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Located between Wolsingham and Tow Law in Weardale, Greenwell Farm Cottages lie in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as England's Last Wilderness. Once the hunting grounds of the powerful Prince Bishops of Durham, the breathtaking scenery offers visitors plenty to do.

Moorland streams flow into the River Wear where it makes its way through pretty Dales villages including Stanhope, Frosterley, St Johns Chapel, Fir Tee and Escomb. Wild meadow flowers and traditional dry stone walls complete this picturesque landscape and encourage birds and wildlife. Weardale is ideally located to access the numerous scenic and historical sites of County Durham and Northumbria and is within a short travelling distance of Durham City, Beamish Museum, Hadrian's Wall and the Lake District. The surrounding Weardale countryside is a delight for families as well as cyclists, walkers, fishermen and birdwatchers.

What to see on the Farm

Wild Meadow Flowers like Globe Flowers, Orchids and Foxgloves. Hunting Birds like Owls, Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrow hawks and Red Kites Pippastrelle Bats, Roe Dear, Stoats, Weasels, Foxes and Hares.

What to do in Weardale

What to do in County Durham and Northumbria

The cow on Greenwell farm The Gin Gan A Genuine Greenwell Farm Cockerel