Cottages in Nidderdale

Surrounded by lush greenery and the outstanding Yorkshire Dales. The area has the designation of AONB. Nidderdale is the ideal destination to spend your holidays in a traditional cottage surrounded by nature. Located in the eastern Dales, Nidderdale is full of contrasts, windswept moorlands, beautiful woodlands and tranquil areas with rivers. Browse the cottages Holidu offers you and find the ideal one for a well-deserved break in the countryside.

Find the perfect cottage to spend your romantic getaway with your other half or look for a cottage for you and your family to enjoy a family trip and stay in touch with nature. Celebrate a special anniversary or simply meet some friends and enjoy a weekend away exploring the Dales. Equipped with all the amenities you need, the cottages offer a comfortable stay in spacious lounges, open plan floors, great bedrooms and incredible gardens and views.

The Yorkshire Dales is a playground for those who love nature and exploring hamlets and little charming villages. If you are based in Nidderdale, you can take day trips to Middlesmoor and Lofthouse, Otley, or explore the nooks and crannies of Pateley Bridge, its hidden ancient alleyways and the lovely small cobbled courtyard with little corners with a bench where you can sit and just watch around you. Go to Masham and wander around this traditional market town boasting Yorkshire’s largest market square! Treat yourself in Ilkley, a Victorian spa town located on the southern edge of the AONB.

Did you know that Nidderdale is home to World Heritage Sites, right on our Yorkshire Dales doorstep? The incredible Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal water garden has been a World Heritage Site since 1986, and it has been recognised as a ‘feat of human creative genius’. Visit this site with a ruined Cistercian Abbey. You can walk around the awe-inspiring Water Garden or go to Deer Park. Grab a picnic and explore around you to discover all the trees that go from ancient to big, small and fluffy! Fancy a chat with a tree instead? The Tree Listening Project is as ‘in-tree-guing’ as it sounds! You just need to pick up the headphones hanging from the sweet chestnut's branches, and you will be able to hear the active sounds under the bark.

​Scar House Reservoir is nestled near Middlesmoor, in Upper Nidderdale within the Nidderdale AONB, and close to Pateley Bridge. The walk around this reservoir is 4 miles long, and it is a good chance to watch the birds and marvel at the reservoir that supplies water to Bradford. You will see two little villages as well, Lodge on the north side with views toward Angram Reservoir.

Admire the beauty of this 20-metre deep gorge and explore it along the footpaths and bridges. If you are feeling more adventurous, try some Via Ferrata and feel the adrenaline pumping! Enjoy caving or go for gorge walking. After your adventures, go for a cuppa at the café.

Brimham Rocks is that kind of natural curiosity that will make young and old visitors alike and enjoy their day out. Once you see it, you will say: ‘Why haven’t we been here before?’ Slightly hidden near Summerbridge in the Nidderdale AONB this is the perfect outdoor playground and the ideal picnic spot. ​Did you know Roger and the Rottentrolls was filmed here? Watch closely and you may spot some locations from the children’s TV series. The views from the rocks are fantastic, and it is the ideal spot for a picnic. This curious collection of interesting shaped rocks have been given names and stories over the years including the Rocking Stones, Druid’s Kissing Chair, Wishing Rock, Pulpit Rock, or Cannon Rocks. Some rocks are said to resemble animals like crocodiles, polar bears, or even a camel’s head. Weasel your way through the tight spaces and discover the nooks and crannies, look at its geology and history, anand enjoy adventure days organised by the Harrogate Climbing Centre.

Have a good day out with family or friends. Get some fresh air, take a short walk, enjoy the views, learn something along the way and have a great coffee with cake at nearby Toft Gate Barn Café! All these ingredients will make your visit to Coldstones Cut, an unforgettable one. Coldstones Cut overlooks a limestone quarrying operation and the rest of views, rewards any visitor to this vast and unusual artwork. There aren’t enough words to describe Coldstones Cut so just remember one: GO!

Marsham is a welcoming village with the largest market square in Yorkshire plus two popular breweries - Theakston’s and Black Sheep. You can also enjoy the annual sheep fair, a thriving community of artists and arts culture, and located next to the gorgeous River Ure. Go to the sheep fair in September or enjoy the steam rally in July. Masham is also a fantastic base for lovely scenic walking routes.

​Rain won't ruin your day and here are some ideas for those wet days when the sun decides to hide. Explore Bolton Castle, its old kitchens, the nursery or the bed chambers and marvel at Skipton Castle, and the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber, and discover the Long Drop. Take a day trip to the Dales Countryside Museum, the Swaledale Museum or join a tour to the Georgian Theatre Experience in Richmond. Need some thrills? Go underground and explore Stump Cross Caverns, Ingleborough or White Scar Cave. See Shakespeare’s First Folio at the Craven Museum and Gallery. Need more reasons to get your wellies and your raincoat and enjoy your stay during rainy days?

Shop locally and experience the feeling of putting in the real heart in every business. The independent shops, restaurants and cafés in the Dales will greet you with a smile. Let the wine shop owner advise you on what wine to sip, listen to the banter at the butcher’s and see how the gallery owner second-guesses not just your preferences but your friends’. The delight of buying in the Dales is that every market town offers different and genuine products. Go to Hawes, Richmond, Skipton, Leyburn, Sedbergh or Kirby Lonsdale and you will notice the difference immediately!