Appleshine Cottage (28659)

This Grade II listed restored barn enjoys an elevated position with stunning views within a peaceful and picturesque valley.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: With gas wood burner, satellite TV, DVD player, CD player, beams and French doors leading to patio. Dining area. Kitchen area: With breakfast area, electric cooker and microwave. 2 steps to… Bedroom 1: With twin beds, French doors leading to patio, and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 2: Galleried with twin beds, restricted headroom, Velux windows, beams and en-suite with bath, shower attachment and toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Telephone – incoming calls only. Garage with fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Large enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only. There are 7 steps and a sloping bank in the garden. There is a wall to the rear of the property with a drop to the patio.. Appleshine Cottage is a Grade II listed barn, dating back to the 17th-Century, which has been lovingly restored into a characterful holiday home and has retained many of its original features including exposed stone walls and original beams. Located in the small Yorkshire village of Almondbury, Appleshine Cottage enjoys an elevated position within a peaceful and picturesque valley and has stunning 360-degree countryside views. The property looks out towards Castle Hill and The Victoria Tower, a folly which was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. On the edge of the Peak District and close to the North Yorkshire Moors, this is a great base for those who love the outdoors with many walks from the doorstep, from a gentle stroll to more challenging treks and trails. Other leisure activities available locally include cycling, golf, horse riding and clay pigeon shooting. Almondbury is on the edge of the ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ country just 4 miles from the popular town of Holmfirth which has a wide variety of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. There is also a good selection of pubs within a 15 minute walk, some of which offer food. A wider range of facilities can be found in Huddersfield which again is approximately 4 miles. The area is rich in culture with notable theatres in Bradford (the Alhambra) and Leeds (The Grand). The region also plays host to a number of music festivals throughout the year, including Marsden’s jazz festival and Huddersfield’s contemporary music festival. Families will particularly enjoy the Eureka! Science museum at Halifax, 11 miles, Bradford’s National Media Museum, 16 miles, and the Royal Armouries at Leeds, 22 miles. Other places of interest, within easy driving distance, include Bretton Sculpture Park, 9 miles, Haworth and Bronte Country, 22 miles, Manchester, 32 miles and Harrogate 36 miles. The historic city of York can also be reached by car in just over an hour. National Trust properties within easy reach include Nostell Priory and Parkland, Hardcastle Crags, both 15 miles, East Riddlesden Hall, 18 miles and Lyme Park, 23 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub 1½ miles and restaurant 1 mile. Free WiFi There are 7 steps and sloping banks in the garden. There is a drop from a low wall at the rear of the property to the patio below. The property is accessed by a rough track. The owner of this property keeps sheep and chickens but this is not a working farm. There are 2 steps with sturdy handrail from the living room/kitchen to the ground floor bedroom with ensuite. Holidaymakers, family and couples bookings only.