The property
A characterful, mid terrace Grade11 listed cottage in the village of Clayton, which is situated in the foothills of the Pennines.
The charming features and location make it perfect for a relaxing stay for a small family, friends gathering, or a couples’ retreat which would make the most of this splendid Yorkshire village.
The ground floor is a welcoming, homely, open plan space offering a comfortable and warm sitting area with leather sofas, TV, and a feature fireplace with a gas burning stove.
The kitchen is very well-appointed with the essential equipment in modern, classy fixtures and fittings.
The upstairs of the cottage boasts traditional wooden flooring with two cosy, well-equipped bedrooms with exposed wooden beams and more than enough storage for clothes.
There are stylish bi-folding doors leading onto a private patio and garden.
The well-kept back garden with both lawn and patio areas makes an ideal spot to sit in the sun with a cold drink.
The village of Clayton has the essentials along with beautiful gardens and a cricket ground which this cottage overlooks.
The city of Bradford is a short distance away, it has stunning buildings and a good range of shops, restaurants and plenty of things to do.
Further afield, take a visit to Haworth, the well-known home of the Brontes and Thornton which is the birthplace of the Brontes.
The Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Parks are less than an hour away, making a good day out for all the family to enjoy.
Bobbin Cottage is a high-quality cottage in a brilliant location to be enjoyed at any time of the year.
About the location
CLAYTON
Bradford 3 miles; Halifax 6 miles; Haworth 8 miles.
The West Yorkshire village of Clayton is situated in the heart of Bronte Country and has grown over the years, in the foothills of the Pennines between Bradford and Halifax. It has a small supermarket, a butchers, bakers, 4 pubs, a library, cricket club, park and fabulous walks in the spectacular landscape nearby. At the centre of the village is a park with crown green bowling, lovely gardens, seating and a small play area for children. There is a cricket field and plenty of local walks to discover. It also has a challenging 9-hole parkland golf course situated beside the pretty Horton Bank Country Park, with a lake and several picnic benches where you can enjoy lunch. There is a regular 20 minute bus service into Bradford. Bradford is approximately 4.5 miles away. The city has a large amount of Victorian architecture which includes City Hall, the Cathedral, The Alhambra Theatre, The Wool Exchange, Cartwright Hall (where there is a permanent David Hockney Exhibition) It is a UNESCO City of Film and has the National Science and Media Museum. A short drive would take you to the World Heritage Site of Saltaire. This is named after Sir Titus Salt who built a textile mill, known as Salts Mill with the Victorian Industrial model village situated on the River Aire, making a great place to visit at any time of the year. The popular village of Haworth, home of the Bronte sisters, is only eight miles away, with lots of independent shops and places to eat, as well cobbled streets and alleys to explore and the Bronte Parsonage. The towns of Ilkley, Skipton and Harrogate can all be reached in under an hour, or spend a relaxing day at the RHS gardens at Harlow Carr where the 58-acres of stunning gardens offer something for everyone all year round. For walkers and cyclists, the majesty of the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Parks are less than an hour away, and there are plenty of parks and estates in the area to keep the less dedicated hikers happy! You can easily visit the town of Halifax and the City Park fountains and Alhambra Theatre in Bradford, or travel further afield for shopping in Leeds and York, or the original Betty’s Tea Rooms in Harrogate. A wonderful holiday base, with something for everyone!
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