Yorkshire Dales Vacation Rental cottage

This is one of a group of wonderful properties, lovingly converted from beautiful old stone barns and buildings and located in part around a tranquil courtyard, just 5 minutes walk from the charming village of Gilling West. This is a detached, stone barn conversion offering breathtaking countryside views across two wildlife lakes. It boasts a wealth of character and style, such as oak beams and exposed stonework, enhanced with underfloor heating. There is a spacious sitting room with dining area, open fire and access to the garden via patio doors. Five custom-built ensuite bedrooms: 1 x kingsize double with ensuite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x kingsize double with ensuite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x kingsize double with ensuite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x family room with 1 x twin, 2 x single with ensuite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x ground floor kingsize double with ensuite (Jacuzzi bath with shower over, basin and WC) and one features a leather sleigh bed. Ground floor WC and basin. There is a large kitchen and a utility room. There are two lakes offering fly and coarse fishing, and guests have the option to hire a secluded hot tub to use during their stay. The owners, who live in the farmhouse, provide a welcoming atmosphere to all visitors. This lovely property is ideally located to enjoy this beautiful area. About the Area: Richmond 3 miles; Barnard Castle 7 miles. The pretty and tranquil Dales village of Gilling West , winner of the "Yorkshire in Bloom" award, is located in stunning rolling countryside a few miles to the north of the renown market town of Richmond , with a Georgian Theatre and medieval castle overlooking the River Swale. The village has a lovely old church, two pubs serving food and a village post office/shop. There are bridleways and footpaths in every direction and fishing is available nearby. This is an ideal location for exploring all of Swaledale and Teesdale. Brief Facilities/Highlights; Small library of books/games/DVDs. Cot & highchair available. Lawned garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Free fly fishing in well-stocked lake, free coarse fishing in 2nd lake, by prior arrangement. Use of private hot tub by prior arrangement at additional cost - please contact owner for further information. Off road parking for 6 cars. Lockable bike storage. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Amenities: Oil central heating throughout with underfloor heating on ground floor and open fire in sitting room. Electric range cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, plasma colour TV, DVD, radio/CD player etc. Small library of books/games/DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack of fuel for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair available. Lawned garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Free fly fishing in well-stocked lake, free coarse fishing in 2nd lake, by prior arrangement. Use of private hot tub by prior arrangement at additional cost - please contact owner for further information. Off road parking for 6 cars. Lockable bike storage. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk