A real home-away-from-home, this 18th century stone-built cottage offers a lovely holiday base, sitting on the edge of the picturesque village of Hackforth is the ideal retreat for families and friends.
Hackforth is a charming village just over 4 miles from Bedale. The village itself offers a public house which serves excellent pub food should you decide to dine out. You can enjoy an abundance of walks from your doorstep. Stroll through the deer park to the neighbouring village Hornby with it's 11th-century church. Pack a picnic and head to the dales offering walks for all levels from soft rolling hills to craggy moors for the more adventurous. The small market town of Bedale is steeped in history, some of which can be found in the local museum. The town also offers a weekly market, interesting churches, various craft and antique shops, cafes, and pubs, which provide local beers and home-cooked food.
Feel welcomed as you step inside this stone cottage which provides a warm and cosy place to retreat to after spending a day out in the dales. Spend your evenings snuggled up on the comfy sofa and keep warm from the heat of the gorgeous wood burner while watching a movie on the Smart TV or sit at the table after meal for some traditional entertainment playing a board game. Rustle up a tasty treat in the country-style kitchen and discover all your home comforts, equipped with an electric Range oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Located off the kitchen is a downstairs cloakroom with WC and utility area for the washing machine and tumble dryer. A large dining space is a perfect place to gather around with your family or friends at mealtimes. Retreat up the stairs to find three well-appointed bedrooms, two king-size, one with an en-suite shower room and WC, and a bunk-bedroom, ideal for children. Also, on this level, the bathroom with shower over bath and WC, ideal if you want to start the day refreshed or relax in a hot bath after a long day exploring.
The cottage has a front garden and catches the morning sun, alternatively, at the end of the day open the bi-fold doors from the kitchen extending your space to the garden and dine alfresco with the charcoal BBQ.