The Oakroyd

The Oakroyd is an imposing and beautiful detached late Victorian property resting in the town of Ingleton, North Yorkshire. Transformed in 2023 from an old guest house, the renovation has restored the original charm while bringing it into the 21st Century. With close by amenities and attractions and easy access to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Lake District and the Forest of Bowland AONB, this property is an ideal base for families and friends to explore all the area has to offer. Step into this incredible property, passing through a porch with original stained glass in the door and floor tiles, to find a fabulous kitchen/diner with opulent decor, wood panels on the walls adding character, and a stunning kitchen with a whole host of amenities to cater to your culinary needs. Here there is an island with bar stools, and a large dining table for entertaining and indulging in hearty meals. There is a handy utility to take care of your washing, with storage for coats and shoes and access to the enclosed rear garden and outbuilding. The front sitting room continues the characterful opulence of the dining space, adorned with tasteful decor and sporting Chesterfield sofas and a Smart 4K TV. The rear sitting room boasts a plush, L-shaped sofa and a large OLED Smart 4K TV with a Dolby Atmos soundbar, to give that cinematic experience, a games console with a selection of games and a chest full of board games complete the entertainment on offer. From here, bi-fold doors provide easy access to the patio and garden, with ample seating for all the party, the ideal place for alfresco dining and socialising. After a long day of exploring, freshen up in one of the two sleek and elegant bathrooms or similarly fantastic private en-suites, each one has been designed to ensure a relaxing space, with high quality fixtures and features. The six bedrooms all have stylish decor and storage, as well as a Smart 4K TV in each, the first floor offers the first three bedrooms, each super-king-size, two with en-suites, and one with the added luxury of a lounge/dressing room. The second floor reveals three further bedrooms, all king-size, two of which can set up as twins on request, one bedroom again has the luxury of being a suite with a lounge/dressing room and an en-suite. This marvellous property is perfectly located at the end of Main Street in Ingleton, only a short stroll from everything the charming village has to offer. Ingleton is ideally set up for those self-catering needs, having two well stocked local convenience stores within easy walking distance as well as an array of village shops. An award-winning deli/farm shop is less than a mile away on the A65 or you can continue to the Booths supermarket in Kirkby Lonsdale, a 15-mins drive. The village boasts an impressive variety of pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants, and takeaways, these include Mason’s Freehouse, The Wheatsheaf, Peaks and Troughs, Ingleton Chippy, and the award winning The OPO Bar, to name a few! The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, a year-round attraction with spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery, including the stunning Thornton Force Waterfall, starts and ends in the village centre. Activities on offer in the village itself include a children’s bike track, indoor climbing wall, play area, and an outdoor swimming pool (seasonally heated). Just a short drive away is White Scar Cave, the longest show cave in Britain and the Ribblehead Viaduct. The adventurous can gear up for a day of outdoor pursuits at Saaig Outdoors, a local company that specialises in group and family bookings. There is so much to be explored in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the property is also within reach of the seaside at Morecambe and Heysham, the historic city of Lancaster, and the Lake District National Park. No matter how you spend your days, The Oakroyd provides a relaxing and convenient base for your North Yorkshire escape.