has a split level ground floor with interesting uneven walls and angled rooms. Another historic feature of The Butts, where our cottages are situated, is the old mill race which actually runs below our other three cottages. It emerges in an open "leat", a stone built channel in the terrace just outside the French windows of the living room…..So Millstream is blessed with the relaxing sound of flowing water. This apartment has a light and airy feel with a large window area overlooking the patio and millrace…..it is a great place to relax and unwind and also to be creative.
Ground floor: entrance hall. Well equipped dining kitchen. Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. 8 steps down to sitting room with French doors leading to paved patio where the narrow mill stream (which is covered) runs through the centre of the patio, (children must be supervised).
First floor: 2 bedrooms - 1 double with super king size bed. 1 with 2 single beds. Bathroom with shower over bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Facilities: gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, sandwich maker. Automatic washer/dryer, iron/ironing board. Flat screen TV with DVD facility, Hifi and free Wifi. Gas central heating and all electricity included. Bed linen and towels provided. Shaver point. No smoking in the cottage please. Patio with table and chairs. (due to narrow stream flowing through children must be supervised). Private parking for 1 car. Sorry no pets.