MILL FOSSE COTTAGE
WENSLEYDALE'S FINEST
“Fantastic location, lovely interior. Surpassed our expectations in every way.
Would highly recommend”
Mr Hanson, Nidderdale
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Go exploring
Whatever your interests, there are so many things to see and do in this most beautiful part
of North Yorkshire.
Right on the doorstep
Mill Fosse Cottage is located in the bustling Yorkshire Dales market town of Hawes,
home of the famous Wensleydale Cheese factory & visitors centre.
Surrounded by stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park scenery, the cottage offers guests
an ideal location from which to enjoy a wide range of activities during their stay.
In addition to walking, cycling and country pursuits, The Yorkshire Dales is brimming with
cosy cafes, pubs, restaurants and family-run eateries.
Food and gift shops are plentiful, and there are lots of galleries, museums, and educational
centres to explore too.
Dales Adventures
The landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park has been carved by thousands of years of
erosion and glacial activity, into miles of rolling river valleys, deep ravines, cascading
waterfalls, caves and limestone pavements.
Aysgarth Falls, which is a 20 minute drive from Hawes is a marvellous flight of 3 broad limestone steps over which water cascades in the shade of a wooded valley. The beauty of the falls captured the imagination of Turner, Ruskin and Wordsworth and continues to be popular with visitors today.
Hardraw Falls is a smaller cascading waterfall – but with a pub next door – offers an
ideal lazy Sunday morning walk from the cottage.
Another destination not to miss in Hawes village itself is the Wensleydale Creamery where
visitors can learn about the production of the famous cheese.
Nearby, the converted Hawes Railway Station is the home of the Dales Countryside Museum
which shares stories of the people and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.
The restored Gayle Mill is also a lovely step back in time. And just up the dale from Aysgarth,
Bolton Castle is also worth a visit during you stay. With wild boar on the estate, a shop and a cafe, this is a grand pit stop in the heart of the Dales.
Wensleydale Creamery
Hawes DL8 3RN
T 01969 667664
Dales Countryside Museum
Station Yard, Hawes DL8 3NT
T 01969 666210
www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk
Hawes Rope Makers
Town Foot, Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3NT
T 01969 667487
Bolton Castle
North Leyburn DL8 4ET
T 01969 623981
The Forbidden Corner
Tupgill Park Estate
Middleham
Leyburn DL8 4TJ
T 01969 640638
Jervaulx Abbey
Jervaulx, Ripon HG4 4PH
T 01677 460391
Middleham Castle
Castle Hill, Middleham, North Yorkshire DL8 4QG
T 0370 333 1181
Less than an hour away
For outdoor lovers - further south is Malham Cove, a fabulous limestone beauty spot. Coupled with the wildlife-rich conservation area of the Malham Tarn Estate this is truly a great destination. Heading east, Grassington is the prettiest of market towns filled with quirky shops and friendly pubs.
Ingleborough Caves
Clapham LA2 8EE
T 01524 251242
The Falconry Centre
Located on the Conistone Estate, features amazing array of eagles, hawks and falcons. Feel the exhilaration of this hands on experience as you fly these magnificent birds in the open countryside.
The Falconry Centre
The Coniston Country estate
Coniston Cold
Skipton
BD23 4EA
T 01756 748080
RIPON & RIPLEY
The fourth smallest city in Britain, Ripon is situated on the River Ure with museums, a racecourse, weekly market & cathedral. After a look round the city – why not head south to Ripley Castle, a 14th century castle owned by the Ingilby family for 26 generations! Explore the walled gardens, or take a guided tour around the ornamental lake. A 15 minute drive takes you to Brimham Rocks a weird and wonderful rock formation with stunning views over Nidderdale.
Ripley Castle
Harrogate HG3 3AY
T 01423 770152
Brimham Rocks
Pately Bridge HG3 4DW
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks/
Newby Hall & Gardens
The Crown Inn
Roecliffe
Nr Ripon YO51 9LY
T 01423 322300
The Carpenters Arms
Felixkirk
Thirsk YO7 2DP
T 01845 537369
www.thecarpentersarmsfelixkirk.com
Stockeld Park
LS22 4AN
T 01937 586333
HARROGATE
Grand Georgian Harrogate has a rich history. With the discovery of a mineral well in the 1660s the town transformed itself from a small quiet village into a thriving tourist attraction; the spa town of choice for wealthy visitors keen the taste the medicinal waters.
Harrogate’s original well is situated on The Stray. Gardeners will enjoy Valley Gardens and the nearby RHS garden Harlow Carr. The restored Royal Pump Room survives from its regency hay-day as a museum. Popular visitor attractions include shopping in the Montpellier Quarter and bathing in the waters of the Turkish Baths.
The Great Yorkshire Show
Running for almost 160 years The Great Yorkshire Show celebrates the best of rural life. Open for three days in July, entertainment includes show jumping and country pursuits. Show-casing local food and drink, chef demonstrations and lots of independent traders.
Harrogate Royal Pump Room
Crown Place HR1 2SA
T 01423 556188
Harrogate Turkish baths
HG1 2WH
T 01423 556746
www.turkishbathsharrogate.co.uk
Fodder
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate HG2 8NZ
T 01423 546111
Wetherby Racecourse
T 01937 582035
Royal Armouries
Richmond & Easby Hall
A 12th century Norman settlement enriched by fine Georgian architecture. Richmond holds a beautiful position on the banks of the River Swale. A character town, populated by friendly pubs and shops, with a cobbled market square. Why not visit Richmond Castle with its tranquil gardens and views of the Dales and the Georgian Theatre & Theatre Museum. Within walking distance is the beautiful ruin of Easby Abbey displaying original 13th century wall paintings. A short drive away is Kiplin Hall, with its beautiful Jacobean Hall, gardens, woodland and lakeside walks. Home-baking and lunches in the tea room; furnished with centuries of family possessions including scientific instruments, paintings, portraits and Arts & Crafts. Well worth a visit.
The Georgian Theatre & Theatre Museum
Victoria Road
Richmond DL10 4DW
T 01748 825252
www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk
Richmond Castle
DL10 4QW
T 01748 822493
Kiplin Hall
Richmond DL10 6AT
T 01748 818178
Catterick Races
T 01748 811478
The Ale Trail
The Yorkshire Dales boasts some of the country’s finest breweries. If you find yourself a little on the thirsty side when exploring the great outdoors, the village of Masham is home to the Black Sheep Brewery, and the Richmond Brewing Company offers back to basic micro brewing.
Black Sheep Brewery
Wellgarth
Masham HG4 4EN
T 01765 689227
Richmond Brewing Company
The Station
Richmond DL10 4LD
Further afield. But well worth the trip
Castle Howard
Designed by John Vanburgh, and home to the Howard family for over 300 years, this grand baroque-style 18th century residence was the spectacular setting for the 1981 ITV television series of Evelyn Waugh’s classic novel’ Brideshead Revisited’. The house boasts an impressive collection of art and furniture, beautiful gardens and 1,000 acres of parkland dotted with statues, temples and follies. Visitors can join in on one of the daily tours around the house and gardens, take a boat trip on the great lake, or follow a path through the gracious woodland. The estate also has a farm shop, garden centre, tree nursery and restaurants.
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA T 01653 648333
YORK
The city’s medieval streets are packed with boutique shops, cafes and superb pubs and inns.
So why not spend a day indulging in shopping and dining, or pop into one of York’s fantastic museums. The new Richard III and Henry VII Experience at Monk Bar and Mickelgate Bar
provide a real insight into the life and death of the last Plantagenet.
The York Dungeon offers an altogether more sobering experience. And the Jorvik Viking Centre offers a truly memorable living history of the original Viking settlements in the city of York.
See the beautifully detailed recreation of a Victorian street in the Castle Museum,
with shop interiors and alleyways.
The Yorkshire Museum & Gardens mixes history with scientific subjects. Whilst beautiful
Fairfax House, a restored Georgian townhouse, is filled with furniture and art from the
Noel Terry Collection. Or why not admire other York landmarks such as the River,
Clifford’s Tower and the majestic York Minster.
Regular events in the city include the York Food & Drink Festival; York Chocolate Festival
and Jorvik Viking Festival.
Richard III and Henry VII Experience
T 019404 615505
York Castle Museum
York YO1 9RY
T 01904 687687
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
YO1 7FR
T 01904 687687
Jorvik Viking Centre
Coppergate, York YO1 9WT
T 01904 615505
www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk
York Dungeon
12 Clifford Street
YO1 9RD
T 0871 423 2260
Fairfax House
Castlegate, York YO1 9RN
National Railway Museaum
Leeman Road
York YO26 4XJ
Middlethorpe Hall & Spar
York YO23 2GB
T 01904 641241
Yorkshire Museum of Farming
T 01904 489966
Bolton Abbey
Stunning 12th century priory, situated in beautiful parkland by the River Wharfe. Picnic by the river
or take a woodland trail across the 80 miles of footpaths. Welly walks, tree climbing, rivers, bridges, slides, beams, tunnels & swings. And if that doesn’t tire you out you can jump onto the Embsay & Bolton Abbey steam railway for a short journey through the countryside. Visit Hesketh Fam Park to meet the friendly farm animals. Don’t miss the Cavendish Pavilion which offers riverside refreshments in the heart of the estate.
Beyond the abbey – head up the river to Appletreewick and the haunted ravine of Troller’s Gill.
Then climb through the Valley of Desolation to the rocky peak of Simon’s Seat.
Another close by highlight is the area of Parcevall Hall Gardens. The only large gardens open to the public within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Situated at the head of the valley, this 24 acres of formal and woodland garden rises up the hillside and command impressive views of Simon’s Seat and Wharfedale. See the limestone rock garden to collections of plants from far flung places including China and the Himalayas.
Bolton Abbey & Wharfedale
Skipton BD23 6EX
T 01756 718000
Parcevall Hall Gardens
Wharfedale BD23 6(E
T 01756 720311
www.parcevallhallgardens.co.uk
Settle-Carlisle Railway
Mill Fosse Cottage is an ideal base for walkers and cyclists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the streams, hills and surrounding countryside.
This is also a popular area for wildlife enthusiasts, bird-watching fishing and country pursuits
Our guests never struggle for something adventurous to do.
Farmers markets and agricultural shows offer a great day out, and visits to working farms can bring an educational element to your stay.
For more information about the Yorkshire region and what’s happening why not log on to www.yorkshire.com
Mill Fosse Cottage, Chapel Street, Hawes DL8 3QT
T: 07710 943614 E: stay@millfossecottage.co.uk W: www.millfossecottage.co.uk