Yorkshire Dales - Ref 998

The bustling town of Skipton is often called ‘The Gateway to the Dales’ and is well placed for a visit to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, whilst York and the Lake District are within easy reach Skipton has a long and fascinating history and its name is derived from the Saxon word for sheep The town is dominated by an ancient castle and a beautiful old church, and visitors can take to the water on the Leeds to Liverpool canal with a trip on a traditional barge The Embassy Steam railway has regular steam train trips at the weekend and can be found just a mile away There are plenty of attractions to visit near Skipton and the town makes a fantastic base to explore this richly diverse area This spacious terraced house is in a secluded ‘snicket’ close to the centre of Skipton and offers comfortable holiday accommodation for a couple looking for a romantic retreat The sitting room is inviting and has a coal effect gas fire, giving the room a cosy ambience with the dining area also in this pleasant room, and the well-equipped kitchen has a gas fired Rayburn cooker, lending the room a real country feel The spacious bathroom is just the place for a long luxurious soak at the end of a busy day’s activities and the generous bedroom is a calm, relaxing space in which to rest There is a small patio garden to the front of the property and the house is a idyllic retreat to enjoy a romantic holiday in this beautiful location .