The Barn - Poplar Farm is a charming cottage situated in the serene village of Lower Dunsforth, North Yorkshire. Ideally located near the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, this delightful retreat offers a perfect haven for couples, families, or friends who relish walking and cycling adventures. Upon entering the property, you'll enter the kitchen and dining area. Following on from this you will be greeted by a ground-floor double bedroom, take a step down into this neat room, and utilise the storage space to make yourself feel at home. The ground floor also houses a shower room, complete with a walk-in shower and WC, perfect for refreshing after a day of exploration. The heart of the home is the kitchen/diner, where you can prepare delicious meals to be enjoyed at the dining table. Ascend to the first floor to discover an inviting sitting room, equipped with a Smart TV, DVD Player, and CD Player, perfect for entertaining evenings in. This room also offers lovely views of the surrounding countryside, with sheep grazing in the distance. A second double bedroom is cleverly incorporated into the sitting room, boasting Velux windows, allowing natural light to flood in and a curtain providing privacy when needed. A handy cloakroom with a basin and WC completes the interior of this charming cottage. Outside, you'll find a garden where you can enjoy a barbecue on sunny days, making the most of the tranquil rural setting. From your North Yorkshire retreat, embark on scenic rambles directly from your doorstep, along with a local vineyard or venture further afield to uncover local gems such as the nearby town of Knaresborough, home to the atmospheric Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum – delve into the intriguing history of this fortress and the justice system that operated there, explore the peculiarities of Mother Shipton's Cave, the oldest tourist attraction in England, known for its legendary prophetess and the mystical petrifying well. Pay a worthwhile visit to the National Trust's Beningbrough Hall, a handsome Baroque manor, where you have the chance to admire an impressive collection of historic portraits set amongst expansive gardens, where nature meets art in a harmonious setting, as well as Fountains Abbey the UNESCO world heritage site. Finally, a big day out awaits at the historical and magical city of York! Visit the impressive National Railway Museum York which has over 300 vehicles, for an intriguing ghost house full of colourful characters, and lastly head to York Minster to take in the impressive Gothic architecture. The York DungeonThere is something for everyone when staying at The Barn - Poplar Farm.

Boroughbridge is a small market town and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated approximately 16 miles north-west from the county town of York. The town has a great collection of cafes, restaurants and cosy pubs. There is easy access onto the canal and beautiful walks along the River Ure with many boats and the opportunity to do some fishing. Staveley Nature Reserve is nearby where the superb wetland habitat offers regular sightings of birds, otters and several species of orchid. The village of Aldborough is within easy walking distance where you will find many Roman remains. The annual Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show is a fabulous day out for all the family and the Northern Aldborough Festival is one of the most prestigious classical music events in the country. Boroughbridge is a fantastic base for Knaresborough, Harrogate, Ripon and York.

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