Litton Hall Barn Cottage, Litton, North Yorkshire - Sleeps 6

Litton Hall Barn Cottage is a traditional, stone‑built dwelling tucked away within the magnificent landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering an inviting retreat for families or groups seeking a peaceful countryside escape. Brimming with character through exposed stonework and decorative beams, this charming cottage provides an atmospheric base for up to six guests.

Step inside to find a welcoming snug before taking two steps up into the cream shaker‑style kitchen, home to a generous selection of appliances to assist with your self‑catering stay. Moving through the ground floor, the sitting room presents a warm and appealing space to relax, complete with a striking woodburning stove and plush seating arranged around a contemporary TV.

The dining room offers an elegant setting for entertaining your group, with an antique grandfather clock adding a touch of classic charm, while a cloakroom is conveniently located nearby. Climb the wooden staircase to discover a beautiful, south‑facing king‑size bedroom with tasteful furnishings and an en‑suite shower room featuring stylish tiling.

Another king‑size room enjoys access to a covered balcony with seating for two, offering delightful views across the well‑kept rear garden, while a further double bedroom completes the sleeping accommodation. A family bathroom serves this floor, fitted with both a bath and a walk‑in shower for added convenience.

Outside, the property enjoys manicured front and rear lawns, providing peaceful spots to enjoy a picnic, morning coffee, or a quiet moment with a book. Just 100 metres away lies the historic Queens Arms pub, offering a friendly atmosphere, its own brewery, and delicious meals. The cottage sits at the foothills of Birks Fell, placing a wealth of scenic routes and walking trails on your doorstep.

Explore the vast Malham Tarn Estate, witness the dramatic limestone gorge of Gordale Scar, or follow the riverside paths of the Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail. Visit the impressive Malham Cove, admire waterfalls at Stainforth and Catrigg Force, or venture underground at Victoria and Jubilee Caves.

Further afield, discover Grassington and Settle, each with independent shops and traditional pubs, or travel to Skipton for the medieval Skipton Castle, galleries, and plentiful dining options. Picturesque villages such as Bolton Abbey, Burnsall and Appletreewick also await within easy reach. With exceptional scenery, timeless character and countless attractions nearby, Litton Hall Barn Cottage offers a wonderful base for a memorable Yorkshire Dales getaway.

Note: Can be booked with reference 1171419, together sleeping 8.

Property Amenities

Oil fired central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. A basket of logs and a bucket of coal for the woodburner is provided, more can be bought off the owners. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Ample on road parking. Front garden with patio and lawned area featuring garden furniture. The property is decorated for Christmas. Back garden with patio and raised lawn. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 9 miles, pub 100 meters. Note: Internal steps, please take caution. Note: Can be booked with reference 1171419, together sleeping 8

About the Litton area

Litton is a picturesque village of traditional historic stone-built dwellings and a characterful public house. This idyllic village makes the perfect place from which to explore the wonderful scenery and pretty villages of this magnificent Dale. The river Skirfare flows through Littondale, and is fed from the slopes of one of the Dales 3 Peaks, Pen-y-Ghent.

The beauty of the classic limestone countryside, with silvery dry-stone walls and field barns, which are part of an ancient agricultural landscape is unique. Through flower-rich hay meadows you can access the river on stepping stones or by crossing the river by footbridge when the water is in spate and enjoy the riverside walk to Arncliffe where you can refresh yourself upon arrival at the Falcon Inn, where food is also available.

Local becks and streams that contain very rarely visited, but immensely beautiful waterfalls and limestone gorges, with pools for wild swimming, are on your doorstep, with a plethora of quite rare flora and fauna and valley side woodland walks. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best walking and mountain biking areas in the Dales and can be enjoyed from your doorstep, also with quiet roads for road cycling within the heart of the National Park.

Malham Tarn, Buckden, Hubberholme and Kettlewell are all within walking distance from the cottage on quiet, but well-defined footpaths. This is a truly excellent base from which to enjoy this very special area.