Pike View Cottage

About this property

Pike View Cottage is set in an elevated position and boasts spectacular views of the surrounding countryside one mile from the delightful village of Heptonstall, West Yorkshire. Set over three floors with an open-plan living space, a toasty woodburning stove, and two bedrooms, this homely cottage welcomes families with older children and friends to enjoy a peaceful retreat. On arrival, two entrances split over the ground and first floors, adding yet more character to the home. Within the open-plan living space, the kitchen is well-equipped for your self-catering stay with a dishwasher and washing machine as well as all the necessary cooking appliances to assist you. From here, there’s a dining table for four to gather around and plan your adventures, as well as the plush sofas in front of the fire with a perfect view of the rolling green hills. Making your way upstairs, the sitting room makes the ideal chill space with a TV and the family bathroom rests here too for when it’s time to freshen up before bed. Climb the next flight of stairs to reach a twin room and a king-size which has yet more beautiful scenery through the window. Outside, the garden makes a lovely spot for your morning coffee or a light lunch. Venture out to explore the village, where there’s a shop and pub so you won’t have to go far for the essentials and your evening tipple. Just one village over is the popular Hebden Bridge, known for its galleries and picture-perfect architecture, an idyllic day out for those who love a quintessentially British-feeling town. Nearby there’s an endless number of walking and cycling routes including the Pennine 100. The area is full of a selection of pubs, cafés and restaurants to choose from, dotted throughout the adorable towns and villages. Why not also visit Hardcastle Craggs, a National Trust property nearby which boasts a spectacular wooded valley with a 19th century Gibson Mill at its heart. Enjoy scenery, character, and a well-earned break at Pike View Cottage.

The village of Heptonstall is set high on a prominent hillside above its close neighbour, Hebden Bridge. Heptonstall is one of West Yorkshire's best kept secrets; a wonderfully preserved village with a main street that has changed very little in the last 200 years. Formerly an important centre for hand-loom weaving, the village still retains its original trading hall, while the old Grammar School, by the churchyard, is now a museum testifying to the village's illustrious past. The churchyard is also the burial home for the American poet, novelist & short-story writer Sylvia Plath, perhaps best known for her collections of published poems & novel "The Bell Jar". Heptonstall was a place she stayed in before & during her marriage to the poet Ted Hughes. In the centre are the two remaining pubs, the Cross Inn, believed to date from the early 17th century, and the White Lion, rumoured to be haunted by a Roundhead on a horse, a throwback to when the village was besieged during the Civil War. Nearby is the attractive town of Hebden Bridge, while the area is a must for steam railway enthusiasts who will enjoy the thriving Worth Valley Railway. Skipton, the Gateway to the Dales, is an easy and scenic car ride away.

Accommodation

Cottage set over three floors.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

Gas central heating - Fuel, power, and logs for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

First-floor sitting room, TV and WiFi.

Garden with patio, bench, table and chairs - Note: there is a backdoor on the ground floor that leads into the garden.

Roadside parking available.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.6 miles.

Note: No children under 10.

Note: Step down to the garden.

Note: Steep stairs, please take care - may not be suitable for people with mobility issues