Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Settle

Located at the very edge of the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales, Settle is a historic Pennine market town. Its location in Upper Ribblesdale, surrounded by green fells lined with dry-stone walls, becks, waterfalls and flower-filled meadows, makes it an ideal base for a quiet break for walking, cycling, climbing and caving holidays. Consequently, many attractive limestone cottages and ancient barns are lovingly converted to create holiday cottages for those looking to enjoy self-catering holidays in Settle amidst such rugged and beautiful rural surroundings.

A tall, sdtone-built barn conversion with a spacious courtyard.
Malham, The Yorkshire Dales
Wiggleswworth
North Yorkshire
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Exposed beams and original features abound in Malham, a rural holiday cottage near Settle set within 150 acres of countryside in the Yorkshire Dales. Located in open countryside near Wigglesworth, Malham welcomes families and pets to enjoy modern comforts, an on-site restaurant, a games room and a heated swimming pool.

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A stone-built Lake District Cottage sits in a woodland clearing surrounded by mature trees.
Carrholme Cottage, Settle
Settle
North Yorkshire
England
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Carrholme is a large Grade II listed Yorkshire Dales Holiday Cottage, brimming with rural charm and modern conveniences as well as generous gardens and views over Settle and the Yorkshire Dales. The charming cottage that once housed Prince Charles promises regal comfort for groups and welcomes pets.

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A 2-storey, end-of-terrace stone-built holiday cottage in Settle with a walled side garden.
Carn Cottage, Settle
Settle
North Yorkshire
England
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

French doors open onto a private patio and lawn with stunning rural views of the surrounding countryside at this Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage for couples. Located in the peaceful village of Long Preston, near Skipton, Carn Cottage sleeps two and is a short walk from a CAMRA award-winning pub.

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Ground floor street exterior of a stone-built terraced holiday cottage in Settle
Bridle Cottage, Settle
Settle
North Yorkshire
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Located within the Pennine market town of Settle on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Bridle Cottage is a picturesque townhouse set over three storeys. Ideal for families or friends who want a rural getaway, Bridle Cottage has been renovated to a high standard. Pets welcome. Sleeps 4.

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Locks Cottage in Settle
Settle
North Yorkshire
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Take tea overlooking the old mill pond at the stone-built Locks Cottage and enjoy the idyllic setting of this two-bedroom, rural holiday cottage in Langcliffe near Settle. Gaze upon the green hills of the Yorkshire Dales and unwind by the open fire in a cosy, peaceful cottage near the River Ribble.

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A whitewashed cottage with a stone-built porch overlooks a lawn lined by mature shrubs and flowers.
Harber Scar, Settle
Settle
North Yorkshire
England
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

The Harber Scar is a traditional 3-bedroom family cottage in the Pennine village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale near Settle, best known as the location of the Three Peaks hills of the Yorkshire Dales. The cottage embraces the charm and character of its rural setting both inside and outside. Pets welcome.

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There are some lovely places to visit within easy reach of Settle. The three peeks of Ingleside, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside can be climbed in one day by serious fell walkers, but for those who like to walk at a more leisurely pace and indulge in proper picnics or pub lunches, a 3-Peek walk can quickly fill a long weekend break. On fine days, stunning, far-reaching views across Lancashire and North Yorkshire reward those who reach their summits. Don’t miss the fascinating limestone pavements at Malham Cove (marvelling at the feats of climbers taking the hard way to the top of the limestone cliffs). Take a riverside walk along the River Ribble and visit the beautiful Scaleber, Catrigg and Stainforth Forces (as Pennine waterfalls are known in Dales-speak). The visitor centre at the Settle Railway station tells the story of the Settle Carlisle Railway and the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct. A ride on the line is a must; if you plan your holiday correctly, you can ride it on a heritage steam train.

This corner of the Pennines will also appeal to cyclists, offering a choice of cycle tracks from leisurely rides to vertical scrambles. If map reading isn’t your thing, you can join a guided walk led by an experienced trekker, offering a choice of easy-to-hard rambles through the rugged limestone countryside. Climbing is also extremely popular, and with Settle’s very own local climbing site, Castleberg Rock, the climbing community is constantly growing. Budding and very young climbers with energy to burn will enjoy a day out at the Settle Playbarn.

Being such an outdoor-oriented location, it’s no surprise that there are many cafes, pubs, tearooms and restaurants serving up hearty menus of local produce, such as the Ye Old Naked Man Café in Settle’s marketplace, which has its on-site bakery.

Visit Settle at any time of year. From its fresh cloak of spring green to a soft white mantle of fellside snow, its attractions and holiday cottages will quickly convert you into a regular visitor to this corner of the Pennines.