Yorkshire Dales cottages

Cottages in the Yorkshire Dales

Stretching for 1773 square kilometres across North Yorkshire and Cumbria, the Yorkshire Dales is famous for its varied and magnificent landscape. It has been protected as a National Park since 1954 – its winning combination of breathtaking scenery, wonderful wildlife, industrial heritage and traditional warm welcome mean it’s perfect for a romantic short break, an active getaway or a holiday for all the family – check out our full range of Yorkshire cottages for even more holiday inspiration. 

Towns, villages and attractions

Bustling market towns, traditional pubs, castles, museums, steam trains and stately homes are all waiting to be discovered, with charming Yorkshire countryside cottages scattered throughout. Enjoy horse riding, rock climbing and mountain biking terrain in the country. Trails vary from quiet routes along disused railways to more intrepid trails across the high fells. The Dales limestone scenery has provided an underground labyrinth of caves and potholes, making it the largest caving area in the UK, with Gaping Gill on Ingleborough a real gem. 

Visit the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, take a train journey through the past on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, explore the family-friendly Forbidden Corner, or escape to Lightwater Valley theme park. Other top attractions include Malham Cove, Parcevall Hall Gardens, Skipton Castle, Stump Cross Caverns in Nidderdale. 

Where to stay

You could stay in Hawes with attractions including Wensleydale Creamery and Hardraw Force, or find a cottage in Skipton with its bustling high street full of old-world charm. Escape to one of our Grassington holiday lets, a village with cobbled streets and quaint cottages. Whether you’re looking for a cosy cottage or a converted farmhouse, you’re sure to find your perfect Yorkshire Dales cottage in our collection.