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Simcas House was built by the current owners as a unique and wonderful family home. Built into the hillside Simcas is presented as an upside-down house with the living accommodation on the upper floor and the bedrooms on the lower floor allowing the house to offer very spacious living accommodation and three equally sized bedrooms. The result is a home that offers very social accommodation for families and friends. There is a choice of three bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room, the bright and spacious living room benefits from a cosy log burning stove, and the large dining conservatory with balcony and is complemented by an outdoor dining patio. Located in the pretty village of Stainton, just a few minutes’ walk from two county pubs, a short drive to the shores of Ullswater, conveniently located a similar distance from the motorway and the market town of Penrith with all the amenities you could need along with very easy access to the popular market town of Keswick and the stunning scenery of the northern Lake District, Simcas House offers great accommodation at any time of the year. Accommodation In Detail Simcas House is built into the hillside; you enter from the driveway through the front door and into the living accommodation, stairs lead down to the bedrooms and the back door that opens to the patio and the garden. Stepping through the front door the hallway provides plenty of space for boots, coats and outdoor gear. The spacious living room is bright and airy with big picture windows allowing the light to flood in. At one end patio doors open to a small patio area and at the other glazed doors open to the large dining conservatory. Comfortable sofas are arranged around the feature fireplace with welcoming log burning stove and, to the side, a large screen Smart TV. The conservatory dining room enjoys an elevated position overlooking the garden and the patio and is a great room to relax in over a social family dinner. From here doors open onto a...

Stainton is a small village just one mile from the market town of Barnard Castle and 4 miles from the village of Copley located in the unspoilt countryside of Teesdale, in County Durham. Consisting of a small group of traditional cottages and boasting lovely views of the surrounding Dales countryside, Stainton is a great rural base for this part of the northern Dales. Barnard Castle stands on the site of an ancient Roman ford which crosses the river. The medieval ruins of the castle still tower over the river and are well worth a visit. Known affectionately as 'Barney' by residents and visitors alike, the town boasts cobbled streets, yards and back lanes which were first laid out in the 12th century. Beautiful walking country is right on the doorstep with The Pennine and Teesdale Ways, the River Tees and magnificent waterfalls at High Force are all within easy reach.