My cottage is positioned on the edge of Burtersett, a tiny, tranquil village set away from the main road in the heart of Wensleydale. It has glorious, far-reaching views across the dale from the sitting room, sitting-out area and main bedroom. Just a 20-minute walk across gorgeous meadows to the town of Hawes and the Pennine Way, it is an ideal centre for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. There are walks in all directions from the cottage itself. A cosy and comfortable 19th century quarrymen's terrace, the cottage has been recently renovated to a high standard offering tasteful and welcoming accommodation. The sitting/dining room has a flagstone floor and woodburner (with enough wood and kindling for one fire). There is a sofa, two armchairs, sturdy dining table and four chairs. To the right of the fireplace is a games cupboard. You'll find plenty of books, maps and guides on the shelves. There is Wi-Fi, freeview TV and a DVD player (top RH edge of the TV). Also on the ground floor are a fully equipped kitchen (with capacious fridge) and bathroom, which has both a bath and a fixed shower over. You'll find the microwave and washing machine in the kitchen cupboard. Upstairs—these are fairly steep, characteristic of a Victorian workers' cottage, but with handrail—there are two double bedrooms. The front bedroom is the larger of the two, with room for a travel cot (not supplied by the cottage) if required. The second bedroom is quite small, but has a nice comfy double bed, bedside tables with drawers, and a shelf and hooks for clothes. The cottage is heated by oil-fired central heating and is very snug in winter. (Please don't adjust the settings, but use the extra hour buttons as necessary. The thermostat by the kitchen door is useful for controlling the overall heating.) Towels are included. The back door from the sitting room leads on to a small paved area with a gravel strip for table and chairs (there are two spare chairs in the kitchen cupboard) ... and an unforgettable view of the Dales beyond. There is no fence or wall between the cottage's space and those of my neighbours (the path leads off to some steps down to the lane in one direction) — so those of you with toddlers might want to bear that in mind.