10 Flying Horse Shoes Cottage

About this property

A delightful, stone-built terrace cottage lying just a few hundred yards from Clapham railway station, 10 Flying Horse Shoes Cottage is a superb retreat for those seeking adventures in the Yorkshire Dales. This excellent cottage is perfect for couples or families and sleeps up to six guests, with a wonderful location in the pretty village of Clapham, settled between the Forest of Bowland AONB and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Following a busy day outdoors, step inside this attractive stone cottage to discover a more contemporary layout within, offering a spacious sitting room furnished with two large sofas, one with elongated foot rests at either end, for lounging on as you enjoy watching TV and being warmed by the woodburning stove. Head through into the kitchen/diner to discover a wonderful array of appliances within a sleek fitted kitchen, with a breakfast bar and a dining table to dine at. The ground floor benefits from a bathroom too, with a bath and overhead shower, great for families with little ones. Head upstairs to find three lovely bedrooms, with a double bedroom boasting views towards Kirkby Lonsdale, there are also two twin rooms, all with plenty of storage and elegant décor to unwind in. A second bathroom lies on this floor too, with a fabulous freestanding bath so you can indulge in a long soak to relax, as well as an excellent walk-in shower. Step outside in the summer months into the pretty rear garden where outdoor dining furniture sits atop the patio and countryside views past the neighbouring caravans provide a welcome, scenic backdrop. Clapham's train station is just a few hundred yards away, connecting you to popular town's like Skipton, whilst the village lies a little further up the road, just over a mile. Discover a collection of local shops, pubs and businesses to make use of during your stay, including a café and a lovely farm shop, with Clapham Beck winding through the village. Follow the beck for a beautiful walk along Clapdale Drive to Ingleborough Cave, lit with specialist lighting to show the dramatic stalactites and fossils within on a guided tour. Afterwards, continue up to Gaping Gill, a well-known shaft cave with a beautiful waterfall, before ascending further up to the summit of Ingleborough, one of the 'Three Peaks', where you'll discover a historic fort and Iron Age hut ruins, along with incredible views of the surrounding area. Walkers have a wonderful choice of walking opportunities in the area, from Ingleton Waterfalls Trail and White Scar Cave, to the highest peak in North Yorkshire Whernside, and the geological wonder of Malham Cove. Take the opportunity to enjoy a memorable ride on the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway, with a fantastic route taking you over the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. Take the train from Clapham down to Skipton, a journey of around 35 minutes, to delight in exploring the 'Gateway to the Dales', home to Skipton Castle, a great range of shops, and nearby to the Embsay to Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Discover a wonderful array of things to do in the Yorkshire Dales with your group from 10 Flying Horse Shoes Cottages.

Clapham is a small village resting in North Yorkshire, settled in between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland aonb. The surrounding area is known as 'Three Peaks' country, thanks to it being nearby to the popular mountain challenge. The village is home to local shops, two pubs and a café, along with a train station outside the centre of the village easily linking you with the likes of Skipton. Head out on rambles in the Yorkshire Dales with the mountain peak of Ingleborough nearby.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with free-standing bath, separate walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Ground-floor bathroom with P-shape bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen/diner with TV.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and cot available on request.

Off-road parking in shared courtyard.

Enclosed garden with patio and outdoor dining furniture.

Shop and pub 1.3 miles.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

No hen/stag parties or similar.

Note: Property accepts holiday rentals only, no worker bookings.

Note: Property is mostly suitable for families and couples.

Note: There isn't a washing machine at the property