Dog-friendly Yorkshire Dales

This attractive cottage rests in the village of Gargrave, on the edge of Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is the location for the new TV series of All Creatures Great and Small and only 15 miles from Haworth famous for the Brontës and setting for the new and old Railway Children films. It is an ideal location with everything you need in the village, but the countryside right on your doorstep, with the Pennine Way and Settle Carlisle Railway both a short walk away and the river 100 yards away for picnics. Gateway to the Lakes but also close to well-known cities such as Blackpool, Manchester and Leeds (45 minutes’ by train). Links to London or Edinburgh with only one change of train.
Honey Cottage is a beautifully presented two-bedroom terrace situated along one of the village greens, close to the River Aire & canal locks. The owners really have thought of everything and the cottage has undergone a total ground-up renovation in April 2022. There’s a brand new kitchen, bathroom and windows, along side all brand new furniture and dressings whilst still retaining the charm and features of a Victorian cottage. This delightful property is an ideal base for holiday makers to enjoy the local area. Enjoy the best of both worlds from local shops, a small supermarket, café, takeaways and three pubs all within the village. Venture out further to find the famous, historic market town of Skipton, only 5 minutes’ by train or 10 minutes’ by bus, with its fine castle, multitude of shops, cafés, walks, boat trips and even a classic old school cinema.
Entering the property via the pathway you walk through one of the last formally set out gardens remaining in the village; seating and table are provided for al fresco dining. Inside, you will find an entrance hallway with a welcoming and cosy living room benefitting from two sofas, a TV and a wood burner, perfect for those winter nights. Down the hall you will find a spacious, bespoke kitchen/dining area with a red brick feature wall, which has everything you need to prepare a home cooked meal and serve at the dining table. The property also benefits from a utility area with washing machine, boot wash sink toilet and a door to the rear yard with a small table and chairs.
The owners have included a hidden gem, a secret bar in the cellar room. Get yourself a space at the bar, no need for waiting in line when it’s in the comfort of your own cottage. Wander upstairs where you will find two double bedrooms, on the same floor you will find a luxury bathroom with a free-standing bath, shower cubicle, basin and toilet. A warm welcome will always await you at Honey Cottage, its ideal location and luxury feel and hidden bar will be to leave you wanting more.

The Old Chapel is well-positioned in the quiet village of Thoralby, set just off the village green. The property boasts the traditional features of the original chapel, including windows and exposed wooden beams. The property has been furnished to a good standard and provides rural accommodation for families and couples alike. The bedrooms are spacious, and there is a large games room that is positioned in the roof of the chapel. Situated in the living room, a feature wood burner makes this property perfect for the colder, winter months. After a busy day exploring this delightful location, head back to the property, and snuggle into the comfortable sofas, where you can watch the flames dance around the fire.
This property provides idyllic accommodation for walking or cycling enthusiasts, with many routes available close by. This area provides a paradise for bird watchers, with birds of prey, owls, oyster catchers, lapwing and grouse. If you love to be outdoors, then this property is the perfect base for you. Watch the abundance of wildlife nearby, including red squirrel, hare and deer. For a more relaxed day, the popular market towns of Hawes and Leyburn are a short drive away. As are many delightful Dales villages including Aysgarth with its popular falls and Semerwater Lake. Part time village shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

Steeped in local history and nestled in the magnificent Wharfedale valley in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Well House has been lovingly refurbished throughout to provide high quality, one-of-a-kind accommodation.
An upside down house, the three bedrooms are on the ground floor, along with two bathrooms, with windows giving gorgeous glimpses of the stunning local scenery, even whilst you lie in bed. The inner hallway area has been turned into a library with maps and booklets of the local area, detailing wonderful walking routes to suit every ability. Entrance to the house is via a boot room, ideal for sorting your muddy boots, coats and dogs after a busy day exploring the Dales. Upstairs, you’ll be wowed by 360 degree views of the valley with each window framing a different part, immersing you in one of the most spectacular and beautiful limestone landscapes in the country, whilst snuggled up in front of the wood burner.
The open plan living space on the first floor features a brand new, fully fitted kitchen with Bosch appliances, as well as a dining area and living area. Here you will also find the piano used by previous owners to rehearse with the local choir. Outside, the garden has been beautifully landscaped to create two sitting areas at either side of the house so you can follow the sun all day. There is a garage, perfect for storing your bikes.
The pièce de résistance is the original well, which has been uncovered and fitted with lights so you can see 100 feet down to the bottom at night, a truly unique feature. The pretty village of Starbotton is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with a cluster of stone built, chocolate box cottages surrounding the friendly local pub, a mere 2 minutes’ walk away. The Fox and Hounds is the heart of the local community, offering high quality, hearty dining, with well-kept local ales in a relaxed, dog friendly atmosphere. The area is ideally located for exploring by car, walking and cycling.
There are many walks right from your very doorstep including the Dales Way, accessed by a connecting footpath leading down to the River Wharfe, which is just 300 yards away. The area is also a mecca for cyclists with the Tour De Yorkshire route having run through locally. Other country pursuits such as fishing, rock climbing and even pony trekking are all available nearby. The popular town of Grassington is just a 15-minute drive away and plays host to events all year round including a Summer Arts Festival with famed singers, presenters, poets and authors, and a winter Dickensian Festival to capture the spirit of Christmas.
The bustling market town of Skipton, 16 miles or 30 minutes drive away, has a great selection of shops and cafés, alongside delightful bars and restaurants dotted along cobbled streets. From here, you can tour the amazing Norman castle and take a boat trip along the canal. The Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Forest of Bowland and Harrogate are all within an hour’s drive. Despite The Well House’s idyllic rural setting, guests will benefit from excellent Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile signals.

Superb, detached stone cottage in Hinderwell village. Spacious, open plan living, contemporary styling. Well-equipped, luxurious accommodation. Pubs and shops 5 mins walk. Beach 1 mile. Whitby 9 miles.

Superb dormer bungalow, in quiet position, close to South Bay in Scarborough. Spacious, sea views, beautiful gardens, hot tub. Next to golf course, all amenities close by. WiFi.

A walkers’ paradise with the Ribble Way passing at the end of the garden, this semi-detached, single-storey holiday cottage adjoins the owners’ own home and offers carefully co-ordinated and spacious accommodation. It is set at the end of a private lane in a rural location, with long distance views over open countryside to the hills beyond. Ideally located between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Forest of Bowland, the property is also close to the Pennine Bridleway, Settle Loop and Gisburn Forest mountain bike complex making this an excellent base for active holidays. It overlooks a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Ribble floodplain, with a wealth of bird life and a bird hide on the Ribble Way. An ideal home for relaxing in and just enjoying your surroundings. The bustling market town of Settle is just 4 miles and offers a wide selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and is home to the famous Settle to Carlisle railway. Alternatively, Skipton, “the gateway to the Dales”, is just 9 miles. Golf and fishing available nearby. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Set in a stunning rural position within the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Fell Cottage is a traditional limestone conversion of a former farm building restored to provide a wonderful quaint holiday retreat. The cottage is situated in beautiful Raydale, a rural and unspoilt area of Wensleydale. It is surrounded by traditional farming country and ringed by high fells.
In the distance the dramatic peak of Addleborough can be seen and Lake Semerwater is a pleasant walk away. It is handy for many of the areas famous attractions, including the bustling little market town of Hawes and the pretty villages of Bainbridge and Askrigg, with its pub which was used as the local in the James Herriot series ’All Creatures Great and Small’.
Raydale is a haven for wildlife, with hares and deer often sighted in the surrounding fields at dawn and dusk, along with a wide variety of upland bird life including pheasant, partridge, curlew, duck and of course, Lake Semerwater stocked with a variety of fish. The hamlet of Marsett is set high in the hills above Bainbridge, providing far reaching panoramic views of the dales and fells beyond. Marsett itself has true rustic country charm as cattle and sheep can roam freely on the village green. Horse riding and fishing nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 3½ miles.

This delightful, Grade II listed, former chapel, adjacent to the owners’ home, is steeped in history and is tucked away in a wonderful, rural location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As such, it enjoys beautiful views over spectacular countryside. The cottage provides romantic holiday accommodation and offers a wonderful home from which to walk direct from the door, with links along the Dales Way between Grassington and Kettlewell. For those who like climbing, Kilnsey Crag is at hand, and offers some of the most challenging climbs in the area. Alternatively, Grassington is approximately 4 miles, and has a wide variety of country shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. In summer, you can enjoy Grassington Festival, which attracts well-known celebrities, and during winter it offers the Dickensian Festival. Shop 3 miles.

Set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this former mill workers’ cottage is in an idyllic tranquil location at the bottom of a country lane set between the river on one side and a charming mill pond on the other. One of 12 terraced houses fronting onto a cobbled street built in 1783 to house workers for the cotton mill, now lovingly restored to combine a wealth of features with exposed stonework and beams together with the comforts of contemporary living. It makes for an ideal location from which to walk or cycle direct from the door through some of the most scenic countryside in Yorkshire. Conquer one, or all three of the ’Three Peaks’; Ingleborough, Whernside and Penyghent, or cycle through the peaceful and rarely visited Kingdale with its quiet lanes and isolated farmhouses. Alternatively, both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District are readily accessible by car. The bustling market town of Settle is well served with a variety of pubs and restaurants and is just 1 mile away. Here you will also find a swimming pool, golf course and weekly market. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.