Blake Rigg

Attractive and impressive, Blake Rigg sleeps six guests and is a detached country cottage with immense charm dating as far back as the 17th Century. Affording an enviable position, Blake Rigg has picturesque views over Deepdale and nestles on the slopes of Whernside, providing an ideal retreat for those seeking peace and tranquility. Whilst feeling away from it all, Dent's quaint cobbled village (with a choice of three pubs) is just two miles from Blake Rigg and guests can enjoy fantastic walks from the front door.

The hilly cobbled streets, picturesque stone cottages and beautiful surrounding countryside attracts walkers and visitors to the Cumbrian village of Dent all year round. For those who come to explore the local footpaths you will not be disappointed! The five mile circular walk that passes through Flintergill and Dentdale is a good warm up to the more hilly eleven mile hike that includes the three peaks of Whernside, Great Coum and Crag Hill. If you would rather explore the scenery from the comfort of a train hop on board the Carlisle to Settle Railway which passes over the impressive Ribblehead's viaduct. End the day with a slice of cake and Yorkshire cup of tea at the Meadowside Café.

The Yorkshire Dales is an outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise with a number of walks, cycling routes and even caves to explore. Just a little further afield you will find even more trails, tracks and routes in Lake District National Park and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If you want to hang up your walking boots for a day visit the pretty market town of Hawes – home to the famous Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese as well as a number of galleries, antique shops and eateries.

It is always a pleasure to return to the comfort of Blake Rigg after an exciting day exploring this beautiful part of the country.

Weathercock Cottage is a welcoming holiday cottage with three bedrooms sleeping seven, perfectly placed just a mile from the small market town of Sedbergh on the fringe of the Yorkshire Dale's glorious national park in Cumbria. Ideal for exploring both the Dales and the nearby Lake District National Park (Windermere is just twenty miles away), this is an excellent holiday choice for families and friends with superb walking on offer locally and plenty of attractions for day trips out.

Come rain or shine, this lovely self-catering cottage offers everything needed to relax and unwind with the wonderful views over the surrounding countryside; or relax in front of the flickering flames of the roaring log fire inside.

Sitting at the northern end of the beautiful valley of Dentdale, Sedbergh has immense historic charm with its cobbled alleyways and tiny little streets which are home to a good selection of traditional shops and pubs. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the town has a long history and lays claim to being England's very own Book Town, adding to its nostalgic charm.

This beautiful landscape offers some of the country's most spectacular walking and its highest waterfall, namely Cautley Spout. It was a much loved haunt of the famous fell walker Alfred Wainwright and guests staying at Weathercock Cottage can enjoy easy access onto the Dales Way directly from the cottage. There is also golf, cycling, caving at Ingleton and water sports at Killington Lake.

Other popular attractions include the nearby pretty cobbled village of Dent (with the highest mainline station in the country which is a stopping point for the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway), and Fairfield Mill Arts and Heritage Centre.

With its big garden, stunning scenery, lovely walks and plethora of attractions for day trips out, Weathercock Cottage is a popular choice whether you want to relax or have an activity-filled holiday.