Switch off and relax at this pretty cottage, ideal for friends or a family looking for a spacious base with home comforts who love getting out into the great outdoors. The barn conversion is in a stunning setting on farmland in the village of Darley close to great walking, cycling, and climbing. It has two en-suite bedrooms and an outside space.
The cottage has bright and welcoming interiors with lovely wooden features and creature comforts. Go into the kitchen/diner with lots of space to prepare tasty fare, a country-style table and chairs where you can get together at mealtimes, and a sofa for chatting with the chef. The kitchen leads through to the cosy lounge with plenty of room to sit on the comfy sofas and watch TV or a great movie. There’s also a separate WC on the ground floor and it’s upstairs to the two en-suite bedrooms: the master has a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower, and good storage in the lovely antique furniture; there’s also a pretty twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Outside at the front, sit in the sunshine at the table and chairs with a cool drink soaking in the setting, there’s a second seating area at the back for the late afternoon sun with panoramic views.
Get out and explore Nidderdale and the wider Yorkshire Dales on the local footpaths and cycle routes. Go bouldering at Brimham Rocks (4.5 miles) and for adrenaline seekers visit How Stean Gorge (15 miles) where you can try caving, abseiling, canyoning and climbing. For a relaxing treat, head into Harrogate to visit the tearooms and Turkish Baths (4 miles), visit the picturesque town of Pateley Bridge (6.5 miles), and discover the magical prehistoric caves at Stump Cross Caverns (10.5 miles).