Located on the Broughton Estate and overlooking the original courtyard, Stable Cottage benefits from being adjacent to the beautiful walled gardens that lead to the Utopia bistro where guest are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast every weekday morning. Accommodating up to six guests, this hideaway offers the opportunity to discover scenic walks and wild swimming, while reconnecting with nature and each other, all less than ten minutes from from the fabulous Yorkshire Dales village of Skipton.
Stable Cottage is the perfect base for exploring the 3,00 acre Broughton Sanctuary and the surrounding area. Enter the ground floor via the side entrance to be welcomed in the shaker-style kitchen equipped with modern appliances, feature fireplace, and dining table comfortably seating six guests. A cosy sitting room and cloakroom complete this floor. Upstairs, three spacious king-size bedrooms fill the first floor with colour, with each individually designed featuring vibrant soft furnishings and the most sumptuous of beds. Offering flexibility, guests have the option to split each bed into twin beds creating a perfect stay for family or friends to enjoy.
Outside, the rear garden is laid to lawn; a perfect spot to absorb the surrounding countryside on a balmy summers evening.
Take full advantage of what Broughton Sanctuary has to offer and wander down to The Bull for dinner to enjoy 15% off for up to six guests. Or try the complimentary breakfast available each weekday morning at the Utopia bistro, nestled at the heart of Broughton Sanctuary, before spending the day exploring what this magnificent destination has to offer.
Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Broughton Sanctuary has been home to many production companies over the years, with Broughton Hall and the magnificent grounds featuring as the backdrop to many shoots, including Emily, Gentleman Jack, Ridley Road and, of course, All Creatures Great and Small, as the home of Mrs Pumphrey and her infamous dog Tricki Woo. Rich with family history, Broughton Sanctuary's present owner, Roger Tempest is the 32nd generation. His sister, the cartoonist Annie Tempest, has used this childhood home as her inspiration for Country Life’s tongue-in-cheek humour, Tottering Hall, headed up by Dick and Daffy and their loyal black Labrador, Slobber.
The Sanctuary provides wonderful walks, cycling trails, wild swimming, sweat lodge, sauna and access to the award winning Avalon Wellbeing Centre, home to an indoor swimming pool, steam rooms, PT Studio and sauna, all of which are available on request (please contact us for more information).
The 3,000 acre Sanctuary is home to a further 18 holiday homes ranging from unique gatehouses to historic farmhouses, please browse through our website should your gathering increase.