Our holiday cottages are well located for whatever visitors are inclined to do, be that relaxing on site or setting off to discover new places within half an hour or further afield.
Railway and heritage enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Settle Carlisle Railway and Worth Valley Railway all within easy reach.
Families may enjoy a visit to farm parks at Thornton Hall or Hesketh, and a visit to the play barns at the Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Farm.
Bolton Priory is a must-see, as is Fountains Abbey – well worth the drive through beautiful Nidderdale. Fountains Abbey is a World Heritage Site for good reason, as is the industrial village of Saltaire with Salt's Mill at its centre.
If you love woodland, explore Skipton Castle Woods, Strid Wood at Bolton Abbey, Middleton Woods in Ilkley or Gisburn Forest for walks and mountain biking. To discover waterfalls, head to Stainforth Foss, Catrigg Force, Janet's Foss or the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. Be amazed by the area's underground cave networks with a visit to one of the area's open caves.
If you like to learn about what has shaped places over the years, visit Skipton Castle and the Craven Museum and discover the Hoffman Kiln in Langcliffe. For literary enthusiasts, head to the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth or visit during the Ilkley Literature Festival. Check out our local events page for more reasons to visit throughout the year.
Enjoy a day out with a Four Wheel Drive Farm Safari, meet the animals, explore the Play Barns and experience Quadtrex biking for an action-packed outing for the family.
Visit Skipton to see Skipton Castle, one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. Take a walk in the woods and browse market stalls lining the High Street.
Located in the Town Hall in Skipton, learn about the story of Craven through the ages with lots of interactive displays and information to keep all age groups entertained.
A beautiful steam railway from Embsay to Bolton Abbey through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery. The heritage railway hosts a number of special events throughout the year.
There are so many highlights to Malham – Janet's Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar, Malham Cove and limestone pavement, the dry valley, tarn and amazing views from Pike Daw and Weet's Top.
Children will love a treat to play in the indoor and outdoor play barns, having tucked into a meal at the American Diner beforehand. Delicious ice creams and toppings will entice you.
A vibrant Yorkshire Dales Village in Wharfedale with individual shops, good pubs and tea shops. Known for its role as 'Darrowby' in the filming of 'All Creatures Great and Small'.
Browse the individual shops in this friendly town, and take a hike on some amazing footpaths. Climb Castleberg Crag for an aerial view of Settle, ascend steeply to the Attermire Caves or walk by the River Ribble.
A journey from Settle along the Ribblehead Viaduct and further north to Carlisle will be a journey to remember. The scenery is fabulous and train travel allows you to sit back and take in the view.
A 600-acre working beef and sheep farm with lots of animals, pedal go-karts, sandpit and a stunning setting to play outdoors, whilst keeping the family entertained.
A scheduled monument situated off the B6479, about ¾ of a mile north of Langcliffe village, a visit to Craven Lime Works brings a real 'wow' factor. Learn about the area's industrial heritage.
A fun family day out in beautiful countryside on the banks of the River Wharfe. Explore the Priory Ruins and enjoy a picnic in lovely surroundings. The estate offers events throughout the year.
Fantastic mountain biking trails and walking awaits in the woods of Gisburn Forest in the Forest of Bowland. All-terrain mobility scooters can be booked for hire from Gisburn Forest Hub.
Known for hosting a Saturday morning Park Run, Cliffe Castle has a Museum, Café, Playground and attractive grounds and is situated on the edge of Keighley.
Situated in the Wharfe Valley against the backdrop of Ilkley Moor, Ilkley has a range of shops, eateries, an outdoor Lido and the bluebells in Middleton Woods are a sight to behold in spring.
Whether you're planning a family trip, a walking weekend in Yorkshire with friends, or just a quiet escape, we have the perfect accommodation for you.
Between Grassington and Pateley Bridge, visit Stump Cross Caverns to see a superb range of stalactites and stalagmites. Spectacular lighting shows off these unusual rock formations for a memorable visit.
Discover 1.3 miles of beautiful Yorkshire Dales woodland on a walk from Clapham to reach the gateway to Ingleborough Cave, an impressive underground network of caves.
Follow in the Bronte's footsteps with a visit to the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth. Enjoy refreshments at Cobbles and Clay. Travel along the well-kept Worth Valley heritage railway line.
A 4.5 mile trail through spectacular waterfall and oak woodland scenery from Ingleton. Thornton Force falls 14 metres over limestone and is an impressive sight, especially after rainfall.
Described as the longest show cave in Britain, visit White Scar Cave to see sights such as an underground waterfall, the witch's fingers and the battlefield cavern.
A World Heritage site, Saltaire is a well-preserved industrial village with an impressive mill, now home to the David Hockney Art Gallery and independent shops. Robert's Park is next door and hosts a weekly Park Run.
Home to Yorkshire's largest IMAX screen, the National Media Museum has a range of galleries to visit. Why not treat yourselves to a show at the Alhambra theatre on your visit to Bradford too.
Set in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the weird and wonderful formations of Brimham Rocks make for an adventurous and memorable outing. There is a National Trust car park on site.
A year-round destination, Harlow Carr Gardens is somewhere that all generations can enjoy. With events throughout the year, children are well-catered for as well as the grown-ups.
An elegant spa town, Harrogate is a lovely place to browse the shops, wander through the valley gardens, relax in the Turkish Baths and enjoy tea at Bettys – a quintessential Yorkshire treat.
A World Heritage Site looked after by the National Trust, Fountains Abbey is very special. The well-preserved abbey, water garden and Studley Royal deer park will keep you occupied all day.
Enjoy a scenic drive into Wensleydale and visit the Wensleydale Creamery to learn about how the Dale's famous cheese is made. The colourful hay meadows in Spring are a sight to behold.
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