Yorkshire Dales
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Falcon Manor, Settle, North Yorkshire
Hotel Review Falcon Manor is a beautiful country house hotel dating from 1841 that was constructed for Reverend Swale with money provided by his two grandmothers to befit his status in the local community. Originally known as Ingfield Hall after the field in which it was built, this grand Tudor mansion has changed ownership several times.…
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Falcon Manor, Settle, North Yorkshire
Hotel Review Falcon Manor is a beautiful country house hotel dating from 1841 that was constructed for Reverend Swale with money provided by his two grandmothers to befit his status in the local community. Originally known as Ingfield Hall after the field in which it was built, this grand Tudor mansion has changed ownership several times.…
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The Feversham Arms, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Location: The Feversham Arms Hotel is one of the north of England’s most luxurious country house hotels and is a perfect place to come and unwind. The hotel is located on the edge of the attractive town of Helmsley within the North York Moors National Park and being just off the A170, it is a short…
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Review: The Wensleydale Hotel, Middleham, North Yorkshire
Hotel Review Location: The Wensleydale Hotel is located in the delightful small town of Middleham nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It’s just two miles from the bustling market town of Leyburn and 10 miles from Richmond. For those travelling from London or the south, Middleham can be reached by taking…
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Exploring Hawes, Wensleydale
Our stay at the Wensleydale Hotel had been lovely and before checking out we enjoyed another of their delicious breakfasts to set us up for the day. We then packed up the car and headed off to explore more of this beautiful part of Yorkshire. Our first stop was at Aysgarth Falls just a 25 minute…
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A walk around Richmond, North Yorkshire
Our day started in the best way possible with a delicious breakfast at the Wensleydale Hotel, Middleham and this set us up nicely for the day ahead. We’d planned to spend the day exploring the historic market town of Richmond, noted for its Norman castle, elegant Georgian architecture and riverside setting. It took us just…
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Weekend in Wensleydale
We were up bright and early for our road trip to scenic Wensleydale in North Yorkshire. The area is famous for the cheese to which it gives its name but for lots of other interesting things too as we were soon to discover. Our first stop was to the village of Masham (pronounced massham) to…
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Afternoon Tea at The Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey
When an invitation dropped into my inbox inviting me for afternoon tea at the Devonshire Arms Hotel I couldn’t have been happier as it’s such a beautiful country house hotel. It’s located on the Yorkshire estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire in Bolton Abbey lying in a tranquil setting along the banks of the…
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The Yorkshire Dales villages of Kilnsey & Kettlewell
Kilnsey is a small village located in the heart of Wharfedale and is noted for its impressive limestone cliff. Situated 12 miles north of Skipton and easily accessible from the motorway network as it’s just 25 miles from the M65 at Colne or 40 miles from the M1 at Leeds. Leaving the motorway and driving…
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Malham Cove
Malham is a small village at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales and is an idyllic little place. Nowadays hill farming and tourism are Malham’s main activities with a good selection of accommodation to suit all tastes dotted around the village. Located at the upper end of the River Aire valley, the area has…
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The New Inn, Clapham, North Yorkshire
Hotel Review Location The New Inn is located in the village of Clapham, six miles north west of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As a conservation village, many features of modern life do not exist. In Clapham you will not find any street lamps, overhead wires or modern architecture. The New Inn began…
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Review: The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire. Hotel Review After a hectic festive period, my friend and I decided to unwind with a short break at the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa. This luxurious, country house hotel has been a landmark of the village of Bolton Abbey since the early 17th century. …
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Day 1. A short break in Clapham, North Yorkshire
We decided to spend a couple of days in Clapham, located just off the A65 in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. After the previous day’s sunshine we were disappointed to be setting off in heavy rain but were hopeful that the weather would improve as we neared our destination. Our first stop was to the…
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Day 2. Ingleborough Cave, Clapham
Our four poster bed was so comfortable at the New Inn that I could have slept in longer if it wasn’t for the lovely view of Clapham Beck from the bedroom window along with a glimpse of early morning sunshine. Breakfast was served in the hotel’s bistro where we found a varied selection of fruit,…
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Day 1. Bolton Abbey, Wharfedale – a winter break
The Yorkshire Dales offers some beautiful scenery and walking trails so we packed our walking boots and set off bright and early one late January morning for an overnight visit. We decided to stay in Bolton Abbey nestled in the heart of Wharfedale. It’s a picturesque village located between Skipton and Harrogate in North Yorkshire.…
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Day 2. The Bolton Abbey Estate
It was such a peaceful start to the day, being able to wake gently and admire the countryside views as we pulled back the curtains. Breakfast was served in the conservatory which was bathed in sunlight as we took our seats. We helped ourselves to some cheese, fruit and yogurt and then chose hot dishes…
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A Winter’s Day in Malham
Boxing Day walks are popular to work off the excesses of Christmas Day but as we entertained family visitors then, our bracing walk took place the following day. Setting off from home towards the Yorkshire Dales National Park it was a bright morning but as we approached Gargrave we encountered fog which made driving difficult…
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Skipton, Gateway to the Dales
For a family day out, we decided to visit Skipton in North Yorkshire. Skipton is a market town located 27 miles north west of Leeds, and is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with some of the country’s most dramatic scenery on its doorstep. Along the high street, a market takes place four…
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