A historic and thatched 18th century barn right next to the reservoir, which was restored using heather from this area to make it look like what it was 150 years prior. A pretty special place.

Jonathan - MTB Derbyshire

October 29, 2019

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Apparently it's a very old straw thatched barn called a laithe. Cool.

Peter from Yorkshire

November 30, 2024

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Beautiful scenery and well preserved thatch roofed house.

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Location: Appletreewick, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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