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The Folly

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5.0
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West Yorkshire » Linton Near Thresfield
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1
Nestled in a rural location in Linton near Grassington, North Yorkshire, with stunning views of the rolling countryside and farmland, discover The Folly. The Folly is situated within the owner's grounds, alongside the Grade II-listed Brows View House; the reputed birthplace of Richard Fountaine. Benefitting from a stylish studio-style layout, private patio with hot tub and set within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Folly welcomes two guests, ideal for a couple or solo traveller seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Upon entering your new home-from-home, take the weight off your feet by sinking into the plush sofa, clicking on the Smart TV to saviour some light entertainment as your other half pops the kettle on.
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About The Folly

Nestled in a rural location in Linton near Grassington, North Yorkshire, with stunning views of the rolling countryside and farmland, discover The Folly. The Folly is situated within the owner's grounds, alongside the Grade II-listed Brows View House; the reputed birthplace of Richard Fountaine.

Benefitting from a stylish studio-style layout, private patio with hot tub and set within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Folly welcomes two guests, ideal for a couple or solo traveller seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Upon entering your new home-from-home, take the weight off your feet by sinking into the plush sofa, clicking on the Smart TV to saviour some light entertainment as your other half pops the kettle on.

Take advantage of a modest but superb array of kitchen appliances, perfect for rustling up home-cooked meals before tucking in and toasting to a wonderfully romantic retreat! If you prefer to spend your evenings alfresco, why not step out onto the South facing private patio where you can bask in the indulgence of a bubbling hot tub to rest your tired legs after a long day?

Enjoy your lovely setting as the stars appear overhead, all before freshening up in the sleek shower room and climbing into a sumptuous king-size bed to catch your beauty sleep in preparation for another day of fun-filled activities. When you’re ready to kickstart your itinerary, embark on a scenic stroll to Linton Falls which resides only paces away from your doorstep, cross the delightful Stepping Stones, before arriving at Hebden Suspension Bridge, giving you a stunning glimpse up the River Wharfe.

Close by you can also enjoy the Grass Wood Nature Reserve and Parcevall Hall Gardens, consisting of 24 acres of formal and woodland gardens, ideal for a couples picnic. Just a short walk from Linton Falls is the beautiful village of Grassington where filming of the TV series All Creatures Great & Small takes place.

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Hot Tub
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Dating back to the 16th century this magnificent Grade II* listed building provides excellent accommodation for 14 people, with large gardens, hot tub and so much history this is one not to be missed.
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Sleeps 22
Pets 1
Hot Tub
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The Folly Reviews

Lovely property but extremely small.
A fantastic place and location to stay, with amazing views. The owners were lovely, friendly and helpful people. We will definitely be back!
Edward
Had an absolutely fabulous stay at the Folly for a week. Facilities were fantastic. Everything in the property was top of the range. Cooker, hob, fridge freezer shower was all excellent. The hot tub was excellent and well maintained by Chris and Sally. They both made us so welcome. The only complaint I have is we couldnt stay another week ! Thank you Chris and Sally for your hospitality and I dont think it will be too long before we return to your beautiful Folly kind regards Eddie & Julie Jones
Lovely property in picturesque village in Linton. Clean and cosy. Stunning views to enjoy breakfast with!
Lorraine
Beautiful place to stay perfect for couples, lots of places to walk and local pub is only a 3 minute walk. Chris and his family made us feel very welcome and The Folly is luxury especially with the hot tub we slept very well for the week we were there. We will return and definitely recommend this place to stay
Excellent overall, lovely welcome, thank you, we will be back Sue and Chris
Christine
Beautiful clean well equipped cottage with fabulous views so peaceful lovely pub ... Beautiful clean well equipped cottage with fabulous views so peaceful lovely pub with excellent food just a step away hot tub used daily a bonus chris and Sally full of knowledge about the area for walking will answer any questions hope to visit again soon for some peace and quiet lovely family run cottage EXCELLENT A
Delightful property with great finish fabulous shower & good quality hot tub ,the hosts cannot do enough for you fresh milk a lovely touch,the local pub is literally a stones throw away over a lovely little bridge,if we had to say anything slightly negative it is smaller than we expected & the parking would be nice if it was directly outside the property but a lovely stay.
Jacqueline
Had a lovely welcoming stay at The Folly, the property was immaculate inside and out. Everything needed for a perfect 3 night stay. The hot tub was a lovely place to soak in after hours of nearby walks and one evening caught the stars above. Fully enclosed garden for our dog was also peace of mind. Pub across the green was lovely too, go online and book though as people without bookings and dogs would have to wait. A lovely stay, would recommend and would definitely return, thanks Chris and Sally.
Jennie
Excellent accommodation, really clean and well thought out. The location is fantastic for walks in the dales. Chris & Sally were friendly & helpful but not intrusive. The patio & hot tub were lovely & peaceful, looking out over fields. A patio umbrella for hot days would be helpful as it was in the sun for most of the day with no shade. Will definitely highly recommend to others.
Really enjoyed our stay at the Folly, very modern and cosy, just what we needed for a few days break and the hot tub was great and just what we needed after some long walks. Everything is on your doorstep for nice walks with beautiful scenery. Chris and Sally were very pleasant and friendly and always on hand if you needed any advice or help. Would deffo stay again.
Sabrina
The Folly has everything you need for a break in the Yorkshire Dales! Everything has been done to a high standard with well thought out amenities to make your stay comfortable. The enclosed patio is perfect for dog owners. We enjoyed visiting malham and Grassington whilst we were here. Would highly recommend!
The property is exactly as described. The location is idyllic and the views breathtaking. We were met by the hosts at the property, where we were given a quick run through of where everything was within the property. The kitchen was fully equipped. The bed was unbelievably comfy. The location is ideal for lots of walks within the area. Or just to unwind for a few days. We would definitely recommend The Folly.
Lovely cottage with stunning views and in perfect location for walking and the pub! A little tight in the cottage, but we had such great weather we were out for most of the time and when in the cottage mostly in the hot tub! Hosts were super helpful and friendly and we really enjoyed our stay! Will be back hopefully next summer.
Joshua
Had a lovely weekend at the folly such a quiet relaxing place with stunning views. Chris and sally were the most welcoming hosts, my wife and I would definitely return.
Rachael
From the moment we drove down the lane everything was perfect
Richard
Really friendly host, thank you for a lovely stay. We will definitely return.
A delightful peaceful setting and a comfortable and stylish property. Lovely hosts available if needed. Great area for walking or relaxing. Local pub for good food. A great base for the Dales.
Kendra
We have just come back from a week at The Folly. We had a lovely relaxing break. The Folly is in a quiet, private location with stunning views. Chris and Sally are excellent hosts and communication was brilliant. The Folly is immaculate and well decorated with modern equipment and everything you need. It was lovely sitting in the hotub looking over the hills and watching the sheep. Thresfield is a peaceful village with a lovely pub that serves a good pint and delicious food. We would definitely return.
Chris and Sally were most welcoming hosts, the property was top class in every way and location perfect. Would to return.
Excellent base for a couple and pooch, especially if walking. Lovely location and idyllic setting. The Folly was immaculate. Communication was fantastic with the owners. Thank you.
Alison
We really enjoyed our stay at The Folly. The property was immaculate and well set up. You have all the amenities you need to cook and prepare food and The Fountaine Inn located across the bridge provided excellent food and drinks after a long day walking. The hot tub is private and looks out over fields, with only a few sheep for company. Great to sit back and enjoy some fizz while the sun goes down. There are lots of great walks and locations to visit from The Folly. We walked down to Grassington, passing Linton Falls, and enjoyed a coffee in one of the many cafesrestaurants. We also walked in the opposite direction past the neighbouring farm following a path to Hebden then back across to Grassington which was longer but full of fantastic views. All locations are dog friendly with many fully loaded treat jars on hand. Chris & Sally were so friendly and welcoming. They were happy to advise should you need recommendations and were on hand should you need anything. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in the beautiful property, great location and will definitely return.
Had such a lovely little break was a last minute decision and we werent disappointed with the accommodation we found. Beautiful location with countryside all around. Sitting in the hot tub on an evening and in the morning was really peaceful. Plenty to do around the area a nice little pub very close by. Had a walk to Grassington across the river which is so picturesque and not very far. Could have explored further but we felt like taking it easy! Perfectly clean and comfortable accommodation. The only issue we had was with the TV and internet. We couldnt get any signal on the evenings when we tried to use it but wasnt too bothered as we came for everything else really. An additional feature we would recommend would be a little bbq outside. Thanks to the owners for accommodating us!
Judith
Location superb. Very well appointed. Chris and Sally very accommodating. Would definitely return.
Hannah
We had an amazing stay at The Folly, Sally and Chris were so welcoming and helped sort out a nice birthday surprise for my partner. We enjoyed our stay so much and are very sad to be home! We would love to come again. Thank you so much
Carlton
An absolutely amazing break at The Folly. Booking was simple. Chris and Sally went out of their way to make our stay memorable. The Folly is beautifully presented and we wanted for nothing. The hot tub was an added bonus after a long day exploring The Dales. The Fountaine Inn is a must for dinner. Book early to avoid disappointment. Thank you for a wonderful time. We will definitely be back.
Suzanne
Absolutely fantastic stay. Lovely scenery, within walking distance to lovely villages. The Folly was beautiful, clean and so comfy couldn't have asked for anything more had everything you need. Chris and Sally were so friendly and helpful. Will definately return.
Louise
We have just stayed at the Folly for 3 nights. The property was finished to a very high standard and very clean! We had everything we needed in the property and the enclosed garden was perfect to let our puppy have a little run around on his own. The hot tub was gorgeous after a long walk and not too hot like others we have been too! We loved walking through the fields and watching the lambs play. The village is small but very picturesque and the local pub was lovely and friendly. The owners of the property were very friendly and always on hand if you needed anything at all. We will be back! Thanks for a lovely stay. Louise, Chris and Pablo
Denise
This is a fantastic cottage very clean we stayed for 3nights, plenty of feedback ... This is a fantastic cottage very clean we stayed for 3nights, plenty of feedback from the owners, there if we needed them, the pub was a short walk away serving excellent food, we had our old dog with us so couldn't do any of the walks but there seemed to be plenty to do, lots of places to visit a short drive away, had a great weekend and would definitely recommend this cottage
Matthew
The Folly a gorgeous little place! We had a lovely weekend stay here. Chris & Sally have made it perfect for their guests. Thank you for having us & would 100 recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing break.
Lovely little property surrounded by lovely countryside with some nice walks on the doorstep. Emaculate property with beautiful modern interior and amenities. Lovely small enclosed outside area with hot tub. The host Chris and Sally at the Folly were great, made sure we had settled in and there if we needed them. The Pub across the bridge was an added bonus.
Myself and my partner booked 7 nights here and had an absolutely wonderful time. Despite the harsh weather, with gorgeous sights and stunning walks, we never found ourselves bored. The hot tub was perfect and gave us the most beautiful and comfortable atmosphere for seeing the stars on clear nights. With Skipton only a 15 min drive away we never had an issue with food or anything of the sort. The owners are very kind and always happy to help and provide if you need anything. The folly is honestly such a peaceful place and perfect for a romantic getaway
Pauline
We had a wonderful relaxing stay at The Folly. Nice personal touches, coffee, sugar, tea & dressing gowns. Very clean hot tub, which unfortunately the weather stopped us using it as much as we would have liked.
Had a lovely stay, so peaceful and quiet and surrounded by absolutely stunning views. If youre wanting to get away into what feels like the middle of nowhere then I would definitely recommend here. Lots of lovely walks all around, local pub serves lovely food and not too far away from the shops! Hosts were great and always on hand to help if anything was needed, thanks again!
We're just back from from spending Christmas week in this lovely little holiday cottage, next door to owners property in a quaint village. Cottage was well equipped & had everything we needed for our stay. Owners were lovely, met us on arrival to run through everything & caught up with us again before we left to ask if everything had been ok & whether we had any suggestions to improve the cottage, we didn't we were quite happy with it as it is.
Alison
Absolutely loved The Folly! ! Immaculate, everything you need is there, hosts were lovely, there to greet us and show us everything and were fab when we woke up to no power due to the storm!! Location is amazing and local pub was fabulous too!! Highly recommend!! Thank you
Catherine
Beautiful place to stay everything was immaculate the furnishings top quality and the hot tub was perfect. Excellent location close to lots of attractions and the pub within walking distance , would recommend and definitely book again also dog friendly.
Matthew
Lovely stay at the Folly! Chris and Sally were very accommodating and the place was exceptionally clean. Would recommend to friends and family.
Superb place to stay. Fantastic for 2 people. Best hot tub weve had in a rental and the place has been beautifully renovated. Somewhere to put muddy boots would be the only recommendation but I believe that may already be in the pipeline. Thanks for our stay we loved it
We had a lovely relaxing 3 nights stay at the Folly. A beautifully presented cottage, friendly welcome from the owners, a large comfy bed, outdoor patio with seating and a hot tub with fabulous views! The local pub is a few minutes walk from the property, serving great food and real ale. Plenty of scenic walks, eateries and attractions nearby and further afield. Can't praise this property enough. We will be back. Thank you Sally and Chris.
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Attractions Near The Folly

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Folly itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what West Yorkshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Fountains Abbey - HG4 3DY
about 17 Miles
This is an outstanding world heritage site located close to Ripon in the North Yorkshire area. Nature lovers will be in their element with an abundance of wide open spaces to explore and there are special guided tours for families.  Some of the highlights may include seeing wild deer and bats during your visit.  The grounds are fantastic to wander round but there is also an Elizabethan Mansion, Victorian Church, Georgian Water Garden and the finest example of Cistercian Abbey ruins in the country - Well worth a visit!
Lightwater Valley - HG4 3HT
about 19 Miles
Situated in the Ripon area of North Yorkshire this popular theme park makes a fantastic day out for the whole family.  The more daring will love the big and thrilling rides such as Raptor Attack, The Ultimate and Trauma Tower.  For the little ones there are some excellent attractions such as Flying Camels, Dodgems and a Magic Wheel.  Toddlers will like the Dragon Boats and the Lightwater Express amongst other things. There are over 40 rides and attractions in total and we think this is excellent value for money too.  If you book your tickets in advance online you can save even more money and beat the queues.
Big Sheep - EX39 5AP
about 23 Miles
This is a recommended day out for families with young children visiting the Bedale area of Yorkshire.  Visit the farm and receive a warm welcome as well as a guided tour.  You will have the chance to bottle feed the lambs, bath a pig and handle some of the smaller animals.  Kids will love the big sandpit and the outdoor play area. There is also a cafe and indoor play area for when the weather is not on your side.
Bowland Wild Boar Park - PR3 2QT
about 24 Miles
Head for the Bowland Wild Boar park and we don't think you will be disappointed.  A popular attraction in Preston there is so much to do for the whole family.  From picnics, walks and wildlife to experiencing feeding the animals you are sure to have a memorable day out.  Also popular is the kids tractor play area.  For rest and relaxation the cafe is ideal serving hot drinks and snacks with a lovely view over the pond and wildlife feeding station.  The Forest of Bowland has been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.