About this property
Perched in the bustling town of Bishop Auckland, Durham, is this wonderful two-bedroom duplex apartment 36A Fore Bondgate. Set over two floors and enjoying a fabulous location with easy access to the local amenities and the popular destinations of Binchester and Durham. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find a light and airy open-plan living space, here you can look forward to whipping up delicious dishes for your loved ones to enjoy at the dining table for four. After dinner, gather your loved ones on the plush seating in the sitting area and select a much-loved film as the evening’s entertainment.
Completing the first floor is a cloakroom for your convenience. Continue up to the second floor, where you can wash away the day with a refreshing shower, before choosing from two sumptuous double bedrooms, both of which offer plenty of storage for your belongings. Explore your local surroundings, where you will find a fantastic selection of eateries, including The Merry Monk, The Stanley Jefferson, Manzo Steakeria and the welcoming gastropub of The Pollards Inn. If you don’t feel like venturing far, there is nearby convenience store for stocking up on essentials, as well as a variety of takeaways for ordering in.
Be sure to pick up a sweet treat at The Auckland Cupcake Company with 10% off for guests staying at 36A Fore Bondgate! Within the town, you will find the remarkable Auckland Castle with park and deer house, the excellent Bishop Auckland Golf Club, the Bishop Auckland People’s Museum and an art complex. For fun-filled evenings, there is also a cinema, theatre, and live music at the Spudfellas bar-restaurant, whilst the popular Spanish Gallery exhibits some of the finest art, history and culture of Spain. For a truly memorable experience, why not book a night at the award-winning Kynren, where you can sit back as you travel through two thousand years of England’s history with a young Arthur, featuring live battle re-enactments and fireworks, it is not to be missed!
Those seeking idyllic strolls can head over to Escomb Lake or to the Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre where you can spot the local wildlife. If that’s not your thing, be sure to check out the fascinating archaeological site of Binchester Roman Fort, complete with settlement and bathhouse stemming from AD 79. Further afield is the city of Durham, home to a remarkable cathedral, its own stunning castle, the Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, and the picturesque Wharton Park. Adventure awaits with a stay at 36A Fore Bondgate.
Located just 11 miles south of Durham, Bishop Auckland is a bustling market town with a 900-year-old mediaeval deer park and hunting lodge that was once home to the Prince Bishops of England. Bishop Auckland has a thriving arts and culture scene, with a cinema, theatre, and arts complex. A wide variety of dining and shopping options can be found in the town's commercial district. Binchester, the county's largest Roman fort, is just outside the city limits, and visitors can explore its mysteries, as well as the history of England as seen through the eyes of Arthur, a 10-year-old boy from the North East, in Kynren, a spectacular night show opening in July 2016 that features pyrotechnics, stunning lighting, and water effects. Bishop Auckland to Stanhope has a scenic railway line. Jonathan Ruffer, the man behind the Auckland Project and the driving force behind Kynren's arrival in Bishop Auckland, recently purchased the property. Just a short drive north will take you to Durham's many shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as Chester-le-Roman Street's town and Beamish Museum. More than a few hours' drive away you'll find Durham Dales, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hadrian's Wall, Cragside at Rothbury, and the North York Moors.
Accommodation
Duplex apartment over first and second floor.
Two second-floor double bedrooms.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, fridge/freezer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On-street parking, with a car park infornt of the flat too.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: This property does not have an outdoor space