From peaceful farming villages nestled below dramatic limestone escarpments to mysterious caves, romantic abbeys, romantic cottages and sparkling waterfalls, the Yorkshire Dales offer visitors a chance to truly unwind. But where are the best places to stay?
We’ve unearthed five fabulous holiday cottages off the beaten path to help you escape the madding crowd yet still sample the very best of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Yorkshire Dales cottages
The Station Master’s Cottage, Ribblehead
For the ultimate whistlestop tour of the Dales, hop aboard a train on the Settle-Carlisle Railway and alight at Ribblehead, beside the iconic viaduct and explore the towns and villages along the line at leisure. settle-carlisle.co.uk 01768 800 208
Bluecaster Side, Sedbergh
This atmospheric, white-washed farmhouse promises a roomy rural escape among the foothills of the Howgills just outside the ‘book town’ of Sedbergh. The remote location is perfect for a digital detox. independentcottages.co.uk 07973 989831
Mill Fosse Cottage, Hawes
An exquisite 17th-century cottage in a quiet corner of the quirky village of Hawes at the head of Wensleydale. Flagstone floors, exposed beams and oodles of character. millfossecottage.co.uk 07885 966935.
Craven Cottage, Appletreewick
A Grade II listed cottage with open fires in this picture-perfect Wharfedale village with associations with Dick Whittington. Two pubs within walking distance – perfect for exploring Wharfedale on foot. cravencottageappletreewick.com 01756 720486
7 Queens Square, Kirkby Lonsdale
Stay in a traditional stone cottage with a cool contemporary interior in the heart of this elegant Georgian market town. Perfect base for the pubs and restaurants in the town, Ruskin’s view and the northern Dales. independentcottages.co.uk 01768 780571
