For a quintessential Yorkshire experience in a gorgeous stone house brimming with character, stay at this holiday home in a rural spot 4 miles south of Skipton. This sweet market town is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, opening up ample opportunities for scenic walks over windswept hills and tranquil hay meadows. With space for up to four guests, this 1700s home is perfect for one or two couples, or a family. You can also bring your beloved dog, for a countryside trip he or she’ll adore!
This lovely period property has plenty of traditional touches, from its wooden beams to its exposed stone interior walls. In the welcoming open-plan living area, nestle into the sofa after a long day in the fresh air, perhaps popping the TV on for an hour. This space has two sets of patio doors providing plenty of natural light. Prepare yummy meals in the kitchen, then sit down for leisurely meals at the round dining table. Or, in fine weather, take food out to the furnished patio where you can soak up the Yorkshire sunshine. This is one of two outdoor areas which are great spots for relaxing.
You’ll find the nearest pub 1 mile away in Kildwick, where there’s also a grocery store and a fish and chip shop. Visit the impressive castle (5 miles) at Skipton, an excellently preserved medieval fortress. Literature aficionados will be delighted to learn this is Brontë country, with the excellent museum in Haworth (9.5 miles) an excellent place to learn more. For walking, you’ll be spoilt for choice – Ilkley Moor is 7.5 miles away, and popular spots like Malham Cove (16 miles) and Brimham Rocks (22.5 miles) are also within easy reach.