Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Ilkley, West Yorkshire

This modern flat in Ilkley is a brilliant base for families and couples who are in search of adventure in West Yorkshire. With charming features such as a wood burner and a beautiful patio garden, it's got something to please at all times of the year. Less than a mile from your doorstep you'll find Ilkley Moor where a wide range of rare birdlife can be enjoyed alongside panoramic views across the countryside.

At the heart of the home is the open-plan living space which has lovely warm lighting and soft furnishings to ensure you feel at home from the moment you step inside. Two comfortable leather sofas offer a place for you to sprawl out in front of the wood burner to watch the TV, and the compact dining table seats four at mealtimes. The kitchen has been finished to a high standard to get your creative juices flowing when you cook a meal.

At bedtime, take your pick from the two bedrooms, one of which has a small double bed and the other which has a single bed with an additional single pull-out bed. These rooms share the Jack and Jill-style shower room. The garden area features a patio table and chairs as well as a BBQ so that you can make the most of any good weather and soak up the tranquillity of the area.

Avid walkers could join the Dales Way walk, which starts at Ilkley and runs for 80 miles to Bowness on Windermere through varied terrains where you'll see a wide range of interesting flora, fauna and wildlife. Further afield, the spa town of Harrogate is a lovely place to have a day out, boasting a selection of tearooms and shops, as well as RHS Garden Harlow Carr which is a sight to behold at all times of the year.