High Hollins is a Grade II Listed 19th century farmworkers cottage in a lovely location in the tiny hamlet of Hollin House, 2 miles from Holmfirth and a favourite filming location in June and August for TV's Last of the Summer Wine. One of 7 cottages on a quiet lane high above the village of New Mill. The elevated position provides glorious views from every window over hills, valleys and moors. Parking is on the lane (or off-road by arrangement with the local farmer). Shops, pubs and restaurants are within half a mile. Outside is a private cottage garden with table and chairs, sunlounger and barbecue. The cottage dining kitchen is fitted with cooker, refrigerator, washing machine, (freezer in the cellar),oak kitchen units, microwave, toaster, superior quality cutlery and utensils. The dining table seats four. A handcarved staircase leads off the kitchen to the first floor bedroom and bathroom.
The comfortable beamed sitting room with original stone fireplace and log-burner looks out through mullion windows onto the pretty garden. Furnished with Multiyork furniture, wool rugs and throws for cosy evenings by the fire. Dvd,tv,video, books, videos, maps tourist information and eating out recommendations including discount card for Cragrats Brasserie, just one of the local award-winning restaurants.
The bedroom faces south with uninterrupted views over the hills. Feel like the princess and the pea in the handmade kingsize bed with Sealy mattress which was designed specifically for this room. The large bathroom has bath and shower and wonderful views.
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