It’s not every day you get to stay in a Grade II-listed building with original stone interior walls and wonderful views all around – but this doggie-friendly cottage offers just that. This peaceful property, part of a larger estate, offers the perfect escape for a couple and their pooch, and is located in a rural spot around 4.5 miles from Bedale, a traditional Yorkshire market town offering independent shops and restaurants.
The cottage has been restored to an exceptional standard, maintaining its elegant character and historic charm. Inside, you’ll have a stylish living area with a compact kitchen and breakfast bar/dining area for enjoying meals together. The kitchen has an attractive farmhouse style with cream units and wooden worktops. Head up the winding staircase to reach the sumptuous double bedroom, with its Smart TV and circular feature window restored from the original building. A Juliet balcony offers stunning views of the formal parterre gardens – a fab way to start each day. The highlight for your dog, however, will be the walled, well-maintained garden, which is safe and secure for them to roam and play. For the humans, this outside space boasts a private dining area and an indulgent wood-fired hot tub, from where you can enjoy the panoramic views.
Nearby, enjoy a visit to the welcoming pub serving up food just 2.5 miles away in Little Crakehall – ideal if you don’t fancy cooking. The property is surrounded by rolling hills, so you’ll find plenty of opportunities for dog-friendly walks nearby, perhaps checking out local spots like Jervaulx Abbey and Harmby Waterfall (both 7.5 miles). The Yorkshire Dales National Park starts just 7.5 miles away, providing excellent opportunities for long and short walks incorporating sweeping valleys, hay meadows, dry stone walls and ancient woodland.