Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Embsay

Embsay holiday cottages are surrounded by windswept heather moorland and flat-topped hills. This sleepy village lies on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the Craven district of Yorkshire. From a distance, it is little more than a huddle of stone homes nestling at the foot of Embsay Crag. Beyond the crag, Barden Moor is a stretch of open moorland popular among walkers. It is a steep ascent to the summit of Embsay Crag, but the views across the Dales are well worth the effort. There are three reservoirs on the moor, one home to Craven Sailing Club.

Follow the banks of a gently flowing beck into the village centre from your holiday cottage in Embsay, and you will discover a variety of family-run businesses, including a grocery and an arts and crafts shop. There is also a post office, a church and a village hall where pantomimes, film nights and other community events are held. The Elm Tree Inn is a historic pub serving a range of delicious Yorkshire classics, and the Cavendish Arms is a great place to meet the locals over a pint of local ale. Embsay is known for its graceful, stone-built architecture, including the listed Manor House, which dates back to 1635. 

Sleeps
13
Bedrooms
5

A fun-filled self-catering holiday in the Yorkshire Dales awaits at Laurel Bank, a large, five-bedroom, pet-friendly holiday home near the rural village of Embsay. Laurel Bank Cottage sits among mature gardens. This charming and modern cottage is finished with dashes of bold colour and country style.

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A modern holiday bungalow with a large block-paved parking area
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

This detached Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage sleeps 3 in the attractive village of Embsay, near the market town of Skipton. Wynville is set in beautiful gardens, with a modern kitchen, beautifully decorated lounge and dining room, and idyllic walks and cosy country pubs on its doorstep.

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At the village's southern end, Embsay Railway Station is the terminus for the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway and serves as the station in the TV series Emmerdale. The railway runs regular journeys through some of the region’s most picturesque scenery in beautifully preserved Victorian and Edwardian carriages. Self-catering holidays in Embsay are popular among visitors who want to discover the mysterious landscapes and idyllic villages of the Yorkshire Dales. The market town of Skipton is a five-minute drive away, with a medieval castle, theatres and an award-winning market. Skipton is a base for various activities, with guides offering horse-riding, cycling and cruises on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. York is home to some of the country’s most remarkable architecture, while Leeds is known for its excellent shopping and food scene.