Ash Cottage - Skipton

Escape to the fringes of the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales National Park and enjoy a holiday to remember when you stay at this divine, stone retreat. A fantastic, light-filled barn conversion, with one bedroom, it sleeps two guests, and makes an idyllic, romantic getaway.

Tucked away in the hamlet of Bell Busk, 7.5 miles from Skipton and 8.5 miles from Settle, it offers a luxurious retreat in a magical and peaceful setting. With a multitude of walks and cycle trails for all abilities straight from the doorstep, this is a great location from which to enjoy the very best of the Yorkshire countryside.

Spend time in Skipton, where you can browse the cobbled streets and independent shops or visit the castle. Head to Settle, which also boasts a wealth of shops and traditional country pubs. For railway enthusiasts, catch the steam train at nearby Embsay, 9 miles away, and take a look at Bolton Abbey.

Take two steps up into this inviting barn and discover all your accommodation is on one level. Feel instantly at home in the beautiful lounge/diner, with its high vaulted ceilings and attractive stone fireplace housing an electric wood burner-effect fire. Find expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows adorn the front of the property and flood the room with light; these have been bronze tinted for privacy. Relax in here after you exciting days out; unwind on the soft seating and perhaps find a film on the Smart TV.

Wander over to the stylish kitchen to make a romantic meal for two on those nights you decide to stay in. Roast delicious Yorkshire puddings and locally grown potatoes in the range-style oven, then pour yourselves a glass of wine from the cooler. Find you have a handy washer/dryer and dishwasher here too.

Dine together at the table then make your way through to the sumptuous king-size bedroom, with its stunning four-poster bed. Awake to enjoy a lazy start as you catch up on your favourite box set on the Smart TV then have a hot shower in the chic shower room.

Have coffee or breakfast out on your patio on warm mornings, taking in the stunning surrounding countryside views. Guests also have shared use of half an acre of lawned garden where they can delight in a summer picnic with a hamper that is provided. Find there is cycle storage and that you have plenty of parking.

• 1 bedroom - king-size four-poster 1 shower room with WC
• Range Master oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, washer/dryer and dishwasher
• Welcome pack on arrival
• Smart TV in lounge and bedroom
• Private patio area with furniture and half an acre of shared lawn area
• Charcoal BBQ
• Ample off-road parking
• Outdoor cycle storage
• Shop and pub 3 miles
• Fly fishing is available locally in the River Aire, permits are available from a nearby hotel for £15 per day
• Please note no children under the age of 7
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• Sorry, no dogs allowed

The historic town of Skipton, 7.5 miles from the barn, offers a host of attractions including a castle. There are lots of options for eating out eat here and plenty of shops, galleries and boutiques for those who love to shop.

The magnificent Yorkshire Dales begin on the doorstep of Bell Busk, and, as you would expect, the surrounding countryside here is simply magnificent; perfect if you want to strike out from the apartment in your walking boots.

This area is a true walker’s paradise but if you are more of a roamer than a rambler, try a stroll around the grounds of Bolton Abbey, 13.5 miles away. These gorgeous ruins provide the backdrop to a particularly beautiful part of the Dales and are well worth a visit.

Settle, 8.5 miles away, is another destination not to be missed. This well-loved, market town is home to lots of cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops. There’s also a market held in the town every Tuesday – the perfect place to pick up everything from flowers to fresh produce for dinner. If real ale is your tipple, then you will find plenty of pubs serving Yorkshire brews close by.

Just outside the town, you can hop on the Settle to Carlisle railway, one of the most scenic routes in the UK which will take you over the well-known Ribblehead Viaduct, 12 miles from Settle.