Kissing Gate near Skipton, a luxury escape.

COVID -19 update To help our guests stay safe, we have made some changes. After thorough cleaning, all frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, light switches etc. will be disinfected. The space will be well ventilated and all bedding and towels washed at a temperature no lower than 60 degrees centigrade. We are also allowing at least 24 hours between departure and guest arrival so we have time to implement these changes properly. Check in is by key safe. We hope you can visit soon. Kissing Gate has been thoughtfully designed by turning an unused garage with bedroom above into a cosy, contemporary, comfortable, tiny cottage for two. It is almost detached, having its own roof but joined to our house by a shared utility room only. Guests have total privacy with their own entrance and internal locking door to the utility room. Guests enter through bespoke, painted, wooden, double glazed french doors into an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen space. Thermostatically controlled underfloor heating, as well as a wood burner for those extra cold nights, ensure that this space is cosy and warm at all times. Free WiFi is available throughout. The lounge area has a super comfy, part leather sofa and smart tv with FreeSat. The kitchen area is fully equipped with an induction hob, electric oven/ grill, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. In fact everything you would need to make life easy if you feel like cooking. The light filled wood and glass staircase takes you up to the landing from where you access the bedroom and bathroom. The window from the bedroom has the most amazing views across the Aire Valley. The room has a comfortable king bed with luxury white bed linen. The flue from the wood burner passes through this room, so as well as the radiator, if the fire is lit it will be super toasty in winter. The bathroom also has underfloor heating so cosy in all weathers. The towel rail works from the central heating but when this is turned off in summer, can also be heated by an electric element to dry towels. There is plenty of storage in the vanity sink unit and a large walk-in shower. Patio area directly outside the cottage and the cobbled driveway as well as all of Kissing Gate and the shared utility room. Bikes can be stored in our garage. Access to Kissing Gate is via a convenient key safe. We are available if guests have any questions, but after an initial introduction we respect the guests privacy. Farnhill is a picturesque village, 3 miles from the market town of Skipton, gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. The Leeds Liverpool canal runs through the village and is a favourite with walkers, cyclists and holiday and live a board narrow boat users There are numerous varied walks available directly from Kissing Gate across moorland, the canal towpath, fields and riverside. Apart from the dog friendly White Lion pub 5 minutes walk away, it is possible to walk to the popular Gallagher Ale House in Crosshills and the picturesque Slaters Arms in Bradley, which is recommended for its beautiful pub garden and delicious food. Within 30 minutes drive of Farnhill is the spa town of Ilkley with its numerous independent and high end shops, Betty’s tea rooms and Ilkley Moor. Haworth, made famous by the Bronte sisters is well worth a visit as is Grassington, a picturesque village in the Yorkshire Dales. The nearest train station, in Cononley, is just one mile away. If you crave some city life it is a 30 minute journey to Leeds. In the other direction you can be in Skipton in 5 minutes and then travel on the famous Settle to Carlisle railway. There are many more possibilities for days out and we are more than happy to offer suggestions to match your interests. A car is useful to make the most of the area. The nearest train station is 1 mile away in Cononley. Skipton can be easily reached by train in 5 minutes to connect with the Settle Carlisle railway. Also regular buses run from here into the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The cities of Leeds and Bradford are also easily reached by train. From Leeds you can travel by train to Harrogate and York. We welcome a well behaved dog. As dog lovers ourselves we understand that owners often like to take their dogs with them on holiday. If fact Kissing Gate is a great place to bring a dog as there are many varied walks accessed straight from the door.