Limestone, Skipton, Yorkshire Dales

Limestone is a charming three-bedroom farmhouse holiday home on the Broughton Sanctuary. It’s nicely nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, so you can enjoy the perfect blend of tranquillity and easy access to nearby attractions. This is an ideal rural retreat for families or groups of friends who want a perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of the area. 

Eat

If you’re planning on eating in, the farmhouse kitchen is perfect for preparing home-cooked meals and dinners for your guests. The traditional farmhouse style features modern appliances so you can enjoy the best of both worlds while you cook. The dining room is spacious and ideal for seating everyone together for lazy morning breakfasts as well as bustling dinners and celebrations. When the weather is good, the patio provides a lovely spot to enjoy meals or drinks while soaking in the magnificent views of the estate all around you. If you fancy dining out, the nearby town of Skipton has a wide range of pubs, restaurants, and cafés to suit every taste.

Sleep

Limestone offers three lovely double bedrooms, which are all located on the first floor of the cottage and all feature comfortable, traditional decor. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom, while the other two share a spacious family bathroom. Each room is designed for relaxation so you can enjoy a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring the countryside. 

Relax

Limestone’s stunning lounge is the perfect spot to relax and chill after a busy day. Here you’ll find a soaring vaulted ceiling, a large stone fireplace, and a galleried seating area that children will love to explore. It’s the perfect place to unwind, whether you’re enjoying the warmth of the log burner or simply soaking in the serene atmosphere of the space with a good book. Outside, the estate offers even more opportunities to relax. Take a nature walk to the wild swimming pond and woodland sauna, or enjoy the beautiful gardens just a short stroll away. For those looking to unwind further, Avalon Wellbeing Centre offers a gym, pool, and bookable treatments throughout your stay. 

Explore

Limestone is ideally located for exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Yorkshire Dales – either by foot, cycle or car. Its location enjoys a high position above the estate with stunning views over the surrounding countryside and beyond to the Dales. The nearby town of Skipton offers independent shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as canal boat trips, and the historic Skipton Castle. For family-friendly days out, you could head to the Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Farm, or explore the picturesque villages of Grassington and Bolton Abbey. A little further afield, you can visit the stunning limestone landscapes of Malham Cove, or explore Gordale Scar, both of which feature in Harry Potter films. With so many routes nearby, there’s plenty to discover in every direction from here!

• 2 dogs allowed at £25 per dog per stay.
• There is an EV Charger in the car park next to the restaurant and can be used and there is a charge, please enquire once booked for more information. (Please note this is not in the house car park).
• The restaurant Utopia in the Sanctuary Walled Garden is available for guests to eat breakfast and lunch in from Monday to Friday.
• Outdoor Swimming Pool and tennis court available to book after confirmed booking.
• Wild Swimming – there is wild swimming available on the Estate and guests will be given information as to where once they have confirmed their booking.
• Biking and Walking Trails across the Estate.
• Wellbeing Centre with indoor swimming pool – guests have access to this between 10am and 12pm every day (£20 per person per day).
• Sweat Lodge and Saunas available on the Estate and more information and timings will be given to guests once they have confirmed a booking.
• Activities for you and your guests, both at the property and in the surrounding areas. Spa treatments are a firm favourite for those who desire the pampering and indulgence of a luxurious spa in the comfort and privacy of your luxury accommodation. Allow yourself to be transported into a serene sanctuary with a wide range of the treatments available to sooth the body and soul and achieve the ultimate in R & R. (These will be available to book once guests have a confirmed property booking).
• A wonderful venue for a sporting break whether for groups of friends or family, team building and corporate events.  We offer activities in the grounds of the estate, such as clay pigeon shooting, archery, hot air ballooning, fishing and horse riding. We can also arrange activities at nearby venues (where applicable), such as quad biking, paint balling, golf, sailing, water skiing, shooting and kayaking.
• Logs for wood burner included.
• Travel cot, highchair, Stairgate, BBQ AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST once guests have booked.
• The Bull Pub and Restaurant is on the edge of the Estate and can be booked for meals.
• The property has a natural water supply from a borehole.

7 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor: 4 steps to…
Sitting room: With wood burner, beams, wooden floor and turning stairs to galleried seating area.
Sitting room 2: With wood burner, 32″ TV, beams and wooden floor.
Dining room: With wooden floor.
Kitchen: Farmhouse-style with dining area, electric range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and DAB radio.

2 steps to…
Utility room: With fridge and washer/dryer.
Cloakroom

Turning stairs to…
First Floor:
Bedroom 1:With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request), beams and en-suite with bath, shower cubicle and w.c.
2 steps to…
Bedroom 2:With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and beams.
Bedroom 3:With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and beams.
Family Bathroom

Limestone on the Broughton Sanctuary which is just off the A59,  around 1 mile from Carleton Village and 2½ miles away from Skipton with its long, cobbled high street, mix of independent and high street shops, cafés and tea rooms. Stroll along the canal, through the woods or discover Norman history at Skipton Castle.

Within 10 miles drive is Malham with its breathtaking 260ft high limestone cove. If you’re feeling fit, climb the steps to the top where you’ll be rewarded with magnificent views down the dale and be able to see one of the finest examples of limestone pavement in the country, which was also used in a scene from one of the Harry Potter films.  Alternative easy walks include Gordale Scar, also a film location for Harry Potter.

For a relaxing day out venture further into the Yorkshire Dales to the picturesque villages of Grassington, 12 miles, and Kettlewell, 5 miles further, calling at Kilnsey Trout Farm on the way and a stop off to watch the climbers hang off Kilnsey Crag. Many walks and cycle routes for all abilities can be found here and all around the area. Limestone in Yorkshire has easy access to the M65, M62 and M1 motorways. Bradford is 20 miles away, Preston 33 miles and Manchester is 43 miles away.

The Bull Pub and Restaurant reached via a walk through the estate grounds. Limestone provides a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life but will come alive when filled with your family and friends and close to Skipton with lovely restaurants, tea rooms and pubs.