Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 8 - Grassington, North Yorkshire

An enchanting barn conversion in a pretty hamlet just 3 miles from Grassington, one of many picturesque villages in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The dog-friendly barn features a spacious lounge, an inviting kitchen/diner and an attractive enclosed garden. With easy access to the Dales Way and market towns like Skipton, it is the perfect base for an active family or group keen to explore the area's cultural, historical and natural attractions.

The two-storey stone cottage stands in lush green surroundings in Cracoe, a village at the southern end of the national park. It blends breathtaking character and modern style seamlessly, with exposed beams, fireplaces and stone walls surrounding characterful soft furnishings with splashes of colour. The lounge has a wood burner, hardwood flooring and comfortable seating that glows with natural light.

The kitchen/diner is only a couple of pawprints around the corner and offers a comfortable eating area at one end, plenty of work surface space at the other and ample garden views in between. There are four thoughtfully arranged bedrooms standing off the first-floor landing, an area dominated by an imposing chandelier that hangs from the exposed beams. The en-suite king-size bedroom has plenty of storage space, the two king-size bedrooms have a character of their own, while the twin bedroom is ideal for youngsters.

The enclosed garden at the rear of the barn comprises a large lawn area next to a patio area, with a table, seating, a BBQ and a firepit all included. The centre of Cracoe (0.5 miles) has a cafe and a local pub, and the local area is riddled with footpaths and cycle trails. Grassington (3 miles) is a key stop-off point for the Dales Way, Malham Cove's stunning rock formations are only 8 miles away, while Skipton Castle and Bolton Abbey – a must for history lovers – are both within 12 miles.