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Stanhope

tourist information
centre
01388 527650
Whitehaven to Stanhope 97 miles
Stanhope to Sunderland 37 miles

a potted history

Standing on the bank of the river Wear the historic market town of Stanhope (meaning 'stony-hollow'), with its cobbled Market Place, is sometimes referred to as the 'capital' of Weardale. Having a strong industrial heritage, lead and iron was smelted roundabouts as well quarrying of limestone for the iron and steel industry. An early railway, the Stanhope and Tyne, was constructed in the mid 1800's leading to an expansion of the town. Weardale's Christian heritage is reflected in the 12th century church of St. Thomas complete with Roman altar, Saxon font and fossil tree in the churchyard! Evidence of early settlements in the area came to light in 1843 when quarrying revealed the Heathery Burn Cave, complete with a Bronze Age hoard of tools and jewellry which can now be found in the British Museum.

places of interest

The Durham Dales Centre - situated in the Castle gardens, the centre is a showcase for local crafts. Complete with a Tourist Information Centre, crafts and caf

accommodation
Please try to book accommodation in advance and give as much notice as possible if you have to cancel the booking so the room can be re-let otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also if you are going to be late arriving at your accommodation it is always a good idea to ring and let the proprietor know so they can keep your room open for you.

Remember to double check all details with the establishment as this guide cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions nor for any loss arising as a result.

When booking accommodation please mention the C2C Guide website.

Queens Head Hotel

Mr John Emerson
89, Front Street, Stanhope, Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2UB
available

B &[A3]23 per head

tel : 01388 528160

rooms .... 4 twin - en-suite available

months open .... all year

B & B .... £23 per head

evening meal .... bar menu

packed lunch .... yes

secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... 1 mile on Stanhope alternative

Public Bar, Dining Room. Friendly local pub with good selection of beers including real ales.

Hole House Bunk House

Nick and Lorraine Thwaites
Hole House, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2HX

tel/fax : 01388 517184

e-mail : holehousebunks@btinternet.com

rooms .... 3 quad rooms ie 2 pairs of bunks in each room - all en-suite

months open .... all year

B & B .... £18.50 per person

evening meal .... no but available in pub

packed lunch .... £3.50 please pre book

secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... 0.5 miles from alternative route

pub .... 0.5 miles

Bunkhouse located on a farm. Good clean accommodation with attached breakfasting kitchen and TV room. Local pub nearby with restaurant and bar meals. Great location with secure bike store/workshop.

Belle Vue Farm Cottages

Mr and Mrs Lazenby
Belle Vue Farm, Hall Road, Stanhope, Weardale,
Co. Durham DL13 2EZ

tel : 01388 526225

e-mail : Relax@tranquil-life.info

website : www.tranquil-life.info

rooms .... 4 double - 1 twin - 5 en suite

months open .... all year round

B & B .... from £62 to £72 per room

secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... close to alternative via Stanhope

pub .... 0.75 miles

Howard and Linda created Belle Vue Farm Cottages as a haven for those who love to stay in a peaceful and restful environment with beautiful panoramic views across the Wear Valley and the surrounding wooded and upland areas. Visitors are not just impressed by the external beauty but by the exceptional standard and attention to detail in all rooms to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Detached from the farmhouse the cottage style accommodation provides guests with their own privacy. In addition to using the secure cycle store guests may service and wash their bicycles at the workshop. Continental breakfast. No children under 14 years or pets. No smoking in the rooms, though smoking is permitted in the grounds. Private fishing pond.

Bonny Moor Hen Public House

Ian and Marianne
25 Front Street, Stanhope, Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2TS

tel : 01388 528214

e-mail : info@thebonnymoorhen.co.uk

website : www.thebonnymoorhen.co.uk

rooms .... 2 twin - 2 family - 2 en suite

months open .... 12 months

B & B .... £22.50 p.p.p.n.

evening meal .... yes

packed lunch .... yes

non-smoking .... yes

secure cycle parking .... yes

distance from route .... on road route via Stanhope

pub .... 4 within walking distance

Historic Inn under new management, recently refurbished. Good food always available, real ales - kept well. Stanhope is an unmissable stop over providing facilities, sights and walks within yards of the inn. Marianne and Ian recently arrived from Greece welcome all visitors. For more info visit our website.