Moles on a Gate.
Maybe the sheep put them there!
I think I took this photo just west of West Burton
It has two of my favorite elements: Blackface Sheep and Drystone Walls
And now, on to Budget Accommodations in the Yorkshire Dales,
(cuz I know you're all going to travel to the UK this summer/fall!)
West Burton Studio Apartment
in the Yorkshire Dales
If I ever get back to the Yorkshire Dales, this is one place I'd like to stay. Between Leyburn and Hawes, I think it's a perfect location. I subscribed to emails from
Country Hideaways because I love to
torture myself check out places in Yorkshire for possible future stays. This one has always appealed to me. First, because it's at the low end of the rental scale. Second, because of the location, and third, because I can take a dog along.
(Maybe I could rent a dog while there?) ;-)
From
their website:
Studio Apartment, West Burton:
West Burton is recognised as one of the loveliest villages in the Yorkshire Dales and is unique with its large green, market cross, stocks and no through traffic. The old watermill occupies a superb location by Walden Beck, with nearby waterfalls, pools and a pack horse bridge.
The waterfall pools provide swimming on the doorstep and fishing is permitted in season to resident holidaymakers.
Numerous footpaths cross the nearby dales and hills providing spectacular views and clean bracing air.
The Studio is a compact, tasteful, well equipped apartment.
The entrance is down a flight of quarry tiled steps through a galley kitchen, with fitted pine cupboards, leading into a lounge (approximately 18'x10') with dining and sleeping area with double bed .
There is a separate shower room with washbasin and toilet.
Lovely views over the water from both lounge and kitchen.
The Studio Apartment adjoins the Garden Level Apartment and the two can be rented together.
Duvets and pillows are provided. Linen and towels can be supplied at an extra cost of £6.50 per person. (I think the last I checked, the exchange rate was $1.59 per GBP, so it's coming down. Which does not mean the dollar is strong, but just how weak the pound is becoming. Sad news for all.)
Oil-fired central heating and electricity included. Electric blanket.
Colour television, Free Sat, video, DVD, Baby Belling oven, microwave oven, radio/cassette/CD, shaver point, hairdryer, cot and high chair.
Off road parking, shop and pub 300 yards . Bus route nearby.
One well behaved small dog welcome. (That would definitely eliminate Bridger from the list of possibilities)
Strictly non smoking.
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I realize that these are not luxury accommodations, but who goes to England just to spend their time indoors??
7 nights in September for £242 means 55 USD per night per room (not per individual). That's at the current 1.59 USD/GBP rate. Who knows what it will be by September. And no, I don't have current plans to go to Yorkshire in September, but if I could...
This is why renting a holiday cottage is SUCH a better deal than hotels or even B&Bs, and as long as there are interesting places to visit within a short radius, it's the perfect solution. The Yorkshire Dales is full of interesting places and gorgeous scenery!
And if any of you ever stay here, I hope Country Hideaways sends me a commissions check! lol
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