17 THE OAKS, luxury holiday cottage, with a garden in Long Preston

Lodge 1 in Long Preston, North Yorkshire, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

Lodge 1, a single-storey property has an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire, a utility, a king-size bedroom with dressing area and en-suite, a twin, and a bathroom. Appliances consist of an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and TV. Outside there is a decked area with furniture and barbecue, and off-road parking for two cars. This is a smoke-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. You'll find a shop and a pub in 0.9 miles. Enjoy the North Yorkshire countryside at Lodge 1. Note: Guests have access to a range of on-site facilities, including a bar and a gym. Note: Step access to the exterior.

Amenities: Central heating. Electric oven, 5-ring gas burner, microwave, air fryer, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Decked area with furniture and barbecue. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.9 miles. Note: Guests have access to a range of on-site facilities, including a bar, a gym and mini golf. Note: Step access to the exterior

Region: From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Town: Long Preston is an attractive Yorkshire Dales village in Ribblesdale, twelve miles from Skipton (popularly known as the 'Gateway to the Dales'), four miles from Settle. To the north, the landscape rises to the fells, moors and picturesque valleys of the Dales; to the south are the wetlands of the Ribble Valley which, in turn, sweep upward to the magnificent wilderness of Bowland. The village benefits from several large, tree lined, village greens, with footpaths leading direct to the surrounding hills, and it also boasts two excellent pubs with first rate cuisine. The railway station on the edge of the village provides access to the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway line which crosses some of the most beautiful and inspiring upland scenery in the country. Nearby Settle is a bustling market town with a weekly market, the centre being dominated by the Shambles, an historic 3-storey building with shops on two levels and houses above, and the Town Hall. There is a good selection of restaurants and pubs and a public swimming pool.