SANDY GATE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Knaresborough

Sandy Gates in Farnham, North Yorkshire sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.

Sandy Gates consists of a kitchen with AGA cooker with electric oven and hob, fridge, and dishwasher, a utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, and fridge/freezer, a dining area with dining table, and a sitting area with open fire and Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor super-king-size with en-suite bath, lower-ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, ground-floor king-size, and twin, along with a shower room. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for open fire, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is a wraparound garden with patio, lawn, and furniture, plus bike storage and off-road parking for three cars. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. However, you decide to spend your days here in North Yorkshire, guarantee a memorable getaway with a stay at Sandy Gates. Note: Steps up to ground floor. Note: When outside, pets must be supervised at all times due to sheep in the field nearby. Note: Steps up on patio in garden.

Amenities: Oil-fired under-floor heating. Range cooker with electric oven, induction hob, extraction hood above, fridge/freezer, built-in fridge, freezer and dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer. Smart TV, WiFi. Logs available to all guests. Bed linen and towels provided. Off-road parking for 4 or more cars. Colonial-style covered veranda surrounding the house. Terraced area with outside dining furniture. Wrap around private gardens. Bike/golf club storage in garage. Two well-behaved dogs welcome on the ground floor. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.7 miles, pub 2.1 miles, river 0.6 miles, sailing club 0.2 miles, train station 2.1 miles, motorway A1M 4.3 miles. Note: There are steps up to the ground floor; alternate wheelchair-level access is an additional 50 metres away. Note: When outside pets must be supervised/kept on a leash due to livestock in fields and the private estate. Note: Steps up to the patio in the garden. Note: Three bedrooms are at street level and have wheelchair access. Note: Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms

Region: 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?

Town: Knaresborough is an ancient market and Spa town on the fringe of the Yorkshire Dales, overlooking the River Nidd, and is one of the prettiest towns in North Yorkshire. Its location makes it ideal as a base for touring the stunning countryside of the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. For lovers of history, St John’s Church, Knaresborough House and the now-ruined Knaresborough Castle were built by the Normans in around 1100 AD. Other attractions in the town include Mother Shipton’s petrifying well, the Courthouse Museum, "Ye Oldest Chymist Shoppe in England" which dates back to 1720 and the quirky House in the Rock. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy wonderful walks by the river, cycling, climbing, fishing, boating or just sitting and taking in the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful scenery. The town centre has many interesting shops and galleries, and there is a colourful and lively market held on Wednesdays. The fascinating, historic cathedral cities of Ripon and York are close by, as are the Spa town of Harrogate, the great stately homes of Castle Howard and Harewood House, the Cistercian Abbeys of Fountains, Rievaulx and Jervaulx, and the castles of Middleham, Bolton and Richmond.