Once a pump house belonging to Yorkshire Water, this old building has been given a 21st-century makeover and is now a stylish and romantic retreat.
Set in 35 acres of gorgeous rugged moorland just above the Spa town of Ilkley, this property is one of Yorkshire's most unique and impressive luxury holiday cottages. Once a pump house belonging to Yorkshire Water, this old building has been given a 21st-century makeover. Not only that but there's also a bubbling hot-tub with views to die for. Get ready to fall in love with this seriously stylish romantic retreat.
Step inside to an elegant, contemporary and quality decor. With underfloor heating, solid oak floors, doors and stairs, this is a dream holiday home for lovers of luxury and comfort. Let's start with the fabulous handmade kitchen. Sitting in a bright open-plan space and painted in exquisite grey tones, it boasts a huge kitchen island and all mod cons, including a Quooker [hot water tap]. It's a great kitchen for keen cooks, with bar stools providing the perfect spot for a pre-dinner glass of bubbly.
Move along into the generous living room which again has bags of space and is wonderfully light. Snuggle up on the cosy sofa and catch a movie on the large LCD TV with Sonos sound system. Settle down on the stylish leather armchair with a good book, every once in a while glancing out of the window at those stunning views. In the warmer months, throw open the large bi-folding doors and experience the moorland from the comfort of your living room. Electric blinds are a useful touch when you want to shut the world away. Downstairs also has a utility room and WC. There's a Belfast sink in here as well as a washer dryer, a handy addition if you've been out hiking across the moors with wet ground underfoot.
And so to bed. Make your way up the solid oak staircase to the magnificent bedroom. Take a moment to enjoy the lovely handmade king-size bed; dressed in the finest bed linen, it's a bed you simply won't want to leave. There is also a beautiful free-standing bath in this room, where you can indulge in a long hot soak after a day exploring the Dales. Next door sits the fabulous wet room; fully tiled in Italian marble. it feels more like a boutique hotel, with waterfall taps, a monsoon shower and solid granite surfaces.
So now you've explored the stunning interiors, let's take a look outside. You will be greeted with 360-degree vistas across heather and hill, with cosmopolitan Ilkley nestling far below. There's a terrace - perfect for al fresco dining in the summer. And of course the star of the show, the hot tub! Watch the evening lights come to life all around as the stars start to twinkle far above, all from the comfort of your warm bubbles. A wonderful way to end the day.