Yorkshire Dales - Ref 892

Approximately eight miles to the west of the historic City of Durham itself is the lovely village of Lanchester Set in the beautiful countryside of County Durham, this village took its name from the Roman fort of Longovicium, situated half a mile to the south-west Today, archaeologists are still drawn to this charming settlement because of the Roman connection with the fort and the neighbouring villages, situated on the old "Roman Dere Street" The Norman church was – along with a number of the surrounding farms – built using stones from the original Longovicium fort The village now offers a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants and the surrounding countryside is full of excellent walks, as well as historic attractions Just 20 miles away is the city of Newcastle, which provides the usual cosmopolitan entertainment's, whilst for those in search of sun and sand will enjoy the beaches and castles of the North Sea Coastline Set in open countryside in lovely Co Durham, this charming cottage is a stone-built, semi-detached property adjoining the owner's home Offering warm and comfortable accommodation, this lovely cottage was converted from an old cow byre and makes an ideal spot from which to explore the surrounding area Durham is just 11 miles away and the historic village of Lanchester only three, making this a well placed home-from-home for a family, a group of friends or a couple .