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Dales and Vales Cottage Holidays Blog

Welcome to the Dales and Vales Cottage Holidays Blog - your guide to the perfect holiday in the Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Coast, Yorkshire Moors, Durham and Teesdale, Northumberland, Cumbria and The Lakes.



Cumbria and The Lake District

Whether you’re into climbing, cycling, sailing or just plain old-fashioned walking, the Lake District and the surrounding towns and fells of Cumbria have something for everyone to enjoy – lots of adventurous things to do!

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Posted in General Interest on February 14, 2012


Love is in the Air!

Surprise your loved one with a romantic short break for Valentine’s Day!  You can even arrange to have flowers delivered to your holiday cottage and enjoy each other’s company in comfort and privacy, relaxing by a cosy open fire as you celebrate together with a glass of bubbly!

Posted in General Interest, Special Offers on January 6, 2012


Low Season Breaks Available

Low season breaks available up until spring Bank Holiday!

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Posted in General Interest, Special Offers on January 5, 2012


Book the Cottage of Your Dreams!

Take advantage of our LOW DEPOSIT – book BEFORE the end of January and only £90 per week booked  ensures you’ll get the cottage you want at the price you want to pay!   Book online or ring us today on 01756 792498!

Posted in General Interest on January 3, 2012


The North of England – a Magical Place to Visit!

Alnwick Castle – used for exterior shots of Hogwarts school in the famous Harry Potter films, Durham Cathedral which was the scene of one of the Hogwarts’ classrooms and even a trip up to Goathland railway station, the location for Hogsmeade Station! 

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Posted in General Interest on December 20, 2011


Skipton Yuletide Festival

This is one of Skipton’s major annual events, taking place on the 4th and 11th December and such a popular venue for everyone wanting to get into the Christmas spirit!

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Posted in Events, General Interest on November 21, 2011


Merry Christmas!

Looking forward to all the Yuletide festivities?  We’re looking forward to a day at Grassington – the Dickensian Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, proof in itself as to how successful and popular this event is!

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Posted in Events, General Interest on November 15, 2011


Best Beaches in Northumberland!

For a great seaside holiday it’s hard to beat the magnificent beaches in Northumberland.  Miles of sandy shores stretching along the coastline waiting to welcome you!

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Posted in General Interest, Outdoor Activities on August 22, 2011


Prize Draw Winners!

Mr & Mrs Harrison from Essex, were picked at random from the many entries received for our prize draw.  The draw was open to anyone booking their holiday before the 31st March.

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Posted in General Interest on August 1, 2011


Things to do in the Yorkshire Dales

There’s an amazing abundance of activities and attractions in the Yorkshire Dales, too much to see in one holiday and you’ll want to come back time and time again to this wonderful, scenic region. We’ve spent many years travelling around the Dales and in this blog we’ll mention a few of them and where possible give you some links to the websites to help you plan your holiday!

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Posted in Events, General Interest, Outdoor Activities on July 25, 2011