This family-friendly property is a comfortable base for families, couples, or groups of friends who wish to explore the delights of the Dales. The cottage sits in the village of Askrigg, famous as the setting of fictional Darrowby in the television programme ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. Explore a host of independent shops, tearooms and restaurants in nearby Hawes (5.5 miles) and Leyburn (12 miles). Discover the legend of the Shawl as you walk along Leyburn Shawl escarpment, with breathtaking views of Wensleydale. Admire the beautiful Grade I-listed Georgian house and colourful gardens at Constable Burton Estate, or travel from Northallerton to Redmire on the authentic Heritage Railway. For a family day out with a difference, visit the Forbidden Corner, an unusual labyrinth of chambers and tunnels inside scenic Tupgill Park.
This three-bedroom cottage sits in a quiet corner of the village of Askrigg. The property retains some of its original character, with beams and exposed stone walls in many of the rooms. Access to the cottage is via the rear door. The entry hallway has a useful boot tray and hanging space for coats. There is a delightful ground-floor single bedroom with exposed beams, and a well-appointed ground-floor bathroom with modern decor, a large shower cubicle and a bath. The kitchen/diner is flooded with natural light, and is a lovely place to enjoy a home-cooked meal with family or friends. During winter, gather around the electric fire with hot drinks after a busy day exploring the local area. A cosy lounge with contemporary furnishings is on the first floor of the cottage. Take a seat on the comfortable sofa to watch a film on the Smart TV, or curl up on the cuddle chair to enjoy sweeping views of Addlebrough and the surrounding countryside. There is a double bedroom with a metal-framed bed and wash basin, a further single bedroom, and a separate WC on the first floor.
Watch the sun setting over the fells from the paved courtyard at the rear of the cottage. With seating and a dining table, this is a wonderful place to enjoy a drink or al fresco meal on a summer’s evening. There is a lockable stone-built shed for secure cycle storage.