27/12/2024
Escape to the Yorkshire Dales in 2025
If youāre already looking forward to Spring we have it covered for you here in Askrigg in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Book a holiday to escape the stresses and strains of daily life and give yourself a break to look forward to-you know that you deserve it.
And to help, here is a list of some of our favourite places and experiences that you can easily enjoy from our two luxury holiday cottages in Askrigg. We can always recommend more for you when you are here, or you can find them in our app which you have access to when you book with us;
ā¢ Enjoy the peace and quiet of our lovely cottage gardens and weāll throw in the views for free!
ā¢ Soak up the views from the comfort of your bed with their Yorkshire mattresses
ā¢ Be lulled to sleep by the stream at the bottom of the garden in Urlay Nook, our sleeps 4 cottage
ā¢ Wander to any, or all, of the 3 pubs in Askrigg- The Crown Inn, The Middle House and the Kings Arms (the Drovers in the original All Creatures Great and Small)-all only a few minutes walk away
ā¢ Pick up coffee, cake and croissants from our fantastic coffee shop, The Bake-well, or sit outside and watch the world go by
ā¢ Meander down to the River Ure through the wild flower meadows, some protected as SSSI, and brave the stepping stones if you dare
ā¢ Discover the hidden waterfalls on the Askrigg Waterfalls Walk-you can get this and other walks on our app when you book with us
ā¢ Treat yourself to a special meal at the 5 star, 3AA Rosette restaurant at Yorebridge House, a level 1 mile walk away, or call in for a champagne afternoon tea
ā¢ Catch the Community run Little White Bus to Bolton Castle 15 minutes away and soak up history by walking in the footsteps of Richard lll and Mary Queen of Scots
ā¢ Marvel at the wildflowers and their abundance-the meadows literally turn yellow with buttercups and the woods blue with the bluebells
ā¢ Enjoy the lambs and the wildlife in Spring, with Curlews, Lapwings, Oystercatchers, Golden Plovers, Grouse, Owls, Buzzards and many others easily seen especially on the moors just above Askrigg
ā¢ Add to your waterfall collection with Aysgarth, Redmire and West Burton Falls, Hardraw Force (with attached pub) and we can let you know a few more hidden gems when you are here
ā¢ Shop in our well stocked village shop, Sykes House, or visit the nearby market towns of Hawes and Leyburn on market day and browse round the independent shops that service our local communities
ā¢ Get your cheese fix at the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes and learn how cheese is made
And this list is just a small selection to give you a flavour of how much, or little, there is to do on holiday here. We are always happy to let you know some of the lesser-known places to visit or things to do.
Check out our two pet free cottages sleeping 2 and 4 here at www.askrigg.com. You can book online-the calendar is kept up to date, you can email us on [email protected] or call us on 01969 650022. We are always happy to answer any questions that you may have.
You can also check out our reviews here to see what our previous guests say and recommend; https://www.upfrontreviews.com/reviews/22180/askrigg-cottage-holidays/minnies-cottage/563665/ for Minnie's Cottage
https://www.upfrontreviews.com/reviews/22180/askrigg-cottage-holidays/urlay-nook/563666/ for Urlay Nook