Cottages in Settle

Can you imagine an amazing holiday in excellent cottages decorated and furnished to a high standard? In comfortable accommodation to enjoy some fantastic walks from the doorstep as well as many attractions in the town, why not commit to a stay at Settle? Settle is located in the south-west of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, close to the largest limestone outcrop in Britain, a region of scars, cliffs, caves and potholes. A good alternative if you want to enjoy it with your family in the cottages located in the city. Many of these are located in North Yorkshire, and that's why Holidu has offers for you in this area of the city, ideal to go with children or with your partner.

Cottages in this town and the surrounding countryside are the ideal place to spend a lovely, relaxing holiday with your family and if you have a pet, don't worry because most cottages accept them during your stay, and most of them have gardens and spacious areas. The cottages are comfortable with Wi-Fi services, fireplaces and most of them are traditional stone structures on two stories. The Three Peaks and the Settle to Carlisle railway line are attractions in the areas where a significant group of cottages is located.

Settle is a city of culture being the home of the aircraft manufacturer who made the city what it is today, the Boeing Corporation who introduced the 707 aircraft in the 1950s. You can visit the long-term exhibition in the city centre which includes eight galleries with a 30-metre long sculpture the Garden and Glass, a natural model that combines Chihuly glass with plants and flowers. The MoPO Museum of Culture displays pieces of contemporary culture and features exhibits on video games, literature, costumes and more

if you want to climb Ingleborough you can start from Clapham, go through the cave entrance past a huge scramble to a huge canyon, this is the path that takes you to the top. There is a false summit and at the top where there is a triangle, there is a lot of breeze at the top and the view is spectacular. Enjoy the remarkable outdoors of the Yorkshire Dales National park where you can choose impressive routes including the Clay Pits and Victoria Cave, Feizor, Stainforth Force and Giggleswick Scar, among others. Furthermore, the Ingleborough National Natural Reserve offers excellent routes with different levels of fitness for you to choose, like Settle East and Pikedaw Calamine Circular or the Settle Caves and Waterfalls Circular walk. Get ready and plan your hiking day!

Settle has a Tuesday market which is held once a week and where you can buy fresh produce, handcrafts and other knick-knacks that you can sample. Browse around and barter your way through the stalls to find the perfect bargain or to get the freshest local produce.

Known as the “smallest gallery in the world”, the Gallery on the Green is nestled in the Upper Settle K6-type phone box, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott who was also the designer of the power station that later became the Tate Modern. The space has held about 30 exhibitions in the ten years that it has been open including studies of Ingleborough, a mixed media celebration of the people of Canada and an exhibition related to the evolutionary process.

If you love falcons, the Yorkshire Dales are definitely the best location to enjoy these majestic animals. Settle Falconry is based in the National park of the Yorkshire Dales and offers day activities with birds of prey. You can even handle falcons, kestrels, owls or hawks! After this, get a nice cuppa and indulge in some home-made cakes. Get ready for a Dales adventure!

Are you a food lover who enjoys discovering local food wherever you go? Enjoy spending time shopping? Go to the Courtyard and enjoy a delicious time at this great dining site nestled in stone bars outside Settle where you can have a lovely seasonal meal at the Brasserie, where the local ingredients are used in traditional British recipes with a new twist. Browse around the shops and find beautiful home decorations and furnishings by Dalesbread, fine tweed by the Abraham Moon or honey and fresh eggs at the Roaming Hen Farm Shop.

Listen to the most amazing stories told by great performers and entertainers. The biennial Settle Stories Festival is an event that started back in 2010 and includes creative ideas and digital art based on the spoken word. Enjoy a vibrant programme of stunning performances, great exhibitions, exciting outdoor story trails, incredible plays, and varied workshops are the main activities carried out for three days that include enamelling, writing, digital storytelling, weaving, and pottery. Get hands-on and enjoy three full days of fun!

There is nothing more beautiful and relaxing than looking at water plunging down from different heights. The sound of nature, the incredible outdoors and the beautiful views are captivating sites for photographers, nature lovers and explorers. Within the Yorkshire Dales, Janet's Foss might be the smallest one. But for spellbinding waterfalls, Scaleber Force on High Hill Lane will impress you with its clear waters and stratified rocks. Close to town, Stainforth Force is barely 5 minutes from Settle and easily reachable after a 45-minute walk. Enjoy the view of this gorgeous flight of cascades falling into a deep pool. Enjoy nature and peace.

Admire Settle's Carolean mansion, The Folly. This building is home to a top-notch Museum of North Craven Life that has been open since 2001. The venue shows different items in short-term exhibitions. Some of them have included prints evoking the Dales, an incredible timeline for The Folly, or spooky stories from Settle’s Holy Ascension Church. Check the calendar when you are in town to see what is next!