Foodies will delight in the choice of places to eat out during your stay in Yorkshire. We have put together some recommendations, which range from tearooms to call in to during a walk or cycle ride from the cottages, and those slightly further afield that are a real treat on days out. Evening options are covered too, with suggestions of places to book nearby in Gargrave, Broughton, Elslack, West Marton, Coniston Cold and Skipton.
Why not spend a day in the Dales discovering different Yorkshire specialities to really gain a "taste of Yorkshire"? This map guides you to some of the best food and drink the region has to offer. New discoveries are all part of being on holiday, taking the time to sample delicious food.
In Yorkshire you will often see a slice of fruit cake on the menu, served with an accompaniment of cheese; absolutely delicious. Sunday Roasts are complete with Yorkshire Puddings and local bakeries such as Walker's in Skipton, serve up mouth-watering Yorkshire Curd Tarts.
Visit in the autumn during the Annual Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival – dates for this year are detailed on our events page. Over a long weekend you can join in with food tastings, demonstrations and special events that showcase regional specialities.
With nearby farm shops in Airton and Skipton selling local produce, whether you're dining out or dining in during your cottage holiday, there is no need to miss out on Yorkshire's culinary offer.
Tasty homemade food with a wonderful counter full of homemade cakes and desserts. Usually open at weekends and some Fridays – well worth checking the opening hours directly before you visit.
Popular with cyclists, the Dalesman Café and Sweet Emporium is a real find in the heart of Gargrave village, with delicious meals, cakes and sweets galore.
From our cottages, you can reach this fabulous tea room after walking along the Pennine Way or cycling the Pennine Cycleway. Food is delicious and served all day, Fabulous Malham Cove views.
Located on Otley Street, this cafe is always busy and for good reason. The staff are amazingly friendly and welcoming. The menu is interesting and delicious; the hot chocolate particularly recommended and well known for its fabulous coffee.
Located just off the main cobbled square in Grassington, the Retreat serves delicious vegetarian food and home bakes – ideal to punctuate a walk to Linton Falls, Grass Woods, the Lead Mines or for stunning views along the Dalesway to Kilnsey.
Fabulous homemade food, a lovely atmosphere and delicious afternoon teas in this tea room, with easy parking outside. Enjoy a walk along the Dalesway following the River Wharfe to reach Burnsall or Grassington.
Located in a 17th-century building and home to the Museum of North Craven Life, the Folly Coffee House in Settle is a welcoming place for refreshments. With a counter full of baking, a huge fireplace and being situated in this charming market town, this is a lovely pit-stop.
A destination brand established in 1919, Bettys has been a popular choice for tea in Yorkshire for more than a century. Our closest Café Tea Room is found in Ilkley. Combine a visit with a trip to the shops, the Moor or perhaps a swim in the scenic Lido.
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.
Foodies will delight in the choice of places to eat out, from country pubs to Indian restaurants, fine dining to French cuisine, here are some of our favourites.
Enjoy a curry in excellent family run Bollywood Cottage in Gargrave, or sample a Thai Punjabi feast on Friday or Saturday evenings in West Marton.
Enjoy a meal in one of the village pubs in Gargrave.
Take a short drive to enjoy local food in The Bull at Broughton, or the Tempest Arms in Elslack, as featured in the Good Pub Guide.
Dine in style at The View, a restaurant at the Coniston Hotel, 10 minutes' drive away. With its open fires and contemporary décor, this is a fine place to relax.
Sample food in one of the many restaurants in Skipton that cater for different tastes. We recommend the delicious food served at Phoebe's Bar and Restaurant on Coach Street and the wonderfully authentic meals served at Efendy, Skipton's Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant.
A lover of wood-fired pizza? Travel to the Cheese Bar near Settle for early-evening or daytime dining.
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