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Shay Bank Cottage

(Ref. 1172749)

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Simple, practical, no frills.

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Exceptional standard with a degree of luxury.

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes


Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • One king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with electric fire
  • Utility
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker
  • TV with Netflix and Disney+, Amazon Echo sound system with aux, WiFi, iron, hairdryer, hair straighteners, books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot, highchair, and stairgate avaialble on request
  • Ample off-road parking for 2 cars
  • EV charging available
  • Enclosed front patio with benches
  • Secure bike storage
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.9 miles, river 0.8 miles
  • Note: Charges apply for EV charging and must be paid directly to owner
  • Note: No dogs allowed in or on the bed

The property

Shay Bank Cottage is a lovely retreat sitting pretty on the outskirts of Cowling, North Yorkshire, boasting quaint rolling countryside views.

This one-bed property welcomes one furry friend to join in on the fun and is conveniently near the Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it the perfect escape for couples or solo travelers looking to explore the beauty of the surrounding area.

Shay Bank Cottage also borders the famous Pennine Way, so it truly is a great destination for walks in stunning surroundings.

Ascend to the first floor and step into the inviting king-size bedroom, featuring a TV and an en-suite walk-in shower—perfect for those leisurely mornings.

Prepare for the day ahead in style with a dressing table complete with a hairdryer and hair straighteners for your convenience.

The owner's salon is just next door, so if you're in the mood for a little extra pampering, simply step right in.

Moving through the property, you will find an open-plan living space on the same floor boasting a well-equipped kitchen, an intimate dining area for two, and a welcoming sitting area featuring an electric fire, books, games, and a TV with Netflix and Disney+ for evenings of relaxation and entertainment.

A utility room downstairs houses a washing machine for added convenience.

Step outside to the small front patio with benches, where you can soak in the tranquil rural setting and enjoy a serene moment amidst the picturesque surroundings.

If you can pull yourself away from the comforts of Shay Bank Cottage, a short stroll will take you into the village of Cowling, where a shop and local pub await for those essential provisions or a refreshing drink.

For a family day out, visit Thornton Hall Country Park, offering a variety of activities and attractions for all ages.

The vibrant market town of Keighley is within easy reach, perfect for shopping and dining.

Don’t miss a trip to Skipton, where you can explore the historic Skipton Castle and meander through the picturesque Skipton Castle Woods.

Head down to Haworth and enjoy the magnificent Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, which offers rides on vintage locomotives!

You also have the Brontë Parsonage Museum, which will grab the attention of history enthusiasts as they can enjoy the personal items, manuscripts and letters by the literary sisters that are on display.

Should you fancy a bite to eat while on your travels, Haworth has plenty of pubs and restaurants where you can sample the local cuisine.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the iconic Yorkshire Dales National Park is right on your doorstep, featuring breathtaking sights like Malham Cove, the fascinating Stump Cross Caverns, the tranquil Swinsty Reservoir, and the towering Great Whernside.

Adventure and exploration await you at Shay Bank Cottage, your gateway to the beauty of North Yorkshire.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.


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Where you’ll be staying

COWLING

Skipton 7 miles.

The ancient village of Cowling sits across a hillside in the Pennine Hills, just seven miles from the market town of Skipton. A thriving village, built along a main high street with stone-built, terraced houses set alongside the mills of a bygone age. The village was once sparsely populated, the bulk of the population living in Ickornshaw and Middleton, and before that on Cowling Hill, close to water sources they depended on, and the main roads of the day - now used as back roads by locals to avoid the modern day traffic. In the early days, agriculture was the main occupation, with corn being grown and ground within the village. When canal transport boomed, corn became cheaper to buy from elsewhere and so the mills in Cowling turned from grinding corn to weaving during the Industrial Revolution. The village inn was once part of a farmhouse on Cowling Hill, but was sold as changes to the structure of the village began. The son of the landlord later opened the Bay Horse Hotel on the new road, which still stands as a main feature of village life. The nearby Quaker village of Lothersdale was, at one time, home to Charlotte Bronte who modelled Gateshead Hall in Jane Eyre on Stone Gappe House where she was governess. Today many visitors passing through the village are walkers, on their way along the Pennine Way on the stretch from Cowling to Gargrave. There's the large retail outlet of Boundary Mills, just six miles away, a must for lovers of shoping, and Skipton, known as 'The Gateway to the Dales' is nearby. Skipton is a lovely old market town with much to interest the enthusiastic visitor, boasting an ancient castle open to the public, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market occupying the cobbled setts each side of the high street. In 2008 the Academy of Urbanism voted Skipton High Street the best shopping spot in Britain, and The Copper Dragon Brewery, opened in 2002 is highly rated in the CAMRA listings. Steam railways with regular excursions are available at Embsay and Bolton Abbey, and the Leeds to Liverpool Canal passes through Skipton with the one mile long Foulridge Tunnel and the 5-rise locks at Bingley within a short distance away. In 2014 the area hosted the first leg of the Tour De France, bringing in many visitors from far and wide to this wonderful area.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas