Wensleydale cottages
Famous for its cheese which is produced at the creamery in Hawes, Wensleydale is a stuning area of the Yorkshire Dales to visit on a self-catering break. The dale is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with the lower part, below East Witton, also falling into the boundaries of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and takes its name from the village of Wensley which was once the dale's market town.
The dale's market towns are Leyburn and Hawes, where you'll find an electic mix of local shops, many selling local produce and artisan goods. As well as its creamery, Hawes is also known for its historic ropemakers, Outhwaites, where you can watch the ropes being made and each year Leyburn hosts the Wensleydale Agricultural show, which takes place each August. Well-known villages in the dale include Middleham, Bainbridge and Aysgarth. Middleham is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Known for its racing, you'll often see the jockeys with their racehorses strolling through the village past the local shops and pubs. Middleham Castle is famous for its Richard III connections, the king lived here as a boy and the ruins of this castle are very well preserved. With a triple flight of waterfalls, its no wonder Aysgarth Falls was picked as the backdrop to the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The waterfall, near the village of Aysgarth, stretches out for almost 1 mile and is a spectacular sight following rainfall, with Ruskin, Turner and Wordsworth all remarking at its beauty over the years. Bainbridge, taking its name from the shortest river in England, the River Bain, is home to one of Yorkshire's oldest hotels, The Rose and Crown Inn, which is said to be haunted and to the east of the village there is the remains of a roman fort.
Also worth visiting in the area is historic Bolton Castle, a fantastically preserved 14th century Grade 1 listed castle. The castle was once the prison of Mary Queen of Scots and it is said she escaped from here and began walking towards the nearby town of Leyburn, losing her shawl along the way. This walk is now known as 'The Shawl' and is a popular route with visitors and locals for its ease and breathtaking views.
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Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales
DS300
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£1361 - £2301
- This spacious detached luxury property sleeping six has been furnished and equipped to the highest specification. With a hot tub in it's stunning designer garden it is the perfect escape in the Yorkshire Dales.
- 6 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- No Pets
- 3 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Garden
- Private parking
- Hot tub
- Open fire or woodburner
- Beach 40 miles
- Pub 0.25 miles
Masham, Yorkshire Dales
DS336
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£730 - £1005
- A luxury property boasting a sunken hot tub in the enchanted garden. Located close to the pubs, shops and tea rooms in Kirkby Malzeard close to Masham in the Yorkshrie Dales.
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- No Pets
- 1 Bathroom
- WiFi
- Garden
- Enclosed garden
- Private parking
- On-street parking
- Hot tub
- Pub 1 mile
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
DS161
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£536 - £803- Close to the bridge and waterfall, this Hawes cottage is a wonderful base for guests to relax and soak up the special atmosphere that the region offers.
- 5 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Pets
- 2 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Garden
- Private parking
- Open fire or woodburner
- Beach 60 miles
- Pub 0.1 miles
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Masham, Yorkshire Dales
DS450
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£419 - £620- Situated on the edge of an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' in the Lower Wensleydale, this charming cottage is a walker's paradise with pretty riverside walks nearby, and excellent opportunities for bird-watching.
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- No Pets
- 1 Bathroom
- WiFi
- Garden
- Private parking
- Open fire or woodburner
- Beach 69 miles
- Pub 1.5 miles
Carperby, Yorkshire Dales
DS179
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£547 - £1146- Spacious newly renovated converted barn offering well-equipped and cosy accommodation decorated and furnished to a high standard, suitable for families or friends and good base for the Dales.
- 6 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Pet
- 2 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Garden
- Private parking
- Open fire or woodburner
- Beach 42 miles
- Pub 0.2 miles
Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales
DS351
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£438 - £651- Special offerIf you book a 3 night or longer stay at White Rose Cottage between now and 3rd March 2020, receive a free truffle making workshop for 2 at a local chocolate factory to enjoy during your stay.
- 2 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Pet
- 1 Bathroom
- WiFi
- Garden
- Enclosed garden
- Private parking
- Open fire or woodburner
- Beach 48 miles
- Pub 0.2 miles
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Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales
DS311
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£575 - £946- This idyllic 3-bedroom country cottage is the perfect base for those looking to explore the Yorkshire Dales, located in Harmby close to the popular market town of Leyburn.
- 6 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Pet
- 1 Bathroom
- WiFi
- Garden
- Private parking
- Beach 50 miles
- Pub 0.1 miles
Middleham, Yorkshire Dales
DS181
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£620 - £1315- Special offerBook and take a break at this beautiful cottage up until the 21st December and receive a 10% discount
- 7 Guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Pets
- 2 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Garden
- On-street parking
- Open fire or woodburner
- Beach 50 miles
- Pub 0.1 miles
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Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
DS242
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£577 - £1213- This attractive stone built farmhouse features lovely views over the surrounding countryside and is just ten minutes walk from the popular town of Hawes.
- 6 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- No Pets
- 3 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Garden
- Private parking
- Open fire or woodburner
- Pub 0.5 miles
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
DS367
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£525 - £773- This lovely stone-built cottage is ideally located in the popular market town of Hawes, in Wensleydale and within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- No Pets
- 1 Bathroom
- WiFi
- Garden
- Enclosed garden
- On-street parking
- Beach 45 miles
- Pub 0.1 miles
Askrigg, Yorkshire Dales
DS240
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£496 - £742- West Shaw Cote Cottage is an exceptionally well-equipped stone barn conversion, surrounded by lovely gardens and with views over the dale from every window.
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Pet
- 1 Bathroom
- WiFi
- Garden
- Private parking
- Open fire or woodburner
- Beach 44 miles
- Pub 2.6 miles
