Ivy House - Bingley

Perfect for families, groups of friends and multi-generational gatherings, this welcoming house blends traditional and modern for both comfort and style. Head into the Dales for an outdoor adventure or explore the heritage of Saltaire and Haworth, then return to dine in the garden or enjoy a cosy evening in front of the wood burner.

With exposed beams and period fireplaces, this old stone house has plenty of character – including some internal steps – and offers lots of space for everyone to get together for a very special Yorkshire escape. At its heart is the farmhouse-style kitchen/diner, with its stone-flagged floor and informal breakfast table. With two cookers for preparing meals for a large party stress-free, there’s plenty of cupboard space, pretty views from the Belfast sink and even a Smart TV.

For more formal dining, lay the table in the dining room and, in the winter, light the open fire and indulge in a celebratory meal. After supper, the adults may want to head into the lounge and relax in front of the flames of the wood burner, while youngsters can hang out on the beanbags in the snug and do their own thing. Both rooms have Smart TVs for streaming an array of movies and programmes.

Also on the ground floor is a king-size bedroom with a gorgeous four-poster bed and an en-suite shower room. The perfect spot for grandparents, who can open the patio doors in the mornings and step straight out into the fresh air.

Completing the ground floor is a useful downstairs shower room, while on the first floor (taller people – the staircase ceiling is quite low), you’ll find three further king-size bedrooms (one of which has an en-suite shower room), a bunk-bed room for two, and a family bathroom with a spa bath and a separate shower.

Adults, children and dogs can all make the most of the enclosed garden, which has a large lawn with a slide for little ones to play on. Luxuriate in the bubbles of the hot tub, then cook up a delicious meal on the BBQ and dine together under the stars.

• 5 bedrooms – 1 king-size four-poster, 3 king-size, and 1 bunk room
• 4 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC, and 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC
• Electric oven and hob, separate electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
• Welcome pack
• Travel cot and highchair available
• Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
• Smart TVs in lounge, snug, kitchen and all king-size bedrooms
• Enclosed garden with patio area, furniture and BBQ, Private hot tub
• Private parking for 4 cars
• Please note, there are steps throughout the property and low, sloping ceilings on the staircase
• Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Just a mile away, Bingley offers a wealth of independent cafes, pubs, bars, delis, restaurants and shops. Those of you who love walking and cycling will enjoy the range of tracks and trails in the area, and it’s only 16 miles to reach the magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park – a rolling landscape of valleys, hills and heather-covered moors, where you’ll find not only walks for all ages and abilities but also rivers and lakes offering a variety of water sports. Not to mention picturesque villages with pubs, cafes and tea rooms offering traditional, local fare – the perfect indulgence after a morning of outdoor exertions.

Just 2 miles from the house, the village of Saltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its industrial heritage and today celebrated for its spectacular architecture. After a wander around, you can reward yourself with a little light retail therapy and lunch in one of its excellent eateries, followed by a visit to the extensive collection of work by renowned artist David Hockney in the National Trust’s Salts Mill.

Literature buffs won’t want to miss a trip to the village of Haworth (7 miles), home to the Bronte family and a stop on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Stroll up and down its cobbled main street and enjoy exploring the variety of independent businesses, which include everything from hand-made chocolates to art galleries and an array of places to eat and drink.