Nestled deep in the countryside and surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this chocolate-box cottage is a sheer treat. Sleeping two with ample space for a well-behaved pup, you’ll soon be discovering the open moors and rolling fells with a picnic in tow, returning to snuggle up by the wood burner-effect electric fire. The Lake District National Park is also within 17 miles, leaving you with more options for walkies than you can shake a stick at.
Packed full of character, your abode has a humble stone exterior coated with climbing ivy and inside it is rustic and comfortable. The property is laid out in a reverse-level style, greeting you with a pleasant bedroom and a handy shower room. Exposed stone, wooden ceilings and timber beams set the scene in the open-plan living space upstairs, inviting you to curl up with a mug of hot cocoa whilst Fido snoozes by your feet. It may be compact, but the country-cottage kitchen area has everything you need to prepare hearty suppers to enjoy around the table.
The nearest town is Kirkby Stephen (7 miles), a bustling market town with more than its fair share of castles nearby, such as the ruins of Brough Castle (11 miles) – a must for the budding historians amongst you. Further afield, Kendal 17 miles away has an excellent selection of shops and eateries, or set your sights on adventure and arrange a day of fun at the climbing centre. The nearest lake is Haweswater (21 miles), a mesmerising reservoir nestling within the picturesque Mardale Valley. At times of low water, you may even see the remnants of the old village that now lies submerged beneath the lake.