Set on a peaceful smallholding in Yorkshire’s Nidderdale National Landscape, just 6 miles from the Yorkshire Dales, this rural cottage offers delightful accommodation to couples and small families. The pretty host village of Thornton Watlass makes for a charming base with its 12th-century church and historic pub, offering a great start point for countryside rambles. Further afield, the market town of Masham (4 miles) sits beside the River Ure and is a great spot for beer enthusiasts with its two breweries that offer tours and tasting sessions. Culture vultures should savour a trip to the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park at Grewelthorpe (7 miles), where 45 acres of woodland, gardens, lakes, artworks and even a quirky tearoom await. Learn the local history in the cathedral city of Ripon (11 miles) and be sure to visit the popular local sights of Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal Water Garden, and Brimham Rocks (all within 17.5 miles).
Before stepping inside this welcoming cottage, take a moment to appreciate your surroundings of rolling fields, distant hills and tranquil horse paddocks. While the owners live next door, peace and privacy is always guaranteed at this Yorkshire haven. Head in and be greeted by the social heart of the home, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With scenic views through the patio doors, exposed stone walls and country-inspired artworks, this is a warming base that sets the scene for a countryside getaway. Settle into the sofas after days of adventure, flicking on the TV for some evening entertainment or simply enjoying the views with a glass of something special. When stomachs begin to rumble, find all you need in the kitchen space to cook up a feast, and enjoy the chef’s work at the dining table beside the stone wall, or dine alfresco on the patio if the weather permits. At the end of each day away, head up to the first floor where two sumptuous bedrooms await with creamy, calming tones. The master bedroom offers a double bed, the other a twin that can be converted to a super-king-size on request. Completing the interior is a well-appointed family bathroom and a shared, ground-floor utility room with an additional WC.
Outside, the patio offers the perfect spot to start each day with a refreshing brew or end it with an al fresco meal as you gaze over the surrounding fields. Guests are also welcome to meet the resident horses and chickens, adding to the rural tranquillity of your getaway. Private, off-street parking for two cars is also available.