With friendly traditional pubs and quiet country lanes, Giggleswick’s village setting offers a peaceful escape while still being less than a mile from the busier market town of Settle. This mid-terrace cottage on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales is ideal for keen walkers, outdoor-loving couples or a family in need of a digital detox.
The accommodation is cosy and inviting throughout, with period features adding character. After a day exploring the Dales, store muddy boots and outdoor gear in the rear porch and warm up in the sitting room beside the fire. The spacious kitchen/diner combines style with practicality, providing ample room for preparing picnic lunches or tasty evening meals. If you want to dine alfresco, a shared courtyard has a private patio where you can sit and soak up the morning sunshine over breakfast or make the most of long summer evenings. Upstairs, all three bedrooms have lovely views across the village, while the bathroom gives you the option of a refreshing shower or a long soak in the bath to soothe tired leg muscles after strenuous walks.
A journey on the Settle-Carlisle Railway (1 mile) is not to be missed. As one of the region's most celebrated routes, it showcases some of the finest scenery in Yorkshire and Cumbria. If you prefer to explore on foot, you'll find an array of spectacular beauty spots nearby, including the Yorkshire Three Peaks (6 miles) taking in Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. For hikes that lead to waterfalls, try the circular trails around Ingleton (12 miles) and Malham (6.5 miles). This route goes via Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar before reaching the iconic Malham Cove.