Number 2 Bank Top

This is a lovely, cosy and romantic retreat set in a picturesque spot in the West Yorkshire countryside. Spend days exploring the area on foot, before resting your weary heads in front of the warming wood burner or dining alfresco on the private patio.

The entrance porch is spacious enough for you to leave your coats and walking boots before you head through to this characterful cottage. A spacious galley-style kitchen has plenty of room to cook up delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or you could prepare a picnic to take for your days out. The lounge/diner has a beamed ceiling and comfortable seating set around a roaring wood burner. Spend evenings relaxing, resting your feet and watching a film on the Smart TV. A two-seater dining table is provided for you to enjoy eating together.

When you are ready to get some shut eye, head upstairs to the sumptuous and colourful bedroom. Right in the centre is a fabulous four-poster king-size bed, welcoming guests to a comfortable night’s sleep. A large en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC completes the interior of the property. Outside and to the front of the cottage is a pretty courtyard garden which has a bistro table and chairs and is adorned with shrubbery. Dine alfresco and breathe in the countryside air as you plan the days ahead.

Tucked away down a quiet lane, this is the perfect spot for heading off from the doorstep along picturesque walks and trails leading through the woodland and open countryside. Take a trip to the cascading Goit Stock Waterfall (1 mile) or visit the intriguing and historic model village of Saltaire (4 miles).

• 1 king-size bedroom
• 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
• Electric oven and hob, microwave, small fridge/freezer, washing machine
• Welcome pack on arrival
• Wood burner in lounge (logs included)
• Smart TV in lounge
• Enclosed patio garden with bistro table and chairs
• Outhouse for secure cycle storage on request
• Private parking for 2 cars
• Pub 0.25 miles, shop 1 mile.
• 1 small dog welcome
• Please note - children under the age of 16 aren’t permitted
• This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 2 guests. Please contact bookings for details.
• Arrival: 15:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Bingley is situated 1.5 miles from the property, a bustling market town set on the River Aire. Prospering during the Industrial Revolution, Bingley was a popular passing point on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal which still links to nearby towns and allowed goods to be easily moved around West Riding. Now, the town is brimming with shops, restaurants and markets, and is very popular with walkers and those visiting the nearby Yorkshire Dales.

One of the most famous heritage attractions in the town is the Five Rise and Three Rise Locks. Created in the 18th century on the country’s longest canal, these are a very steep flight of locks and often visited by narrow boat enthusiasts to make their way up or down. You can easily walk alongside these locks and you will find a little cafe right at the top.

For nature lovers, there are several parks in the town including the Prince of Wales Park and Myrtle Park. Head to the beautiful St Ives Estate which is home to a Grade II-listed building set among a vast woodland and open moor. You will also find a huge play area and equestrian centre, as well as some magnificent views from the rocky outcrop of Druid’s Altar. Keen walkers and cyclists can enjoy the bridleways and trails that connect Bingley to other towns and villages, as well as the Bingley Link Path that connects the town to the Dales Way.

If you can tear yourselves away from the energetic town, you will find the fabulous Yorkshire Dales National Park just 16 miles away. Explore the unique landscapes, visiting reservoirs, climbing hills, and spotting geological formations and waterfalls.