The Old Hayloft

Sleeps details: 4
Brochure code: DC4338


A real gem of a cottage which dates from the 15th century it has been sensitively converted retaining a wealth of attractive and original features including mullion windows, beamed ceilings and oak floors. The cottage is centrally heated throughout and the sitting room has a woodburning stove for cooler days and an open fire in the first floor bedroom suite creating a lovely welcoming ambience. Beautifully presented and furnished with a blend of country style furnishings to an exceptional high standard it has a truly special feel with great care and attention to detail and many personal touches it is the perfect country retreat. Set in 6 acres of the owner’s private grounds in the heart of Nidderdale, an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ walks through woodland and pasture land can be enjoyed from the doorstep. The region is popular with walkers, cyclists and bird watchers with Brimham Rocks and Studley Royal Deer Park and Fountains Abbey just a short drive away, with many abbeys and National Trust properties in the immediate area. Harrogate offers stylish bars, restaurants, theatre and the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms and the cathedral city of Ripon has a race course and Spa Gardens, both are within a 15 minute drive. Ground floor: entrance hall. Spacious sitting/dining room with solid oak floor and woodburning stove. Well equipped kitchen with electric Aga. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Oak staircase leading to: First floor: Suite with 4 poster double bed, sitting area with flatscreen TV, open fire in cast iron fire grate, 9 steps up to gallery landing and bathroom with free standing roll top bath, WC, basin and heated towel rail.

• Beautiful stylish cottage with woodburning stove
• Set in countryside location in 6 acres of private grounds
• In an ’Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’

• electric Aga, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster
• Washing machine/dryer, iron/ironing board
• Flat screen colour TVs, DVD, radio/CD player
• Bed linen provided
• Towels not available
• Oil fired central heating, all electricity and basket of logs for open fire and stove included
• Selection of books
• No smoking in the cottage please
• Traditional English breakfast, afternoon teas and evening meals can be provided by prior arrangement with owner at additional cost
• Patio and garden with furniture and barbecue
• Private parking
• 1 well behaved dog welcome, free of charge - must be kept on lead at all times due to livestock in nearby fields

NB: We regret this property is not suitable for children under the age of 12. There is a pond in grounds.