Checker Leazes Farm

West Auckland is a quiet village in County Durham, close enough to Durham itself for exploring the cathedral and city centre, yet surrounded by countryside and on the edge of walking country. Checker Leazes Farm sits here as a substantial detached property that works equally well for families, groups of friends, or mixed generations sharing a holiday.

All the living space is on the ground floor: a kitchen with a range cooker and American fridge, dining area, sitting room with a wood burner and smart TV, plus a separate games room containing a snooker table and another wood burner. Four bedrooms (one kingsize, three doubles) and two bathrooms—one with a roll-top bath, one with both a bath and shower cubicle—mean everyone gets their own space. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are covered. The kitchen is properly equipped for self-catering, with a dishwasher and coffee machine among the usual kit.

The real draw is outside: a private hot tub for six, a rear garden with seating and a gas barbecue, plus a separate bar building with the snooker table. There is parking for five cars and a bike store. One dog is welcome to stay free. No smoking inside the property.