Hideaway Cottage

You’re greeted by soft music, golden lamplight, the wood-burner waiting to be lit and some local biscuits and chocolates to have with your tea, or a glass of wine from Corks & Cases in Masham. Dog beds and dog treats are also waiting. The sitting room is a grand spot for a quiet doze with comfy throws, linen cushions, a Bose sound system and books to read. Or burrow down in the little garden room with its own wood-burner, more books and views of the Dales by day, brilliant stars at night.

The kitchen is quaint and well stocked with basics for cooking, recipe books, a Nespresso machine and a larder full of kit. There’s plenty of room for two to cook up a storm together; you eat at a wooden table by a sweet window. It’s an easy walk across fields into Masham for market days on Wednesday and Saturday.

Walks and cycles from the door are endless and if you’re too pooped to cook the Black Swan is nearby with a menu of pub classics.