Anne’s guidebook
Good places to eat
We have a full list of places close to us printed out in the cottage. This will help you decide on the day
01423 712200
http://www.olleyspizzeria.co.uk/
It is best to book a table as it gets busy in the holiday season. Nice and easy food for all the family
26 locals recommend
Olley's Pizzeria
01423 712200
http://www.olleyspizzeria.co.uk/
It is best to book a table as it gets busy in the holiday season. Nice and easy food for all the family
This is a couple of miles from Spinney and is a beautiful place to go. It is wonderful to enjoy in the winter with log fires and in the summer there is lots pf outdoor space with glorious views. Great food cooked on the premises. Highly recommended!
18 locals recommend
The Wellington Inn
Main StreetThis is a couple of miles from Spinney and is a beautiful place to go. It is wonderful to enjoy in the winter with log fires and in the summer there is lots pf outdoor space with glorious views. Great food cooked on the premises. Highly recommended!
This friendly pub is two miles from Spinney and is a great place for pub food and to enjoy a drink. No food is served on Sunday evenings
6 locals recommend
The Royal Oak Inn
Church StreetThis friendly pub is two miles from Spinney and is a great place for pub food and to enjoy a drink. No food is served on Sunday evenings
Michelin star food in a beautiful village about half an hour's drive away. Definitely one for a special occasion
28 locals recommend
The Angel at Hetton
Back LaneMichelin star food in a beautiful village about half an hour's drive away. Definitely one for a special occasion
William & Victoria
6 Cold Bath RdA very popular place with Harrogate residents.
Great food and beautiful drive to get there. Maybe somewhere for lunch and then a walk?
12 locals recommend
The Sawley Arms
Great food and beautiful drive to get there. Maybe somewhere for lunch and then a walk?
You can walk here from Pateley Bridge and reward yourself with very good food in lovely surroundings
26 locals recommend
The Sportsman's Arms
Wath RoadYou can walk here from Pateley Bridge and reward yourself with very good food in lovely surroundings
Places to visit
There is so much to do and see around us that you will have to stay for a fortnight!
This is a must see and Brimham rocks can actually be seen in the distance from the back door of Spinney
18 locals recommend
Brimham Rocks station
This is a must see and Brimham rocks can actually be seen in the distance from the back door of Spinney
This is a definite must see. Children love it here as they can get close to the animals, play on the swings, enjoy walks to the sandpit and enjoy whatever is going on - feeding lambs, Hallowe'en lanterns, a maize maze. There is always something going on at Birchfield. There is a cafe and ice cream parlour and it is our absolute favourite place to go when our grandchildren come to stay.
7 locals recommend
Birchfield Family Dairies
This is a definite must see. Children love it here as they can get close to the animals, play on the swings, enjoy walks to the sandpit and enjoy whatever is going on - feeding lambs, Hallowe'en lanterns, a maize maze. There is always something going on at Birchfield. There is a cafe and ice cream parlour and it is our absolute favourite place to go when our grandchildren come to stay.
Fountains Abbey
Beautiful walks, history all around and lots to see.
You have to stroll through the gardens and then have a cup of tea in Betty's.
101 locals recommend
Valley Gardens Harrogate
Valley DriveYou have to stroll through the gardens and then have a cup of tea in Betty's.
One of the most interesting castles for you to visit. Then you can walk the very short distance to Skipton town and see the market and all this beautiful market town has to offer.
61 locals recommend
Skipton Castle Woods
The BaileyOne of the most interesting castles for you to visit. Then you can walk the very short distance to Skipton town and see the market and all this beautiful market town has to offer.
Thruscross
A beautiful reservoir with a long and rewarding walk around its circumference
Fewston reservoir is a pleasant walk, not quite as rugged as Thruscross but enjoyable nonetheless
Fewston
Fewston reservoir is a pleasant walk, not quite as rugged as Thruscross but enjoyable nonetheless
The Nidderdale way is very accessible from Spinney and it is a walk you can do either partially or over a period of days
13 locals recommend
Nidderdale AONB
The Nidderdale way is very accessible from Spinney and it is a walk you can do either partially or over a period of days
If you have done a lot of walking, you will be glad to go to the Turkish Baths in Harrogate. Book before you go.
98 locals recommend
Turkish Baths Harrogate
Parliament StreetIf you have done a lot of walking, you will be glad to go to the Turkish Baths in Harrogate. Book before you go.
Lots to do in Pateley Bridge - local shops with fresh produce, tea shops, the local park next to the river and the chance to see the famous high street that sees the Tour de Yorkshire cyclists every year. It is our local village for all our shopping needs
67 locals recommend
Pateley Bridge
Lots to do in Pateley Bridge - local shops with fresh produce, tea shops, the local park next to the river and the chance to see the famous high street that sees the Tour de Yorkshire cyclists every year. It is our local village for all our shopping needs
Newby Hall
Check out their website to see what is going on. A great day out
Harewood House is about 35 minutes drive away and is a good day out. A visit to the house, see the animals and enjoy some beautiful walks
108 locals recommend
Harewood House
Harewood House is about 35 minutes drive away and is a good day out. A visit to the house, see the animals and enjoy some beautiful walks
You have to visit this family owned castle and visit the lovely community in Ripley village.
65 locals recommend
Ripley Castle
You have to visit this family owned castle and visit the lovely community in Ripley village.
Grassington
A lovely place to go for a wander round the village and a cup of tea
Bewerley
Horse riding is available here
Billy Bob's: Parlor - Diner - Play
Great place for children
A beautiful Victorian seaside resort.One of our favourite places for a day out.
62 locals recommend
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
A beautiful Victorian seaside resort.One of our favourite places for a day out.
Hesketh Farm Park
Lovely place for children
Stump Cross Caverns
An interesting place to visit and only 15 minutes away
This has appeared in a number of television programmes and is the best place for a sugar rush!
12 locals recommend
The Oldest Sweet Shop In The World
39 High StThis has appeared in a number of television programmes and is the best place for a sugar rush!
Have a ride in a steam train! 20 minutes drive away
29 locals recommend
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Have a ride in a steam train! 20 minutes drive away
This has become very popular because of a TV series so worth considering for a day out
69 locals recommend
North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd
12 Park StThis has become very popular because of a TV series so worth considering for a day out
Malham Cove
No trip to Yorkshire with children is complete without a trip to the Jorvik Centre
181 locals recommend
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateNo trip to Yorkshire with children is complete without a trip to the Jorvik Centre
These gardens are just beautiful and are only a 20 minute drive from Spinney. They have the added advantage of a formal Betty's tea room and a Betty's coffee stand inside the gardens. This is not to be missed.
138 locals recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag LaneThese gardens are just beautiful and are only a 20 minute drive from Spinney. They have the added advantage of a formal Betty's tea room and a Betty's coffee stand inside the gardens. This is not to be missed.
National Trust Beningbrough Hall
The Italian Gardens are a must see
Shibden Hall
Lister's RoadA place for the fans of the BBC series Gentleman Jack
Nidderdale Llamas
Our guests tell us that this a great place to visit