Description
Outstanding, detached farmhouse with panoramic views.
Fifteen-acre grounds, gardens, hot tub, games room, BBQ
Perfect for groups or families, this beautiful house promises a peaceful stay all year round.
It is secluded and excellently appointed, and includes its own hot tub that rests in a walled garden enjoying 360 degree views over quiet valleys and dramatic open moorland, rich in wildlife.
2-3 night stays from £2200 low season, and from £2600 high season.
Enter through an impressive hallway, with sweeping stone steps and flagstone floors. Sit and relax with a glass of wine in one of the two separate sitting rooms, with large comfortable sofas, exposed beams and a wood burning stove to warm those cooler nights. The centre-piece of the house is a huge open plan kitchen and dining area, featuring a dining table which seats the entire party of up to 14, as well as a leather chesterfield sofa and a cosy wood-burning effect, electric stove. The kitchen is full of character with granite counter tops, A-framed beams and a classic, modern four oven electric AGA range cooker. Downstairs is a beautiful bedroom with en-suite shower room. Upstairs is a superb family master bedroom suite with super king-sized bed, leading to both a room with bunk beds, and to an en-suite shower room with double basins. There is a further stunning en-suite king-size bedroom, as well as a bedroom with king-sized mahogany sleigh bed, and two stylish twin rooms. There is a lovely family bathroom with separate shower and roll-top bath. Wake up to the glorious scenery, then wander outside to take in the landscape in its entirety, whilst you relax on one of two patio areas, or enjoy a warm soak in the hot tub. Quiet footpaths trail through the valley, where deer, owl and pheasants potter, and guests will find plenty of pretty, secluded spaces perfect for picnics. There are excellent walks and cycle rides accessible direct from the property. A cosy local pub is within walking distance, and a farm shop nearby. Unwind in the local medieval village of Heptonstall; a beautiful, cobbled, village with a museum and two pubs. The Cross Inn is believed to date from the early 17th Century, and the White Lion is a throwback to when the village was besieged during the Civil War The National Trust woodland of Hardcastle Crags is on the doorstep, offering numerous walks, a mill museum and cafe. Hebden Bridge is 3.5 miles away and offers an eclectic choice of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants, as well as a stylish old-fashioned cinema and Victorian station. Nearby Halifax is a short drive from the property, where guests can visit Shibden Hall and Estate, once home to Anne Lister, as well the famous Piece Hall and the Eureka children's museum There are many day-trip options, including the charming market town of Skipton, the gateway to the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, with its 900 year-old castle, romantic ruined priory and historic high-street.
Summary
Seven bedrooms: 1 x super king-size (zip/link to twin beds on request) with en-suite shower, double basin and WC and also leading to 1 x bunk room (sleeps 2, 6+ years only on top bunk) divided from master bedroom by partition; 1 x king-size bedroom with en-suite freestanding bath, basin and WC; 1 x twin bedroom (zip/link to super king on request), 1 x king-size bedroom, 1 x twin bedroom
Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor cloak room with WC and washbasin
1 x ground floor bedroom with twin beds (zip/link to super king on request) and single sofa bed with en-suite shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with four oven electric AGA with gas hobs, open plan to sitting area with wood-burning style electric stove and smart-TV, and to dining room (seating 14)
Utility room with American-style fridge-freezer and wine cooler
Large sitting room with wood burning stove and smart-TV, leading to separate snug
Games room with pool table and table tennis
Hot tub, stone built BBQ, patio and outdoor seating area. Reduction given if hot tub not required (please enquire)
Oil central heating with two wood burners and electric fire
Four oven electric AGA range cooker with gas burners, microwave
American-style fridge-freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble drier
2 x smart TVs with Freeview, DVD player, Xbox, CD player, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent, Please note: The property is fed by spring water which is purified by a pump filter system and ultra-violet light
Travel cots and highchair
Off-road parking for 8 cars
Lawned garden with patio areas, stone-built charcoal BBQ, patio furniture and hot tub
Woodlands and wild pastures in grounds.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Short breaks generally 80% of weekly price, minimum price for short breaks £2200
Shop 2 miles and pub 1 mile
Note: Steps in-between rooms
Note: Low-beamed door into kitchen
Note: Children must be supervised when outdoors due to drops in garden; fields; woodland and stream
Note: Guests will have option of using a gourmet catering company at their own cost here
Note: There is a refundable good housing-keeping deposit of £500 for this property.