Catherine Addison-Swan

Over The Moon, a five-bedroom luxury barn near Wigglesworth in North Yorkshire, is available for up to 10 guests and three dogs, with features including countryside views, a covered garden room, outdoor kitchen, barbecue and hot tub. A seven-night September stay is advertised at £2,585, reduced from £3,027, with further availability in October. Guests praise the property’s comfort, design, facilities and welcoming hosts, while noting that its remote rural location means a car is needed for nearby pubs, shops and tourist attractions. Skipton, with its market, independent shops and castle, is about half an hour away.

Beckstones House, a Grade II listed waterside cottage in Gayle within the Yorkshire Dales, is promoted as a peaceful North Yorkshire getaway for up to six guests. The property retains historic features, offers views of Gayle Beck and is available from October for £889 to £1,873, although it is not dog-friendly and has steep stairs that may limit accessibility. Guest reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising its location, cleanliness, comfort and suitability for walking holidays, while noting limited sofa seating and mobility concerns. Nearby Hawes offers shops, restaurants, walking routes and attractions including the Wensleydale Creamery.