Dean Mews

About this property

Horsforth 2 miles. Dean Mews is a remarkable, stone-fronted holiday home dating back to the 1800s and was a workers cottage for the Bleach works. It is is situated in the countryside of Old Bramhope / Horsforth, 8 miles away from the vibrant city of Leeds, 3.5 miles from Otley and 10.8 miles from Harrogate.

Set in an acre and accessed down a private road, this is the perfect secluded location with access to everything West and North Yorkshire has to offer. Brimming with character with its exposed brickwork and woodburning stove and with lovely countryside views, this five-bed property is a fantastic base for families and friends alike. The property is accessed via electric gates, where you will find a spacious driveway for multiple vehicles. The property has wooden floors and designer wallpaper throughout. Step inside to discover the farmhouse kitchen, which houses everything you need for a self-catered stay, including an Aga, gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher for a fuss-free clean. Make use of the cloakroom and utility room for when you need to freshen up, where you will find a washing machine and tumble dryer. Moving through the property, locate the living/dining room; here you can sink into plush sofas as the woodburning stove crackles, and the Smart TV entertains. Enjoy mealtimes together at the dining table or if the sun is shining. French bifold doors lead out to the sprawling garden, where a covered outdoor kitchen with roof lantern offers a drinks fridge, Swedish stainless steel gas heated cooking station ensuring you enjoy a unique alfresco experience along with the outside shower and wood heated hot tub. The enclosed garden is a great place to while away the hours, with a play area for the young ones, furniture to sip cold beverages and a wood fired hot tub to melt your worries away. As the evening winds to a close, retire to the ground floor bedroom, where a double sofa bed awaits you or venture upstairs and choose between four themed bedrooms, including a super-king-size with an en-suite, a double and two twins, all with Smart TVs. In the morning, prepare for the day ahead in the family bathroom with a soothing soak in the freestanding tub or a quick wash in the sperate shower. For your immediate amenities, head into the towns of Horsforth or Bramhope, which host a selection of eateries to treat yourselves and an array of shops to stock up on the essentials. The property is 5 minutes’ drive from Horsforth train station, equally you can walk across country fields via a public footpath to the train station in 40 minutes. Horsforth train station is on the Harrogate and Leeds line. You can be in Harrogate in 20 minute via train, York in 40 mins via train, and Leeds in 20 minutes via train, all direct. The property is situated close to lots of walking, including the famous Otley Chevin, which is 7 minutes’ drive by car and cycling opportunities are a plenty you can ride to the Otley segment of the Tour De France / Tour De Yorkshire route within 20 minutes. Similarly you could ride out to Almscliffe Crag, Leeds Liverpool Canal, Harrogate, Otley, Ilkley or Skipton. Dean Mews is perfectly situated to access an abundance of shopping, restaurants, bars, museums and countryside in Leeds, Harrogate, York and the Yorkshire Dales National park all accessible by car and train. Enjoy a peaceful stroll around Golden Acre Park in Bramhope or the world famous Valley Gardens in Harrogate, immerse yourself in the past at Harrogate Royal Pump Room Museum or venture to Yeadon Tarn and feed the ducks. Test your swing at the multitude of exceptional local golf courses, Cookridge Hall (5 minutes by car), Moor Town (home of the first Ryder Cup) Moor Allerton, Alwoodley, and Sandmoor Golf Clubs, all within 20 minutes of Dean Mews. Drive or ride to Surprise View at Otley Chevin or walk along the water at Otley whilst getting lunch at Buon Apps overlooking the river. If you fancy a break from cooking, you have every level of restaurant available in Leeds, Harrogate, Otley and York. Michelin star, The Man Behind The Curtain in Leeds City Centre, The White Hart at Pool Bank serves excellent pub food, Trattoria il Forno minutes away in Horsforth cooks wood fired pizza and in Harrogate you have William & Victoria for formality, the world famous Betty’s for afternoon tea or Portofino for a more casual affair. For the essentials there are several well-stocked convenience stores and supermarkets, so you don't need to worry about running low on ingredients! The children will not be kept wanting with Eureka in Halifax, Go Ape at Temple Newsam, Harrogate Climbing Centre and Stockeld Park all within 30 minutes drive. For the history lovers, the Leeds Royal Armouries, Harrogate Royal Pump Room Museum, Knaresborough Castle, Leeds Abbey House Museum, Yorks Jorvik Viking Centre and Leeds City Museum can all be accessed by direct train or car within 30 minutes. Harewood house 20 minutes drive is a gem for young and old alike. For the great outdoors and rolling countryside, take your pick, of Otley, Airedale, Bolton Abbey, Ilkley Moor, Fountains Abbey, Almsclife Crag, Brimham Rocks, Fulneck, we could go on and the coast is doable with Whitby and Scarborough within 2 hours drive. For a stunning base to explore everything Yorkshire has to offer, from Countryside to Town and City, choose Dean Mews.

The charming town of Horsforth rests just over five miles away from the vibrant city of Leeds and just over ten miles from Harrogate. Horsforth is regularly voted as one of the best places to live in Yorkshire and known as a city suburb with a country feel. Enjoy a peaceful stroll around Horsforth Hall Park or the Town Street, immerse yourself in the past at Horsforth Village Museum or venture outside the village for birdwatching at Rodley Nature Reserve. Test your swing at Horsforth Golf Club or jump on the train to explore more of West Yorkshire. If you fancy a break from cooking, there are a cluster of eateries to choose from including Brownlee Arms, named after the famous local Olympic Gold Medallists who were born up the road in Bramhope, Banyan Bar & Kitchen for gourmet burgers and THE agora for Greek cuisine. For the essentials there are several well-stocked convenience stores and supermarkets, so you don't need to worry about running low on ingredients! Venture into the city of Leeds to enjoy some retail therapy at Victoria Leeds, a vast shopping centre with over 200 stores, restaurants and bars. For history buffs, the Royal Armouries Museum is must-see.

Accommodation

Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC with double doors leading to a Romeo and Juliet balcony, 1 x ground floor double bedroom with large sofa bed and Smart TV, 1 x 3/4 double with Smart TV, 2 x twin with Smart TV.

Bathroom with roll top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Outside shower.

Kitchen.

Utility.

Living/dining room with woodburning stove.

Undercover outside relaxation area with roof lantern.
Outside professional stainless steel Swedish kitchen with gas powered cooking station, sink unit and drinks fridge

Gas central heating with multifuel fire and underfloor heating.

Aga, gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, coffee machines in each bedroom with complimentary coffee pods, tea making facilities in each bedroom, 6 x Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Ample off-road parking from a private road through electric gates.

Enclosed rear garden set on an acre plot with outdoor kitchen and shower, furniture, children's play area, wood fired hot tub and barbecue as well as picnic benches.

Large natural pond and stream.

Note: No stag/hen parties or similar.

This property does not allow large same sex parties.

Padlocked secure police approved bike storage.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.8 miles.

Note: there is a natural pond at the back of the property which is fenced off completely.

Note: Tour de France and Tour de Yorkshire routes within 20 minutes cycling distance.

Minimum 3 night stays only.