The Cream of the Yorkshire Dales. Wensleydale is a beautiful location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, dotted with attractive Yorkshire cottages to rent, picturesque views and full of opportunity. The region’s fertile farmland is well known for producing superb food (including the creamy, crumbly Wensleydale cheese made famous worldwide by Wallace and Grommit) and the area has plenty more to offer visitors of all ages, especially those who want to experience traditional English rural life first hand. Read more
Old Carthouse is a dog friendly holiday cottage nestled within the Yorkshire Dales National Park providing a perfect romantic retreat. Enjoy walks from the front door, explore local market towns and villages like nearby Wensleydale, Hawes and Leyburn or simply lie back and relax in the bubbling hot tub. Perfect for a self-catering holiday at any time of the year, this cosy barn conversion is located in the little village of Aysgarth and is an ideal base to explore this magical part of North Yorkshire.
This lovely stone self-contained holiday cottage is in the pretty Dales village of Askrigg, within walking distance of three pubs, a tea room and a deli. It sleeps three people in one large bedroom, with accommodation ideally suited to individuals, couples or small families, including those with a dog. Askrigg is convenient for Richmond, Sedbergh, Kendal and the southern Lake District, making it a perfect destination for a walking or cycling holiday. Hawes is four miles away, and there are beautiful walks from the village into the surrounding landscape.
Immerse yourself in the glory of Wensleydale from the cottage, garden or whilst out and about exploring miles of tracks and trails by cycling or walking straight from the front door. A peaceful setting, Overdale holiday cottage is perfect for walkers, bird watchers and those wanting to relax, and is just one mile from the thriving market town of Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales.
You can tell the owners of Green View love their holiday cottage. It exudes warmth and welcome from the kerb, with the interior featuring original beams, modern furnishings, and a contemporary kitchen for easy self-catering. The three-bedroom property is opposite the village green in Banbridge, a few miles from Hawes and close to popular walks and attractions like Aysgarth Falls and the Wensleydale Creamery. There is plenty of space for six people, and children and dogs are very welcome. Green View Cottage is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is ideal for short breaks and extended stays. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
A delightful romantic dog-friendly cottage for two oozing character and charm in the pretty rural village of Fearby, just a mile and within walking distance of the popular market town of Masham with its great pubs, shops and two famous breweries. Perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park and a good choice for those who like walking. Log burner for cosy nights.
Watersdale End is an idyllic holiday cottage in North Yorkshire with contemporary indulgences like an outdoor hot tub and Sky TV. Hosting six guests in three delightful double bedrooms, it's tailor-made for families and friends seeking space and sensational views. Accredited by both the AA and visit England with a Gold Award 4* rating. Tucked away in the charming hamlet of Gayle near Hawes, leisurely strolls along Gayle Beck lead to the town's amenities and the famed Wensleydale Creamery. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in nearby attractions such as Hardraw Force and Aysgarth Falls, while history aficionados can delve into the stories of Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle.
"Hideaway Retreat" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Luxury pod perfect for couples seeking a romantic escape. Bedroom with en suite shower room. open-plan living area including kitchen. Private decking area with hot tub to relax in the peaceful surroundings. Images are representative and may...
"Winsbury Cottage, Leyburn, North Yorkshire" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Exuding pastoral romance, Winsbury Cottage is perfectly equipped to deliver home from home comfort whilst staying in the Yorkshire Dales. Set within a working farm and surrounded by open fields, this cosy cottage invites you into a charming...
"Croft Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Arncliffe is a small village resting within the civil parish of Littondale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, just 10.5 miles away from Skipton. This village is famous as it was the original setting for Emmerdale, with the Falcon Inn pub...
"Catherine Parrs Sewing Room" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Babbacombe is a tranquil village and is often known as the ‘Jewel in the crown of the English Riviera’ in Devon. The beach resort is a superb alternative to its bustling neighbour, Torquay, as you will find an array of things to do without the...
"Snape Castle Garden Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Bere Alston is a pretty village in West Devon that lies between the Tamar and Tavy rivers on the Bere Peninsular a World Heritage Site. This is a tranquil area perfect for walking, cycling or boating and close to Dartmoor and Bodmin Moors. The...
"The Bothy" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Arncliffe was the original setting for Emmerdale, with the Falcon Inn pub acting as the Woolpack in the show. The River Skirfare runs through the village and is rife for fishing. The village of Malham has pubs and tearooms and a National Park...
"1 Bed Apartment in Richmond" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 king-size bedroom 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave - Welcome pack provided - Travel cot and...
"1 Bed Lodge in Thornton Watlass" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 king-size bedroom - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Neff induction hob, oven and dishwasher, microwave, fridge - Chest freezer in adjacent building 4 yards from...
"2 Bed Cottage in Hawes" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double - 1 bathroom with rainfall shower and WC - Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher,...
"1 Bed Cottage in Leyburn" 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 – double - 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, shower attachment and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, L'or coffee...
"1 Bed Apartment in Richmond" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 king-size bedroom - 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge -...
"1 Bed Apartment in Gunnerside" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom - 1 bathroom with a shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, tabletop freezer, washing machine - Welcome...
"3 Bed Cottage in Harrogate" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 2 singles - 1 bathroom - shower and WC, downstairs WC - Electric hob and oven, fridge, slim dishwasher and...
"10 Old School Close" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. West Witton is situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, between Leyburn and Hawes and is made up of stone-built cottages and farmhouses. It enjoys views of Penhill and its limestone scars, along with Bolton Castle, countryside and the...
"2 Bed Cottage in Leyburn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - Property on one level - suitable for reduced mobility - 2 bedrooms: 1 super king-size and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 en-suite...
"1 Bed Cottage in Bedale" 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 king-size bedroom - 1 shower room with WC - Oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher - Fridge with icebox. Access to a larger freezer can be...
"2 Bed Cottage in Bainbridge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 small double - 1 family shower room, 1 en-suite WC with washbasin - Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, with...
"2 Bed Cottage in Hawes" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms - 1 king, 1 single - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine - Welcome...
"Byre Suite" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Litton is a picturesque village of traditional historic stone-built dwellings and a characterful public house. This idyllic village makes the perfect place from which to explore the wonderful scenery and pretty villages of this magnificent...
"2 Bed Cottage in Thornton Watlass" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin (with zip-and-link beds that can be converted to a super-king-size on request) - 1 family bathroom with...
"2 Bed Cottage in Richmond" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 Bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin room - 1 shower room with shower and WC & 1 en-suite shower room - Electric Range oven and hob,...
"West Shaw Cote Cottage, Askrigg, Leyburn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The traditional stone-built cottage has a well-equipped country style kitchen with solid oak work tops, Belfast sink, Nespresso coffee machine, and dining table with seating for four guests. The boot room is ideal for storing your muddy boots...
"South View, Reeth, North Yorkshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Entering through the porch, the ground floor of South View comprises of a dining room with a wood burning stove and dining table for six, a sitting room, and a galley kitchen. Featuring wooden floors and exposed beams the dual aspect sitting...
"The Sanctuary" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The village and civil parish of Hipswell makes up the northern part of Catterick Garrison, Richmondshire. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book, 1086, as being in the hundred of "Land of Count Alan" and retains parts of its history...
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Many visitors arrive in Wensleydale having heard about the spectacular scenery. The region’s excellent footpaths, which include the Pennine Way, provide an easy way for visitors to immerse themselves in the landscape, enjoying views of the River Ure and the valley. The area has several waterfalls including Aysgarth, which has the highest drop of any single waterfall in England, Redmire Force and Hardraw Force. Cotter Force has a buggy and wheelchair-friendly path to make it accessible for everyone. The Red Squirrel Trail at Widdale, only a few miles away, is also a popular choice.
Cycling is another fantastic way to explore and there is a bike shop in Hawes where visitors can hire road and mountain bikes for a full or half-day. Yorkshire’s sweeping roads and far-reaching views make it ideal for touring by bicycle - so much so that the Tour de France used the area for the first stage of the 2014 competition. Alternatively, tackle the “Tan Hill Toughie” route and reward your efforts with a cold drink at the highest pub in England, the Tan Hill Inn.
Lake Semerwater is another favourite beauty spot with a choice of paths as well as the opportunity to fish, sail and canoe. Close by, the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) provides plenty more ways to enjoy being outdoors.
Hearty appetites are a pleasure to satisfy with the wonderful food and drink that is so widely available. A visit to the Wensleydale Creamery is a must not only for the shop but also for the cafe and restaurant which serve a seasonal menu inspired by the best of the Dales. The main market town in Wensleydale is Hawes and there is a good choice of places to shop, eat and drink. While you’re there, spend some time learning about the area’s history in the Dales Countryside Museum.
Local attractions include the Grade II listed Aysgarth Edwardian Garden, Jervaulx Abbey, and the impressive Ribblehead Viaduct. The magic of The Forbidden Corner appeals to children, while even the most cynical teenager will find it hard not to be impressed by the size of Middleham Castle, home to Richard III, and Bolton Castle.
Wensleydale is beautiful at any time of the year, with something for everyone no matter what their age or interest. Whether you’re a couple on a romantic week touring historic houses and gardens, an active family in search of outdoor adventure, or a gastronome planning to gorge yourself on the local delicacies, a holiday here is one to savour.
