Nestling in a pretty, wooded glade, at the end of a half mile private road this small group of properties is surrounded by open farmland, which is managed under the guidelines of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and situated in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Due to their effort to be environmentally friendly, the owners achieved a Gold Star Standard Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Heating and hot water are supplied by a central boiler fuelled by wood chip, and all lighting is by low energy bulbs. All cleaning products are made on site from natural materials.
Free range eggs and garden produce can be purchased when available. The cottages and farmhouse have all been comfortably furnished to a high standard and provide excellent holiday accommodation, which is personally managed by the owners and their family. Well maintained the cottages all have their own patios, which then merge into landscaped gardens, making this an idyllic and peaceful setting for a rural holiday.
On site there is a 10 x 5m heated indoor swimming pool, a games room with table tennis, pool table, table football and childrens' games as well as a full size snooker table. A tennis court and 7 a side football field provide entertainment for the more energetically minded but for those with peace and quiet in mind an afternoon by the stream can be most relaxing. Holidaymakers have access to the farmland, through which there some very pleasant walks. For the more adventurous the Three Peaks are on the doorstep where the open fells and moors provide a superb backdrop for more stunning scenery. Close by is Gisburn Forest, where there are many way-marked cycle trails and walks. For mountain bikers there are some excellent trails in the Gisburn Forest which are suitable for all levels. There is secure bike storage and bike wash available on site. There is also coarse fishing on Stocks Reservoir and fly fishing on the River Ribble.
The busy, attractive market town of Settle is just seven miles away and the Yorkshire Dales, Trough of Bowland and Lake District are all easily accessible by car.
GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge: Electric Fire. TV with Freeview, DVD player, iPod docking station.
Dining Kitchen: Table and chairs, fridge freezer, washer dryer, electric hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave.
FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers.
Bathroom: Bath, shower over bath, toilet and washbasin.
Pets: Two pets welcome (to be kept on leads on cottage complex grounds).
Parking: Ample parking.
Heating: Full central heating.
Outside: Private patio with furniture and barbecue, shared gardens.
Short Breaks: Not accepted at peak times.
Shop: 4 miles. Pub: 4 miles.
Notes: Towels are included. Cot and highchair available. Cot bedding provided. Unlimited wifi is available free of charge. Payphone on site. Swimming pool open daily. Tennis courts open all year round but only maintained during the summer season.
Settle
Settle is a busy market town enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery in North Yorkshire. The town provides a great base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Settle has a market on Tuesdays, from far and near. There is ample car parking space available in the town's 3 car-parks situated within easy walking distance of the town centre. There are plenty of shops, pub, cafes and restaurants in the town centre. The market place is surrounded by local businesses and the centre is dominated by the Shambles, a historic 3-storey building with shops on two levels and houses above. Within Settle is the railway station serving the community with a regular passenger service.