Ellesmere Barn

An open plan ground floor greets you as you step inside, with full-height glass doors out to the garden from the living and dining areas offering an abundance of natural light. The modern kitchen is well equipped for brunch or snacks around the kitchen island as you prepare slow-cooked suppers, including a fridge and freezer, oven, microwave and induction hob. Enjoy your meal together around the spacious dining table next door, or in warmer months swing open the patio doors, fire up the gas BBQ or pizza oven and dine alfresco at the large bistro dining set outside.

The sitting room adjoins the dining area, with a smart TV and a sofa large enough for the whole group that invites movie marathons and games nights. Year round step out to the bubbling hot tub beyond the patio doors, whilst heavy linen curtains keep the cold out in Winter. A perfect spot after a long day exploring the Yorkshire Dales, sprawl on the comfy armchair as you dream up your next day's adventure.

The three stylish bedrooms and two bathrooms are on the first floor. The master bedroom with its sumptuous blue and white headboard has a super-king bed that can be split into a twin, and an en-suite shower room. Enjoy a lazy morning between the luxury linens before popping croissants in the oven and indulging in an al fresco breakfast in the cottage garden.

The two further bedrooms both offer full-height glass doors overlooking the garden and countryside vistas beyond. Swing open the doors and listen to the early morning birdsong whilst admiring the wildlife awakening around you. One of the bedrooms has a king-sized bed which can be set up as twin beds on request, perfect for younger guests. The third bedroom is a double bed. A true countryside escape!

Outside this luxury Yorkshire holiday cottage, you will find an enclosed garden complete with an outdoor kitchen, seating area and bubbling hot tub with far-reaching countryside views. Gather around the rattan dining set with pizzas from the gas-fired pizza oven or barbeque grill station. A morning coffee nestled in the hanging egg chair with a good magazine is an idyllic start to the day.

Weekends together are better when the whole family is involved, four-legged friends included. This property is the perfect dog-friendly holiday home in Yorkshire with the fenced garden creating an enclosed area, perfect for two pooches. The lane that winds back into Crakehall is a good walking route, whether to stretch the legs or on the hour's loop with a quick stop off at the village pub.

You might feel inclined to simply stay at home if relaxing and rejuvenating are high on your list of to-dos. And for those looking to adventure further afield, there is plenty to explore right from your doorstep.

Outside the pizza oven and barbecue run on gas.

This dog-friendly cottage has an enclosed garden and a good lane to walk the dog along. Two well-behaved pets are welcome for a small additional charge.