Croft House - Self catering holiday cottage in Askrigg, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales, England - Sleeps 5+1
Croft House
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This is a truly delightful holiday cottage with beamed ceilings, flag floors and an original period range with open fire all adding to its charm and character. It is located in a small square in the popular village of Askrigg, within the Yorkshire Dales and only a minutes walk from the centre of the village with its shops, tea shops, pubs and restaurant.
Whilst located in the heart of the town, it benefits from having a wonderful walled back garden with a garden door in the wall through to the meadows and footpaths immediately behind the cottage.
Croft House offers all of the comforts and conveniences of home with lovely fabrics and antique furniture chosen with style and flair to complement the impressive architecture of this Grade ll listed building. This is further enhanced by a fascinating collection of antiques throughout the house.
Askrigg nestles beneath the stunning fells of Ellerkin and Askrigg Common towards the top of Wensleydale. Its two and three storey stone cottages and houses line the main street, with the 15th century parish church in the centre of the village in the old cobbled market place, which still has its market cross and iron bull ring set into the cobbles.
Visitors may recognise Cringley House as ‘Skeldale House’ from the BBC television series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ with the Kings Arms being the ‘Drovers Arms’ from the same series. There is a good village shop where you can buy all your basic groceries and the village also has a delicatessen where local produce can be purchased, a newsagents and three pubs which serve food.
Facilities
Open Fire Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Bike Storage Internet Access Off-Road Parking DVD Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave Dishwasher CD Player Shower Bath Kingsize Bed Accessible via Public Transport
Accommodation comprises:
The cottage is approached by walking through the pretty front garden surrounded by a stone wall with railings, and along the lavender lined path to the front door.
You enter the house into the stone flagged living/dining room, with comfortable seating around the original old Yorkshire range with its lovely open fire, oak dining table/chairs and antique dresser.
Sitting room with second open fire and stone flagged floor offering views over the front garden. This room is full of character with its antique grandfather clock and corner cupboard, full of games, books and videos.
Extremely well equipped kitchen with very special handbuilt oak cupboards and granite worktops at the rear of the house off the living/dining room, offering views into the terraced back garden and to the hills beyond.
Utility room off the kitchen which leads into the garage with ample storage for outdoor gear, bikes etc, along with the fuel store for the open fires.
Downstairs shower room for the house, tucked away in a secret corner.
From the kitchen a traditional stone staircase leads up to the landing and snug, where you can hide yourself away for some peace and quiet and enjoy the view of the fells beyond.
Master bedroom with fabulous vaulted beamed ceiling, original fireplace and more antique furniture, including the splendid king size Chatelaine sleigh bed.
Charming single bedroom, again with original fireplace.
Family suite which is a dual aspect room with windows looking over both the front and rear of the cottage, and has a king size sleigh bed. It has a galleried single bed, again tucked away in the eaves of the house, and a relaxation area with a double chaise longue, television and video.
Family bathroom tucked under the eaves, with a fabulous Victorian style roll top bath.
Outside: The terraced garden at the rear of the house is very private and is a walled garden, with a door into the fields behind the house providing direct access to the footpaths in and around the village. The garden itself has lawn, flower beds and both a patio and a decked area with garden furniture and a gas barbeque. There are extensive views to the fells beyond.
Additional information: All rooms upstairs have wooden floors, and there are rugs scattered throughout the cottage. Bedlinen, teatowels, oil and fuel provided within the hire charge. Tea tray provided on arrival. Sorry, no pets or smokers. You may wish to be aware that there are occasional steps inside the cottage, so it may not be suitable for people who have difficulty with stairs. Parking outside for up to two cars.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £405 Mid Season from £545 High Season from £595 Peak Season £695
Key details:
Star Rating: 4 Stars Pets: No Smoking: No Children: Yes Changeover Day: Saturday
Payment options:
Cheque, Credit Card, Bank Transfer
Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 5+1 people in 3 bedrooms (1 King, 1 Single and 1 Family rm with King & galleried single)
Owner's details:
Owner: Ken & Sue Williamson click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
Croft House has been advertised with Independent Cottages since May 2009
Fantastically well equipped house in a beautiful setting – Many thanks!
Our 10th stay – and leaving wanting more as always. Thank you.
Fantastic cottage we all had a great time – didn’t want to leave
Lovely week, fab cottage – absolutely perfect
Beautiful cottage and very comfortable
Beautiful dales, lovely cottage, good weather – an unbeatable combination
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