Vicky’s guidebook
Favourite local shops
Great local farm shop with a lovely cafe.
https://www.yorkshiresmokehouse.co.uk/restaurant
13 locals recommend
Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse
Hardisty HillGreat local farm shop with a lovely cafe.
https://www.yorkshiresmokehouse.co.uk/restaurant
Great village shop only a few minutes drive away.
http://www.darleyvillage.info/Village_Shop_13957.aspx
Darley Shop and Post Office
Great village shop only a few minutes drive away.
http://www.darleyvillage.info/Village_Shop_13957.aspx
Dacre Village Store
Main StreetAnother great little shop
Kendall T & Sons
34-36 High StGreat butchers in Pateley Bridge.
Fantastic farm shop in Skipton about a 20 minute drive away but really lovely produce and great cafe.
https://keelhamfarmshop.co.uk
39 locals recommend
Keelham Farm Shop
21 Gargrave RdFantastic farm shop in Skipton about a 20 minute drive away but really lovely produce and great cafe.
https://keelhamfarmshop.co.uk
J Todd & Son
Main StreetFantastic shop selling everything from kitchen equipment to farm gates!
Summerbridge Stores Ltd
Main StAnother great local shop.
If you like cheese you will love this! Harrogate cheese shop.
https://www.thecheeseboard.net
The Cheeseboard
1 Commercial StIf you like cheese you will love this! Harrogate cheese shop.
https://www.thecheeseboard.net
Fish With A Twist
40 High StGreat fishmongers in Pateley Bridge.
http://www.fishwithatwist.co.uk
Great farm shop selling local produce.
https://fodder.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlamBtorm6gIVB7LtCh1AvwOBEAAYASAAEgLZ4vD_BwE
13 locals recommend
Fodder - Farm Shop and Cafe
Railway RoadGreat farm shop selling local produce.
https://fodder.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlamBtorm6gIVB7LtCh1AvwOBEAAYASAAEgLZ4vD_BwE
Food scene
Fantastic local pub, great food and amazing views from the garden, only 15-20 minute walk away.
https://www.wellington-inn.co.uk
18 locals recommend
The Wellington Inn
Main StreetFantastic local pub, great food and amazing views from the garden, only 15-20 minute walk away.
https://www.wellington-inn.co.uk
Great diner for kids and adults! 20 minute drive away.
https://www.billybobsparlour.com
65 locals recommend
Billy Bob's: Parlor - Diner - Play
Great diner for kids and adults! 20 minute drive away.
https://www.billybobsparlour.com
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
1 Parliament StA posh cup of tea!
https://www.bettys.co.uk
Lovely country pub with great food.
http://www.sportsmans-arms.co.uk
26 locals recommend
The Sportsman's Arms
Wath RoadLovely country pub with great food.
http://www.sportsmans-arms.co.uk
Toft Gate Barn Cafe
Lovely cafe with great views.
Stuzzi
46B King's RdLovely place to eat in Harrogate.
Great country pub with good food. 15 min drive away
http://www.station-hotel.net
7 locals recommend
Station Hotel
Station RoadGreat country pub with good food. 15 min drive away
http://www.station-hotel.net
Olley's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant in Pateley Bridge 15 minute drive away.
After a walk around Scarhouse reservoir pop into the pub for lunch.
https://www.crownhotelmiddlesmoor.co.uk
7 locals recommend
The Crown Hotel
After a walk around Scarhouse reservoir pop into the pub for lunch.
https://www.crownhotelmiddlesmoor.co.uk
A country pub full of character only accepts cash!
https://www.nidderdale.co.uk/business/the-crown-hotel-lofthouse/
13 locals recommend
The Crown
19 High StreetA country pub full of character only accepts cash!
https://www.nidderdale.co.uk/business/the-crown-hotel-lofthouse/
Great cafe with excellent selection of food.
https://www.baltzersens.co.uk
25 locals recommend
Baltzersens
22A Oxford StGreat cafe with excellent selection of food.
https://www.baltzersens.co.uk
Great bar offering good selection of beers and pizzas!
http://www.majortomssocial.co.uk
23 locals recommend
Major Tom's Social
3 The GinnelGreat bar offering good selection of beers and pizzas!
http://www.majortomssocial.co.uk
Places to go!
Fantastic local gin distillery only 10 minute drive away!
https://www.whittakersgin.com
6 locals recommend
Whittaker's Gin (Whittaker's Distillery Ltd)
Fantastic local gin distillery only 10 minute drive away!
https://www.whittakersgin.com
Nidderdale Llamas
A day out with llamas!
https://www.nidderdalellamas.org
Great place for children.
https://www.brimhamrocksadventurefarm.co.uk
6 locals recommend
Brimham Rocks Adventure Farm
Great place for children.
https://www.brimhamrocksadventurefarm.co.uk
Lovely gardens to walk in and explore.
https://www.himalayangarden.com
23 locals recommend
Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park - Closed until Sat 5th October 2019
Lovely gardens to walk in and explore.
https://www.himalayangarden.com
Pateley Bridge
A lovely small town with great local shops, cafes and tearooms.
Ripon Cathedral
Minster RoadA great cathedral!
Stump Cross Caverns
Amazing caverns.
https://www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
Turkish Baths Harrogate
Parliament StreetVery relaxing experience.
Harrogate is a lovely town with lots to offer from great vintage shops to high end fashion and everything in-between! Bars and restaurants a plenty.
221 locals recommend
Harrogate
Harrogate is a lovely town with lots to offer from great vintage shops to high end fashion and everything in-between! Bars and restaurants a plenty.
Hales Bar
1-3 Crescent RdA great old pub with plenty of character!
Lovely village with tearooms and gift shops.
https://grassington.uk.com
87 locals recommend
Grassington
Lovely village with tearooms and gift shops.
https://grassington.uk.com
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag LaneLovely gardens for a stroll.
How Stean Gorge LLP
https://www.howstean.co.uk
T&R Theakston Ltd
https://www.theakstons.co.uk
Castle Howard
Lovely stately home. https://www.castlehoward.co.uk
Harewood House
https://harewood.org
Ripley is a very small village with Ripley Castle and a great ice cream shop!
https://www.ripleycastle.co.uk
16 locals recommend
Ripley
Ripley is a very small village with Ripley Castle and a great ice cream shop!
https://www.ripleycastle.co.uk
Sightseeing
Brimham Rocks
Lovely place to go and explore.
Bolton Abbey
Lovely place to go for a walk
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Another lovely place to visit
Really lovely place to visit with amazing views at the top, well worth the climb!
7 locals recommend
White Horse
Low Town Bank RoadReally lovely place to visit with amazing views at the top, well worth the climb!
Thruscross Resevoir
Lovely walk.
Fewston Reservoir
Another lovely walk.
Swinsty Reservoir Car Park
Lovely walk.
Scar House Reservoir
Amazing views and great walk.
The Coldstones Cut
Amazing views and short climb up to the top.
Great place to go for a walk and explore.
https://www.malhamdale.com/malhamcove/
156 locals recommend
Malham Cove
Great place to go for a walk and explore.
https://www.malhamdale.com/malhamcove/
Vern Overton Cycling
3 Low LaneLocal Bike hire, 2 minutes along the road.
https://www.voc.bike
Lots of local info on walks in the area, the "Packhorse Trail" in Lower Nidderdale is a circular walk that goes right past the cottage door!
https://nidderdaleaonb.org.uk/visiting/outdoor-and-active/walking/
13 locals recommend
Nidderdale AONB
Lots of local info on walks in the area, the "Packhorse Trail" in Lower Nidderdale is a circular walk that goes right past the cottage door!
https://nidderdaleaonb.org.uk/visiting/outdoor-and-active/walking/
Lovely area for walking.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/nidd-gorge/
12 locals recommend
Nidd Gorge
Ripley RoadLovely area for walking.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/nidd-gorge/
Taxis and public transport.
Reasonably priced taxi rank in Harrogate should be about £20 from Harrogate back to the cottage.
7 locals recommend
Blueline Taxis
6 Strawberry DlReasonably priced taxi rank in Harrogate should be about £20 from Harrogate back to the cottage.
Reasonably priced taxi rank in Harrogate about £20 from Harrogate back to the cottage.
Mainline Taxis
13 Station ParadeReasonably priced taxi rank in Harrogate about £20 from Harrogate back to the cottage.
The 24 bus route goes from Pateley Bridge to Harrogate town centre, you can get the bus from the stop near the Wellington Inn. Although not very frequent it will take you through the villages and you can have a night in Harrogate before getting a taxi home! https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/harrogate/services/HDT/24?date=2020-07-24&direction=inbound
Moke Hill
The 24 bus route goes from Pateley Bridge to Harrogate town centre, you can get the bus from the stop near the Wellington Inn. Although not very frequent it will take you through the villages and you can have a night in Harrogate before getting a taxi home! https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/harrogate/services/HDT/24?date=2020-07-24&direction=inbound
Trains from Harrogate run roughly every 30 mins to Leeds and York.
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/HGT
20 locals recommend
Harrogate Tap
Trains from Harrogate run roughly every 30 mins to Leeds and York.
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/HGT