Yorkshire Dales - Ref 803

With a stone circle dating back to the Bronze Age, this quiet Dales village is of ancient origin Originally the site of a monastic settlement in the 12th Century, the village of Embsay is now a popular destination amongst walkers and railway enthusiasts The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway runs through the beautiful surrounding countryside and boasts award-winning authentic station buildings and steam trains At the centre of the village is the Old Mill, home to a needlecraft centre and coffee shop whilst the lively, bustling market town of Skipton is close at hand to provide any extra amenities visitors may need Bolton Abbey, Kilnsey and Grassington are all within easy driving distance and help to make this charming village a wonderful base for exploring the Dales On the fringes of the rural village of Embsay is this charming, traditional style cottage With lovely views over fields towards Embsay Crag this property is a recent, stone-built addition to the owner’s splendid Victorian house The spacious nature of this property makes it an excellent home-from-home for a large group of family or friends There is also a large, first-floor sitting room with pleasant Dales views and a fitted kitchen with separate dining area The amenities of Skipton are close by, as are the the popular Wharfedale villages of Bolton Abbey, Burnsall and Grassington .