5 Star Retreat
Luxurious self catering holiday cottage in North Yorkshire
Sleeps 6 | 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
Gamekeepers Cottage is nestled between the unspoilt rolling countryside of North Yorkshire and AONB, the Forest of Bowland. The perfect place to relax and unwind with stunning views of Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside ( on a clear day) and Pendle Hill. A Yorkshire stone built holiday cottage… grazing sheep. Thoughtfully planned out Gamekeepers Cottage benefits from 3 good sized bedrooms all with their own en-suite / bathroom, the height of luxury when holidaying with friends and family alike.
About Gamekeepers Cottage
Sleeps 6. Our gorgeous Gamekeepers Holiday Cottage is a two storey property, very tastefully decorated to a high standard using William Morris wallpaper, opulent fabrics and, Little Greene Eco friendly paint throughout. With a bespoke fitted kitchen and stunning views of the North Yorkshire landscape.
Gamekeepers Cottage (Holiday Cottage North Yorkshire) has a real sense of space with a large double height window in the lounge and French doors opening onto a sunny private patio. Views of Pendle Hill in the distance and a tranquil setting, with only the sheep for company, make this the perfect place to relax and unwind. The property has a cosy wood burning stove always well stocked with wood from the forest.
The village inn is only 1 mile away and Settle with its market town and famous steam railway is 5 miles away.
The A65 is a short drive and will take you into Cumbria and the lake district. Kirkby Lonsdale is less than 30 mins drive, Skipton 20 mins, Leeds about 1 hour away and Clitheroe is 20 mins away. The M6 jct 31 is 40 mins with Manchester 1 hrs drive.
Facilities
On the ground floor, the stylish lounge area with comfy sofas and chairs has a wood-burning stove, a large Smart TV with Freeview and Retro Roberts Dab radio. Quirky lamps, rustic bowls and squishy cushions add to the homely feel of Gamekeepers. The French doors lead out on to the patio area, where there is a BBQ and luxury garden furniture with an abundance of cushions to laze around on with a table to enjoy dinner al fresco. Rugs and cushions are provided for those colder starry nights!
The handmade designer kitchen is fully fitted with a full size oven, fridge, separate freezer, microwave, dishwasher, granite work surfaces and a Belfast sink. It has its own dining area with table and chairs to sit 6 comfortably. The cupboards are well stocked with all you need to entertain your guests, from plenty of pots and pans and baking equipment to Champagne glasses.
There are 2 bedrooms on the ground floor, both with en-suite bathrooms. One garden facing double with a super comfy antique bed, the second has two full size singles that zip n link to create a superking, if required.
Stairs from the lounge area lead to the first floor of the cottage and our luxurious master suite. This comprises of a spacious bedroom with a fabulous superking bed from The Original Bed company. Adorned with luxury cotton bedding and sumptuous cushions. Luxurious velvet fabrics enhance our original Lloyd Loom chairs, to create a quiet reading area. There is a landing overlooking the lounge, garden and far stretching views of the countryside, where the desk provides an area to work ( if you really have to).
The full size bathroom has a bath and a walk in shower. The laundry cupboard with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board is located on this level.
Please Note that the video is to show layout only, as the décor has been updated. Thank you.
Lounge
- Wood-burning Stove.
- Smart TV with Freeview.
- WiFi.
- Retro Roberts Dab radio.
Kitchen
- Bespoke Hand Made Kitchen.
- Granite Worksurfaces.
- Dishwasher.
- Microwave.
- Fridge.
- Freezer.
1st Floor Master Bedroom
- Master Suite.
- Gallery Landing.
- Desk & Chair.
- Super king Size Bed.
- 19″ LCD TV with Freeview.
1st Floor Master Bathroom
- Walk in Shower.
- Separate Bath.
- Shaver Point.
- Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2, Ground Floor
- Super Comfy Antique Double Bed.
- 19″ LCD TV with Freeview.
- Hairdryer.
- En-suite.
- Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3, Ground Floor
- 2 full size Single Beds with “zip n link” to create a superking, if required.
- 19″ LCD TV with Freeview.
- Hairdryer.
- En-suite.
- Heated towel rail.
What’s included
- Welcome pack of Bread, milk, cheese, butter and fresh eggs, can be provided upon request.
- Tea, coffee and Sugar are provided.
- Doggy Welcome pack, see our Dog friendly page.
- All bedding, towels, bath mats.
- Luxury, fluffy dressing gowns and slippers.
- Electricity, water, heating.
- Logs for the duration of your stay, fire lighters and matches.
- Wifi.
- Board games and books for all ages.
- Luxury toiletries from The Bath House.
- Hairdryers in each bedroom.
- Toilet rolls, Kitchen roll. Bin liners.
- Cling Film, Foil.
- Salt, pepper, olive oil.
- Dishwasher, Washing machine tablets.
- Various Eco Friendly cleaning products.
- Decorated for the Christmas / New Year period, unless notified otherwise.
- Cots, highchairs, stairgates can be provided upon request.
Dog friendly
We’re in the perfect location for you to enjoy long idyllic walks with your four legged best friend. You’ll also receive a Doggie Welcome Pack.
Family friendly
Gamekeepers Cottage is child & baby friendly, offering a safe and relaxed holiday environment for the whole family to enjoy.
Mobility friendly
Facilities and guides for older and less mobile guests, the visually or hearing impaired to ensure accessible holidays for all.
Dark sky friendly
Unaffected by the artificial lights of cities and towns, we’re in a great location to star gaze and enjoy the natural beauty of the night skies.
Further reading…
You will find Gamekeepers Cottage (Self Catering Holiday Cottage North Yorkshire) is very well equipped, with a good selection of books as well as board games. A hairdryer and dressing gowns are also provided. We also include a Wi–Fi connection in and around the Holiday Cottage area. There is an abundance of local interest leaflets with things for all to do. We also have local maps and walking or cycling books you may wish to borrow.
If you are not up to a long walk, there are lots of small walks around the area. For the sightseeing motorist there are many places of interest to visit. We have brochures and leaflets on local attractions and walks, available for your use. Cyclists are welcome. The riding in the area is second to none. Nearby Gisburn Forest has miles of Mountain Bike trails for all skill levels. There are safe routes on quiet country lanes for the novice, to very rewarding days out for the serious road cyclist. The list of routes from the door is endless.
We believe we have thought of everything to help get your holiday off to the best start, however, should you be missing anything, if it is within our reach, we will provide it!
If you would like a recommendation for eating out whilst at the holiday cottage North Yorkshire, we will gladly pass on our extensive knowledge of eateries in the surrounding 30 miles of our beautiful location! I think we may have eaten at most places, from fine dining to the best fish and chip shops. Alternatively, you can discover them for yourself.