Visit the picture-perfect market town of Skipton for the day. Visitors are drawn in by the town’s beautiful position on the Leeds-Liverpool canal and its cute cobbled streets with plenty of places to eat and drink. The market features on the high street of this quintessential town every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Visitors for the day should certainly see Skipton Castle, which at 900 years old, stands proudly as one of the best-preserved famous medieval castles in England.

As a gateway into the Yorkshire Dales, Skipton is magical at any time of the year. Book a boat trip along the canal, armed with a pork pie lunch from the famous Stanforth’s Butchers close to Skipton Castle. There are plenty of spots to choose from for a coffee or meal in the town’s many cafes and pubs. A 10-minute drive away is Bolton Abbey, the Yorkshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

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Places to eat and drink in Skipton

The Castle Inn is a traditional English pub nestling under the shadow of Skipton Castle serving homemade pub food. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas alfresco from the fabulous Two Sisters Bar and Kitchen. For a French twist Le Caveau is also the perfect dinner spot, with seasonal tasting menus for a gastronomic experience.

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Malham Cove

To the north of Skipton, discover Malham Cove famous for its dramatic scenery and limestone rock formations, a walker’s paradise. The area is famous on-screen for films from Harry Potter to Wuthering Heights, and for the TV series All Creatures Great and Small part of which was filmed at nearby Broughton Hall.

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Holiday Cottages near Skipton

A trio of luxury holiday cottages on the Bolton Abbey Estate, enjoy the most picturesque setting only a 10-minute drive from Skipton. Sleep six to eight guests in the spacious beautifully furnished cottages which perfectly balance the history of the estate with luxury home comforts. Read on for more...

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Skipton, Yorkshire Dales

Stank House Farm

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Set along a sweeping drive and boasting some of the most picturesque views across the far-reaching Yorkshire countryside, find Stank House Farm. This fabulous farmhouse with a hot tub is set within the breathtaking Bolton Abbey Estate and is well located near Skipton and Ilkley.

Hot Tub Hot Tub
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Wesleyan Chapel

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Escape the every day and go ‘off-grid’ for a while at Wesleyan Chapel, our latest luxury homestay for eight guests. Combine stylish interiors, stunning views and a bubbling hot tub with a perfect location for exploring the Bolton Abbey Estate and the Yorkshire Dales beyond.

Hot Tub Hot Tub
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Enclosed Garden Enclosed Garden
Log Burner/Fire Log Burner/Fire
River Views River Views
Outside space Outside space
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£1,676 - £3,870
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Wharfe View Cottage

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For friends and family looking for a peaceful escape and an excellent location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and nearby Ilkley, Skipton and Harrogate, settle in at Wharfe View Cottage on the Bolton Abbey Estate for days exploring, spotting wildlife, and relaxing into the sound of nature.

Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Enclosed Garden Enclosed Garden
Log Burner/Fire Log Burner/Fire
River Views River Views
Ground Floor Bedroom Ground Floor Bedroom
Outside space Outside space
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£1,032 - £2,205
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Skipton, Yorkshire Dales

Wharfe View Cottage

6
3
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For friends and family looking for a peaceful escape and an excellent location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and nearby Ilkley, Skipton and Harrogate, settle...

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£1,032 - £2,205
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Skipton, Yorkshire Dales

Stank House Farm

6
3
3
Dog Friendly

Set along a sweeping drive and boasting some of the most picturesque views across the far-reaching Yorkshire countryside, find Stank House Farm. This fabulous farmhouse...

3 nights from
£1,464 - £3,171
View & Book
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Skipton, Yorkshire Dales

Wesleyan Chapel

8
4
4
Dog Friendly

Escape the every day and go ‘off-grid’ for a while at Wesleyan Chapel, our latest luxury homestay for eight guests. Combine stylish interiors, stunning views...

3 nights from
£1,676 - £3,870
View & Book