South View in Healaugh, North Yorkshire, sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms.

South View consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle and toaster, a dining room with woodburning stove, and a sitting room with a second woodburning stove, Smart TV and WiFi. The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a twin, served by a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent, along with a starter pack for the woodburning stoves. Outside, there is an enclosed front patio with bench and an enclosed rear patio with furniture, barbecue, fire pit, wood-fired pizza oven and far-reaching countryside views. Free parking can be found near the cottage. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. South View is a wonderful base for discovering the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Good housekeeping bond 250GBP

Amenities: Central heating. Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, clothes airer, iron, ironing board, hair dryer. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Stairgate available. Front enclosed patio with bench, rear enclosed patio with barbecue, fire pit, wood-fired pizza oven, furniture, and countryside views. Secure bike storage. Excellent location for cycling, hiking and bird watching. Close to the Coast to Coast National Trail and the Dales Bike Centre. Free parking can be found 50 yards away from the cottage on the village green. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1.2 miles, river 0.8 miles

Region: From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Town: The pretty, ever-popular village of Reeth rests at the northern tip of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where Arkengarthdale and Swaledale meet, nestled between Calver Hill, Fremington Edge and Harkerside. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with lovely rolling hills and spectacular views, Reeth boasts a colourful history as it was originally a Saxon settlement, and has also been known as a lead mining town and a centre for hand knitting throughout its time. Both trades are proudly featured in the Swaledale Museum, located alongside a good range of shops, tea rooms and restaurants. For a quaint little community, Reeth is well-served by traditional inns, with three to choose from, including the lovely Buck Hotel, whitewashed like so many of the 18th century cottages huddled around the triangular village green. The historic market towns of Richmond and Leyburn are also within easy reach, offering a further selection of amenities. Askrigg is just a short drive away, as well as Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater and Hardraw Force (England's highest single drop waterfall at 99ft). Reeth offers a fantastic base for exploring North Yorkshire's beautiful, sweeping countryside, whether you choose to discover the caves, cliffs, waterfalls or the plethora of walking and cycling routes that circle this vibrant and varied landscape.