A quiet, cosy but spacious, cottage for two. Tucked away yet minutes from the heart of the bustling Yorkshire Dales village of Grassington.
With three welcoming Yorkshire pubs, several cafes and tearooms, takeaways, wine bar and quality restaurant all within three minutes walk from your doorstep. You can relax and enjoy the local hospitality without worrying about your car. Walk home to a roaring fire under the dark skies. (The National Park is now one of 18 International Dark Sky Reserves)
In addition, Grassington has a small well stocked convenience store, a bakers shop and a deli. A larger supermarket, butchers shop and fuel are available in nearby Threshfield, only 5 minutes away by car.
Grassington also has a range of interesting local craft, gift and outdoor country clothing shops amongst others and a very informative museum.
The village has a wealth of walking experiences for all abilities from strolls by the river to more challenging hill walks. It is a popular cycling destination with cycle hire and bike servicing available locally. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Information Centre, located in the village can advise on a wide range of activities locally and further afield around Yorkshire.
Keep your eye on local press for up to date information on a range of festivals, music and arts events centred on the Town Hall and Octagon.
Including: Live streaming of Royal Opera and Ballet performances, Grassington Festival at the end of May, 1940's Weekend in September and Farmers markets monthly.There is also a Victorian Style Christmas Market in December.
Attractions within 30 minutes:
Skipton - market town with castle, shops, canal boat trips, swimming pool & park. Market three days per week.
Coniston Horseriding Centre.
Stump Cross Caverns.
Malham Cove.
Kilnsey Trout Farm.
Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate and riverside pavillion.
Ilkley -Lovely range of shops, The Grove, Betty's Tearooms and open air swimming pool.
Parceval Hall and gardens.
Long Ashes Park Leisure Club Threshfield (Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Steam Room) Open to public.
Further afield :
Harrogate-Elegant spa town with a range of stylish shops, cafes and restaurants.
York- within an hour’s drive, you will find the National Rail museum, medieval walls, magnificent York Minster, Viking Yorvik centre and leisurely river cruises.
Theatres in Harrogate, Leeds and York.
Rail links to Leeds from Skipton and to the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway (Famous as the location for The Railway Children films)
Haworth and Bronte Country - Bronte Parsonage Museum
Moor Walks to Top Withens (Wuthering Heights)
Saltaire and Salts Mill housing the David Hockney Gallery.
Knaresborough- Mother Shipton's Cave , Castle, RHS Harlow Carr Gardens
Summary:
• One spacious bedroom with double bed (additional single bed made up on request extra one off payment £25)
En-suite bathroom, basin, WC and over-bath electric power shower.
• Large open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
• Large, easy to use wood burning stove.
• Electric oven and ceramic 2 ring hob, microwave, slow-cooker, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, washing machine, hair dryer, iron and board
• Wifi and Broadband
• TV
• All logs and power included in rent
• Bed linen, towels and tea-towels included in rent
• On street parking (3 spaces) 50m. Free public car parks 100m and 150m. Large National Park carpark at the bottom of the village.
• Front-lawned pretty garden with garden furniture
• Lockable stone shed with space for bike storage
Other Notes:
• Note: The cottage is heated by a large, easy to use wood-burning stove and small additional electric heater.
• Note: There is a gravel path and two stone steps with handrail leading up to the property. Please take care.
• Not recommended for young children due to safety reasons.
No smoking
No pets
