Cottage Stays In The Yorkshire Dales

The crisp, clean air and spectacular beauty, both natural and man made, make the Yorkshire Dales an ideal holiday spot; be it for a much needed trade of the rat race for relaxation or for a break from the mundane with some action and adventure. With wonderful waterfalls, fantastic forests, timeless towns and amazing ancient architecture this magical place has something to suit all ages, paces and interests. Your experiences in the Dales will stay with you for a lifetime, draw you back time after time to experience the magic once more and there is no better way to stay in such beauty than in an authentic little cottage.

There is nothing wrong with being pampered in a hotel or waking up to a hearty meal in a bed and breakfast, but for those who want freedom and the Yorkshire Dales to be a home away from home, a cottage stay is the way to go.

Staying in a cottage gives the truly rustic and authentic experience. Find a cottage in a market town for a touch more civilisation or choose one of the many cottages in one of the more remote villages to have all the delights of the Dales on your doorstep. With around 800 self catering destinations throughout the Yorkshire Dales it certainly won’t be a problem to find the perfect cottage to suit your needs.

A couple looking for a weekend away together will probably prefer the romantic and traditional cottage with real wood burning fire, large leather sofas and exposed beams. There are plenty available and perhaps one of the best examples is the Cottage Fremington Reeth Swaledale. Gorgeous traditional décor with modern facilities including internet access and SKY television, this wonderfully restored cottage was made for the cosy night in. Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales countryside there are walks and cycle tracks starting from the doorstep, ideal for the perfect romantic trip out as a preclude to curling up in front of the fire.

However, not all may want the traditional cottage experience favoured by families or by the very-much-in-love couple. For those who have slightly deeper pockets and want a modern, stylish place to stay, but keeping the freedom a self-catering cottage offers, there are many available throughout the Yorkshire Dales. Good examples are the Brompton Lakes Eco Lodges. They sleep 6 people and all have modern wooden floors and elegant, stylish design throughout. Flat screen televisions and stone surfaces give a clean, sharp look and the futuristic log burning fireplace can be rotated to direct heat throughout the beautiful rooms.

These eco lodges are set in 26 acres of stunning woodland with two lakes and only a short walk from the market town of Richmond. An additional benefit is that the lodges are all made out of sustainable materials using the latest green building techniques. Those keen on protecting the environment will be pleased to know that the lodges have a reduced carbon footprint thanks to using efficient energy resources including energy from the lake itself to provide hot water and under-floor heating.

So for that home away from home experience and the freedom to enjoy your Yorkshire Dales experience however you wish, choose to stay in one of the many and varied cottages the Yorkshire Dales has to offer.

By: Louise Chadwick

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Louise Chadwick is an expert on travel and tourism. For tips and advice on Cottages in the Yorkshire Dales please visit www.yorkshire.com.