The Tricky Woo Suite At Skeldale House, Askrigg

Yorkshire Dales. Sleeps up to 4

Skeldale House by Maison Parfaite, an Iconic Building set in the very heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Many of you will have fond memories of Skeldale House from its starring role as the veterinary surgery in the original series of All Creatures Great and Small. And now you can relive those heart-warming scenes of James Herriot and Siegfried Farnon waltzing in, through the fabulous entrance doors, to be greeted by Mrs Hall and a hearty Yorkshire dinner, after another tension filled day of saving livestock, appeasing the locals and trying to stay on the road in that old Austin!

Featuring six gloriously appointed studio suites and one larger apartment, as well as ‘The Surgery’ where guests can take brunch, afternoon tea or dinner served by our private chefs, Skeldale House is THE place to stay whilst exploring all that the Yorkshire Dales has to offer.

Onto the accommodation itself, and you’ll be thrilled by the achingly luxurious décor that greets you as you step through the door. There’s a distinct nod to the 1950’s era with the mid-century styling and ornate detailing. Juxtaposed perfectly with the ultra-slick modernist style kitchens, 58’’ 4K Ultra HD TV’s and sumptuously elegant, comfortable beds and roll top baths, you’ll be able to kick off your hiking boots and wallow in the luxury of it all! As with all Maison Parfaite Properties the attention to detail is second to none.

And we just couldn’t help but to install a fully operational Austin 10 outside the front door – just so that you can take your Instagram pics and get the full All Creatures Great and Small experience from Maison Parfaite.
Askrigg itself is a charming, picture-perfect Dales Village. The whole village was ‘Darrowby’ the fictional town in All Creatures Great and Small, so you’ll find much of it very familiar! One of the three pubs in the village, The Kings Arms, which sits opposite Skeldale House on the main street was The Drovers Arms, where James, Tristan and Siegfried finished many a traumatic shift off with a stiff drink! From Askrigg you can embark on so many walks without the need to drive off to another start point, and the main street is blessed with not only three pubs but also The Bake Well Café and numerous shops. The market town of Hawes is just a short drive or a hike away, and here you can sample the delights of The Creamery where you can try every variety of Wensleydale Cheese known to man!
Skeldale House is the original filming location of All Creatures Great & Small.

The largest Suite at Skeldale House, the Tricky Woo Suite is of course named after Mrs Pumphrey’s over-indulged Pekinese dog, who frequented the surgery many a time! The Tricky Woo Suite is a large one bed apartment with kitchen / diner, large social lounge with a sofa bed, and a fabulous master bedroom with cast iron roll top bath and separate shower room.

Layout:

Entry is via a small hallway which opens into the kitchen:

Kitchen:
You will have a large kitchen with lots of cabinets, Neff appliances including dishwasher, oven, / microwave, induction hob and fridge / freezer. The kitchen is completed with beautiful gold sink and composite marble worktops. You will find a good assortment of utensils, pans, manual espresso machine and kettle. There is also a full sized dining table with 4 chairs. Please note that there is no washing machine.

Lounge:
A very large sitting room with high ceilings, original features, stripped wooden floor, wo three seater settees, one of which is a sofa bed with thick mattress topper. There is lots of space to socialise with your guests, and a wide variety of antique and contemporary furniture. A variety of lighting choices will allow you to set the mood for your stay. There is also a large 58' Panasonic 4k Smart TV with Netflix, plus you can also stream your apps from your mobile devices.

Large Bedroom:
The grand bedroom features a gorgeous freestanding bath on a porcelian tiled platform, deep luxurious carpets, sensational gold velvet wing back headboard, fine linens, bath robes and large antique wardrobe.

Bathroom:
Compact bathroom includes small wash basin, walk in shower and WC. We provide fabulous organic, vegan and paraben free shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand wash, and hand / body lotion by H2K of Harrogate

This apartment is located in Leyburn. Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Raydale Preserves and The Forbidden Corner.