Nestled in the peaceful hamlet of Burtersett and only a short drive to the bustling town of Hawes, lies a cottage that makes you relax from the minute you walk through the door. Surrounded by spectacular scenery, from the Traditional Farm Buildings nestled on the hillside, the dry stone walls criss-crossing the fields to tiny lanes with ramshackle barns, it’s the perfect base for walkers, cyclists and families to explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

The cosy cottage interior is bursting with rustic charm, mixing traditional farmhouse furniture with vintage finds. It fully embraces its Yorkshire roots with artwork and lighting made by local artisans and perfectly matches them with naturally inspired pieces. From the freshly picked posy of snowdrops, the dried seedheads entwined with fairy lights to the big basket stuffed with pine cones, those pretty details that bring a little of the outside, inside.

Waking up in the morning, I enjoyed my first cup of coffee in bed, admiring the view and watching the newborn lambs playing in the field. Daytimes were spent exploring the local villages and beauty spots, buying provisions from the local general store and then returning to the cottage to cook simple, hearty meals in the well provided for kitchen.

It was bliss sitting at the farmhouse table, woodburning stove blazing away, drinking wine and eating the cheese from the nearby Wensleydale Creamery. We then retired to the living room, my son delving into the big trunk stuffed full of board games to find Dominoes and Cludeo. We played all evening in front of the roaring fire before heading to our warm, comfortable beds.

Burtersett Cottage is somewhere to get away from it all and I felt calm, relaxed and very reluctant to go back to city life after my weekend there. It’s a very special place indeed.

Images by Jen Chillingsworth