Nidderdale stylish barn, wood-burner, village pub

Escape to a beautifully renovated stone barn in the heart of Upper Nidderdale, an unspoilt corner of the Yorkshire Dales. Walk straight from the door across beautiful scenery and footpaths then return to relax beside the wood-burning stove before strolling to the village pub for dinner. Luxurious beds, quality furnishings, and thoughtful touches throughout, we’ve created the kind of holiday retreat we love to stay in ourselves. The space You’ll find the village at the foot of a road nicknamed the Côte de Lofthouse, a road made famous during the 2014 Tour de France. The barn is within a very short walk of an unspoilt, traditional Dales pub that serves good quality, home-cooked food. The Cow Shed is designed as a pet-free getaway for adults and features an open plan kitchen - dining - living space with full height ceilings, original beams, large French doors opening onto the outdoor seating area and off-street parking. The fully equipped kitchen features quality appliances, a Nespresso coffee machine and beautiful crockery, making relaxed breakfasts and leisurely suppers a pleasure. You will find comfortable sofas, smart tv, fast broadband. The two bedrooms both have ensuite shower rooms with power showers. The larger bedroom has a picture window with a super-king bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and hanging rail. The other bedroom, though smaller, feels spacious due to its high ceilings and also features a super-king bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and hanging rail. Towels and crisp white bedlinen supplied. We use plump, feather-filled duvets and pillows. Please note both super-king mattresses are zip-link. We supply some logs to start you off in the cooler months and for a small charge can offer further supplies. The outdoor seating area is south west facing and has an outdoor table and chairs. We supply a welcome pack that includes tea, coffee and milk so you can make a brew when you arrive, and we also include dishwasher detergent and washing up liquid. If you would like to dine in the village pub let us know so we can reserve a table for you. It serves excellent quality food from 7pm every evening except Tuesdays. Want to bring your cycles? We can offer bike storage but please advise us in advance. Further information about the area: Upper Nidderdale is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the Yorkshire Dales, in an area designated as a National Landscape (AONB) offering spectacular scenery yet the genteel Spa town of Harrogate is still accessible. It is a fantastic area for walking but unlike some areas of the dales, it is not overcrowded so you can enjoy true peace and tranquility. It is also a great location for cycling, both road and mountain. Bring your binoculars. The wildlife and scenery is beautiful too! Please note this property is not a good fit for children under 12 years of age. Check out our other holiday let in Nidderdale, Churchby Cottage, which is a cosy, romantic Grade II Listed cottage for two, also available on Airbnb. Guest access The Cow Shed is accessed via a shared driveway with off road parking. Guests have their own dedicated area with garden furniture that has a south west facing aspect. Secure bike storage can be arranged. Other things to note We provide a welcome pack that contains lactose, gluten and nuts which may not be suitable for some people with allergies. The hob is induction and can interfere with heart pacemakers. Most parts of Upper Nidderdale have poor mobile phone reception. The Cow Shed however benefits from full fibre, fast broadband 😊. We have a Nespresso pod machine. We provide some pods to start you off. We find Illy, Lavazza, M&S and Waitrose pods are compatible. (The machine takes the original Nespresso pods.) The Cow Shed is situated in Lofthouse, Upper Nidderdale, in North Yorkshire. When planning your journey be careful to input the correct ‘Lofthouse’ into sat nav as there are two Lofthouses! For guests with mobility issues please note the property is largely on one level but there is one step down into the hallway. One bedroom has one step up into the ensuite. The paving leading up to the front door is cobbled. We live next door, so if something does not work or you need help, please let us know. 😊