School Cottage
- Owner: Nadine Bell
- Address: Margarets Cottage, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JN
- Telephone: 01969 663559
- Fax: 01969 663559
- Mobile: N/A
- Email: Click Here
- Website: http://www.countryhideaways.co.uk/cottage-details/SCHO02
- Weekly Rent: From £251 - £428 per week, Short Breaks from £190 - £228
- Region: Yorkshire
- Type: Self Catering
- Accom: 1 Unit
- Sleeps: 2
- Open: All Year
- Rating: EnjoyEngland 4 Star
Description:
Entry is to a small hallway leading to a large living area with oak flooring, lounge seating around a wood burning stove with flagged hearth, a dining area and a well fitted kitchen space. A further hallway at the rear of the cottage leads to a patio garden with flower borders and ample space for summer evening dining. An open staircase winds from the living room to a large double bedroom and en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cabinet, washbasin and toilet. The bedroom has a high ceiling and two large windows which give wonderful space and light to the room along with distant views to the far fells.
A cosy cottage whose space created by open plan and high ornate ceilings belies its size. The meticulous detail of the recent conversion along with period fittings, such as chandeliers and window shutters against a traditional but simple decor make this charming cottage a joy to stay in. Duvets and pillows are provided with linen and towels included in the rent. Thermostatically controlled electric radiators, 1 basket of logs for woodburning stove and electricity all included. Colour television, FreeSat, DVD, radio, CD player, MP3 dock, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, automatic washer/dryer, hairdryer, garden furniture. Pub 400 yards, shop and bus route in Thoralby and West Burton 1+ miles. Off road parking in front of the cottage (small space) or layby few yards away. Sorry, not suitable for pets. Strictly non smoking.
Location:
Almost central to the village, close to Millbeck Bridge and waterfall is a short row of four terraced houses which includes School Cottage. Built in 1880, it was originally part of the adjacent farmhouse with the ground floor used as a barn store and the first floor as a schoolroom for local children. Its social importance led to it being built with a dash of Victorian splendour typified by decorative masonry, tall chimneys, large windows and high ceilings very appropriate for a school. These basic features still remain and some less durable such as the beautiful sweeping plaster cornices have recently been restored to their former glory.
Enquiry:
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