Escape the everyday and unwind with family or friends at this extraordinary rural hideaway. One of a small cluster of holiday homes within a secluded site, it’s surrounded by stunning countryside and has wonderful walks from the doorstep. Just 3 miles away, Settle is an ancient market town that boasts a lofty setting at the gateway to Upper Ribblesdale, on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Known as the starting point of the Settle-Carlisle Railway, the town is home to listed buildings, independent shops and friendly inns, plus a lively market every Tuesday. There’s a lovely riverside walk here, but for longer hikes head into the Yorkshire Dales National Park or, for a real challenge, tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Alternatively, head across the Forest of Bowland National Landscape for a wander around the Heritage City of Lancaster (23 miles west) and on the golden sands of Morecambe Bay.