Rachel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Here are just a few of the wonderful places to visit, adventures to be had, memories to be made.
A 30 minute walk from the cottage to the abbey. national trust property
185 locals recommend
Fountains Abbey
A 30 minute walk from the cottage to the abbey. national trust property
Studley Royal Deer Park
Hackfall
Nidd Gorge
Ripley RoadHarrogate
Thruscross Resevoir
One of our favourites on foot or bike. You can walk on a good solid lane or right around over the fields following the footpath.
15 locals recommend
Scar House Reservoir
One of our favourites on foot or bike. You can walk on a good solid lane or right around over the fields following the footpath.
Masham
Knaresborough
Pateley Bridge
Highly recommended for retreat days or just one off treatments, “just be” time.
Must be pre booked. Check website for all events, Gong bath, crystals, essential oils and much more.
Acorn Wellness Retreat
Highly recommended for retreat days or just one off treatments, “just be” time.
Must be pre booked. Check website for all events, Gong bath, crystals, essential oils and much more.
Nidderdale AONB
Nidderdale Way
Nidderdale WayRipley Castle
Newby Hall & Gardens Tea Rooms
Grimwith Reservoir
Ripon City Golf Club
Harrogate Golf Club
Forest Lane HeadPannal Golf Club
Follifoot RoadRipon Cathedral
Minster RoadYork
Lumley Moor Reservoir
A lovely easy walk from the village of grantley.
Nidderdale Llamas
Perfect place for open water swimming and other water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding.
6 locals recommend
Ellerton Park
Perfect place for open water swimming and other water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding.
The most incredible rocks. Perfect place for experienced rock climbers or just for a walk around.
130 locals recommend
Brimham Rocks
The most incredible rocks. Perfect place for experienced rock climbers or just for a walk around.
The most amazing jewellery maker. Alice spends the summer in the uk and the winter in the Falkland.
Alice Clarke Jewellery
The most amazing jewellery maker. Alice spends the summer in the uk and the winter in the Falkland.
White Scar Cave
Stump Cross Caverns
Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
The Forbidden Corner
This hall is next door. It’s a perfect venue for a small wedding. And then a very short stagger back to the cosy cottage for the bride and groom.
Sawley Village Hall
This hall is next door. It’s a perfect venue for a small wedding. And then a very short stagger back to the cosy cottage for the bride and groom.
Ripon Canal
Ripon Canal Basin
Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park - Closed until Sat 5th October 2019
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag LaneBeautiful gardens with the famous Betty’s Tea rooms.
National Railway Museum
Leeman Road
Grewelthorpe
How Stean Cottage
Swinton Bivouac
Knowle LaneWhittaker's Gin (Whittaker's Distillery Ltd)
The Coldstones Cut
Studley Garden Centre
Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
Great Yorkshire Show
ShowgroundKilnsey Crag
A fabulous place to try your hand at fishing for beautiful rainbow trout. And you take what you catch.
16 locals recommend
Kilnsey Park
Kilnsey ParkA fabulous place to try your hand at fishing for beautiful rainbow trout. And you take what you catch.
Grassington
Kilnsey Trekking & Riding Centre
Skipton Boat Trips
3 Coach StSkipton Castle Woods
The BaileyFood scene
Our favourite takeaway. Please check website for opening.
Olley's Pizzeria
Kirkby Fisheries and pizzas
Main StreetThe Black Sheep Brewery
Wellgarth CourtT&R Theakston Ltd
The Grantley Bar & Restaurant
The Galphay Inn
Lovely food. And a fab outside seating area for sunny days.
The Royal Oak
36 KirkgateValentino's Restaurant
14 WestgateLocals favourite for big old fashioned pub grub. Fantastic Sunday cavery.
Check website for opening hours.
The Half Moon Inn
Locals favourite for big old fashioned pub grub. Fantastic Sunday cavery.
Check website for opening hours.
Sawley arm is our local, only a few minutes walk from the cottage.
12 locals recommend
The Sawley Arms
Sawley arm is our local, only a few minutes walk from the cottage.
The White Bear Hotel
6 Gun BankMario's
27 KirkgateLovely selection of home made food. Perfect for during the day. Brunch or lunch?
15 locals recommend
Oliver's Pantry
86 North StLovely selection of home made food. Perfect for during the day. Brunch or lunch?
The Pancake House
1B High StF Tate & Sons Ltd
Studley RoadA lovely cafe and large garden centre on the edge of ripon
G&T's Ice Cream
Within walking distance of the cottage.
Brymor Ice Cream
The Bear at Carriages
87-89 High StreetNot eaten here. But its definitely on our list.
Grantley Hall
Top end dining.
Taste Chinese TakeAway
43 Market Place SouthSwinton Park Hotel
This has the BEST views over nidderdale (on a clear day) and the food, coffee and service is top notch. Ellie and her team are fabulous x
8 locals recommend
Toft Gate Barn Cafe
This has the BEST views over nidderdale (on a clear day) and the food, coffee and service is top notch. Ellie and her team are fabulous x
Transport
Our lovely local taxi driver Trevor. High recommend
Apex Private Hire
Stif Mountain Bikes