Hogwood Cottage Knaresborough

Hogwood Cottage is in Knaresborough, right on the Market Place. It's a one-bedroom cottage for two people. You can see the castle from the street.

It's a 4 Star place. It's old, built from stone, probably from the castle itself. There's a name scratched on a windowpane from 1907, which is where the cottage gets its name.

You get your own front door off a shared foyer. There are a couple of steps down into the cottage. Inside, it's got old features but it's been done up in a modern way. The Wi-Fi signal isn't great in here, to be honest.

Outside, there's a small private courtyard. It's a sun-trap in the afternoon.

You're right in the middle of town. There are shops, cafes, and pubs literally on your doorstep. The train station is about five minutes' walk away. You can get to Harrogate in under ten minutes or York in about half an hour by train.

For things to do, you can walk down to the river and hire a rowing boat. The castle and the viaduct are just there. Mother Shipton's Cave and the Nidd Gorge are a short walk away. For a longer walk, the Bilton Beck and Nidd Gorge circular is a good one.

If you drive, Harrogate and its Turkish Baths are about ten minutes away. York is under half an hour. For a day out, the York Museums site has all the info. The North York Moors and the Dales are both within an hour's drive if you want proper scenery.

In terms of what's here: bedding and towels are included, there's a TV, a shower, and the cottage is all on one level once you're inside. There's also a step-free entrance from the street.

Useful links: Yorkshire Dales National Park and North York Moors National Park.