Oughtershaw Hall

About this property

Indulge yourself in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from the comfort of this 17th-Century manor house. Oughtershaw Hall is in a class of its own. Eight miles from Wensleydale, it sleeps 16 people in eight bedrooms and features four reception rooms, a games room, extensive grounds, and an indoor swimming pool and sauna. For all its pedigree and grandeur, the holiday rental feels like a home and is very well equipped for a group self-catering holiday with family or friends. 

Oughtershaw Hall is simply magnificent. Dating back to the 17th Century, the luxurious country house is in a highly desirable location within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering accommodation for 16 guests in eight bedrooms with an indoor pool in a stylish barn conversion, woodlands, and utterly breathtaking views from the self-catering holiday house and the grounds. If your ideal holiday home is a manor house with a view, then you'll love Oughtershaw Hall, where your every comfort has been carefully considered in the choice of furnishings and the quality of the fixtures and fittings. The layout is ideal for multi-generational family gatherings to celebrate special occasions or somewhere you can escape with friends for indulgent days lazing by the pool.

Oughtershaw is a hamlet in the Upper Wharfedale area of the Yorkshire Dales, the tiny cluster of buildings too small to be considered a village and all the more idyllic for its solitude. Constructed as a medieval farmhouse and transformed into an early-Victorian hunting lodge, the property commands panoramic views over woods and moors. Anyone with a glimmer of creativity in their soul will feel inspired and invigorated by the landscape's natural beauty. Being in the geographic heart of the National Park means you're within easy reach of the Dales' best sights and attractions. Wensleydale Creamery and Visitor Centre are eight miles away. It's a great spot to stop and pick up some cheese and picnic fixings on your way to Aysgarth Falls.

Set aside a day to walk from Buckden to Kettlewell. The nine-mile route follows the River Wharfe parallel to Firth Fell, returning via the Dales Way, an 80-mile long-distance footpath between Ilkey to Bowness-on-Windermere. Swaledale is also great for hiking, mountain biking and cycling. Treat yourself to a shopping trip in the market towns of Grassington or Skipton, or go all out in Harrogate. Kendal and Windermere are also close enough for a day out, being just over an hour's drive from Oughtershaw Hall.

Despite its grandeur and pedigree, Oughtershaw Hall is far from stuffy. Instead, the centuries-old walls are wonderfully welcoming, embracing guests with genuine warmth that feels like home.

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Accommodation Comprises:

Oughtershaw Hall has been restored and updated with consideration to its 17th Century roots. It is deliciously toasty in winter thanks to Ground Source heating, a fireplace and woodburning stoves. Fuel and utilities are included.

Downstairs:

Sitting room with a magnificent stained glass window and a wood burner. It is one of four welcoming reception rooms on the ground floor.

Retreat to the library to read or to enjoy a sneaky nap after lunch.

An open fire is a welcome addition to the drawing room, where comfortable seating encourages guests to relax and socialise.

Park any children in the snug to keep an eye on them while you cook, or use it as another space for relaxing and watching TV.

Modern appliances bring the kitchen/dining room right into the 21st Century. It's exceptionally well-equipped for group self-catering, with lots of space to store food and prepare meals. Settle on a stool at the breakfast bar or enjoy the garden view from the window seat.

Leave boots and coats to dry in the utility room, where you'll find laundry and cleaning facilities.

Stairs lead to the basement games room, where you'll find table football.

Bedroom One has a super king-sized (6ft-wide) bed that can be separated into two full-sized single beds if preferred. It has an ensuite with a shower, WC and a handbasin.

Upstairs:

Master bedroom suite furnished with a super king-sized bed and a TV. It has a dressing room/wardrobe and an ensuite with a bath and a separate shower.

Bedroom Three is a large double with a superking bed and an ensuite shower room.

Bedroom Four has a superking or two single beds, depending on your requirements. Please let the owner know your preferred layout when booking.

The remaining four bedrooms are all spacious double rooms furnished with a king-sized bed.

Two further bathrooms have a bath, walk-in shower, WC and a hand basin. Bed linen and bath towels are provided for all guests.

Outside: An indoor pool and sauna are housed in a converted barn next to the main house. Extensive grounds include a seating and barbecue area, and ample off-street parking.

Additional Information: Utilities, WiFi, fuel for the fire and woodburner, bed linen and bath towels are included. Guests to provide towels for use by the pool and cot bedding if required. A travel cot and a highchair are available. Pets and smoking are not permitted.