Immerse yourselves in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales when you stay at this welcoming, modern cottage in Grewelthorpe. Sleeping four guests, and welcoming two dogs, the delightful, two-bedroom retreat, which is 6.5 miles from Ripon, makes an exceptional base to return to after long walks and scenic cycle rides. With an attractive garden for summer relaxation and a wood burner to warm yourselves in the autumn and winter, this cottage is an idyllic place to relax at any time of year.
Take three steps up to enter the airy abode, which is perfect for couples or small families, and find yourselves in a welcoming, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Unpack the fresh Yorkshire provisions you have bought on your latest excursion, then pull a bottle of chilled wine from the fridge or make fresh coffee in the machine in the kitchen and take a little time to rest and recuperate. Light the wood burner on chilly days so it throws out a cosy glow as you watch TV or a DVD. Prepare tasty meals over in the kitchen area then dine in style at the elegant table. At the end of each exciting day away in Yorkshire, climb the stairs to your immaculate bedrooms, a double and a twin. Each of these lovely rooms has the convenience of its own en-suite shower room. While away sunny afternoons out on the patio, over a cup of tea and slice of parkin. Play games with the children or fetch with your pets on the lawn.
Spend an afternoon wandering around the ancient ruins at the National Trust’s beautiful Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, 8.5 miles away. The remains of Jervaulx Abbey, 9 miles from the cottage, are also worth seeing. Head into Ripon to browse in the shops and admire the historic cathedral.