Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales are a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and is also one of the country’s professionally managed National Parks. It is a fabulous place to book a holiday cottage as there are lots of things to do in the Dales including walking, rambling, cycling, rock climbing and even caving. It has been the chosen location for many films and TV shows including ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ and most famously, ITV’s ‘Emmerdale’.

The Dales also play host to many record breakers including the fastest river and the highest lake in England. If you fancy breaking a personal record, why not enjoy dinner at the highest pub in Britain — perched 1,732ft above sea level.  

One of the most popular destinations in the Dales is Bolton Abbey — an estate within which is located the ruined 12th-century Bolton Priory. There are more than eighty miles of footpaths over some breathtaking scenery including the river, through the woodland nature trails or over heather moorland.

It is an excellent location for an outdoors-based holiday or short break thanks to its many miles of lush green valleys to explore. The famous limestone walls patchwork the hillsides and beneath the surface of the Dales exists a honeycomb of gorges and caves, just waiting to be explored. Book up one of our Yorkshire Dales cottages and enjoy all a self-catering holiday brings.