Finkle Cottage is a sweet stone Yorkshire holiday cottage on Finkle Street in Sedbergh. Its central location is opposite the church and just around the corner from Main Street. It's lovely and quiet yet convenient for the Red Lion pub, cafes, shops and other amenities. The self-catering property is ideal for couples as it has an open-plan ground floor with a king double bedroom upstairs with a single chair bed, suitable for an adult or a child. Solo travellers and those staying in the area for work also love its welcoming proportions and excellent facilities. Walkers love it for the wealth of wonderful footpaths and excellent public transport links that make it possible to explore the Dales without needing a car.

Sedbergh is in the west of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Although it caters exceptionally well for tourists with a great variety of amenities, it is very much a community where locals take pride in their artisan and specialist shops that include a fantastic array of bookshops, a deli, grocer, butcher, and a choice of cafes and restaurants for times you don't want to cook. Fuel up for a day of hiking the fells with a pot of tea and a Fat Rascal or a thick slice of Parkin, and replenish your energy with a rib-sticking pub meal served with fluffy Yorkshire pudding. You'll be grateful for Yorkshire's famous generous portions when you dine out.

The Yorkshire Dales are one of Britain's most popular destinations for a walking holiday. Sedbergh is at the base of the Howgill Fells, loved by Arthur Wainwright and breathtaking in all seasons. Less craggy than other parts of the Dales, the Howgills feature Cautley Spot and Black Force waterfalls and incredible views of the Lakes and the Pennines. Lowland routes include gentle walks beside the Rawthey and Dee rivers, woodland trails, and countryside routes between towns and villages. Further afield, Ingleton has White Scar Cave and the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. Cycling is another favourite activity, with miles of mountain bike trails and road routes to suit all abilities.

Kendal and the Lake District National Park are only 11 miles from Finkle Cottage, opening up even more opportunities for hiking and biking, as well as boating, swimming and touring. Keswick and Windermere are under an hour's drive, and you're also within reach of Kirkby Stephen and the Ribblehead Viaduct. Book a seat on the Settle to Carlisle steam railway from nearby Dent, and spend a relaxed few hours wandering around Sizergh Castle or the Wensleydale Creamery.