King's Cottage, Yorkshire

King's Cottage sits in the peaceful village of Crakehall in the lower Yorkshire Dales. This stone-built gem offers a perfect mix of traditional Yorkshire style and modern comforts. The private hot tub overlooking Bedale Beck is where you'll spend most evenings with a glass of something strong. The cottage won a 2024 Silver award for Best Longstanding Property - not that you care about awards when you're naked in a hot tub.

Located in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, you'll find yourself surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful countryside. The local pub is just 0.1 miles away - close enough to crawl home from. Explore the market town of Bedale or visit Thorp Perrow Arboretum for woodland walks. Jervaulx Abbey offers fascinating ruins while Forbidden Corner near Middleham provides quirky entertainment for all ages.

The accommodation features two bedrooms - one king-size and one double - perfect for small families or two couples who get along well. The bathroom has a bath with shower over. Downstairs, the contemporary kitchen/diner has a large bay window, while the sitting room boasts comfortable sofas and a cosy woodburning stove for those chilly Yorkshire evenings.

Visit Constable Burton Hall Gardens (just minutes away) to see magnificent seasonal displays. Thorp Perrow Arboretum (5 miles, 12 minutes) offers beautiful woodland walks and a bird of prey centre. The Forbidden Corner (15 miles, 25 minutes) is a unique labyrinth of tunnels and chambers. Jervaulx Abbey (10 miles, 20 minutes) provides peaceful ruins in stunning surroundings.

King's Cottage gives you the best of Yorkshire without the crowds. Perfect for small families or couples wanting countryside, comfort and that all-important hot tub.