Sitting in the quaint village of Kirkby Malzeard, North Yorkshire, is this delightful, detached house, Grange View.
With a spacious living area and plenty of local footpaths and bridleways to explore, Grange View is the perfect dwelling for a family holiday in the stunning North Yorkshire countryside.
This real home-away-from-home welcomes you with an open-plan living/dining area; host a games or movie night by the warmth of the woodburning stove, or serve a home-cooked dinner around the dining table.
The ground floor is also home to a lovely bright kitchen for preparing meals, whether that's a hearty breakfast or a delicious picnic to take with you on your walk, along with a handy cloakroom with WC.
After a long day out, climb the stairs and retire for the night in Grange View's pleasant bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower room, another double, and a twin room, where you can store your belongings and rest up before the next day's adventures.
The family bathroom is the perfect setting to relax in a bubble bath and freshen up before dinner.
Guests will also benefit from designated parking for up to three cars and an enclosed rear garden, with a lawn and patio area for soaking up the sunshine during warmer months.
If you fancy dinner out or need the essentials, Kirkby Malzeard is home to a pub, village shop, butchers and tea room, whilst nearby local attractions include one of the largest and best preserved ruined monasteries in England, Fountains Abbey, and the impressive Studley Royal Garden Centre.
Ripon is just a short journey away from Grange View, a charming cathedral city with plenty of shops and eateries, where you can wander Ripon Spa Gardens, shop in the thriving marketplace and admire the wonderful gothic cathedral.
Another excellent location is Pateley Bridge lying to the south west, which is a tranquil and small market town, boasting the fantastic Coldstones Cut, a man-made sculpture with stunning views, as well as the Nidderdale Museum to discover local history.
Harrogate rests a little further south and is well worth a visit for its Moorish-style Turkish Baths & Health Spa, the popular Betty's Tea Room founded in 1919, and a number of pretty parks for picnics, such as Valley Gardens.
Situated on the doorstep of Yorkshire Dales National Park, as well as pleasant villages to explore, Grange View is a great holiday spot with all the comforts of home.