Haworth 6 miles. A wing of a traditional stone-built farmhouse, set in lovely rolling countryside in the small hamlet of Thornton, 6 miles from Haworth. This cosy cottage near Haworth has been thoughtfully converted to provide a lovely, romantic holiday home full of character and charm. Featuring a spacious sitting room with original beams and a stone fireplace with cosy woodburning stove, this Yorkshire Dales cottage is a cosy base to return to after a day exploring the surrounding countryside. A lovely bedroom with adjoining bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen all combine to provide an excellent holiday retreat. Outside, guests to this cottage near Haworth have shared use, with the owners, of a lovely spacious garden with country views, while the area has many walks on offer and a lovely golf course just a few minutes' walk away. The hamlet of Thornton is the birthplace of the Bronte sisters, whilst six miles away is the village of Haworth with cobbled streets and shops and the town of Halifax with historic Piece Hall, plus Bradford is close by and has the beautiful Alhambra Theatre and City Park with its fountains. Nearby, the famous Worth Valley Railway, an authentic steam railway brought to prominence in the film The Railway Children, makes a lovely day out, with a regular service to the old village of Oxenhope. The area surrounding your Yorkshire Dales cottage abounds with popular places to visit, including the Bronte Parsonage Museum and the National Railway Museum in York. The market town of Skipton is just a short drive away, whilst also within reach are Harrogate, Leeds and Manchester. A wonderful Yorkshire cottage hideaway, perfect for exploring all this lovely area has to offer.
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Whether it's climbing in the Lake District or a quiet ramble in the Yorkshire Dales the North of England boasts some fabulous countryside and coasts, as well as historically fascinating places like York, Durham and Harrogate, and of course Hadrian's Wall. Stunning castles and great pubs too.