
Stay at Wharfe View Cottage
To reach Wharfe View, you’ll cross the historic 17th-century Barden Bridge and head up to the small hamlet of Barden. Once there, you’ll discover Wharfe View, offering stunning valley views, a spacious garden, and direct access to some of the area’s most peaceful footpaths. It’s the perfect retreat for families and groups looking to escape, unwind, and recharge.
This charming stone cottage overlooks the Wharfe Valley and sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms. A farmhouse kitchen and cosy living area are perfect for games and movie nights, while the large garden offers space to relax or enjoy a barbecue.
In Detail
Ground Floor
Small entrance hall with stone-flagged floor and space for outdoor clothing and footwear. There is a laundry cupboard area which is home to a washing machine and dryer.
The kitchen is located off the entrance hall and features a farmhouse style dining table that seats up to four guests. Fitted to a traditional style with granite worktops, the kitchen features a butler sink, fridge freezer, cooker and dishwasher.
The living room has a cosy seating area consisting of two sofas and two single chairs. The central focal point is the fireplace with a log burning stove. The living room also has a small flat screen TV, vintage inspired artwork and access onto the outdoor terrace and gardens via the front door.
The downstairs double bedroom has an iron bed and a small dressing table area. The room offers panoramic views down the Wharfe Valley and beyond. The next door bathroom is bright and spacious with a toilet, wash basin, and a large stand-alone shower.
First Floor
The master bedroom is bright and cosy, with a beautiful double four-poster bed for you to relax in during your stay. The bedroom has plenty of storage space within a large antique wardrobe. The adjoining bathroom is equipped with a shower over bath, basin and toilet.
Bedroom two has dual-aspect widows framing the views, and two quirky single wrought iron beds. Storage space can be found within a good-sized wardrobe and the en suite bathroom is spacious and well equipped, with a toilet, spacious walk-in shower and basin all available.
Outside Space
The outside spaces around the cottage have been landscaped and built for you to enjoy the breath taking location and panoramic views. At the front of the cottage you can enjoy the stone-flagged terrace overlooking a landscaped lawn and the rolling hills of the Wharfe Valley beyond. There are two seating areas and a BBQ for you to enjoy in complete seclusion and peace.
Adequate parking is available to the rear of the cottage for up to four vehicles.
AMENITIES
- Amazing views
- Private garden
- TV and DVD player
- Washing machine and dryer
- Wi-Fi access
- Linen and towels
- Welcome pack
- Private parking
- Hairdryer
- Log burner
- Outdoor seating
- Central heating
- BBQ
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Guest Spa Access
Guests staying at our Bolton Abbey holiday cottages will receive complimentary spa access to The Devonshire Spa, including use of all spa facilities and new state-of-the-art vitality pool.
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Part of the Yorkshire Collection
This cottage is part of the Yorkshire Collection, owned and cared for by the Bolton Abbey Estate.
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Wharfe View Cottage, Skipton, UK
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