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Grace’s Retreat is a single-storey property consisting of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher, a dining area with seating for two guests and a sitting area with TV and woodburning stove. There is one double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Outside there is a shared courtyard with furniture, and off-road parking is available. Within 0.7 miles, you will find a shop, within 0.3 miles, a pub and within 0.1 miles, the River Tees and please note that one well-behaved pet is welcome but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Grace’s Retreat is a wonderful escape for you and your loved one in County Durham. Note: The property is next to the owner’s home. Note: No child facilities. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 100.

The lovely village of Hurworth-on-Tees is a typical small village and includes a church, a number of small pubs, a shop, a pharmacy and a fish and chip shop. The Bay Horse and Rockliffe Hall, are also in the village and serve fine food. The large market town of Darlington is less than five miles away lying on the southern boundary of County Durham. A thriving town, well known for its historic railway connections, notably Stephenson’s Locomotion has made its home in the town’s Railway Museum. While Shildon and York Railway Museums are also available locally. Darlington and the surrounding villages offer a wide range of pubs and restaurants. Within Darlington there is a multiplex cinema, the Forum Music Centre and retail outlets. The famous Croft Circuit is less than two miles away and is popular with car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Hurworth-on-Tees has easy access to a number of golf courses including the championship course at Rockliffe Hall, and for those who wish to relax Rockliffe Hall also has exceptional spa facilities. Hurworth-on-Tees provides a good hub with points of interests close by including the beautiful city of Durham, with its majestic castle and cathedral, plus coastal towns such as Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Also local are Saltholme RSPB Reserve, the North York Moors, and the dales of Yorkshire, Teesdale and Weardale. Easy access can also be gained to Richmond, Northallerton, Barnard Castle, Harrogate, York and Ripon. The beautiful Lake District is a little over an hours drive away.