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Stunning Self-Catering Cottages In The Heart Of The Forest of Bowland Near the Yorkshire Dales
Laythams Holiday Lets Retreat provides luxury holiday cottages for people near the Yorkshire Dales.
Enjoy a tranquil break in our lovingly restored 16th century longhouse, engulfed in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
For families, private getaways or a romantic escape, our snug self-catering accommodation allows you to immerse yourself in everything the English countryside has to offer.
Our Holiday Lets
Our Self Catering Cottages Near The Yorkshire Dales
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The Lakehouse
The Lakehouse Holiday Cottage Accommodation near the Yorkshire Dales5 star outstanding self-catering accommodation. A luxurious space with unparalleled views, hot tub and sauna!
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The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse Holiday Cottage Accommodation near the Yorkshire Dales4 star self catering accommodation that sleeps up to 8 guests. A relaxing home from home in a dream scenic location, with a pool table.
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The Cottage
The Cottage Accommodation near the Yorkshire Dales4 star gold holiday accommodation that sleeps up to 5 guests. The perfect small family hub or multi-couple retreat, amid glorious scenery.
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The Hayloft
The Hayloft Cottage Accommodation near the Yorkshire DalesOur 3* Gold holiday cottage sleeps two people in a ground floor ensuite room. A perfect romantic getaway with 1st floor lounge and log burner for cosy nights in front of the fire.
The Lakehouse
Immerse yourself in a secluded area near the Ribble Valley with delightful wildlife grazing and plenty of spaces to sit and soak up the nature around you.
The Lakehouse is a charming restored barn conversion with a private lake and woodland. The stunning open plan ground floor is both intimate and flooded with natural light, completed with a wood burner and exposed brick walls that celebrate the history of the property and its surroundings.
You’ll be able to cook a number of delicacies with a professional kitchen, fully equipped with everything you’ll need in this self-catering cottage.
The Farmhouse
If you’re seeking the many benefits of a group holiday then The Farmhouse is the perfect place for you. An ideal balance of practical and authentic, this Holiday Let comes with a games room and pool table for an evening spent amongst friends.
Rich with both separate and communal areas, as well as a walled garden and facilities for furry companions, you’ll feel fully content to relax in front of the open fire for hours.
The Cottage
This Cottage is a picturesque hideaway that has been refined to meet every need a small family requires during their holiday.
A snug for reading, a barbecue for family time and all the utilities you’d find at home, this property is designed for convenience as well as luxury. You’ll feel spoiled as you’re engulfed in the breathtaking views of Burn Fell.
The Hayloft
Situated in a valley of literary beauty, The Hayloft boasts beautiful views of local Bowland near the Yorkshire Dales.
Treat your partner to a private, cosy property just big enough for two. Perfect for celebrating anniversaries, engagements or simply because you want to, you’ll have access to romantic strolls, a private terrace, barbecue and plenty of intimate restaurants nearby.
All within a short driving distance of Manchester, Leeds and Harrogate.
Local Activities
Indulge in the Yorkshire Dales
Laythams Holiday Lets Retreat is nestled just beyond the Yorkshire Dales, a vast National Park that lies at the very heart of Yorkshire.
A treat for adventurers and families alike, the Yorkshire Dales is rich with walking routes, historical ruins and protected wildlife as well as boasting spectacular scenery and some of the highest peaks in England.
Once you’ve finished soaking up all that the area has to offer, you’ll be able to return to the luxury accommodation options at Laythams Holiday Lets Retreat.
Skipton Castle
Situated in history-rich Skipton, this 900 year old landmark is one of the best preserved medieval castles in England. Enchanting courtyards and picturesque stonework await you on this family day out.
White Scar Cave
White Scar Cave is the perfect escapade for adventurers who dream of encountering all there is to see in the Yorkshire Dales. Relish amongst thousands of mineral formations in this natural wonder of the world.
Airborne Adventures
Experience a private air balloon flight for two over the Yorkshire Dales. Perfect for anniversaries, romantic getaways or a weekend away with friends. Raise a glass in the sky with a bottle of fresh champagne.
Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Enjoy the rare view of carefully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages in the midst of beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Ride in First Class saloons or enjoy cream tea and evening events off the tracks.
Stargazing
The Yorkshire Dales National Park has been a designated Dark Sky Reserve since 2020. Boasting large areas of land that are completely free of light pollution, this is one of the best places in England to see breathtaking views of the sky at night.
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
The Ingleton Waterfalls trail follows the seasonal scenery past a dreamland of waterfalls and geological landscape. Take your family on this 4 and a half mile adventure through woodland and bramble bliss.
Bolton Abbey Estate
History lovers will adore the site of Bolton Abbey, a riverside priory church that lies at the heart of Bolton Abbey Estate. The ruins are home to a vast array of wildlife and fungi that can be admired all year round.
Ribblehead Viaduct
Ribblehead Viaduct forms one of the most iconic and recognisable structures in the Yorkshire Dales. Situated within miles of breathtaking countryside, this landmark marks the start of the famed walk up Whernside.