Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire

This luxurious country cottage with views of the Nidderdale National Landscape is an excellent choice for a family of four who enjoy history, hiking and quaint English villages. Spend quality time with your loved ones in the sophisticated and spacious open-plan living area with a formal dining table and modern appliances. Enter the property and find yourself in the crisp and bright open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with neutral tones throughout and elegant furnishings.

The lounge area is well-sized with stylish armchairs and a sofa surrounding the ornamental fireplace. On the opposite side of the room is a dining table beneath rustic hanging lights. Continue into the kitchen area to find a neat one-wall kitchen with plenty of surface space for preparing a home-cooked meal.

Also on the ground floor is a separate WC. Climb the stairs to reach two en-suite king-size zip-and-link bedrooms which can be made up as twin rooms on request. Outside, is a well-manicured courtyard garden with views of the valley from the furniture.

Unwind in the rural village of Dacre Banks, where you'll have a convenience store and a riverside walking trail within 1 mile. Head to Low Laithe and taste the local tipple at the distillery or hire a bike to explore your surroundings on two wheels. Meet the animals at Nidderdale Llamas (3.5 miles) or delve into the history of the area at the Nidderdale Museum (5 miles).

Spot the wildlife on a hike around Nought Moor (4 miles) and take a picnic to the Gouthwaite Reservoir (7 miles).