Escape to the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and experience a holiday like no other, treating your family to outdoor adventures galore. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of sweeping pastures, rugged heather-clad moorland and vast expanses of water, navigating countryside trails with a picnic in tow. When your feet grow weary, your comfortable abode awaits, as you line up an evening snuggled up by the wood burner and delving into bowls of buttery popcorn.
Situated on the cusp of Ilkley’s bustling town centre, this cosy and contemporary haven is tucked on the lower ground floor of an impressive stone building. Sleeping four, it is the perfect base for friends and couples looking to explore this popular spa town and the countryside beyond. You’ll be just a few hundred metres from the town centre, where there are a whole host of amenities on the doorstep. Bursting with luxurious shops and tasty eateries, the town is understandably one of the most popular places to visit in North Yorkshire, and the surrounding moors offer breathtaking scenery and dramatic landscapes to explore.
Seven external steps from the garden lead down to the front door of this delightful apartment, which welcomes you with neutral decor and ambient lighting. The furniture has been hand-picked with comfort in mind, and the quirky accessories add a sense of fun to the overall interior. Enter to discover a charming kitchen that’s equipped with all the essential gadgets for rustling up a hearty meal. There’s an electric oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge, plus plenty of storage for all those delicious goodies you’ll find in town. Whether you are sizzling a breakfast of kings or plating up a tempting takeaway at teatime, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips. Move along the corridor where you will find a handy utility cupboard with plenty of space for coats and muddy boots, plus a washing machine and a small tumble dryer for all your laundry needs.
Slip through to the spacious lounge/diner and make yourself at home, snuggling up on the sofas and sipping a glass of your favourite tipple. Light the wood burner and watch it cast its soothing glow across the room as you prepare for a night of board games or alternatively, switch on the Smart TV for a family film session with plenty of snacks and treats. The owners have even provided a welcome pack to help kick-start your stay.
Off the lounge is the stylish Jack and Jill shower room with a WC, ideal for invigorating showers following a long day of exploring. This leads through to a single bedroom that’s crisply dressed and ready for slumber, complete with an additional pull-out bed suitable for a child. For those with two youngsters in tow, it is a sanctuary for sleepovers. Finally, there is the main bedroom - a simple yet elegant room with a double bed tucked in the nook that once served as the grand fireplace.
On balmy summer nights, you can fire up the BBQ and grill something tasty to be served with your bottle of fizz. Perch on the patio and admire the enclosed garden that’s adorned with flowers and plants, then watch as sunset gives way to night, sending a scattering of stars across the horizon. There is an off-road parking spot for one car, and a bicycle rack that will come in useful for your adventures on two wheels. On the nights you feel like a break from cooking, the nearest pub/restaurant is within a 0.5-mile stroll.