Holiday cottage in Bedale, North Yorkshire - Sleeps 6 (FCH73743)

This contemporary stone cottage in a tranquil, waterside location on the banks of Crakehall Beck is ideally placed to explore the glorious Yorkshire Dales. Sleeping six guests across three luxurious bedrooms, this lovely property is perfect for a family or group of friends. The cottage sits in the pretty village of Little Crakehall, where you’ll find a friendly pub and shop, along with beautiful scenic walks and cycle rides from the front door.

Just 2.5 miles away is the picturesque town of Bedale, while other historic market towns, including Leyburn (8.5 miles) and Richmond (10 miles) are within easy reach. The cottage, one of a small group of properties, is beautifully furnished in contemporary style. Comfortable sofas in the light-filled lounge/diner sit before a cosy wood burner and TV – everything needed for a cosy movie night together.

Nearby, an elegant dining table stands ready to host memorable meals, cooked up in the well-appointed kitchen in the next room. When day turns to night, follow the stairs to the first floor where you’ll find three delightful bedrooms, all served by en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms – two super-king-size rooms and one king-size bedroom.

Large patio doors in the lounge open onto a spacious terrace overlooking the beck with garden furniture; a perfect spot to relax in beautiful surroundings. Cross your private bridge across the beck and enjoy a peaceful stroll along its banks. Book a tour of the restored corn mill next door and browse round Bedale’s weekly Tuesday market to snap up fresh local produce.

Visit the town’s fascinating local museum, housed in a magnificent 18th-century house and catch a train at Bedale station for a journey through splendid scenery into the Dales on the heritage Wensleydale Railway.