Secluded Country Home, Sleeps 10, 2 Hot Tubs

Escape to The Residence Oakenshaw, a beautiful 1852 stone farmhouse retreat sleeping up to 10 guests across 5 sleeping zones. Enjoy 4 bedrooms, 3 en-suites, 2 fully equipped kitchens, spacious living and dining areas and 2 private wood-fired hot tubs. Set within our peaceful 6-acre countryside estate near Durham, with access to the woodland play park and huge 14ft sunken trampoline. Perfect for families, celebrations, reunions and group stays. The space 🏡 THE RESIDENCE – SLEEPS 10 | 4 BEDROOMS | 5 SLEEPING ZONES | 2 HOT TUBS Welcome to The Residence Oakenshaw, a beautifully restored 1852 stone farmhouse set within our peaceful 6-acre countryside estate near Durham. Sleeping up to 10 guests across 4 bedrooms and 5 sleeping zones, The Residence is ideal for family holidays, multi-generational stays, reunions, celebrations and groups of friends looking for plenty of space to relax together. ✨ THE SPACE The Residence combines the character of a historic farmhouse with spacious, modern living. Original oak beams, real wood floors, brick fireplaces and log burners sit alongside stylish interiors and contemporary comforts. With two fully equipped kitchens, multiple living areas and generous dining spaces, there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out while still enjoying time together. 🛏️ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS – SLEEPS 10 4 bedrooms + separate living room sofa bed = 5 sleeping zones • Master en-suite bedroom – huge Emperor bed (2.1m x 2.1m / approx. 7ft x 7ft) • En-suite bedroom – Double bed • En-suite bedroom – Double bed • En-suite bedroom – Double bed • Separate living room – Double sofa bed with foam mattress topper Three of the four bedrooms have their own en-suite bathrooms, while guests also have access to a spacious family bathroom featuring a luxurious jacuzzi bath. 🍳 TWO FULL KITCHENS The Residence has two fully equipped kitchens, giving larger groups plenty of flexibility when preparing meals. The main kitchen is particularly spacious and designed for gathering, cooking and dining together, while the second kitchen provides additional cooking and preparation facilities — particularly useful for larger families and groups. A utility area with washing machine and dryer is also available. 🌳 OUTDOOR SPACE Guests can enjoy their own outdoor areas as well as access to the wider estate grounds and children's play facilities. Highlights include: • Two private hot tubs • Outdoor seating and terrace areas • Woodland play park • Swings and climbing frame • Huge 14ft sunken trampoline • Mature trees and countryside surroundings • Secure gated estate • Ample free parking Please note that other guests may be staying in separate accommodation elsewhere on the estate. 🔥 HOT TUBS The Residence includes two private hot tubs for your exclusive use. Your first hot tub session is complimentary and we provide the wood, kindling, paper and firelighters required. The wood-fired tub is fitted with a hot-water tap, allowing you to fill it fresh when you are ready to use it. Simply fill the tub, light the fire and allow the water to heat. 📐 FLOOR PLANS & 360° TOURS Detailed photographs, floor plans and interactive 360° tours are available to view before booking, allowing you to explore the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces and make sure The Residence is suitable for your group. 📍 LOCATION The Residence offers a peaceful countryside escape while remaining within easy driving distance of Durham City and Bishop Auckland. Nearby attractions include Durham Cathedral, Auckland Castle, Kynren, Beamish Museum, Raby Castle, High Force Waterfall and the Durham Dales. A car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. 🏠 IMPORTANT INFORMATION This listing is for The Residence only, sleeping a maximum of 10 guests. The Log Cabin is a completely separate property and is not included with this booking. Guests may therefore see other visitors within the wider estate grounds during their stay. Strictly no pets. Please remove shoes in carpeted areas; shoe trays are provided. 🔑 OTHER WAYS TO STAY The Residence forms part of The Barn Oakenshaw Estate, with seven different booking options available for groups of 2–16 guests. For larger groups, The Residence can also be booked together with The Log Cabin as The Estate, sleeping up to 16 guests and providing exclusive use of the full accommodation offering. Depending on your group size, another combination may be more suitable or cost-effective, so please take a look at our other listings before booking. Guest access Guests have exclusive private access to the entire Residence throughout their stay, including: • All 4 bedrooms and bathrooms • Both fully equipped kitchens • Living and dining areas • Utility area with washer and dryer • Two private hot tubs • Private outdoor seating and terrace areas • Free secure on-site parking Guests are also welcome to enjoy the shared estate grounds and children’s play park, including the swings, climbing frame and huge 14ft sunken trampoline. Please note that The Residence forms part of our 6-acre estate, and other guests may be staying in separate accommodation elsewhere on the grounds, including The Log Cabin. Your accommodation, outdoor seating areas and hot tubs remain private for your group. Other things to note OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE 🔥 WOOD-FIRED HOT TUBS The Residence has two private wood-fired hot tubs exclusively for your group. Your first hot tub session is complimentary, with wood, kindling, paper and firelighters provided. Each tub has a hot-water tap so it can be filled fresh when you are ready to use it. Simply fill, light the fire and allow the water to heat. 🏡 PART OF THE OAKENSHAW ESTATE The Residence is located within our private 6-acre countryside estate. Other guests may be staying separately in The Log Cabin, so you may occasionally see other guests within the wider grounds. Your Residence accommodation, outdoor seating areas and two hot tubs are private to your group. 🐾 STRICTLY NO PETS We operate a strict no-pets policy. 👟 SHOES Please remove shoes in carpeted areas. Shoe trays are provided for your convenience. 📐 FLOOR PLANS & 360° TOURS Detailed photographs, floor plans and interactive 360° tours are available before booking so you can explore the exact layout, bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces and ensure The Residence is suitable for your group. Maximum overnight occupancy: 10 guests.