Cabin ∙ 3 bedrooms ∙ 6 guests | Cottage in Redmire
3 Bedroom Cottage in Redmire
The Old Wool Shop is a charming, three-bedroom cottage in the picturesque village of Redmire in the Yorkshire Dales. Complete with original features and tastefully furnished and decorated throughout, the Old Wool Shop enjoys stunning views across the beautiful countryside, inviting guests for an escape to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Stepping indoors, guests will firstly reach the inviting sitting room, complete with plush seating, a woodburning stove, and a Smart TV, offering the ideal place to unwind. Continue into the kitchen/dining room, fully-equipped for a self-catered stay, oozing character with original A-frame beams overhead, where you can prepare and enjoy meals as a family, with patio doors providing access to the rear garden and patio area. Take advantage of the secluded, south-facing private garden, where you can enjoy an alfresco drink or dining experience, with lovely views of nearby Penhill. Retire to one of three bedrooms once the sun sets, selecting between a ground-floor double, an upstairs double, and a twin, all serviced by a bathroom with an indulgent roll-top bath, and a handy ground-floor shower room. Awaken in your rural abode before travelling by car into Aysgarth for picturesque waterfalls. Take a short walk to the fascinating and well-preserved 14th century Bolton Castle with it's bustling tea room and falconry displays or spend your days hiking and feeling at one with nature, discovering the many local beauty spots. The Forbidden Corner in nearby Middleham is also a must for those with children. By car head to Richmond, where you can practise your swing at the local golf club, brush up on your knowledge at the Richmondshire Museum, and take in the history of Richmond Castle, before taking in the scenery alongside the stunning Richmond Falls. Round off your break with a tour of the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, before following the Great Shunner Fell and touring the Cotter Force Nature Reserve, both worth packing your walking boots for. Escape to the Yorkshire countryside at The Old Wool Shop!
The idyllic Wensleydale village of Aysgarth is situated in a walker's paradise close to well known Aysgarth Falls and impressive Bolton Castle which dates back to 1379. Aysgarth Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years, famously Ruskin, Turner and Wordsworth all visited and enthused about the 'falls' outstanding beauty. In the 19th century Aysgarth was a staging post and many a traveller would make their way down to view the falls from the bridge. Today, many will recognise the Upper Falls from the film Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. In the nearby Freeholders' Wood, where the ancient art of coppicing is still carried out and visitors will find hazel, ash and wild cherry, among others. The woodland is carpeted with wildflowers in spring and is home to over 120 species. Aysgarth makes an excellent holiday location for walkers, offering a great base from which to explore both Wensleydale and Swaledale, with beauty spots in the area including Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater, castles at both Bolton and Middleham and of course, Hardraw Force - England's highest single drop waterfall at 99ft! There are also lots of interesting market towns and villages to visit, including Hawes, Leyburn and Bainbridge, to name but a few.