Moorland View Holiday Cottage

15/06/2026

Mountains and railways… a Dales summer.
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15/06/2026

The squirrel family who live in the wood opposite Moorland View have been out and about over the last few days. Our guests watch from the comfort of the cottage and for some it was the first time seeing 'reds' in the wild.

27/05/2026

Wensleydale is full of hidden treasures and they're all a short drive from our front door. We have availability in July and August (dog included!)...

Bolton Castle in Castle Bolton looking resplendent in its summer surroundings.

22/05/2026

It's that time of year when the sheep return to the fells and the pastures are left to grow, producing a sea of buttercups.

And our Bank Holiday guests are looking forward to enjoying the peace and splendour of the Dales.

Okay, who's looking forward to the buttercups in Swaledale? I'm hoping that they're as good as a couple of years ago the Muker meadows were covered in them.

18/05/2026

Lady Anne's Highway is reached easily from our doorstep and the scenic ruins of Pendragon Castle (pictured) are a short drive. They are just some of the walks and attractions enjoyed by our guests.

Gentleman Jack was a strong woman but Lady Anne Clifford was even more remarkable. Her story is one of incredible determination and great strength: she went through a 40-year legal battle to claim the castles she was due to inherit, and at the age of 60 started a restoration programme that lasted 30 years!

Her father died when she was young, followed by her brothers. As the only surviving child she expected to inherit the vast family estates in Northern England, according to a 14th century entail. But the lands were passed on to an uncle, then cousin. She researched her birthright and judges agreed that the Skipton properties should be hers, yet her uncle clung on. A later ruling gave her the chance to decide which half of the family's estate she wanted but still she refused to give in, even when King James pleaded with her to accept the ruling. In 1643 her cousin died.

After a 40 year battle, 2 unhappy marriages, the civil war and a stint in London, Lady Anne Clifford was finally able to claim the five castles, including Skipton Castle and Pendragon Castle. At the age of 60 (at a time when life expectancy was much shorter), she started an incredible programme of restoration of her castles which lasted three decades.

Unusually at the time, her mother had believed it was important for Lady Anne Clifford to be well-educated: she became known for her wit and intelligence. She wrote three wide-ranging volumes of Clifford family history and kept extensive diaries which have given great insights into the life of a noblewoman from times when women's voices were less heard. She was known for her independent spirit, refusal to adopt the latest fashions and her management style has been described as 'benevolent despot'... She was also philanthropic, building almshouses and restoring churches.

There's a 100 mile walk from Skipton to Penrith called Lady Anne's Way, passing by her castles at Skipton, Pendragon, Brough and Brougham. In the Yorkshire Dales the route goes through Grassington, Buckden and on to Hawes.

Photo: Pendragon Castle - Paul Harris

15/05/2026

Our guests love the proximity of Garsdale Station as a base to explore the Settle Carlisle Railway CRP. And now they can do it for as little as £1.50.

To mark 150 years of the much-loved and scenic line thousands of £1.50 tickets will be on sale from 15 May to 22nd May, allowing passengers to travel up to 17 July.

The tickets will let you travel from Leeds to Carlisle or any of the stations along the route. All aboard! For more information see:
www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/settle-carlisle

14/05/2026

It's National Walking Month and to whet the appetite here's a stunning pic of the Ribblehead Viaduct. It's easily accessible and a regular destination for our guests.

🚶‍♂️ National Walking Month is here, and there’s no better time to explore!

Download our FREE walking app and discover 42 fantastic trails across the National Park, including some fantastic routes around Ribblehead Viaduct. Ready to get started? Download the app here 👇

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/things-to-do/yorkshiredales-walkingapps/

📸 Wendy McDonnell |

13/05/2026

Do you recognise this week's Wednesday waterfall? You'd find it just two miles from our door.

🌊 Happy Waterfall Wednesday! But where are we?

12/05/2026

We have views like this of upper Wensleydale and Garsdale just minutes from our door.

Each morning we open a window to the Dales and share some of our favourite views, like this view from Sedbusk looking across Upper Wensleydale.

11/05/2026

Our guests love the scenery of the Dales, especially the old barns, or cow houses (pronounced 'cow-us').

Walking Man Photography

Walls, lots and lots of drystone wall (and a bit of the Pennine Way).
Just think of the time and effort that went into building all those thousands of miles of walls in the Yorkshire Dales.