Situated in Upper Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, Grassington is a quintessential town, great for those seeking a tranquil holiday. Its cobbled streets and quaint cafes, lovely eateries and boutique shops make it a favoured choice for both family breaks and romantic getaways.
This former mining village attracts locals and tourists alike for its range of festivals and charming atmosphere. Grassington is also an excellent option for those seeking to explore the great outdoors. Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, you will discover plenty of hiking and biking trails when staying in a holiday cottage in Grassington. Read more
You can enjoy the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from the moment you wake up until you drift off to sleep when you stay at Moorside Farm Cottage. Located on a family-run farm two miles from Grassington, the charming Yorkshire stone holiday cottage has spectacular views over the fells towards Simon's Seat and breathtakingly brilliant night skies. It is built from Yorkshire stone and sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, with a layout that suits families, extended families and friends. The cottage is child and dog-friendly, has good access to beautiful footpaths and cycling routes, and is within easy reach of Skipton, Ripon and Harrogate.
Little Brook Cottage is in a lovely spot next to a brook in the quiet village of Hebden in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, within walking distance of a pub and cafe and close to Grassington, Skipton and Harrogate. There are beautiful footpaths and cycling trails from the door, giving lots of opportunities to explore the stunning landscape, it's villages and market towns. Little Brook Cottage dates from the 16th Century and includes original features. The dog-friendly property sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms and is perfect for families and couples.
You'll never forget your stay at Redmire Barn. The gorgeous period holiday home dates from the early 17th Century and has been renovated to a very high standard with contemporary touches sitting comfortably beside original features. The cottage has two ensuite bedrooms and a flexible layout that can suit couples, friends or families. It is beside the River Skirfare, where guests can paddle or go wild swimming along the river during the day, and sit next to the fire pit and enjoy the magnificent Dark Sky views at night. Favourite activities include walking, mountain biking, caving, climbing, and fishing. Pen-y-Ghent, Gordale Scar, and Jane's Foss waterfalls are all within easy reach, of Skipton.
Green Farm Cottage is a cosy holiday home full of character with beams and wood-burning stove situated in the pretty little Dales village of Arncliffe close to Grassington and Skipton - an ideal location for relaxing, enjoying outdoor pursuits or touring the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
In the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, in the picturesque village of Appletreewick boasting two award winning pubs, this well presented holiday cottage provides an ideal base for a walking holiday or exploring the areas many attractions. Equidistance of the popular market towns of Grassington and Skipton.
Hill Top Cottage is a gorgeous Grade II listed holiday cottage in the charming Yorkshire Dales village of Appletreewick. It is only eight miles to Skipton, and there are several walks available from the front door. The two village pubs are a few minutes away on foot. It's a fantastic area for walking, mountain biking and cycling, and there is also a lot to see and do if you aren't feeling energetic. The Dales town of Grassington (the filming location for "All Creatures Great and Small"), Parcevall Hall Gardens, Bolton Abbey, and the steam railway at Embsay are very short drives. Further afield, visit where the Brontës lived in Haworth, the UNESCO World Heritage site at Fountains Abbey or the gardens at Newby Hall and Harlow Carr. The three-bedroom cottage is perfect for families and available for holidays all year round.
"Ermysted's Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. Ideally positioned on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Skipton is a lively town boasting beautiful canals and an abundance of amenities, such as a good choice of cafés, pubs and stores. Immersed in glorious open countryside,...
"Moss Bank, Jacobs Wood" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Bradford. Nestled on the edge of the marvellous landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park rests the pretty town of Silsden. Home to a host of local amenities, including a variety of tasty eateries alongside a selection of well-stocked convenience...
"Weavers Loft" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. A cosy cottage apartment with a traditional exterior yet comfortable modernised interior. Set on a working dairy farm overlooking the village of Cowling, Weavers Loft enjoys a charming rural atmosphere. With picturesque views over the...
"Inglenook Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The Long Ashes Leisure Park is situated in extensive grounds near Threshfield, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Planned carefully to ensure maximum privacy, on the periphery of an area of residential mobile homes, the holiday...
"1 Hull House Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Hellifield is a small community located on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, halfway between Settle and Skipton. With a local tavern, a few small shops, a well-known butcher's shop, and a historic railway station, it's a bustling...
"Owl Cotes Cottage - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home also features 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features heating and a...
"The Stables" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in North Yorkshire. Horton-in-Ribblesdale sits in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and has a lovely Norman church and two pubs. The surrounding countryside is magnificent, offering the ideal location for fell walking, with the famous Three Peaks Walk,...
"Cottage in North Yorkshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. This stylish cottage in the heart of Settle provides the perfect base for couples, small families and their dogs too. Renowned for its picturesque setting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Settle boats a range of quaint shops, charming cafes...
"T'Lasses Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. T’Lasses Cottage is a 2-bedroom recently renovated ancient stone-built property, adjoining Grange Hall, close to Skipton. This delightful cottage is exceptionally well equipped and benefits from mullion windows, exposed stone walls and...
"Cottage in North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Within easy walking distance of a popular inn, this delightful property is ideally situated for visiting Harrogate, Ilkley, Otley and Pateley Bridge. This is a fantastic area for enjoying glorious walks and bike rides, and bike hire and bike...
"Southey Street" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. A wonderful house in a peaceful, yet convenient location within Skipton. With excellent furnishings, a contemporary style and a conservatory to provide additional living space, this property provides very comfortable accommodation in a...
"Wellgate - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. This holiday home's special feature is the fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home provides a washing machine, a private entrance, heating and a TV. The unit...
"Weavers Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Weavers Cottage, once part of a weaving shed owned by the Bronte family, has recently been converted retaining interesting original features and has lovely views across farmland to the fells. Well equipped and comfortably furnished, there are...
"Lavender Cottage - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home is comprised of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a kitchen. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a washing machine,...
"No. 4 Embsay" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. This quiet Dales village is of ancient origin, with a stone circle dating back to the Bronze Age and having been the site of a monastic settlement in the 12th Century. Today it is popular with walkers and steam railway enthusiasts who come to...
"The Burrow - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home provides a washing machine, a private entrance, heating and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
"Lindale Cottage - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Guests will have a special experience as this holiday home offers a fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home is fitted with a TV, a washing...
"House in North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Set in a secluded location near the charming village of Glasshouses in the heart of beautiful Nidderdale, this cottage truly offers the best of both worlds. The scenery of the Yorkshire Dales will take your breath away, with the surrounding...
"Hawthorn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Bradford. Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and within a scenic car journey to the bustling city of Leeds and the world-famous village of Haworth is this quaint village, Cross Hills. The village has a vibrant centre and plays host...
"Carn Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The lovely village of Long Preston is situated in Malhamdale, just four miles from Settle and twelve miles from Skipton, which is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales.' The village has several large, tree lined village greens, footpaths that lead...
"1A Lower Croft Street" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. In the midst of some of North Yorkshire's most magnificent countryside, the bustling market town of Settle is located at the south-western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, next to the largest outcrop of limestone in the country. In...
"Mullions Nook" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Mullions Nook is a romantic and stunning one bedroomed c17th barn conversion, which sits across the quiet lane to the historic grade 2 listed 17th Century ‘Mullions’ and is also available for rent. The conversion of the barn completed in...
"Elbeck House - Uk47348 - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Guests will have a special experience as this holiday home offers a fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a private entrance, heating and a TV. The...
"Cottage in North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Set in the heart of Skipton, surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales with so much to explore within easy walking distance, Cooper's Cottage is modern but cosy and there's so much to do on the doorstep. Skipton is a lovely...
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Before booking your holiday cottage in Grassington, you’re likely in need of a little more information. Below is everything you need to know from when to visit and what to do during your break. This way you can plan your trip here with all the best places in mind.
One of the most important aspects of any holiday is the weather. During your stay in a Grassington self-catering cottage, you’ll likely aim to spend some time outdoors. With this in mind, below is more information on the seasons here so you can choose the best time for you.
Spring is a beautiful time to visit Grassington as this is when the flowers begin to bloom across the Yorkshire Dales, creating beautiful landscapes for all. The weather is also pleasant during this time, with temperatures averaging around 10°C. This allows for a comfortable climate to explore the village, or hike through the surrounding countryside.
Summer is a favoured time to visit Grassington as this is when the weather is at its best. Temperatures average around highs of 17°C, with plenty of sunshine and longer daylight hours. This is excellent for those looking to spend lots of time outdoors, or simply relax in the garden of their lovely holiday cottage in Grassington. It’s important to note that the Yorkshire Dales are particularly busy in summer, so this won't be the best time to visit for those hoping to escape the crowds.
Autumn allows visitors to enjoy the pretty landscapes across Grassington as the leaves coat the ground in bright hues of orange and yellow. Temperatures are around 10°C during this season, great for those seeking a cooler climate to enjoy some outdoor adventures.
Winter is much cooler, meaning visitors will often find frosted landscapes across the Yorkshire Dales. This is a lovely time to get cosy in your holiday cottage in Grassington, as you soak up the shimmering scenery as the hills sparkle under the winter sun. Temperatures average around 3°C, so don’t forget to pack plenty of warm layers!
There are plenty of things to see and do around Grassington and the Yorkshire Dales, making it an excellent choice for a family break. Whether you choose to spend your time wandering around the quaint streets in the village, browsing the souvenirs in the shops, or indulging in hearty grub in the authentic pubs, there is something for everyone here.
You will also find some great museums and nature reserves around Grassington, allowing for a fun day out exploring the area. There are events held in the village throughout the year, with arts and crafts and more to cater to a range of visitors.
For those looking to explore more of the Yorkshire Dales, you will discover many hiking and biking routes when staying in a holiday cottage in Grassington. This provides the perfect opportunity to see more of Yorkshire’s countryside, alongside adventures for all. There is a range of routes around the Dales, perfect for differing ages and abilities.
Grassington allows for a truly peaceful break for those visiting with family, friends or their partners. It provides the perfect atmosphere for those looking to slow down and relax during their break. From beautiful cottages in Grassington to stunning encompassing scenery, a trip here won’t disappoint!
