Details for Bentham Cottage Ref 1963

Location: On the edge of Burnmoor is the tiny hamlet of Tatham. High above the traditional Yorkshire market town of Bentham and overlooking The Great Stone, this wonderful hamlet is well-situated to see all of Lancashire and Yorkshire. The Great Stone of Fourstones itself is a relic from the Ice Age, standing on the boundary between counties and has become a notable feature of the landscape. From here its possible to see the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Forest of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can use this wonderful little hamlet as a base for walking holidays across the famous three peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent whilst the less active may enjoy the range of amenities at nearby Bentham. These include a good variety of shops and a range of pubs and restaurants.

From heather-clad moors and bold limestone scars, to lively market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Both a National Park and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the regions stunning scenery includes rolling hay meadows, striking limestone formations, imposing castles, fine architecture, stunning gardens, grand heather-laden moors and picture-postcard perfect villages.

A paradise for walkers, the Yorkshire Dales attract enthusiasts from far and wide as the long distance Pennine Way and Coast-to-Coast routes pass through the area. Cycling through the Dales is also popular and keen cyclists will enjoy the varied scenery and occasional hilly sections of the 130 miles of Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way. Whilst Semer Water, the largest natural lake in Yorkshire, will keep any water-sport enthusiast happy.