The Workshop, in 18th century Lothersdale Mill

On the ground floor of an attractive former textile mill, on the Pennine Way in North Yorkshire. The rural valley of Lothersdale is five miles from Skipton and on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We offer bike use, numerous country walks and the excellent water comes from an aquifer (no chemical treatment). The popular tourist towns of Skipton and Haworth are nearby. * The Workshop is in the same building as my other property, Shed End. The Workshop and my other holiday home (Shed End, sleeps three) are in the same building. I can therefore host five (or six if a further single bedroom - attached to the Workshop - is required). Please contact me with queries about this. The Workshop was formerly used as a metal-working facility. It's an open-plan space with plenty of 19th century charm and cosy underfloor heating plus a well-equipped kitchen and bathroom (shower and bath). The double bed is on a mezzanine. There is a separate but attached single bedroom (ground floor) which can be included on request. Parking is private and just in front of the property (in front of the main mill arch, large green doors). You'll be near the edge of the village, with plenty of public footpaths nearby. I am Director of Dale End Mills, Lothersdale and work in the mill; I'm generally available to give help and advice, a quick show-around or a full tour of the mill and grounds (for a fee). Lothersdale is a small rural village, typical of the traditional Yorkshire Pennines. There has been very little modern development. We are right on the Pennine Way, along-distance hiking route. We provide info about things to do, including walks, visits and local activities. The nearest small towns are Crosshills and Earby, Skipton (with a castle and other tourist attractions) and Colne are about 5 miles away. The tourist towns of Haworth, Ripon, Harrogate and Knaresborough are about 45-minutes' drive away. There is no public transport; guests will need a car if they wish to leave the village. The nearest train stations are in Cononley and (a little further) Skipton. There is private parking in front of the property. Bikes available, the washer and dryer are elsewhere in the building (please ask), barbecue if needed.