The origins of Ashes Common Farm date back to the 17th century. Both cottages were formerly outbuildings of a typical dairy farm, but have been transformed in recent years to make two very attractive, individual holiday cottages.

The Barn House
An award winning conversion of a 17th century pillar and aisle barn, beautifully furnished and very well equipped. The original timbers provide one of the main attractions of the very large living / dining room which has a solid oak floor and is furnished with antique Persian rugs, comfortable sofas (one a double sofa bed) and chairs and an oak refrectory table. At one end of the living room is a minstrel gallery with a sofa, floor cushions and games - an ideal retreat for the younger members of the family. The large windows look out across the paved garden area to the fields and woods beyond.

Upstairs is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom. The two twin rooms, one with en suite shower room are on the ground floor as is another shower room with WC. All bath and shower rooms are fitted with electric shaver points.

The kitchen has an electric double oven, a gas hob and a microwave oven. There is a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. From electric coffee machine to tea strainer, garlic press to wooden spoon you should find all the utensils you will need.

Cruck Cottage
The 17th Century cruck beam and roof timbers make an attractive framework for the living room of the cottage. It is well furnished with a comfortable sofa and chairs, a polished beech dining table, coffee table and colour television. There is a gas fire in the living room in addition to the central heating.

The kitchen area has a gas cooker, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, electric coffee filter, kettle, toaster and a full range of cooking utensils. There is an automatic washing machine, tumble drier, iron and ironing board.

There are two bedrooms: a family room with a double and a single bed, and a single room, each furnished with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, shelves, chair and bedside light. Beds are equipped with sheets, pillows, duvets and bedspreads. The bathroom has an attractive suite in Linden green, comprising bath, shower, W.C. and wash basin. There is a shaver point and constant hot water. The cottage has central heating throughout and a payphone has been installed.

A network of footpaths from the garden gate will take you to the Iron Age site of Castle Hill, 10 minutes walk away , or across the valley to Farnley Tyas and one of the best pubs for lunchtime food. The area is a walker's paradise offering both easy rambles through woods and fields and also long hikes over the Pennine moors. But for those who like a lazy time, the cottages are a good place to sit and watch the swallows swoop while you sip a glass of wine or prepare a barbecue.

There is plenty of culture to be found in the area with local museums, a theatre, galleries of nationally and internationally renowned artists and many musical events, including the 10 days Contemporary Music Festival in November. There are television film locations to visit - Last of the Summer Wine and Where the Heart is are both filmed locally, with Emmerdale and Coronation Street further afield. There are craft shops and mill shops, open markets and flea markets and the largest number of Grade 2 listed buildings outside Bath!

And wherever you go you will be assured of a warm Yorkshire welcome.