The Old Mill In Knitsley  

The Old Mill is set in the countryside 2 miles outside Consett and surrounded by woodland. This 16th-century converted mill features a riverside beer garden and rooms with original features including fireplaces. This charming property has traditional design with beamed ceilings and outside, you can see the mill’s original water wheel. Looking onto the river and gardens, rooms have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. The restaurant serves full English and continental breakfasts, as well as bar meals and a selection of craft ales, wines and spirits. The property is surrounded by pretty countryside, including fishing lakes. The Old Mill is set along the C2C Coast to Coast cycle route. The historic city of Durham is 20 minutes’ drive from the Old Mill. Lanchester and its Roman fort are within 5 miles of the mill, while Newcastle is a 30-minute drive away.