Teesdale

• The Teesdale Hotel - traditional food & drink in Middleton-in-Teesdale

• High Force Waterfall & Hotel - visit one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England

• Bowlees Visitors Centre - local information and cafe

• Teesdale walks - there are endless marked footpaths to enjoy including the Teesdale Way and Pennine Way

• The Rose & Crown - traditional food and drink in nearby Romaldkirk

• Grassholme Reservoir - perfect for walking, fishing, watersports and enjoying the nightsky at Grassholme Observatory

• Bowes Museum - an impressive building with accessible grounds and ever-changing exhibits

• Raby Castle - beautiful castle, park and gardens with family-friendly walks, event, activities and cafe

• Egglestone Abbey - ruins of a small monastery on the banks of the River Tees

• Outdoor activities - companies such as Endless Adventure and Wilderness Company offer canyoning, kayaking, climbing and much more for those looking for something a little more adventurous!​

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Visitor Attractions Beyond the Dale

• The Auckland Project & Auckland Castle - one of the best-preserved Bishop's Palaces in Europe

• Durham - with a stunning Cathedral, Durham Castle and winding streets there's so much to see in this small University city

• Beamish - world famous open-air museum bringing the North East's history to life

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Local Market Towns

• Barnard Castle - just 9 miles from Middleton

• Richmond - 25 miles from Middleton

• Kirkby Stephen - 18 miles from Middleton and a beautiful drive across the fell

• Stanhope - 13 miles over the fell to Weardale

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Further Afield

• Yorkshire Dales

• Lake District

• Durham City

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These are just some of the many activities you can do and places you can visit during your stay at Hush Cottage and Larl Cottage. We're more than happy to offer more suggestions if you have something specific in mind so please do get in touch. Or perhaps you might just choose to simply relax in your cosy country cottage and embrace the peace and quiet.