Retreat 13005 – Ilkley, Yorkshire

Introduction

This cottage is located in a walker s paradise; close to the famous Three Peaks of Ingleborough Pen-y-ghent and Whernisde there are a multitude of countryside trails and peaceful paths to explore where you ll experience an amazing sense of getting away from it all. If you re more of a roamer than a rambler take a stroll around the grounds of nearby Bolton Abbey these striking ruins provide the backdrop to a particularly beautiful part of the Dales and are well worth a visit. Step inside and you ll immediately sense the quality of this conversion. The décor is elegant contemporary and of exceptional quality with underfloor heating solid oak floors doors and stairs – it s a dream holiday home for lovers of comfort and style. Starting in the fabulous handmade open-plan kitchen which has been painted in Farrow and Ball greys it boasts a huge kitchen island and all mod cons including a Quooker (hot water tap). The lounge is wonderfully light and airy with a large cosy sofa and TV with SONOS sound system. Bi-folding doors allow you to experience the moorland from your living room. Downstairs also has a utility room and WC with a Belfast sink and washer/dryer. Make your way up the solid oak staircase to the magnificent bedroom with king-size bed and the finest bed linen. There s also a free-standing bath in this room perfect for a long hot soak after a walk around the Dales. A fabulous wet room sits next door fully tiled in Italian marble and with waterfall taps a monsoon shower and solid granite surfaces. The outdoor space is just as impressive as the interior with 360 degree vistas across heather and hill with cosmopolitan Ilkley nestling far below. A terrace and BBQ provide the perfect spot for al fresco dining followed up by a soak in the hot tub a wonderful way to end a day.

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