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4-Bedroom Hot Tub House in Rookhope

County Durham » Chestergarth, Rookhope, DL13 2AF
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
Set in the North Pennines AONB, with far-reaching views across the hills, this spacious stone-built retreat is the perfect place to unwind in an outstanding setting. Located on a working farm in the picturesque valley hamlet of Rookhope, Weardale, it offers plenty of private space for multigenerational families or groups of friends to truly relax. The nearby market town of Stanhope (4 miles) is great for independent shopping, riverside walks and an open-air swimming pool. From here, you can also hop aboard the Weardale Railway for a scenic journey to Bishop Auckland (19 miles). This part of County Durham is known for its spectacular waterfalls, including the mighty High Force (16 miles), which you can reach via two scenic routes, one of which includes a lovely woodland trail.
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Set in the North Pennines AONB, with far-reaching views across the hills, this spacious stone-built retreat is the perfect place to unwind in an outstanding setting. Located on a working farm in the picturesque valley hamlet of Rookhope, Weardale, it offers plenty of private space for multigenerational families or groups of friends to truly relax.

The nearby market town of Stanhope (4 miles) is great for independent shopping, riverside walks and an open-air swimming pool. From here, you can also hop aboard the Weardale Railway for a scenic journey to Bishop Auckland (19 miles).

This part of County Durham is known for its spectacular waterfalls, including the mighty High Force (16 miles), which you can reach via two scenic routes, one of which includes a lovely woodland trail. Inside, the property is light, bright and tastefully furnished throughout.

The lounge is a calming space to return to after a day of sightseeing, with a sofa to unwind on in front of the Smart TV. The property’s social heart is the contemporary kitchen/diner, where the cooks in your group can prepare a feast on the eight-burner hob for everyone to enjoy around the large dining table.

The ground floor also features a fully accessible bedroom with Superking bed, which can be made up into twin beds on request. The room includes a wet room, a Smart TV and direct access to the patio in front of the property.

Upstairs, you’ll find three more bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities and Smart TVs. The first super-king-size bedroom comes with a bath and separate shower, as well as a table and chairs for relaxed in-room breakfasts.

If you have young children with you, they can sleep in the handy pull-out beds. Two other super-king-size bedrooms complete this floor, both can be made up as a twins if preferred, and one has a small table and chairs for your early morning coffee.

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Top Days Out Near 4-Bedroom Hot Tub House in Rookhope

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of 4-Bedroom Hot Tub House in Rookhope, with real driving times.

Children's farm 31 min drive · 17.8 miles

Hall Hill Farm

Sat nav: DH7 0TA

An award-winning County Durham working farm where you meet the animals, play crazy golf and ride a tractor and trailer.

  • Families
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Hall Hill Farm is an award-winning farm attraction near Tow Law in County Durham. It has been open to the public since 1981 and is still a working farm, run by the family who have farmed here since 1925. The land covers 290 hectares of grassland, woodland and crops, and the farm is home to over a thousand sheep.

Tip: Tickets can be bought in advance online, and the farm can be phoned on 01388 731333 for help with pre-booking.

Castle and gardens 45 min drive · 27.5 miles

Raby Castle

Sat nav: DL2 3AF

A medieval County Durham castle with deer park and 18th-century walled gardens, still a family home.

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Raby Castle is a Grade I listed medieval castle near Staindrop in County Durham, built by the Nevilles between about 1367 and 1390. It has nine towers, a Neville Gateway with grooves still visible from its portcullises, and a large art collection including works by old masters and portraits. It remains a private family home, and the grounds include 200 acres of deer park.

Tip: Pre-booking tickets online is recommended to get the best price.

Open-air museum 49 min drive · 28.4 miles

Beamish Museum

Sat nav: DH9 0RG

A large living museum in County Durham where costumed staff bring North East history to life.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
  • Full day
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Beamish is a living, open-air museum on a 350-acre site in County Durham, telling the story of everyday life in the North East. Original, moved and replica buildings are staffed by costumed engagers, with live demonstrations and hands-on activities. Trams and buses carry you between the different areas.

Tip: Book your pass online before you visit for faster entry, and download the map to your phone or pick one up at the Entrance Building.

Cathedral 48 min drive · 30.5 miles

Durham Cathedral

Sat nav: DH1 3EH

A Romanesque cathedral and World Heritage Site with a tower climb, museum and the shrine of St Cuthbert.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • 2-3 hours
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Durham Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and part of the Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site. A substantial part of the building was completed between 1093 and 1133, and it is a significant example of Romanesque architecture. The nave ceiling is the earliest surviving example of a pointed rib vault.

Tip: There is no parking at or near the cathedral, so use the Park and Ride or the Cathedral Bus into Durham. The tower is stairs only.

Art museum 43 min drive · 24.2 miles

The Bowes Museum

Sat nav: DL12 8NP

A French-style château in Barnard Castle, home to the famous Silver Swan automaton and major art collections.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Rainy days
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The Bowes Museum is an art gallery in Barnard Castle, County Durham, built in the style of a French château and set in landscaped parkland overlooking Teesdale countryside. It was purpose-built to house the collection of John Bowes and his wife Joséphine, and opened in 1892.

Tip: Check the museum's website for the current Silver Swan showing times before you go, as they differ on bank holidays and school holidays.

Railway museum 45 min drive · 27.6 miles

Locomotion

Sat nav: DL4 2RE

A railway museum in Shildon, the birthplace of the railways, with historic locomotives and a walking trail.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • 2-3 hours
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Locomotion is a railway museum in Shildon, County Durham, part of the Science Museum Group. It sits beside the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world's first public railway, and houses locomotives from the National Collection, including Sans Pareil and the unique APT-E and Deltic units.

Tip: Pets aren't admitted, though working assistance dogs are welcome. Check the website for event days before you go.

Waterfall 26 min drive · 15.8 miles

High Force

Sat nav: DL12 0EP

The whole River Tees plunges over a cliff in the North Pennines, with a free walk to the southern bank.

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High Force is a waterfall on the River Tees, near Middleton-in-Teesdale in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The whole river plunges 70 feet over a cliff edge in two stages. After heavy rain the river also flows over the usually dry right-hand channel, making two falls. In harsh winters the falls have been known to freeze into cathedral-like ice formations.

Tip: The southern bank is free via the Pennine Way; the northern bank is a private Raby estate path with a fee. Visit after heavy rain to see the extra side channel flowing.

Castle 38 min drive · 22.2 miles

Brancepeth Castle

Sat nav: DH7 8DE

A Grade I listed castle near Durham, still a family home, with a story stretching back to the Saxons.

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Brancepeth Castle is a Grade I listed castle in County Durham, about five miles south-west of Durham city. The first castle on the site was Norman, rebuilt by the Nevilles in the late 14th century. The present building is largely the work of the early 19th century, with later improvements by Anthony Salvin.

Tip: The castle is only open to visitors on certain days each year, so check its website and book a tour before you go.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.