Where to stay |
Belle
Vue Farm Cottages
The
place to relax and unwind, with private
fishing.
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Group
Trips.
Aincient Northumbria, the Land of the Prince Bishops.
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Where to go - some of
the
many attractions within easy driving distance of Belle Vue Farm
Cottages B&B: |
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Explore
the regions special places of interest, without the worry of driving.
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The
Weardale
Museum and High
House
Chapel, Ireshopeburn.
Learn
about John Wesley’s 13 visits to Weardale and the incredible
story of the early Methodist pioneers. Visit High House Chapel and see
the largest collection of Methodist memorabilia in the North East.
9 miles.
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Auckland
Castle, Bishop Auckland. (Home of the Bishop of
Durham). Eight
hundred years ago the See of Durham, the most powerful Diocese in the
North, established Auckland Castle as a hunting lodge for the Prince
Bishop. Then virtually monarchs in their own kingdom, the Prince
Bishops held military, economic and political power, in additional to
their ecclesiastical authority.
19 miles
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Beamish
(the North of England Open Museum).
27 miles
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Killhope
(the North of England Lead Mining Museum).
14 miles
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Raby
Castle, Staindrop. One
of the
largest and most impressive of English medieval castles.
22 miles
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Durham
Cathedral (World Heritage Site). The
greatest Norman
building in England, perhaps even in Europe.
23
miles
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High
Force, Middleton-in-Teesdale. England's highest waterfall.
16
miles
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The
Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle. Enjoy the greatest collection
of
European fine and decorative arts in the North of England and an
acclaimed exhibition programme.
29 miles
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Eggleston
Hall
Gardens, nr Barnard
Castle.
13 miles
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Newcastle
Upon
Tyne. 33 miles
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Durham.
23
miles
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Wedding
receptions
Horsley
Hall
Country
House Hotel
and
Restaurant
2.5 miles from Belle Vue Farm Cottages
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The Hall and its grounds are the ideal
setting for winter and summer weddings.
Horsley
Hall
is licensed to hold civil ceremonies, as well as providing the perfect
venue for your reception, so you can relax, enjoy your day and let us
do the hard work for you.
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Pubs and Entertainment
The Bonny Moor Hen, Stanhope |
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Relax in the comfort and charm of The Bonny Moor Hen,
Stanhope,
with your host Davy and Margaret Shaftoe. Spacious beer garden
alongside a stylish lounge and a traditional bar area. Excellent
entertainment including quiz on a Wednesday night, karaoke on a
Saturday and live bands every other Sunday. |
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RIDE
OF YOUR LIFE
chauffeured
motorcycle
& trike tours
Experience the
thrill of
riding pillion on our powerful cruiser
motorcycle or fantastic and unique three seater trike while taking in
the breath taking scenery of the North of England, of Durham, Weardale,
Teesdale, Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cumbria and the Lakes.
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Horsley
Hall, Eastgate tel. 01388
517239
(reservations only).
Bonny Moor Hen, Stanhope tel: 01388 528214
A comprehensive list of places to eat is provided in the rooms..
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Dale
Link Private Hire.
Tel. 01388 527766, Mob. 07927927927
Peter's Private Hire. Tel. 01388 527812
Waltons
Taxis. Tel. 01388
526850
Weardale Private Hire. Tel. 01388 527272
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| Tourist
Information Centre |
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Durham
Dales Centre, Stanhope. 1.5 miles
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| Brief History of Weardale |
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| Geology of Weardale |
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| Ore deposits of Weardale |
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Belle Vue
Farm , B&B and camp site with private fishing
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