Dog-friendly West Yorkshire

This character mid-terrace cottage is situated in the historic village of Addingham, offering very well-appointed accommodation. Open fire. High standard throughout. Village amenities and walks from the door. Bolton Abbey 3 miles.

An impressive former catholic retreat centre overlooking rural countryside on the outskirts of Ilkley spa town near the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Cinema. Bar lounge. Gym. Bolton Abbey 7.3 miles; Skipton 11.1 miles.

Unique, beautiful, secluded and recently updated accommodation situated in stunning countryside as a peaceful oasis near to Cannon Hall Farm and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Located in a converted 17th-century church on a hill in the heart of Yorkshire, this beautiful, well-equipped apartment offers perfect sanctuary.

A unique self-contained studio apartment with its own entrance with a kitchen offering everything you should need for the duration of your stay to cook your favourite meal. In the bathroom you will find a spa bath with salts, bubbles, and other things to make your stay comfortable. There is also a recently installed full shower over the bath. The apartment has one comfortable king size bed, a single bed with pull out underneath, a breakfast bar for dining and a selection of furniture including a small settee and two old Parker Knoll chairs, along with a Smart TV. It features a one-of-a-kind, beautiful William Morris stained glass window of The Ascension.

The owners of the property offer a unique experience where they will happily give you a tour of the tower (once one of the original Beacons) and tell you the story and interesting history of the church. There is a variety of activities available in the area to please all the family. You have country footpaths, quaint shops/delicious pubs, and fascinating places to visit including the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the home of the Wesleys’. There are significant landmarks locally in the region from Cannon Hall Farm; Emley Tower, Wentworth Woodhouse, the National Coal Mining Museum, and the home of Emily Bronte, to Art Exhibitions, ski slope, local festivals, Cawthorne (an historic village), well-manicured gardens and countryside walks, to name a few. In under an hour, you can be in Harrogate, York, Chatsworth, or Sheffield. Beneath the quiet exterior of country living beats a heart of choral tradition, cycling and rambling for nature lovers, coffee shops and fascinating places to visit.

These three beautiful cottages (refs UK32387, UK32388 and UK32390) can be found on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park, in a spectacular setting overlooking Windleden Reservoir. A rural location on a working hill farm 1250ft above sea-level, you’ll be greeted on arrival by breathtaking, far reaching views over the reservoir, moorland and surrounding countryside. Warm, comfortable and full of character and charm, all three cottages feature original beams, and in pet friendly Woodland’s Clough (ref UK32387) and Shepherd’s Nook (ref UK32388), you’ll find wood burners. Water’s Edge (ref UK32390) benefits from underfloor heating on the lower level and French doors with direct access to its own private patio area.

The location makes the perfect base for walking, rambling and cycling direct from the site. Windleden Reservoir itself is inaccessible to the public, however Winscar Reservoir just down the road is perfect for easy gentle strolls. For the more challenged walker, there’s a bridleway with spectacular views across Thurlston Moor, and you can also join the Trans Pennine Trail for yet more dramatic scenery. Alternatively you can simply relax in the peaceful surroundings and experience tranquillity, surrounded by bustling hill-breed sheep and wildlife.

Although a rural location, the picture postcard town of Holmfirth is just 4 miles down the road. Best known as the backdrop to the classic TV series ’Last of the Summer Wine’, its also home to many bars, pubs, cafés, tea rooms and shops, as well its own vineyard which offers meals, tours and wine tasting events. Cannon Hall Farm, as featured on ’Friday on the Farm’ and ’Springtime Live’. can be reached in 30 minutes, as can the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Finally, a whole host of different Peak District towns and villages are within an hour’s drive, including the spa town of Buxton, the fascinating plague village of Eyam and the beautiful honeypot village of Castleton. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

A superb, stone-built property nestled in the centre of Holmfirth. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Smart TV. Meltham 3.7 miles; Huddersfield 6.6 miles.

This beautiful semi-detached, 16th-century, Grade II listed cottage can be found in the delightful Calderdale village of Warley, West Yorkshire, in a conservation area. Surrounded by stunning countryside, the cottage offers outstanding views over the stunning rural surrounding with scenic walks straight on the doorstep. There are also two pubs within walking distance. With exposed stone and wooden beams throughout the cottage you have that instant country living feel, the owners have gone to great lengths to ensure the property is a home from home.
The cottage is set over two levels, you enter into the dining room which is a lovely space to sit and have a family meal in front of the gorgeous wood burner. Opposite the dining room is the comfortable and cosy living room where you can relax again in front of another wood burner which will keep you warm on the colder evenings. On the same floor you have a well-presented, well-equipped kitchen which has plenty of room for food preparation. On the ground floor also is a shower room with shower cubicle, heated towels rail, toilet, and wash basin. Up one flight of stone steps is the beautifully presented master bedroom which presents a plush kingsize bed and Smart TV. The second bedroom also has a kingsize bed and Smart TV. The third bedroom has a double bed with all three bedrooms having luxury linen and fantastic views of the surrounding area and guaranteeing a perfect night’s sleep. The second lovely family shower room offers a shower cubicle and heated towel rail, a great place to have a soak after a day’s exploring. To the rear of the cottage, you have a private patio area with garden furniture and barbeque, a pretty place to sit and have a glass of fizz alfresco style and take in the fresh countryside air.
A 10-minute drive will take you to the historic town of Halifax, where you will find ample amenities including many great places to eat and drink. Halifax is also home to the unique Grade I listed Piece Hall where scenes from BBC’s Gentleman Jack were filmed, as well as Eureka! the National Children’s Museum perfect for families, and the Halifax Minster. Slightly further afield is the charming and vibrant market town of Hebden Bridge which can be reached in around a 15-minute drive, as can Haworth, most famous for its Brontë heritage. Set between the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, both can be reached in around an hour, together with the bright lights of both Manchester and York. There is also a country style pub within walking distance from the cottage which serves local ales and good old pub grub. The only issue you will have with this staycation is fitting everything in so why not book a few extra days!

A characterful stone-built cottage settled in Todmorden in West Yorkshire. Rural. Countryside views. 16th century features Washing machine. Hebden Bridge 5.9 miles; Halifax 14.1 miles.

A terraced, three-storey, character cottage nestled in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Raised decking. Close to amenities. Beautiful views. Haworth 8.4 miles; Halifax 8.5 miles; Holmfirth 20.3 miles.