No sirens, no fires- just one of the most unusual staycation accomodation around.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a firefighter, but didn't fancy risking your life or battling a blaze, now is your chance to live like a firefighter without any of those risks.
Fun for all the family, this fire truck staycation comes equipped with everything you need to live out those firefighter dreams. The holiday cottages come so readily equipped with children's firefighter costumes and hosepipe, fire engine beds, a sauna and even a firefighter's pole?
Inside, guests will find all those character details in addition to practical furnishings like a comfortable sofa that converts into a double bed, huge bean bags next to the SMART TV, as well as a dining area with views over the satio and ample seating for the whole family.
Guests will pass the sauna room before leading themselves downstairs to the children's bedroom, complete with creative fire engine bedsteads and sleeping bags suitable for those aged 12 and under.
Head up the ladder and you'll find the master bedroom with a king-size bed, TV, dressing table and a lockable fireman's pole.
The quirky former fire truck is clearly uniquely equipped for a truly memorable family escape but you'll find plenty to do in the surrounding areas too.
Located on a working beef and sheep farm, the staycation is based deep in the Lake District National Park. More specifically, it's positioned directly at the southern foot fells of the magnificent Blencathra, one of the most impressive fells in the Northern Lakes.
Those staying in the big red truck won't have to travel far for creature comforts either as the staycation is close to the pretty village of Threlkeld, home to two popular pubs, serving local dishes and ales., as well as being just five miles from the market town of Keswick.
Go behind the doors of this truly beautiful house on the market in the leafy suburb of Horsforth.
Now this one really is a thing of beauty.
Located on Scotland Lane in Horsforth, The Rookery is an absolutely stunning former Georgian farmhouse dating all the way back to the 19th century.
It occupies a whopping 5,000 sq ft as well as its very own cottage amongst 5.5 acres of land, as well as five double bedrooms and three bathrooms.
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And guess what? It's only on the market for a mere guide price of £1.75 million. Pocket change.
In the main house you're welcomed with a grand entrance hall and staircase leading through to a series of reception rooms on the ground floor, how posh. Here you'll also find a wet room and an orangery which attaches to the kitchen, even more posh.
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Upstairs there's five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a study - that should be plenty room for us we think.
But the exterior is where it gets really interesting as here you'll find five acres of beautifully maintained gardens featuring an orchard, kitchen garden and a tennis court.
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There's also 'stabling suited to equine use, adding further appeal for those with equestrian interests'... we couldn't have put it better ourselves.
Beyond that The Rookery features it's very own detached two-bedroom cottage as well as a garage with mezzanine accommodation.
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The entire property looks like something out of a fairytale, so if you're looking to live your best 19th century Bridgerton-esque life, then dig deep and get hold of that £1.75 million.
But if you do buy it, can we please live in the cottage?
Leeds city centre set for hundreds of new flats after council agrees sale of ‘prime’ development site
Clementine Hall
It looks like even more new flats could be popping up in Leeds city centre.
The land in question is located near Leeds' Aire Park development, next to The Adelphi Pub in a prime location smack bang in the city centre.
It's looking like over 240 flats could be built on the site after the council has agreed to sell the coveted plot of land to a housing developer.
The current land that is surrounded by heritage assets has been sold by Leeds City Council to property developer Glenbrook.
A planning application from Glenbrook proposed mostly 246 one and two bedroom apartments in a whopping 24 storey development.
Around 20% of the homes would be classified as affordable housing, being rented out at 80% of the current private market rate.
The application will be discussed when the council's City Plans Panel meets next Thursday 14 May.
A council planning officer’s report said: “The emerging proposals present a significant opportunity to regenerate a prominent vacant brownfield site within the city centre.
“The development would deliver a substantial number of new homes, alongside the provision of some employment opportunities.”
A council decision report when selling the plot back in 2022 said: “It is surrounded by heritage assets in an area undergoing rapid regeneration and is widely considered to be a prime plot capable of supporting a high quality residential development.”
Well then Leeds, what do you make of these plans then?
Sophie Smith -
27th December 2021 
