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About this property

A lovely wing of a large Georgian house, centrally located in the old market town of Hawes in Wensleydale. Set over the first and second floors, this character cottage in Hawes has been tastefully renovated, and is ideally situated to provide a wonderful holiday base. Boasting a well-equipped kitchen with central island, a spacious sitting room with dining and comfortable sitting areas, this cottage in Hawes also has window seats that provide an ideal area to relax and unwind after a hard day exploring the nearby fells. With breathtaking views from most of the rooms, this Hawes cottage is a wonderful base for guests to relax and soak up the special atmosphere that the region offers. This excellent Wensleydale cottage is the perfect place for those wishing to be in the very heart of a thriving community, as traditional old pubs, fine restaurants and shops can be found amongst the nooks and crannies of the old town. There are fabulous walks from the doorstep, including Hardraw Force, England's highest unbroken waterfall, and the Pennine Way. The more energetic can face the famous Three Peaks challenge, as it is just a short drive away, while Gayle Mill, a fully-restored 19th century sawmill, which featured on Channel 4's How Britain Worked, is well worth a visit. A first-class Hawes cottage from which to explore Wensleydale, Swaledale and beyond.

The market town of Hawes is the highest settlement in Wensleydale. Hawes is home to the Wensleydale cheese and has a famous rope-makers plus a wide range of shops, pubs and tea rooms. The town is surrounded by limestone countrysid. The Hardraw and Aysgarth waterfalls are a few miles drive away.

Accommodation

Over first and second floors.

Three second floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with TV and sofa bed, 1 x twin, 1 x single.

Second floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

First floor kitchen.

First floor sitting room with dining area.

Oil central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVDs, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair on request.

Roadside parking outside cottage, additional parking available in car parks 200 yards away.

Patio garden with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shops and pubs 2 mins walk.

Note: Sofa bed for flexible sleeping only.