1 Bedroom Cottage in Harrogate

Located in rural Nidderdale near Pateley Bridge, this is the perfect holiday pad for a countryside-loving couple and their four-pawed pal. Wander the owners’ 29-acre woodland, cosy up by the wood burner and when you want a change of scene, check out cosmopolitan Harrogate, just 12 miles away.

Approached by a steep country lane lined by dry stone walls and green hills, this one-bedroomed abode is less than half a mile from the village of Summerbridge. Head through the hallway and you’ll step into an open-plan living space where dual-aspect windows allow natural light to flood into the lounge area – a perfect spot to stretch out with the dog at your feet as you watch TV and, in the cooler months, bask before the wood burner. Behind, the kitchen area has all you’ll need for fuss-free food prep, including a Nespresso Vertuo machine for your morning coffee. The dining suite has seats for four in case you’re expecting guests and a shared laundry room is available for use by arrangement with the owners. When it’s time to sleep, stairs lead up to a large double bedroom with some stunning timber beams and picture windows offering woodland views. A modern bathroom completes the comfort. Sit in the garden furniture or enjoy leisurely walks through the private woodland – this property really is a dog-owner’s dream.

Set beside the River Nidd, Summerbridge is located on the Nidderdale Way, a long-distance footpath that runs for 53 miles through the AONB. Stroll into the village for vital supplies, or drive to Harrogate for the ultimate in upmarket retail, dining and indulgent experiences. For the full flavour of local life, don’t miss dramatic Brimham Rocks (1 mile), or Pateley Bridge (4 miles), a picture-postcard town that’s home to England’s Oldest Sweet Shop. For a change of terrain, the gorgeous gardens and grounds at Ripley Castle (6.5 miles) are dog friendly.