Cowling 1.8 miles. This beautiful, detached, stone-built stable conversion is set in the grounds of a 375-year old listed farmhouse in scenic countryside, just a mile from Cowling and eight miles from the market town of Skipton. A recent conversion, this first-class cottage is beautifully appointed throughout, creating a lovely, romantic retreat, ideal for couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and discover the beauty of this outstanding area. Situated solely over the ground floor, this lovely cottage offers an open plan living space with a cosy sitting area with woodburning stove, a dining area and a modern, well-equipped kitchen. After a day of adventure, here you can ease into your evening; get the woodburning stove roaring and sink into the sumptuous sofa before finding a good film. The main bedroom is spacious and features a king-size Victorian brass bedstead, a romantic freestanding bath and a superb en-suite facility with rainfall shower and modern mood lighting. Stylish throughout, every care has been taken by the owners to provide a truly outstanding holiday home. With almost too many features to mention, the sumptuous furnishings, the oak floor, the handmade windows and doors, the lovely cathedral ceiling, old beams and much, much more, which all help to make your stay a truly memorable one. Outside, a spacious patio area and dry stone walling provide the backdrop for a luxurious hot tub with a music system and waterfall feature, where guests can sit and enjoy the views of the chickens, sheep and cows in the surrounding areas,also feel free to feed the alpacas if you wish, (owner will provide seeds for this purpose) whilst relaxing after a hard day’s walking in the scenic countryside which occupies all sides of this premier cottage. Cowling village provides a local pub and the nearby towns and villages provide good eateries and are well worth a visit, including Skipton, Ilkley and ancient Bolton Abbey, while glorious Malham and Grassington offer beautiful, limestone scenery just a short drive away. For the more energetic, the bike riding and walking opportunities to be found in the surrounding area are excellent. Beckside Cottage is a wonderful romantic retreat for discovering all that the Dales has to offer.

The ancient village of Cowling sits in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, bordering the counties of West Yorkshire and Lancashire and miles from the market town of Skipton. Within the village there is a bustling high street with stone-built terraced houses set alongside mills of bygone age. Surrounding the village are many beautiful walking routes, including the Pennine Way on the stretch from Cowling to Gargrave. Skipton, known as the gateway to the Dales, offers plenty for visitors, including an ancient castle open to the public, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market set over the cobbled streets.

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