Guidebook for Darley, Harrogate
Food Scene
Great Dales pub with good hearty food, and only a five minute walk from the cottage! Booking recommended if you want to eat on a Friday or Saturday. It is popular.
18 locals recommend
The Wellington Inn
Main StreetGreat Dales pub with good hearty food, and only a five minute walk from the cottage! Booking recommended if you want to eat on a Friday or Saturday. It is popular.
Great neighbourhood Italian restaurant nestled in Pateley Bridge. Lovely pasta, pizzas and meat and fish courses. 10 minute drive from the cottage.
26 locals recommend
Olley's Pizzeria
Great neighbourhood Italian restaurant nestled in Pateley Bridge. Lovely pasta, pizzas and meat and fish courses. 10 minute drive from the cottage.
Regarded as one of the best restaurants in Harrogate--we certainly think so. Great Asian food from Malaysia, Honk Kong, Thailand and China. Booking required as popular. 20 minute drive from Cottage
41 locals recommend
Orchid Restaurant
28 Swan RdRegarded as one of the best restaurants in Harrogate--we certainly think so. Great Asian food from Malaysia, Honk Kong, Thailand and China. Booking required as popular. 20 minute drive from Cottage
Great place for breakfast/lunch with excellent local produce for sale in the large shop and used in the restaurant. Fresh baked bread available to buy every day from 10 am. 5 min drive from cottage
13 locals recommend
Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse
Hardisty HillGreat place for breakfast/lunch with excellent local produce for sale in the large shop and used in the restaurant. Fresh baked bread available to buy every day from 10 am. 5 min drive from cottage
Great place for breakfast/lunch and local produce used on the menu. A 5 minute walk from the cottage.
Darley Mill Centre
Great place for breakfast/lunch and local produce used on the menu. A 5 minute walk from the cottage.
Fabulous cafe/restaurant. Everything made on premises apart from the bread! Delicious cakes, soups, sandwiches, meat pies, etc, and a view that takes your breath away! 10 mins drive from cottage
Toft Gate Farm
Fabulous cafe/restaurant. Everything made on premises apart from the bread! Delicious cakes, soups, sandwiches, meat pies, etc, and a view that takes your breath away! 10 mins drive from cottage
Simply a must-visit, famous cafe and bakery in Harrogate! You will have to queue--but worth it!
156 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
1 Parliament StSimply a must-visit, famous cafe and bakery in Harrogate! You will have to queue--but worth it!
Essentials
Lovely local shop. Opens early and closes at 5 pm. Sandwiches, etc, made to order on the premises. Sells fresh bread from local bakery Park View Stores in Pateley Bridge. 5 mins drive from cottage
Dacre Village Store
Main StreetLovely local shop. Opens early and closes at 5 pm. Sandwiches, etc, made to order on the premises. Sells fresh bread from local bakery Park View Stores in Pateley Bridge. 5 mins drive from cottage
Parks & Nature
World heritage site. Stunning--don't miss it! lovely cafes and walks throughout the estate. 20 minutes drive from the cottage
185 locals recommend
Fountains Abbey
World heritage site. Stunning--don't miss it! lovely cafes and walks throughout the estate. 20 minutes drive from the cottage
You just have to go see these amazing rocks! You can have a fabulous time walking amongst them and climbing on the stones.
130 locals recommend
Brimham Rocks
You just have to go see these amazing rocks! You can have a fabulous time walking amongst them and climbing on the stones.
Fabulous stately home and gardens which makes a great family day out. Recommended.
32 locals recommend
Newby Hall & Gardens Tea Rooms
Fabulous stately home and gardens which makes a great family day out. Recommended.
Sightseeing
Difficult to describe, but very special. Basically a piece of landscape art set at a working quarry. Toft Gate Cafe very close by!
30 locals recommend
The Coldstones Cut
Difficult to describe, but very special. Basically a piece of landscape art set at a working quarry. Toft Gate Cafe very close by!
Upper Nidderdale really has to be seen to be believed and a walk at Scar House reservoir is a great way to appreciate the rare quality and peace of the upper dale. Lunch nearby at Middlesmoor
15 locals recommend
Scar House Reservoir
Upper Nidderdale really has to be seen to be believed and a walk at Scar House reservoir is a great way to appreciate the rare quality and peace of the upper dale. Lunch nearby at Middlesmoor
Called "Mini Switzerland" because of the steep and dramatic nature of this marvellous gorge. Really beautiful and cafe nearby. Highly recommended!
20 locals recommend
How Stean Gorge LLP
Called "Mini Switzerland" because of the steep and dramatic nature of this marvellous gorge. Really beautiful and cafe nearby. Highly recommended!
Stunning cathedral which is host to the oldest crypt in the country--6th century! Market day is Thursday in Ripon--and is worth a visit.
54 locals recommend
Ripon Cathedral
Minster RoadStunning cathedral which is host to the oldest crypt in the country--6th century! Market day is Thursday in Ripon--and is worth a visit.
Entertainment & Activities
Fancy trekking through Nidderdale with these quiet, majestic and beautiful beasts? A special experience, especially for families
18 locals recommend
Nidderdale Llamas
Fancy trekking through Nidderdale with these quiet, majestic and beautiful beasts? A special experience, especially for families
Tranquil park in Harrogate that is perfect for a slow amble on a lovely day! Cafe on site and plenty of things for kids to do including a paddling pool and pitch and put golf.
101 locals recommend
Valley Gardens Harrogate
Valley DriveTranquil park in Harrogate that is perfect for a slow amble on a lovely day! Cafe on site and plenty of things for kids to do including a paddling pool and pitch and put golf.
Great place to see the latest films and centrally located in Harrogate near to loads of restaurants.
19 locals recommend
ODEON Harrogate
East ParadeGreat place to see the latest films and centrally located in Harrogate near to loads of restaurants.
Arts & Culture
York is well worth a visit for the day and the Minster is amazing! If you go by car it is about 50 mins and you need to use a park and ride. Or get the train from Harrogate.
132 locals recommend
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateYork is well worth a visit for the day and the Minster is amazing! If you go by car it is about 50 mins and you need to use a park and ride. Or get the train from Harrogate.
Shopping
Loads of shops, many of which are independents, but all the usual high street shops too--great for antiques especially in the Montpellier quarter.
221 locals recommend
Harrogate
Loads of shops, many of which are independents, but all the usual high street shops too--great for antiques especially in the Montpellier quarter.