Local Things of Interest

The nearest supermarkets are in Pateley Bridge (Coop) 7 miles away or Masham (Coop) 11 miles away.

Harrogate (Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose) is 45 minutes drive away and Ripon (Booths and Morrisons) 40 minutes drive away. 

Sainsburys, Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets all deliver to the cottage, if you want food ready for your arrival, or during your stay.

The 3rd Monday of September, every year, a real country affair. This year is the 23rd September. 

The Crown - Middlesmoor Up the hill - A great experience, traditional food.

The Crown - Lofthouse - Down the hill - Generous meals.

The Sportsman's Arms - Wath - a bit more formal with traditional local food.

The Yorke Arms - Ramsgill-  our Michelin Starred local, amazing food, booking needed

Olley's Pizzeria - Pateley Bridge - very friendly, busy and good choices.

The Birch Tree Inn- friendly, good food and a separate bar 

Local Suppliers

Raw Wensleydale Cheese - Low Riggs - Stonebeckcheese.co.uk

Scar Reservoir- stunning views, walking, mountain biking, kayaking, an amazing dam and in summer a cafe too.

Stump Cross - www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk

Fountains Abbeys - National Trust.

Brimham Rocks - National Trust.

Stean Gorge - www.howstean.co.uk

Local Museum -www.Nidderdalemuseum.com 

There are several footpaths,  walks and tracks all around the area, for mixed abilities of walkers and cyclists, and at varying lengths.

We are positioned in stunning country side that has a strong shooting history. The cottage is perfect for those wanting to Grouse or Pheasant shoot. 

Clay Pigeon Shooting- www.warrengill.co.uk - will need to be booked in advance

We are a couple of minutes walk from the Nidderdale way, a beautiful and mixed terrain walk, popular throughout the year.

Well behaved dogs are welcome, by arrangement (extra charge). They must be kept down stairs and not be allowed on the furniture. A sectioned off area is set as side in the garden. There are sheep and cows all around so they must be controlled.