Foxstones Cottage, Skipton
Foxstones Cottage is a charming barn conversion on the outskirts of Skipton, resting within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The cottage has one king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, sleeping two guests. There is also a ground-floor cloakroom and an open-plan living room with kitchen, dining and seating area with woodburning stove. Outside there is off-road parking for two cars, as well as a gravelled front garden with patio and seating area. Foxstones Cottage is a characterful property, well-placed for exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Saturday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Cots
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Fishing Available
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Great Views
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
One king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom. Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining and seating area with woodburning stove
Resting on a quiet country lane, two miles from the centre of Skipton, is Foxstones Cottage, a stone built, semi-detached barn conversion, tucked inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and boasting picturesque countryside views. This one-bedroom cottage is ideal for a couple's retreat for those wanting to explore the magnificent countryside of the Yorkshire Dales. The large gravel driveway offers parking for two cars, as well as an enclosed garden with a patio area and outdoor seating, where you can enjoy an alfresco breakfast in your peaceful setting. Step inside the property and discover a contemporary, open-plan living room with underfloor heating throughout the ground-floor level of the home, with a cosy sitting room offering a sofa and a Smart TV with Netflix, which you can enjoy beside the warmth of the woodburning stove, enjoying the garden view. The well-equipped kitchen makes excellent use of the space, with an oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher, as well as plenty of worktop space for preparing ingredients, while the dining table offers the perfect spot to enjoy a romantic meal together. The convenient cloakroom offers a basin and WC, as well as a washing machine, should you need to clean any muddy clothes, while up the staircase, you will discover the characterful, spacious bedroom with a king-size double bed, high ceilings with A-frame and lovely wooden beams, a feature exposed stone wall, engineered wooden flooring, a lovely countryside view, wall-mounted TV and a lovely en-suite bathroom, with a choice of bath and walk-in shower to start each day. There is a shop and restaurant less than a mile away, while an array of independent shops, great bars, cafes and restaurants can be found in the centre of Skipton, just over two miles away. The market town boasts a medieval castle with its own dungeon, close to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which can be accessed within a five-minute walk of the property and is excellent for walking and cycling. Skipton is also home to a golf club, a park and the renowned Skipton Market, a tradition that has been upheld since medieval times, with stalls set up on the cobbled high street four times a week, where you can pick up a range of fantastic produce. A ten-minute drive away from the cottage is the Coniston Hotel, which features a restaurant, luxury spa, shooting and 4 x 4 off-road experience, making for a fantastic day out. Take a break from driving and enjoy the views with a journey along the Settle to Carlisle railway or the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Head further into the Yorkshire Dales National Park to discover rugged moors, valleys, hills and quaint villages, as well as attractions like Malham Cove, a unique rock formation with a waterfall and picturesque valley views, Janet's Foss waterfall and natural pool, accessed via a scenic woodland trail, Stainforth Force waterfall on the River Ribble and for keen walkers and cyclists who enjoy a challenge, the Yorkshire three peaks of Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Whernside. The spa town of Harrogate and the Forest of Bowland AONB are both within a short drive, while the picturesque Dales villages of Malham, Bolton Abbey, Settle, Gargrave, Grassington and Kettlewell are all within a 30-minute drive. Foxstones Cottage is an idyllic rural retreat for a couple wanting to explore the Yorkshire Dales.
The market town of Skipton is known as the gateway to the Dales, resting on the fringes of the national park. The town offers an ancient castle, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market, held four times a week, occupying the cobbled high street. Steam railways with regular excursions are available at Embsay and Bolton Abbey, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through Skipton, offering a lovely walking and cycling route.
Amenities & Facilities
Air source heating with ground-floor underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Netflix, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Gravel and patio garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.8 miles. Note: Property does have WiFi although the village does not have super fast broadband, so the signal is not as reliable as in urban areas
Location Details
The market town of Skipton is known as the gateway to the Dales, resting on the fringes of the national park. The town offers an ancient castle, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market, held four times a week, occupying the cobbled high street. Steam railways with regular excursions are available at Embsay and Bolton Abbey, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through Skipton, offering a lovely walking and cycling route.
From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?
Reviews
Lovely cottage with some original features such as oak beams and an exposed stone wall in the bedroom. Spotless, bright but cool in this heatwave due I think to the tiles floor and 3ft thick walls! Kitchen very good and everything we need. Lovely bedroom and bathroom. I would come again any time.
This cottage is ideally placed for exploring the southern Yorkshire Dales and is about midpoint between Harrogate and Settle, just two miles outside Skipton.The cottage is warm and cosy with both underfloor heating and a wood burner, with a feature bedroom and en suite. Fresh eggs are available from a farm that you can walk to near the canal which is also a 40 minute walk into Skipton.The owners were both welcoming and helpful and we wouldn’t hesitate to return sometime.
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