This luxury barn conversion sits in an elevated position, surrounded by landscaped gardens and offers wonderful views of rolling countryside, in Pateley Bridge, within the Nidderdale AONB. The Barn offers superb accommodation in a peaceful setting, ideal for couples wanting to enjoy the North Yorkshire countryside, and is well-placed for discovering the Nidderdale AONB, Yorkshire Dales National Park and the spa town of Harrogate. Enter the property to discover a large living/dining room with a high, a-frame ceiling, Velux window and charming wooden beams, here you can relax on the sofa or choice of armchairs and enjoy watching the TV, or just simply sit and admire the view, while the dining table is a great place to enjoy a romantic meal together, prepared in the contemporary, neutrally-styled kitchen, complete with all the mod cons you will need during your self-catering holiday. The ground-floor, fully-tiled shower room offers a place to get ready each morning, and head up the spiral wooden staircase to find the spacious mezzanine bedroom, complete with a king-size double bed, wooden beams and plenty of storage for your belongings. Outside, there is spacious off-road parking adjacent to the property and you are surrounded by wonderful landscaped gardens, a charming pond and a patio area with furniture, the ideal spot for sitting out and enjoying a glass of wine as you take in the fabulous countryside views. The centre of Pateley Bridge is less than a mile away, with a range of interesting shops as well as pubs, shops and award-winning butchers. Voted Britain's best village high street in 2016, enjoy exploring quaint alleyways and yards, tucked away from the main high street, and browse the quirky shops to pick up a momento or gift for family and friends. Visit the Nidderdale Museum of local history, enjoy riverside walks along the River Nidd and explore hundreds of acres of moorland that surrounds the National Trust's Brimham Rocks, a series of unique rock formations, while Fountains Abbey showcases the ruins of the medieval abbey, surrounded by 18th century landscaped gardens. The cathedral city of Ripon is a short drive away, with several museums to explore, Ripon Spa Baths, which has a swimming pool and wooden sauna built into a fascinating early 20th century building, and the adjacent spa gardens is home to a variety of birdlife and wonderful tree sculptures, as well as a Victorian bandstand, which hosts concerts throughout the year. Walkers and cyclist can enjoy exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with over 680 miles square miles of rolling countryside, scenic dales and charming villages to be discovered, while the spa town of Harrogate is around a 30-minute drive away. The Barn is a fantastic couple's retreat in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside.
Pateley Bridge is a charming Yorkshire Dales town nestled in the steep-sided valley of the River Nidd, within the Nidderdale AONB. Voted Great Britain's Best Village High Street in 2016, you will find quaint alleys and yards off the steep main street, housing many interesting shops offering a range of unusual gifts and mementos, as well as wonderful eateries, two award-winning butchers, a fishmongers, bakery and the oldest sweet shop in England. Also worth a visit are the town's Craft Workshops and the award-winning Nidderdale Museum - a lively collection of displays illustrating all aspects of Dales life in the past. Up and downstream, the Nidd Valley offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and birdwatching.
