This delightful stone-and-wood lodge in rural Yorkshire offers a serene location for a scenic break with family or friends. It’s in Horton, a small village with a pub and shop for essentials 2.5 miles away in Gisburn. The property is nestled between two magnificent nature spots, the Yorkshire Dales National Park (5.5 miles) and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (3 miles), so is ideal for hikers and cyclists – or anyone else who loves the great outdoors! It’s got space for up to four over its two bedrooms.
Step inside this delightful one-storey accommodation and chill out in the open-plan living area, which boasts dual-aspect windows, a wood-panelled ceiling and an attractive fireplace. At one end, there’s a modern kitchen and a six-person dining table in the middle, while at the other you’ll have comfy sofas and a TV. The views over the surrounding countryside are lovely from here. Outside, a glorious grassy garden surrounds the property, and it’s even got its own brook. In mild weather, take a hot cuppa out to the sheltered patio and absorb the stunning surroundings as you read a couple of chapters of a novel – this space is also great for al fresco dining.
There’s so much to do nearby, whether that’s walking around the Stocks Reservoir (12 miles) or admiring the stunning Scaleber Force Waterfall (12.5 miles), At Skipton (10 miles), you can visit the medieval castle and buy local produce at the outdoor market, before going for a slap-up meal in one of the town’s many eateries. Keen to develop the local scenery on wheels? Head to Settle (11 miles) and board the Settle-Carlisle Railway, a scenic route that takes you over the impressive Ribblehead Viaduct and through the deep Blea Moor tunnel.