{"id":233414,"date":"2026-03-27T02:34:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/aaru-house\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T02:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:34:42","slug":"aaru-house","status":"publish","type":"property","link":"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/aaru-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaru House"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>At a glance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sip drinks and dine together in the bright and spacious orangery<\/li>\n<li>A variety of family-friendly activities and experiences on the estate<\/li>\n<li>Free breakfast at the on-site restaurants every weekday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>About the property<\/h3>\n<p>Located on a magnificent private estate in the Yorkshire Dales, Aaru House welcomes you to enjoy a peaceful and serene retreat within a 3,000-acre estate. Brimming with character and charm, enjoy spending quality time together in the cosy living space, relaxing in the elegant orangery and dining alfresco in the garden when the sun is shining. Guests of all holiday homes at the estate have access to excellent facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant serving complimentary breakfast each weekday, and a range of family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<p>The swimming pool is out of use from 18th &#8211; 26th March 2026 due to hosting an exclusive Retreat.<\/p>\n<h3>The space<\/h3>\n<p>Step inside the light and airy entrance hall and into the formal dining room where you will be greeted by a feature fireplace and a dining table that is made for sociable meals and special occasions. Meanwhile, the beautifully refurbished sitting room comprises two sumptuous sofas and an armchair. Relax here with a crisp glass of champagne in hand or a book from the selection provided.<\/p>\n<p>Should you wish to work remotely throughout your stay, there is also a handy study with a desk.<\/p>\n<p>Next door is the country-style kitchen with all the essentials including a dishwasher, induction hob and double oven. There is also a three-seater breakfast bar, perfect for breakfast or a quick bite to eat.<\/p>\n<p>Adjacent to the kitchen is a beautiful orangery, designed to maximise the rolling countryside views, with an additional dining table and a comfortable, L-shaped sofa.<\/p>\n<p>Upstairs, you&#039;ll find four super-king en-suite bedrooms, each designed with calming colour tones and soft linen sheets. All of the beds are zip and link, so can be made into twin rooms on request.<\/p>\n<p>Outside, there is a stunning walled kitchen garden with raised flower beds and a selection of herbs and plants. Along with this, there is a delightful seating area, perfectly placed for admiring the idyllic countryside vistas while dining alfresco.<\/p>\n<h3>On-site activities and facilities<\/h3>\n<p>The estate offers a fantastic selection of indoor and outdoor experiences to make your stay special.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indoor pool suite<\/li>\n<li>Yoga classes<\/li>\n<li>Walking trails<\/li>\n<li>Bike rides in the Dales<\/li>\n<li>Mountain biking<\/li>\n<li>Forest bathing<\/li>\n<li>Woodland dining<\/li>\n<li>Wild swimming<\/li>\n<li>Woodland sauna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And so much more. Get in touch with our <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/contact-us\/\">Guest Services<\/a> team to find out more or pre-book.<\/p>\n<p>The pool and spa facilities are available from 10am to 12pm, with a fee of &pound;20 for adults and &pound;10 for children. For use outside of these hours, an advanced booking is required and the price will increase to &pound;30 per adult and &pound;20 per child.<\/p>\n<h3>Guest access<\/h3>\n<p>Self-check-in.<\/p>\n<h3>Sustainability<\/h3>\n<p>We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep in mind<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Check-in: <\/strong>from 16:00<br \/>\n<strong>Check-out: <\/strong>by 10:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deposit: <\/strong>Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 70 days before the date of travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accidental Damage Deposit: <\/strong>To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of &pound;250 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.<\/p>\n<h3>House rules<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No smoking\/vaping<\/li>\n<li>Please keep noise to a minimum<\/li>\n<li>Up to 2 dogs are permitted &#8211; fee displayed in your booking summary<\/li>\n<li>Children of all ages are welcome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a glance Sip drinks and dine together in the bright and spacious orangery A variety of family-friendly activities and experiences on the estate Free breakfast at the on-site restaurants every weekday About the property Located on a magnificent private estate in the Yorkshire Dales, Aaru House welcomes you to enjoy a peaceful and serene retreat within a 3,000-acre estate. Brimming with character and charm, enjoy spending quality time together in the cosy living space, relaxing in the elegant orangery and dining alfresco in the garden when the sun is shining. 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