Kipling Cottage, Tiny One Bedroom House and Garden

This very old, very tiny cottage offers guests a truly cosy place to stay. You’ll find everything you need in just 18 square metres! Ideal for couples and walkers to enjoy a getaway amongst the beautiful countryside of the North Pennines. The approach to Kipling Cottage is stunning and gives you your first glimpse of the beautiful rolling countryside. Please note that the cottage is not suitable for toddlers/small children, and all children must be declared during the booking process. The space Self-contained historic cottage Ground Floor: 3mx3.4m Living area: With DEFRA approved wood burner, electric radiator and Freeview TV. Kitchen area: With breakfast bar, 2-ring induction hob, combi microwave/oven/grill, and fridge. Steep, paddle stairs to... First Floor: 3m x 2m Bedroom: With bespoke, solid oak, adult size bunk bed with 2metre long European Single mattresses. The top level bunk is easily accessed via a small staircase. En-suite with electric shower, toilet and infrared panel heater. Separate from cubicle; wash basin supplied by Ariston hot water heater. High quality Rointe electric heaters, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Private front entrance and private garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Fly fishing nearby. Secure storage for bicycles or motorcycles. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. This property has a natural water supply via a spring. Low New Houses Farmhouse is also on site. Your hosts live here and can be easily contacted if needed. Your cottage, garden area and parking however are completely private and not shared Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the perfect place to come to relax and unwind. Surrounded by farmland, the cottage is close to the main house at Low New Houses which is the ancestral home of the Kipling Family. Kipling Cottage dates back possibly to the 17th century and has been beautifully restored with stone floors, lime plaster and a solid oak staircase. This tiny home is compact yet equipped to a high standard to ensure you are well catered for during your stay. The ground floor opens into a living area with oak beams, flagged floor and a beautiful hand-crafted kitchen with baby Belfast sink, two ring induction hob, combination microwave oven, fridge and breakfast bar for two. Two leather armchairs settle around the mini log-burner fireplace, making this a welcome space after a day of exploring. There is a 24" TV and 4G coverage. Steep paddle stairs climb up into the bedroom where solid oak bunk beds with European single mattresses (90 x 200cm) will ensure a good night’s sleep. There is a separate shower room with WC and small cubicle shower. The upstairs basin completes the scene. DAB bluetooth radio and USB charging points are provided. The property has a natural water supply from a spring. Outside the lawned gardens are a beautiful area to relax in – take your morning coffee in a sunny spot and listen to nothing more than the sounds of the countryside, the birds in the trees and the sheep in the fields. The perfect location for the outdoor enthusiast. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the many established public footpaths that pass directly through the dale, including the Pennine Way, linking the small villages of Romaldkirk, Mickleton, Middleton-inTeesdale and Egglestone and providing many scenic walks. A popular route winds along the banks of Hury Reservoir and can be extended further to link with Blackton reservoir, before taking you past the former home of once-famous Hannah Hauxwell. The land she farmed is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the diverse flora and fauna it boasts. For avid birdwatchers, this habitat supports a variety of native birds. For those who enjoy fishing, there is fly fishing for trout on Hury Reservoir, or water sports including sailing and windsurfing on nearby Grassholme Reservoir. The pretty villages between Kipling Cottage and the historic market town of Barnard Castle are also well worth a visit. In Barnard Castle you will find an array of shops including, butchers, bakers, fish and chip shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants arts and antique shops. The Bowes Museum, High Force Waterfall, Raby Castle and Eggleston Abbey can also be reached within a 30-minute drive. Guest access Guests are invited to use the entire cottage with its own front door. The private orchard is theirs to enjoy. There are free range chickens in the garden and we have a cockerel too, but he’s not allowed out until 8am! Other things to note Please note that the stairs to the bedroom are steep, without doors at the top or bottom.