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02 Yorkshire Dales Cottage
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A Home-From-Home In
The Yorkshire Dales
If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy the great British
outdoors, be it walking, cycling or fishing, Reflect would
like to recommend the peace and tranquillity on offer at
Yorkshire Dales Cottage in the hamlet of Millthorp, three
quarters of a mile from the charming market town of
Sedbergh. Situated within easy reach of the Lake District
and the Yorkshire Dales, this stone-built cottage sleeps up
to four and is owned by Jane Garner.
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Jane told Reflect: “My late mum bought the cottage about 20 years
ago. She bought it from the previous lady owner who was selling as the
whole row of cottages were at risk of being condemned. Mum bought
the cottage with this rick hanging over her, but lucky the cottages were
saved. “The cottage was renovated and updated and today boasts an
open-plan living/kitchen area, which is decorated in a modern style with
essential appliances, such as fridge/freezer, oven washing machine. The
living area also boasts a real fireplace for those cold evenings, whilst the rest
of the cottage benefits from central heating; the windows within this space
overlook the small garden and the rolling countryside beyond.
The cottage has retained many original features, such as the fireplace and
beams, which complement the country-cottage style décor of the master
bedroom, which boasts a double bed. There is also a sofa bed downstairs.
Finally, there’s a bathroom with a shower.
“Outside, the enclosed and secluded garden has a grassy area, which is
ideal for children or dogs to play. There’s garden furniture and breathtaking
views over the surrounding countryside.If you appreciate peace and
tranquillity, this really is the place to be!”
Jane’s charming cottage is located in the hamlet of Millthorp, five miles
from Junction 37 of the M6 in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Within
a 10-mile radius of the cottage, holidaymakers will find a whole host of
attractions, activities and countryside to explore. The market town of
Sedbergh boasts all the facilities you could need, with a butcher, Post
Office, grocers, pubs, cafes, restaurants, and even a tourist information
centre. It also has a delightful bookshop, a haven for bookworms, after all,
Sedbergh is known as ‘the book town’.
Jane added: “The cottage makes a great base from which to explore this
wonderful area of the UK. Not only are you perfectly placed to explore the
Yorkshire Dales, you can also easily get to the Lake District and the Howgill
Fells, a small group of hills in Cumbria providing long distance views of the
Pennines and Morecombe Bay. The area is great for almost everyone: dogs
and their owners will love the array of walks for all levels around the area, as
will keen ramblers who flock to the area to walk The Dales Way. Fishermen
will enjoy the challenges of the River Rawtley whilst cyclists will love the
challenges that the dramatic landscape of the Dales and Lakes presents.”
Linen and towels are provided. Prices start from £100 for a long weekend
(Friday to Monday) rising to £350 for week. A £50 discount is available for
senior citizens. Jane has a life-long passion for travelling, as she explained:
“I’ve always loved visiting new places and meeting new people but if it
hadn’t been for my mum, my family would never had owned our beloved
campervan. We looked at a brand new V.W. Camper in Manchester many
years ago but brand new it cost £35,000, money we just didn’t have! So
we went to Leisuredrive in Kearsley, near Bolton and purchased one of
their campervans, converted from ordinary vehicles, including vans and
ambulances. Our campervan has taken us all over the UK, into France,
Germany and as far as Sorrento in Italy. Mum and I have toured and
travelled together for many years; the campervan is like our second home.
We’re off to Cornwall in it within the next couple of weeks. It’s so much fun
and offers so much freedom.”
For more information on Jane’s cottage,
please call 01942 216058 or 07792 445257.
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