The Bowery

Use of swimming pool & sauna

Situated off the main street of this pretty market town, this former barn built in 1731, has an open plan lounge and bedroom on the first floor with French doors onto a balcony. It offers free use of the sauna and swimming pool at the nearby Riverdale Hall Hotel.

There is trout and salmon fishing on the River North Tyne and Bellingham hosts a highly regarded golf course, par 70. There are three pubs within walking distance.

Bellingham is on the edge of the Northumberland National Park next to Kielder Forest, which boasts spectacular views, scenic walks, mountain bike trails and watersports. Nearby is Hadrian's Wall and the Roman towns of Hexham and Corbridge. A great countryside base for easy access to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Shop 100 yards, pub 50 yards, restaurant 200 yards.

Ground floor: Living room with sofa bed/dining room/kitchen. 1 single bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: Second living room with French doors, beams and double bed.

NSH, elec, bed linen and towels inc. Cot. Freeview TV. Video and small library. DVD and small library. Elec cooker. M/wave. Washer/dryer. Wi-fi. Balcony. Built-in BBQ. Parking (2 cars). Friday to Friday.