Ribblesdale Cottage, Settle

Yorkshire Dales. Sleeps up to 7

Sitting in the picture-postcard town of Settle in North Yorkshire is this, mid-terrace cottage, Ribblesdale Cottage. A wonderful base for a family of seven, Ribblesdale Cottage sits on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, whilst also being within easy reach of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Lake District National Park. The delightful dwelling rests near a train station, however, there is also on-street parking available, for added convenience. Upon arrival, make your way inside to find a well-presented kitchen/diner, where wooden-topped units offer plenty of food preparation space whilst housing a range of appliances that will please any budding chef; continue up one step to find the dining area, which easily seats all the group whilst offering views of the country and a nearby rugby pitch. Move across the ground floor to find a charming sitting room that is ideal for a post-dinner sit-down, where you can watch a show with the family on the TV or curl up with an entertaining book. When the day draws to a close, head upstairs to find two tastefully furnished bedrooms on the first floor, with one being a compact double enjoying further views over Settle and the surrounding country and the other being a family room featuring a double, single and a TV; climb the stairs again to discover an attic bedroom offering a double, whilst being bathed in light by skylight windows and adjoining a handy en-suite shower room. The bedrooms on the first floor additionally enjoy access to a family bathroom, where you can soak up in the bath after a day of walking or cycling. The enclosed back patio is a fabulous spot that offers ample seating, so you can enjoy dining alfresco amongst your quaint surroundings. Settle not only features an array of amenities, including the renowned Golden Lion pub, but offers tours around the brilliant Museum of North Craven Life, an esteemed golf club, as well as walking trails leading into the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where hikers can come across the caves of Victoria and Jubilee, along with the famed Scaleber Force Waterfall. Spend more time in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and travel to Malham for a day out filled with the sights of Malham Cove, Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar; walk a little further out of Malham towards Malham Tarn Estate, where plenty of cycling can be enjoyed throughout the lakeside farms and meadows. The market town of Skipton makes for a fantastic day out for all the family, with Skipton Castle immersing you in local history, the Raven Tree Top Adventure offering a chance at exploring a high ropes course and the Skipton Waterways providing lovely strolls throughout the town. For more fun in the Dales, be sure to travel to Grassington, Ingleton and Chapel-le-Dale, or venture a little further afield to discover the Cumbrian delight of Kendal. Spend some quality time away with your loved ones at Ribblesdale Cottage.

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