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Theaked Stones is a magnificent cottage with views to match, situated just a few minutes away from the market town of Leyburn. Cosy, welcoming, and very well-equipped, it provides the perfect child and dog-friendly base for venturing out into the great Yorkshire Dales.

The cottage is situated close to Leyburn, the eastern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park . This is a year-round destination for many activities such as cycling, walking and wildlife watching. Leyburn has a fine array of independent shops, cafes and pubs, serving locally sourced produce. The Sandpiper Inn and The Black Swan Hotel serve excellent food. Campbells supermarket has a traditional butchery counter, a delicatessen counter and a wine selection said to be the finest in the North. Leyburn has some great walking nearby, none more spectacular than The Shawl, offering a fantastic view over Wensleydale. There's also The Pheasant Inn in Harmby, just a two minute walk around the corner from Theaked Stones Cottage A short drive away are the historic castles of Middleham of Richard III fame, and the magnificent Richmond Castle. There are some stunning waterfalls close by so make sure you visit the Aysgarth Falls or the highest unbroken waterfall at Hardraw. A treat for all ages is the Forbidden Corner near Middleham, a strange and wonderful place full of surprises. There you will also find The Saddle Rooms Restaurant. In the spring Constable Burton Gardens are awash with tulips and daffodils. For steam train enthusiasts ride the Heritage Wensleydale Railway stretching from Redmire to Northallerton, a day out full of nostalgia. A little further afield The National Trust Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal near Ripon make for lovely days out, just don't forget to take your camera. You can stop at Brymor Ice cream near Masham on the way back.