Micklethorn, Skipton, Yorkshire Dales

Micklethorn on the Broughton Sanctuary Estate sleeps 10 guests in 6 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and overlooks the Yorkshire Dales countryside. Steps lead down to the rear of the detached house and enter the cosy farmhouse kitchen with dining area where everyone can enjoy a meal together.

This period house has been stylishly furnished creating a relaxed space for guests to enjoy their holiday. There are two sitting areas and a library/study where you can put your relax. There are two separate staircases leading to the first floor where there are six bedrooms and three bathrooms with a single bedroom being a perfect hideaway that your child will love. There’s also a ’kid’s cave’ in the basement where children can hang out and spend hours getting creative with the arts and crafts supplies provided.

At the front of the house is a large lawned garden which stretches down to the road. Less than half a mile away, and just across the A59, is the main estate of Broughton Hall. Guests are free to wander the vast 3000-acre grounds and discover wildlife including peacocks, roaming sheep and bridges across the river.

The Estate provides wonderful walks, cycling trails, wild swimming, sauna, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and all available for guests use whilst staying at. There is a walled Garden Bistro on the Estate available for guests serving breakfast, lunch and supper. Broughton Sanctuary is also available to book with indoor swimming pool, yoga and pilates and wellbeing classes.

• 2 dogs allowed at £25 per dog per stay.
• There is an EV Charger in the car park next to the restaurant on the Estate 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 Estate 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, Coffee Machine AVAILABLE ON REQUEST once guests have booked.
• The Bull Pub and Restaurant is on the edge of the Estate and can be booked for meals.

There are 10 steps down to the entrance

Ground Floor:
Living room: With 50″ TV.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, microwave, SMEG fridge/freezer, dishwasher, DAB radio and stone floor.
Utility room:With washing machine, tumble dryer and stone floor.
Library/study:With a selection of books.
Step to…
Snug: With board games.
Cloakroom

Two staircases to…
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request) and en-suite with shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request).
Bedroom 3: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request).
Bedroom 4: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request).
Bedroom 5:With single bed.

Step to:
Bedroom 6:With single bed (for child under 8 years old), low, sloping ceiling and very low beam.
Bathroom 1:With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bathroom 2:With bath, toilet and heated towel rail.

Lower Ground Floor:
Children’s play room

Micklethorn is set back from the A59, giving easy access to a main road for exploring this spectacular area of the country. Just 4 miles away is the bustling market town of Skipton, with its cobbled high street and thrice weekly market days. The Norman castle will delight young and old alike and a stroll through Skipton woods at any time of year is a true way to bring your family together. If the weather is inclement then there’s a leisure centre, bowling alley, independent cinema and many cosy bars and restaurants suiting all tastes and budgets. Bolton Abbey, Grassington and even Ilkley can all be reached within 30 minutes’ drive.

If you head along the A59 in the opposite direction you’ll soon be in Lancashire, often overlooked in favour of its neighbour Yorkshire, but boasting some beautiful spots within the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland, all accessible within 30 minutes’ drive. Shops and restaurants 4 miles, pubs serving food 1 mile.