Towns and Hotels
These towns are great bases from which to enjoy a break in the Dales. They are all charming and elegant, they all have great hotels and they all have an excellent choice of restaurants, bars and pubs to keep you busy on an evening. On our breaks you've got the best of both worlds; great countryside walks by day and great towns by night.


Harrogate
Fabulous shopping, café culture, fine cuisine, glorious gardens, graceful architecture and a glamorous heritage as a classic European spa town – Harrogate’s charm is irresistible.

In 2003 it was the winner of Britain in Bloom and the following year won the European Entente Florale competition.
The Turkish Sauna Suite, Betty’s Café Tea Room and Harlow Car Gardens are all worth a visit.

The Cedar Court Hotel is a lovely historic grade II listed building that dates back to 1671. It overlooks the 200 acre Stray parkland.

Ilkley
Sits in the beautiful Wharfe Valley and has the famous Ilkley moor as a backdrop. Ilkley is definitely one of the most picturesque towns in the country. Riverside walks, Betty’s Café Tea Rooms, great restaurants and bars all help to make Ilkley a real gem of a town.

The Craiglands is a fine hotel which sits just below the Cow and Calf.

Skipton
Is known as the gateway to the Dales. Its surrounded by beautiful scenery and is a pretty town to walk around. It also has a brilliant castle – this unique fortress is one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England.
The Rendezvous Hotel is modern, luxurious and well-equipped and sits next to the canal just 10 minutes walk from the centre of town.


York
Is England’s favourite city. It has retained so much of its medieval structure that walking into it’s centre is like entering a living museum. Cars are banned from the centre and the many narrow, winding streets are a pleasure to walk down.
York’s attractions are numerous. They include the Minster, the Shambles, the City Walls, Whip-ma-Whop-ma Gate, the Castle Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum and York’s ‘Eye’. York is fantastic, beautiful, charming and friendly.

Great hotels include The Mount Royal Hotel, The Royal Dean Court, The Hilton, Middlethorpe Hall and the York Marriot.

 

Harrogate
 
Ilkley
 
Skipton
 
York