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.
Stunning traditional 1711 Riverside Dales cottage situated between Grassington and Kettlewell. 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 including your furry friends 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.
This charming cottage in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is close to the famous Dales Way footpath and within a short walk of the village shop and pub. The two-bedroom cottage can sleep up to four people and is ideal for couples, friends and family, including those with dogs. It is in the quiet village of Buckden in the Upper Wharfdale Valley, about half an hour's drive from Skipton and within easy reach of the Forest of Bowland and Nidderdale, both designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as Grassington and Aysgarth Falls.
"The Folly" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The Upper Wharfedale settlement of Threshfield is a small community bordered by the towns of Grassington, Linton, Hetton, Cracoe, and Rylstone, the birthplace of the illustrious "Calendar Girls." Threshfield is a vibrant neighbourhood. One of...
"Top House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The bustling market town of Settle lies at the south west rim of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, nestled beside the largest outcrop of limestone in Britain - a region of scars, cliffs, caves and potholes - amongst some of the most...
"Daisy's Holiday Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Skipton is well placed for visiting all that the Dales has to offer, whilst York, the Lake District and the West Coast are also within easy motoring distance. This town has much to interest the enthusiastic visitor, boasting an ancient castle...
"1 Bed Cottage in Skipton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 bedroom – king-size with freestanding bath - 1 shower room with WC - Electric combination oven, grill and microwave, induction hob and...
"Woodlands" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Bradford. Cononley is a small village resting in Airedale, four miles south of Skipton. The village holds a 17th Century heritage and a number of reminders of its heyday as a 19th Century centre for hand loom weaving and lead mining. Within the village,...
"Wren Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Gargrave is a village which rests in the county of Yorkshire, tucked just underneath the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is on the doorstep of adventure within unspoilt landscapes. Find many amenities within the village, such as shops, pubs...
"2 Bed Cottage in Settle" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, and 1 single - Sleeps 3+1 – additional pull-out bed in single room to sleep +1 child on request - 1 bathroom with...
"3 Bed Cottage in Horsehouse" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 king-size bedroom, 2 super-king bedrooms (can be configured as twins, must request at the time of booking) - 1 en-suite shower room, 2...
"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,...
"Woodpecker Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Gargrave is a pretty village around 7 miles from Malham, with its spectacular limestone cove and scar. In the village you will find a selection of places to eat along with a small selection of pubs, cafes and shops. Gargrave is a fantastic base...
"Snave Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Resting in the southern area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Appletreewick is a charming village offering a beautiful base for a trip to the countryside. The village is home to two pubs while the closest shops can be found in nearby...
"9 Riverside Walk" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Gargrave is a picturesque village resting along the banks of the River Aire on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The village hosts a good range of amenities which include an Indian restaurant, a selection of pubs, cafés and...
"10 Haw Grove" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The village of Hellifield lies between Settle and Skipton at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It's a thriving, small community with a local pub, scattering of small shops, a renowned butcher's and historic railway station. The...
"Bluebell Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Around 7 miles from Malham and its breathtaking limestone cove and scar is this picturesque village perched on the Aire River. The community has a few places to eat, including a great Indian restaurant, as well as a few bars, cafes, and stores....
"4 Bed Cottage in Horsehouse" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size with en-suite, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 twin with en-suite - 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suites, 1 family bathroom and 1 WC on the...
"Pendle View Luxury Apartment" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Resting on the south-west rim of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is the bustling market town of Settle. The town is nestled beside Britain's largest outcrop of limestone, creating cliffs, caves and scars, making for some of the most beautiful...
"The Flaggs" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The Flaggs is a holiday cottage that seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern elegance. Enjoy the best of both worlds in this luxury property while being in an ideal location to explore the nature in the surrounding areas.. Ground...
"Moorside Farm" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. Moorside Farm Cottage is part of the most spectacular landscape you can imagine. The stone holiday cottage is near Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and close to some of the region's favourite footpaths and most...
"Bridge End Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. Stainforth is a charming village with a thriving community life in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Containing stone-built traditional cottages, a village church and a quaint old pub. Nearby are the famous Stainforth Foss and the...
"Shiers Farmhouse" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Between Cracoe and Burnsall rests the Cracoe Reef Knolls, a collection of low lying limestone hills which contain the remnants of a pre-historic ocean that once covered the land. In nearby Grassington tourists can visit the Folk Museum which is...
"Hallbeck" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. Nestling at the foot of Great Whernside, near the head of Upper Wharfedale, this idyllic village makes the perfect place from which to explore the wonderful scenery and pretty villages of this magnificent Dale. Much of Upper Wharfedale is...
"4 Bed Cottage in Skipton" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 super-king-size - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, shower and...
"2 Chews Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The quaint market town of Pateley Bridge is found nestled in the the steep-sided valley of the River Nidd. Voted Great Britain's Best Village High Street in 2016, Pateley Bridge is home to an abundance of independent shops, bars and restaurants...
"Battery Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Nestling at the foot of Great Whernside, near the head of Upper Wharfedale, this idyllic village makes the perfect place from which to explore the wonderful scenery and pretty villages of this magnificent Dale. Much of Upper Wharfedale is...
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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!
