Askrigg, Aysgarth, Yorkshire

Summary:

Askrigg near Leyburn, North Yorkshire, sleeps two in one bedroom.



The Space:

Askrigg consists of an open-plan living space with oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, dining seating, and Smart TV. The bedroom is a double with en-suite shower room. On-site, you'll find adventure golf, an outdoor playground, table tennis, a live music calendar, and dog agility course. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Outside, there is decking with furniture and a hot tub, along with an on-site car park. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Please be aware that the stated maximum occupancy includes infants, and cannot be exceeded. Enjoy all of this and so much more with a stay at the welcoming Askrigg.



The Neighborhood:

The idyllic Wensleydale village of Aysgarth is situated in a walker's paradise close to well known Aysgarth Falls and impressive Bolton Castle which dates back to 1379. Aysgarth Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years, famously Ruskin, Turner and Wordsworth all visited and enthused about the 'falls' outstanding beauty. In the 19th century Aysgarth was a staging post and many a traveller would make their way down to view the falls from the bridge. Today, many will recognise the Upper Falls from the film Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. In the nearby Freeholders' Wood, where the ancient art of coppicing is still carried out and visitors will find hazel, ash and wild cherry, among others. The woodland is carpeted with wildflowers in spring and is home to over 120 species. Aysgarth makes an excellent holiday location for walkers, offering a great base from which to explore both Wensleydale and Swaledale, with beauty spots in the area including Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater, castles at both Bolton and Middleham and of course, Hardraw Force - England's highest single drop waterfall at 99ft! There are also lots of interesting market towns and villages to visit, including Hawes, Leyburn and Bainbridge, to name but a few.