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Yorkshire Dales dog friendly holiday cottages in Upper Wharfedale, Wensleydale and Swaledale. Book direct at: cozyholidaycottages.co.uk

Dog-friendly stays • Scenic walks • Relax, explore and feel at home.

28/10/2026

🐾📸 We’ve decided our guests’ dogs need their own holiday album!

Because let’s face it…they’re just as much on holiday as their humans!

From snoozing by the fire and stretching out after a long walk to exploring new sniffs, discovering iconic Yorkshire Dales sights and trails, and making themselves right at home - our four-legged guests certainly know how to make the most of a break away.

We’ve welcomed so many gorgeous dogs through the doors of our four cottages, and we absolutely love seeing them settle in, relax and enjoy their own little Yorkshire Dales adventures. 🐾

So, here’s a little collection of some of our favourite furry visitors enjoying their stays with us.

The big question is…will your dog’s photo make it into our next holiday album? 👀🐕

If you’re dreaming of a Yorkshire Dales escape where your dog is genuinely welcome, we’d love to help you find your perfect cottage.

🏡 Four cosy cottages. Three beautiful Dales. Plenty of adventures waiting to be sniffed out!

27/10/2026

Don’t just take our word for it…

There’s something rather special about Westholme, tucked away in the beautiful, tiny hamlet of Thwaite in Swaledale.

From cosy evenings by the fire to exploring the surrounding hills, following the Pennine Way and enjoying those slower-paced days, it’s lovely to hear what our guests have enjoyed most about their stays.

We’re always so grateful when guests take the time to share their experiences. Knowing they’ve made happy memories, enjoyed the cottage and discovered a little of what makes this part of the Yorkshire Dales so special means the world to us. 🥰

So, we’ve gathered together a few kind words from some of our past guests to share with you.

Fancy discovering Westholme for yourself? Your own little Swaledale escape could be waiting. 🐾

🏡 Discover Westholme and book direct at CozyHolidayCottages Westholme Holiday Cottage, Thwaite

26/10/2026

💫 Here is our What’s On in the Yorkshire Dales this week!

Whether you’re staying with us at one of our Cozy Holiday Cottages or simply planning a day out, there’s plenty to enjoy across the Yorkshire Dales right now! From scenic walks and local markets to cosy cafes and events, it’s the perfect excuse to explore.

You can check out more events going on the Yorkshire Dales National Park events page too!

25/10/2026

Due to Storm Boelo we have been without power and Wi-fi all day (currently scrimping through on 4g..)
So, apologies if you have tried to contact us. We are hoping electricity will be re-connected in the morning and we will be able to reply fully as soon as possible.

Otherwise, we are all well. We have the candles lit and the fire on. We have run out of things to talk to each other about and we are getting through a bottle of Prosecco.

It is peaceful. We hope everyone is equally safe and sound.

24/10/2026

While the weather rages outside, you can always find peace and quiet at Croft House - even at Halloween.

Enjoy a cozy, relaxing Yorkshire Dales escape.

30 October to 2 November - just £450.

Your peaceful retreat awaits!

23/10/2026

Sometimes, when you’re busy running a small business, it’s easy to get caught up in all the things that need doing. The bookings, the planning, the content and all those little jobs that never seem to end!

But every now and then, it’s important to stop and remember the people who help make it all possible.

This week, with my parents staying at Westholme, I’ve found myself thinking about just how grateful I am for the friends and family who have supported me along the way.

Whether you’ve booked a stay yourselves, recommended Westholme to someone, shared a post, sent an encouraging message or simply cheered me on - thank you.

Every booking genuinely makes a difference when you’re running a small business. It helps me keep Westholme going, supports me in being able to care for Westholme and keep it as part of my life, and importantly our future.

Westholme was a place of comfort and safety for Kali and me during a time of change…long before we became its custodian. To now be able to look after it and help other people make their own memories here means more to me than I can easily explain.

So, to everyone who has played a part in our Westholme journey so far, thank you. For your support, your kindness, your encouragement and for helping me continue doing something that means so much to me.

You might see a holiday cottage, but for me, there’s a whole story behind it. And I’m so grateful you’re part of that story.

❤️

23/10/2026

⚠️ THIS WEEKEND AVAILABLE ⚠️

❗Last minute cancellation due to emergency vet visit❗

Pack your bags and get to Moss View Cottage today for a spontaneous weekend away.

Moss View Cottage, nr Hawes
Upper Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales

2 nights - £295
3 nights - £375

🛌 2 king size beds (sleeps 4)
🐕🐕‍🦺 multiple dogs welcome
🔥 cozy log burner
🛁 superb Hot Tub
🔊 excellent Wi-Fi
🏞 stunning rural location

22/10/2026

One of my favourite things about spending time at Westholme has been how easy it is to slip back into a slower rhythm.

To simply be able to pull on your walking boots, step outside and let the lanes and paths of Swaledale lead the way. To taking in the stone barns and wondering how long have they been there, or to the open countryside, the changing colours of the season and those views that make you stop for a moment…even when you’ve seen them before.

And, of course, there’s the very important business of letting the Kali enjoy every sniff along the way.

For Kali and me, these familiar surroundings hold so many memories. Some walks are about exploring somewhere new; others are simply about revisiting a favourite place and enjoying being there.

That’s one of the lovely things about staying in the Yorkshire Dales. You don’t always need a packed itinerary or a big adventure planned. Sometimes, a walk, some fresh air and a little time together are more than enough. And when you’re ready to head back, Westholme is there to welcome you in.

If you could spend a day exploring Swaledale, would you head out on a long countryside walk or take things slowly and see where the day leads?

22/10/2026

Stood on Top Mere Road, the ancient lane used for thousands of years, looking over the village of Kettlewell.

Beyond, looking down Wharfedale, the valley basin lined with neat fields with Kilnsey Crag to the right and in the far distance on the horizon stands Rylstone Cross and the Cracoe War Memorial.

21/10/2026

This week, we’ve been looking forward to welcoming my parents to Westholme!

They’ll be enjoying another little stay at the cottage, and lucky for them (we think) Kali and I have joined them for part of their visit.

There’s something lovely about being able to spend time together somewhere that holds so many special memories for me. Westholme has been part of my story for a long time, and I’m incredibly grateful that it continues to be part of my life today.

So there’ll be a little family time, hopefully some fresh Yorkshire Dales air, Swaledale walks, cups of Yorkshire tea and time to simply enjoy being together. I am looking forward to making some more memories in a place that’s very close to my heart.

Have you ever returned somewhere special and found that it holds a little piece of your heart too?

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Buckden
Skipton
BD235JN

Website

http://cozyholidaycottages.co.uk/

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