Canal-side relaxing escape, near Skipton.

A former canal-side pub which has recently been beautifully redesigned and renovated. It has magnificent views along the canal and across the Aire Valley . The front door opens onto the Leeds Liverpool canal towpath. It has a large open plan living room and a well designed kitchen with a separate utility space. There is a good wifi signal and working space. The downstairs bathroom has both a shower and bath, and upstairs there is a double bedroom and a separate mezzanine area with a day bed. The property is very light and spaceous with a very high ceiling in the living area. It has an excellent central heating system and a wood burner for use in the colder months making it comfortable all year round. It still has the original beautiful wood beams in the high ceiling, and wood from the former bar has been used to make sills in the living area. The living room has two comfortable sofas and a new 50 inch SMART TV and an assortment of puzzles and games for all ages. It also has spectacular views from all the windows. The windows facing the canal towpath are fitted with shutters which guests can open or close depending on their preferences. The dining area has an extendable table which will easily seat up to 6 people. There is a wood burner in the corner of this area. The kitchen has a useful breakfast bar which seats 2 people, a fridge, freezer, small dishwasher, a fitted microwave, an electric oven and an induction hob with extractor fan. It is well equipped with crockery, glasses, cutlery and all you will need for self catering including baking and cooking a roast dinner! As you leave the kitchen you enter a corridor with access to the bathroom with a large shower-bath, a basin with a vanity unit, a WC and a bathroom mirror which has a blue-tooth speaker. Along the corridor from the bathroom is a small utility space which contains the washer/dryer and cleaning equipment plus items such as the high chair. The stairs next to the bathroom door go up to the bedroom and the mezzanine area. The bedroom has a very comfortable king-sized bed and a large fitted wardrobe which also contains a drawer unit. it has a second SMART TV in it. The mezzanine has wonderful views down to the living area and can be used as additional sleeping space. It has a single day bed which we can make up into a very comfortable bed . In this area there is a book case with a variety of books and a small set of drawers. Guests sleeping here may need to share the bedroom wardrobe facility which is very spacious. The velux windows in the ceiling of the mezzanine have black out blinds, but this is not an enclosed space like the bedroom is, so during daylight hours, it is not possible to make it completely dark. There is a travel cot with linen, which will be put in the bedroom if requested for infants. We welcome up to 2 dogs and have a clean dog bed, dog blankets and towels and a dog bowl for use by our canine guests. Guests have access to the entire property. I am around most days and will give guests my contact details. If I am away, there will be alternative contact local details provided . There will always be someone nearby to help and support guests with any issues or questions. This is a wonderful area for walking and enjoying the countryside. There are lovely walks along the towpath and on Farnhill Moor. Being close to the Yorkshire Dales, there are also many more adventurous walks nearby. We have information about local walks in the property. For guests who are particularly interested in the canal, a number of local canal boat companies hire day boats and details of these will be available to you. The market town, Skipton, is well worth a visit, including Skipton Castle and Skipton Castle Woods. In the other direction is the village of Howarth with the Bronte Parsonage Museum and numerous quaint shops. The city of Leeds is a short drive or train ride from the property. There is a pub within two minutes walk from the property and this now serves food. It closed down during lockdown but will reopen September 2021. There is also a curry house, a fish and chip shop, n Italian Restaurant and a tapas bar within walking distance, and numerous other nice pubs and restaurants a short drive away We are happy to provide further information and advice to guests when they visit. It is useful to have a car here if you wish to explore the local area. There are stations within a couple of miles which have trains to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton and beyond. The railway journey northwards from Skipton can be interesting for train enthusiasts as it crosses the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: In addition to using the Airbnb enhanced cleaning protocol, all sheets and towels have been washed at 60 degrees. There is hand sanitiser in the property for guests' use. If you book for three people the mezzanine day bed will be made up for you. If you are booking for two people but still require the day bed, please let me know in your booking message as there is no linen left out for you to make this additional bed up yourself. We can accommodate one infant under 2 per booking in a travel cot. If the travel cot is required it will be put up in the bedroom, not on the mezzanine, for safety reasons. If you wish to bring your bike(s) or a canoe, you can store them in our garage which is lockable. Just let me know when you book and I will make sure a garage key is left for you. We routinely provide a welcome basket of ground coffee, individually wrapped Yorkshire tea bags and wrapped biscuits and other treats. We also provide a pint of semi-skimmed milk. This is in addition to the 'cooking basics'. If you would like non dairy milk feel free to let me know your preference when you book.