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Everyone from a single occupancy to large groups catered for with our superb B&B network in Stanhope - ring for info - One call does it all ! We will be very happy to assist you. 01388 527 851 or 07932 440 550
Located in the quaint cobbled market place of the tranquil unspoilt village of Stanhope inWeardale County Durham
The Fossil Tree Bed & Breakfast All Rooms En-Suite 07932 440 550 or 01388 527851
A welcoming & homely 200 year old guest house formally Stanhope Castle's Hunting Lodge. The Castle itself forms the focal point of the village & dates from 1795. Built on the original location of a medieval castle
Stanhope Castle – Market Place
The Fossil Tree Bed & Breakfasthas been tastefully appointed to give its guests a comfortable, relaxed & friendly “home from home” B&B(Located to the right of the castle above)with views over the Norman Church of St Thomas’s(Pictured below)dating from 1200 AD and our B&B also uniquely looks directly onto the famous 250 Million year old giant Fossil tree(pictured below)
B&B En-Suite Rooms including full “Weardale” Breakfast
07932 440 550 or 01388 527851
Due to its perfect location within the market place of Stanhope, you are within a stone’s throw of all of the village amenities including 3 of the 4 village pubs The first being The Pack Horse(Pictured below)which serves an excellent array of keenly priced beers, wines & spirits and Meals,the second beingTheBonny Moor Hen(Pictured below)which serves sensibly priced meals, as well as everyone’s favourite tipple it also hosts live music & singers to suit everyone’s tastes. The third village pub is the Queens head which is located approx 300 yards away as is the local sports & Social club. The 4th pub is the Grey Bull approx 5mins walk & serves good beer & hosts regular live music night.
The Fossil Tree The Bonny Moor Hen The Pack Horse
St Thomas Church The Queens Head The Grey Bull
Stanhope Market Place& front street offer visitors a good selection of shops built in local stone including the well stocked co-op for all of your general requirements , newsagents, craft shop, “Weardale”rug makers, post office, Antique Shop, bakery –try the cakes in the tea room !, specialist butchers(We recommend his home made sausages – once tasted never forgotten)pubs, banks , Chemist, cafe’s & take away.
The superbly presented Dales Centre
directly over the road fromThe Fossil Tree Bed & Breakfastoffers visitors to Stanhope an ideal array of tourist information centre, craft shops, castle garden picnic area & Tea rooms boasting superb homemade scones & cakes. A perfect place to relax & get information on the surrounding areas many attractions, walks, cycle routes ,tourist attractions etc, whilst enjoying one of the numerous Teas, beverages and pastries on offer.
The Dales Centre
Stanhope
(Meaning Stony Hollow or Valley) is the perfect location
“The gateway to Weardale & the North Pennines”
Offering visitors a vast array of attractions to visit (See our Things To Do & See page)everything from going down a lead mine at the Famous Killhope Mine , visiting an abbey, playing an international golf course , “panning” like the prospectors of old at Nenthead for minerals & “fools Gold”, horse riding on the moors, Walking on the hills, cycling through the valley, fishing for trout & salmon in the river Wear, Photographing the local wildlife & viewing the breathtaking scenery, to extreme pastimes like quad biking, off-roading, climbing & hot air ballooning.
Whatever your desire you can fulfil it by basing yourself at
The Fossil Tree - Bed & Breakfast -Stanhope
Explore our beautiful Dales
There are a thousand things to do within the dales or you can simply chill out in the peace & tranquillity taking in the fresh clean air whilst watching the river meander by.
Spring,Summer , Autumn & Winter - Weardale is stunning
Come & see why we fell in love with this Idyllic Valley
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