Set in the quiet village of Bellerby, hugging the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, this beautifully converted barn cottage feels like a slice of Italy in the English countryside. From its vine-covered stone exterior to its interiors decked out in beamed ceilings and original hearths, there’s a feeling of comfort and relaxation from the moment you walk through the door. We love the plant-filled conservatory, ideal for starting mornings off over coffee and a good book, as well as the upstairs bedroom with its pretty Juliet balcony giving way to leafy village views. The living room’s desk invites you to catch up on work – or better yet, finally put pen to paper on that novel you’ve been considering – while the wood-burning stove just begs to be curled up next to with a glass of wine. Outside, meanwhile, the walled garden is primed to host sundowners and alfresco barbecues under the stars. Away from your home, the village pub is a one-minute walk away while the market town of Leyburn is a five-minute drive from your door. With Richmond also thirteen minutes away by car and Darlington reachable in thirty minutes, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in and away from home.

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