A city retreat disguised as a country retreat, or perhaps it's the other way around...? We'll let you decide, as this property definitely offers guests the best of both worlds.

Stunning use of glass and timber are key to the breathtaking design of this very contemporary home in the elegant rural setting of the grounds of the Grade II* listed Axwell Hall. It is hard to believe that the hustle and bustle of city life is so close to this holiday retreat, its location being a real 35 acre oasis of idyllic rural tranquility. Lovely walks and woodland trails right from the doorstep!

Accomodation

• Ground floor double bedroom with doors to outside courtyard garden area
• Small single bedroom
• Ground floor WC and wash basin
• First floor spacious open plan living/kitchen/dining room
• 2nd floor Master bedroomwith super-king sized bed and ensuite shower room
• Further 2nd floor bedroom with versatile zip/link twin or super kingsize beds
• 2nd floor family bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower cubicle

Special features and feel of The Town House

• Eyecatching external design with exceedingly high specification interior
• Open plan living area opens up via retractable doors to large balcony overlooking 2 acre walled garden and beyond
• Floor to ceiling windows maximising light and views
• Fully fitted superior grade kitchen in contemporary style with granite worktops, large fridge/freezer and fitted appliances
• Spectacular 1 1/2 height master bedroom with floor to ceiling windows ( and curtains!)
• High specification travertine tiled bathrooms
• 2 private outside areas - first floor spacious balcony and ground floor patio area linked with a spiral staircase with superb outdoor lighting.
• Use of  2 acre walled garden immediately outside the house and 32 acres of fields and woodland within which the house and 17 others are set. Ideal for walks from the door and children playing.

What you will find at The Town House

• Kitchen -Extremely well-equipped with high quality crockery, cutlery with a full range of cookware, baking equipment
• Dining area with superb glass and oak table to seat up to 8 with leather dining chairs
• Living area houses large corner sofa, additional small sofa and 47" flatscreen wall-mounted TV
• Master bedroom has superking-sized cream leather bed, TV, ipod dock and great views
• 2nd bedroom benefits from zip and link beds which can be made up as superking or twin (please request on booking), with TV/DVD and ipod dock
• 3rd bedroom has king-sized bed with door opening onto ground floor terrace . TV and ipod dock
• Garage can be used to store bikes etc but also has table football table
• Washing machine and tumble dryer

Children at The Town House  

Children are very welcome with cot, highchair and stairgates provided on request. There is also a stairgate for the external balcony to make that toddler-safe. Older children will embrace the opportunity to run free in the 32 acres of parkland and woodland where open fields lend themselves to games and picnics and the woodland invites wildlife spotting.

Location and Locality

The location is something special. This grand estate has lain dormant for decades and these boundary-breaking town houses ( 18 in total although we only have one for our guests) mark the beginning of a new era for the estate where the walled garden has been rebuilt, the pathways have been cleared and the parkland is able to blossom once more. 10 minutes drive will take you in to Newcastle centre.The famous Beamish Museum is a short drive away and Newcastle International Airport can be reached in 15 minutes. Hadrians Wall and the Tyne Valley are just 20 minutes to the west and the beaches of Tynemouth and Whitley Bay are a 25 minute journey east. The cities of Durham and Sunderland are also accessible in under 1/2 hr - ideal for those visiting family at one of the regions universities. The Town House is approximately 15 minute's drive from another Country Retreat, The Old Paper Mill and 20 minute's drive from our Warkworth Woods property.

Please note that The Town House is set in a peaceful and exclusive row of 18 residential dwellings, so if serious partying is part of your plans then this is not the property for you. However, it is perfect for relaxed family holidaying or as a business base.  Guests staying at The Town House are asked to respect the neighbourhood and the use of communal facilities such as parking and the vast gardens and beautiful grounds at their disposal.

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Recommendations

Up to 3 couples holidaying together, 2 small families or a larger family wishing to find a peaceful but central base from which to explore Newcastle and the North East.

No single sex groups, and sorry, strictly no hen parties due to the quiet and residential nature of the Town House surroundings

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Guest Comments

'Absolutely stunning property' - Sept. 2010

'It was just lovely sitting on the balcony looking over that fabulous walled garden' Oct 2010

'The comfort and luxury finish is great and the location stunning' Dec 2010

'The house was great - certainly lived up to our expectations - facilities and location are brilliant - would love to see it in the Summer. We have rented holiday homes all over the world and this was the first time the owners made us feel really welcome in their home.' - Jan '11

Floor Plans

Price Guide 2012    £ sterling

Please note that the google location map is not entirely accurate. See photo gallery, image 2  for location