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Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage, Briggate, Ilkley, Yorkshire, England

Your heart will lift as you sidle up past handsome stone terraced cottages to this pretty white terraced number, looking south over the lush Wharfe Valley. Jane will probably have the wood-burner ready and roaring for your arrival, so settle back, pour a glass of wine and cut the cake in your welcome pack. Dining room and snug sitting room come carpeted and spotless, with plain walls and floral curtains, tan leather winged chairs and a dusk pink sofa. Your galley kitchen has a modern country feel with sweet stencils on the walls and the patio garden is a lovely spot for lunch-with-a-view on sunny days. Beamed bedrooms have marvellous long views over the valley; the master room with a cream king bed and heaps of storage, the smaller double with pretty blue gingham curtains. The Coopers (experts in antiques and furniture restoration) are on hand next door for advice and can arrange day membership at Ilkley golf club. The Yorkshire Dales begin six miles away at Bolton Abbey (where there is a Michelin-starred restaurant) but much of the time you can leave the car behind: walks spider out from the door through glorious countryside, Ilkley is a trot downhill and the train will whizz you to Leeds in half an hour.

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Rose Cottage

Contact: Jane Cooper

  • Tel: +44 (0)1943 608020 / +44 (0)7860 357444
  • Fax: +44 (0)1943 604321
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Rooms: 2 doubles, shower room.
  • Price: £500 3 night weekend £250. 4 nights mid-week £250. 2 night stays on request.
  • Closed: Rarely.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house. Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Visit the fabulousYorkshire Dales,Bolton Abbey, The Strid, Burnsall and Grassington all close by.
  • Walk or drive to Ilkley, visit Ilkley Moor . Have a meal at the famous Box Tree Restaurant. Afternoon tea at Betty's always very popular
  • Feeling energetic, play golf at nearby Ilkley Golf Club, we will arrange tee times.
  • York, Leeds, Bronte Country, Harrogate all within a hours drive.
  • Visit Skipton Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner, and spend time going in the round the historic market t
  • Walk part of the Dales way along the beautiful river bank !

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Rose Cottage 18th Century Cottage in fabulous location

18th Century Cottage in fabulous location

Rose Cottage Relax on settees infront of a log fire with a glass of wine

Relax on settees infront of a log fire with a glass of wine

Rose Cottage This charming bedroom has great views over the Wharfe Valley

This charming bedroom has great views over the Wharfe Valley

Rose Cottage Our modern galley kitchen includes all mod cons !

Our modern galley kitchen includes all mod cons !

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Rose Cottage and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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