The Bailey Holidays

11/01/2025

As the crazy cold week comes to an end, we couldn’t resist sharing a few pictures. Temperatures got down to -12C and we were trapped in just for 2 days (lovely!). Even managed to get the 1934 BSA tandem bicycle back on the road for the first time in 20 years or so with the very skilful help of Grassington’s famous Yorkshire Bike Company Ltd. Great to get some proper winter weather!

27/12/2024

Hi Everyone. We hope you have had a great Christmas and are looking forward to New Year.

We just thought we would let you know that we have now opened up bookings right through to the end of June so do get in touch if you want to book prime early summer dates before they get snapped up!

Lots of love

Mark and Kay

16/12/2024

A rare winter treat today - cottage guests John and Janice enjoyed a Bentley trip to Grassington. Also, some pictures of our recent visit to Harewood to see the amazing Christmas decorations (and some lovely sunrises)!

23/11/2024

Now that the lovely cold snap has been driven out by storm Burt, here are a few pictures of our wanderings in the beautiful frosty Dales over the past couple of weeks.

26/10/2024

Due to a cancellation we now have all of 19th to 30th November available in the cottage. Pick any period of 3 nights or more that you fancy! Could be the last chance for a beautiful Autumn visit!

24/10/2024

Just a really beautiful autumn day today from start to finish!

15/10/2024

A few Autumn pictures from in and around The Bailey. There are still a few gaps in the calendar if you fancy a visit.

29/09/2024

The Bentley was part of the display at this year’s Grassington 1940s weekend. Can you spot it in this post of theirs?!

13/09/2024

Hi everyone. As the property market is so slow at the moment we have today taken the decision to open up and commit to bookings right through to the end of April 2025. We hope this gives lots of our lovely guests, past, present and future to come and see us again.

12/08/2024

Hi Everyone. Just to let you know December is now available to book in both the Cottage and the Shepherd’s Hut. I’ve tried to keep a note of everyone who has asked me about December and will contact you direct but do get in touch if you would like to book. The Christmas markets are the first 2 Sundays.

04/08/2024

A couple of car trips out recently. Plus - a guest has just booked having last stayed in 2003! They kindly sent these photos of the cottage from back then. I think they will like the new look!!

21/07/2024

Happy Days, Happy Guests!! Just to let you all know we’ve opened up bookings until mid November now.

14/07/2024

*** UPDATE - NOW FULLY BOOKED ***

There’s still a chance to book the cottage for this week and the weather looks a bit better ………

07/07/2024

This is a great guide to what to see and do when you Visit Skipton

How long do you need for a visit to the Yorkshire Dales? Here are some things to think about to make the most of any trip. It's always worth staying longer!

The Yorkshire Dales cover a vast area with over 30 different dales (valleys) and no-one quite agrees where they begin or end. So you could spend a long time covering the whole area!

It can take a little longer to get anywhere, thanks to the narrow roads, incredible views you'll want to stop and admire, and occasional 'traffic jams' (usually sheep or cows on the move).

One of the strengths of the Yorkshire Dales is that each dale, village and market town is distinctive with its own character. So if you only go to Hawes, you'll miss out on the different delights of Settle. And if you go to Malham but don't visit Masham, or go to Askrigg but not Aysgarth, or Richmond but not Grassington... then you'll be missing out even more...

That's not to say we want to encourage you to dash from one place to another. You'll get much more out of a visit if you choose a base for a few days and explore locally in more depth. You won't run out of things to do! If you come back and stay in another village or market town, you'll be able to enjoy somewhere with a different character and feel. Getting an insiders' view and really understanding the Yorkshire Dales takes time.

Many interesting places to visit are small and quirky. You might not want to spend hours in each of them, but together they make for a really intriguing and stimulating visit, full of variety and interest.

It's easy to unknowingly drive by some of the most fascinating spots - they're often hidden in plain sight and only known to locals. It really pays to get out of your car and explore more - and of course to sign up for my fortnightly Yorkshire Treasures updates www.yorkshiretreasures.co.uk/happy

I can list at least 300 things to do in the Yorkshire Dales, so whatever you're planning - plan to stay a little longer! A day trip is lovely but booking a few days is even better. You won't regret it.

Agree? What's the longest you've ever stayed or your record number of repeat visits? Or maybe you loved the Dales so much you moved here?

27/06/2024

EDIT: Now just 4 nights available from 15th. Fri and Sat taken.

Just had a cancellation due to illness so we now have 6 nights available from 15th July if anyone fancies a break of 3 nights or more in the holiday cottage during that period. Message me or have a look on www.thebaileyskipton.co.uk. A rare last minute summer gap!

19/06/2024

Hi everyone. Just had a cancellation for 2 nights in the cottage from 19th July (a rare Friday and Saturday night)! Anyone fancy it? Now bookable at www.thebaileyskipton.co.uk or give me a ring.

17/06/2024

Hi everyone. Just to let you all know that we are still to finalise a buyer and have therefore decided to open up October to bookings in the Cottage and Shepherd’s Hut. Just up to 19th at the moment but I will post again if we extend further. I’ve been trying to keep track of people who have been asking me but hopefully this will pick up anyone I’ve missed. Give us a ring or check availability at www.thebaileyskipton.co.uk.

05/06/2024

We really do have the nicest guests here at The Bailey! These are some flowers from this week’s visitors who were keen to stay in the Shepherd’s Hut one last time before we move and gave us the flowers to say thank you for the lovely times they have had here when they Visit Skipton. ❤️

Also a few pictures of Moss, the latest addition here (half poodle, half collie) who arrived on Saturday and some photos of the Bentley and the MGB at Skipton Car Show on Sunday. 🚗