Experiences

A real high point this summer was completing a sustainable travel adventure from the doorstep of Newton Grange in Bank Newton with my family. On Yorkshire Day we set off by bicycle with the goal of cycling to the city of Leeds along the Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath and returning by train. Beforehand we had […]

Just 10 minutes away by road, The Coniston is set within 1,000 acres of Yorkshire countryside and is a wonderful place to visit for spa days and delicious dining during your stay at Newton Grange Farm. The Nadarra Spa is an award-winning spa that offers spa packages year round, combining pamper treatments and soothing spa […]

Have you heard of the Ride2Stride walking and music festival? It’s coming very soon to the Settle area. Tuesday 28 April – Monday 4 May 2026. Why not take a look at the programme and join in? There are lots of guided walks to be enjoyed, and travel along the wonderful Settle Carlisle heritage railway […]

The historic Leeds Liverpool Canal traverses through the landscape, its towpath ready for those seeking adventures on two-wheels to discover a linear route. From the holiday cottages, you soon join the towpath, passing the Bank Newton locks and follow it towards Gargrave. From Gargrave onwards, the surface is shinier and newer – still an off-road […]

Herriot Country – Two words that conjure up newborn lambs, hilltop farms, country lanes and miles upon miles of spectacular dry stone walling. As a farming family we really love All Creatures Great and Small. From the original James Herriot books that my Grandma loved to read , through to the more recent television series, […]

All Aboard the First Class Breakfast Train Our beautiful cottages are only a fifteen minute drive from Bolton Abbey Station which is home to the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway. The steam railway here is a place my Grandad often took me to at weekends when I was little and still holds a special place […]

I felt overwhelmed recently when I saw posts being shared on social media about all the books that friends had read in 2025. It’s a lovely idea, and a brilliant concept – to encourage others in the love of literature – but I could not believe the sheer quantity or books that some had got […]

I’m delighted to introduce you to Seafern Adventures and Sarah’s Yorkshire Bike Rides, our activity providers offering cycling days and fully guided and hosted holidays here in the Yorkshire Dales from Newton Grange Farm. We hope you’ll enjoy hearing a bit more about them. Welcome to Seafern Adventures We’ve been working with Newton Grange Farm […]

Why not treat yourself to a local Tai Chi class whilst staying at Newton Grange Cottages? We highly recommend Val’s Tai Chi classes, which are held at a number of outdoor and indoor venues, such as the fabulous Cliffe Castle Park and stunning Skipton Town Hall. You can book online or drop Val a message […]

A new year is upon us, full of hope and promise and perhaps ideas of things we’d love to be doing more of. Taking time out for ourselves and our wellbeing has never felt so important. The past (almost two) years of the Pandemic have left many people feeling more worn-down than they might otherwise […]