The Old Assembly Rooms

About this property

The Old Assembly Rooms is a lovely duplex apartment settled over the first, second, and third floors, resting above a charming café in the town of Bishop Auckland. This property is close to local amenities and attractions and is an ideal base for a family or friends looking to explore Durham. Be welcomed to the first floor, where you will find a well-stocked kitchen with a whole host of amenities to cater to your culinary needs, as well as a spacious living/dining room with a dining space for hearty meals, and a plush sitting area with the added ambience of an electric fire. There are four well-presented bedrooms throughout the property, serviced by a bathroom and with storage for your belongings, so choose between a third-floor double, second-floor double, first-floor twin with TV, and first-floor single. Bishop Auckland is a town offering a good selection of amenities and attractions within the local area, beginning with a number of shops, pubs, eateries, and convenience stores for your essentials. Local attractions include a golf course where guests can try out a game or two, Auckland Castle Deer House for walks with your four-legged friends, and strolls beside the River Wear and through Aukland Park. Spend a day in the historic city of Durham, visiting the quaint independent stores, Durham Castle, National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens, or visit The Bowes Museum. The property is within reach of the North Pennines AONB, an ideal place for walking, mountain biking, and birdwatching, with walks including those at High Force Waterfall, Cauldron Snout, High Cup Nick, and Slit Woods. Explore Durham with a stay at The Old Assembly Rooms.

Bishop Auckland is a busy market town, 11 miles to the south of Durham and is home to the Gothic palace of Auckland Castle and deer park, a 900 year old medieval hunting lodge and grounds, once home to the Prince Bishop’s of England. Bishop Auckland offers a thriving arts and cultural scene with a cinema, theatre and arts complex. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the town centre and an abundance of shops to peruse. On the outskirts of the town you can discover the secrets of the largest Roman Fort in the county at Binchester or perhaps book a night at Kynren, a spectacular night show depicting the history of England, seen through the eyes of Arthur, a 10 year old boy from the North East, (opening July 2016) and marvel at the pyrotechnics, stunning lighting and water effects. There is a scenic railway line which runs from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope. It was purchased quite recently by Jonathan Ruffer the man behind the Auckland Project and instrumental in bringing Kynren to Bishop Auckland. The city of Durham is just a short drive north with an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, and a little further will take you to the Roman town of Chester-le-Street or Beamish Museum. A little further afield you can discover the Durham Dales, Newcastle upon Tyne, Hadrian's Wall, the Heritage Coast, Cragside at Rothbury and the North York Moors; there’s something for everyone.

Accommodation

Duplex apartment over first, second, and third floors.

Four bedrooms: 1 x third-floor double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x first-floor twin with TV, 1 x first-floor single.

First-floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

First-floor kitchen.

First-floor living/dining room with electric fire

Electric central heating.

Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

3 x TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available.

Parking in public car parks in local area, payable on site.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: Above a café.

Note: Set over three floors, not suitable for those with mobility issues