PENCROFT COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Carperby

Pencroft Cottage in Caperby, North Yorkshire sleeps six people in three bedrooms

Pencroft Cottage, a single-storey house, consists of a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, kettle, and toaster, a living/dining room with dining seating for six people, TV, and woodburning stove, and a snug with a woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a double with en-suite shower room, double with en-suite bathroom, and a twin with an en-suite shower room, serviced by a cloakroom. Outside, there is ample off-road parking. Enclosed lawned back garden. Front communal lawned wood. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Sorry, no smoking. You'll find a shop in 5 miles, pub in 0.2 miles, river in 1.4 miles, and lake in 0.7 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stoves, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Enjoy a memorable escape to North Yorkshire at Pencroft Cottage.

Amenities: Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stoves inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed lawned back garden. Front communal lawned wood. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Pub 0.2 miles. Shop 5 miles, lake 0.7 miles, river 1.4 miles. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350

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: This idyllic Wensleydale village is situated in a walker’s paradise, close to Castle Bolton, Bolton Hall, Leyburn and the famous Aysgarth Falls. During the 17th century, Carperby was an important centre for Quakerism and the largest building today is the classically styled Friends Meeting House which overlooks the market cross and village green. The popular village pub serves good food and an excellent range of real ales and is the main focal point of village life. Nearby, Redmire is on the Wensleydale Railway, which features steam locomotives during the summer and has regular special events. This is an ideal location for walking and touring the many attractions of Wensleydale and Swaledale - nearby are the historic Richmond and Middleham, as well as the attractive market towns of Bedale and Leyburn. There are numerous restaurants and award-winning pubs too, and nearby attractions include Fountains Abbey, Wensleydale Creamery and Rope Factory and the thrilling Lightwater Valley. The nearest town, Leyburn, is dominated by its large market square, which still boasts a lively Friday market. The town has much to offer with its many craft shops, galleries and tea rooms. Also within easy reach are many other attractions, notably the Constable Burton Hall and Gardens with extensive parkland and woodland walks, the Forbidden Corner with its underground passages to explore, and of course the lovely Georgian town of Richmond with its fine castle ruins. Visit Bolton Castle, with its mighty towers and rectangular courtyard, one of the finest preserved medieval castles in Yorkshire. Dating back to 1378, much of the castle survived the orders to destroy famous Yorkshire castles, issued by Parliament in The Civil War. It is also located perfectly for cycling; the famous opening stages of the 2014 Tour de France passed just over a mile away. For the adventurous, mountain biking routes run from the door, over Preston moor and into wild Swaledale.