Explore Ingleton and the Yorkshire Dales…Things To See and Do For Everyone
Ingleton and the surrounding area have so much to offer people of all ages and physical ability.
Within Walking Distance……..
The start of the waterfalls trail is only a few minutes walk from Falls Cottage. It is a 4.5mile walk through beautiful woodland and Dales scenery, passing some spectacular waterfalls en route. A truly stunning walk no matter the weather, although it is especially impressive just after rainfall and wondrously spectacular in the sun. Part way round there is a superb tuck shop with all sorts of goodies and in summer there is also an ice cream van making the trip all the more pleasurable!
Just 2 minutes of walking takes you to Ingleton Swimming Pool which is an open air heated pool on the banks of the river. Open between the end of May through to September it caters for all ages and is literally just moments from your door. Just along from the pool there is a lovely park which features one of the best children’s playgrounds in the area. There are actually 2 playgrounds together – one for younger children and one for older kids with a tunnel slide and climbing ropes.
Looking out from your self catering cottage not only do you have the calming sounds of the river Doe but up above Ingleton Viaduct spans the valley. No longer used for trains but an impressive construction none the less.
As for shops, Ingleton is surprisingly well catered for due to its popularity as a tourist village. There is the ‘Ye Olde Village Sweet Shoppe’ which is a quaint old shop packed with rows upon rows of jars filled with all the classic sweets plus more, they also sell ice cream for those summer days. Visit the sandwich shop on the main street for a good selection of freshly made sandwiches, soup and other hot foods – just the thing to prepare you for a walking trip.
There is a market day every Friday in the square. Just past the Market square there is Inglesport which hosts all sorts of walking, caving and camping equipment. It is a first class stockist of outdoor gear and has an in store cafe too, great for cooked breakfast before a day’s walking. There is an impressive climbing wall which is immense fun if you like that sort of thing. Just up the road from the cottage is Curlew Crafts. A great place for a bite to eat, especially Sunday lunch, and also sells original pictures from local artists. There is a Barclays and Co-Op too, all of this and more is just moments from your door. We haven’t touched on the 4 village pubs which all serve food and are worth a visit!
Perhaps closest of all is Ingleton Pottery just at the end of the street which is a friendly family run business with many lovely things for sale.
Within A Few Miles…..
The cottage is an excellent base for many walks. Each of the 3 peaks has its own walks which combined form the lengthy 3 Peaks Walk. The views from the top of Ingleborough are stunning and well worth the effort. The start of the Ingleborough walk is just a few minutes from the cottage. Here is a great site detailing other local walks. Ingleborough Cave can be reached via a short drive to Clapham whereby a woodland walk alongside the river is rewarded with a show cave that is accessible by all. Come at Christmas and you may even find Santa in there preparing his toys.
Just a mile out of the village towards Hawes there is White Scar Caves. The longest show cave in Britain that is accessible to all ages. Visit to see amazing waterfalls deep underground. the website has a virtual tour which gives very brief glimpses of some of the sights. There is also a visitor centre and somewhere to eat.
The Settle Carlise Railway can be travelled there and back easily within the day giving you some time in the historic city of Carlisle. You will ride over the legendary Ribblehead viaduct and travel through England’s highest railway station at Dent.
Just 4 miles away in the village of Kirkby Lonsdale there is The Enchanted Chocolate Mine. Even if you get lost in this place it doesn’t matter as you can just eat your way out! Also in Kirkby there is a great place to eat out in an evening with the stylish Avanti restaurant and wine bar.
In the nearby village of Bentham there is a pottery featuring some really quality items. If you fancy horse riding then Greenhall Riding School is a very friendly family run business that caters for all skill levels from beginner to advanced rider.
Britain’s biggest cave is at Gaping Gill which is one of the country’s longest cave systems. Just a few miles from your self catering cottage. Every year at the end of May non-cavers are given the opportunity to see Britain’s biggest cave chamber and biggest unbroken waterfall.
If you are feeling flush then Hipping Hall offers exquisite dining with food and service second to none. With excellent reviews from both The Times and The Independent you are assured a memorable evening.
At the edge of Ingleton towards Kirkby there is Country Harvest. This shop stocks fine goods featuring superb meals, a varied cheese counter with cheeses from lots of local and not so local regions. They also sell clothing and other crafts. It’s a fantastic shop for local produce. They also provide an on-line ordering facility to pre-order your holiday shopping ready for your arrival.
Within 30 Minutes Drive…..
Don’t forget that The Lakes are only a short drive away. Within 30 minutes you can be within the glorious countryside of the lakes and all it has to offer. For a great day out there is Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway which features Thomas the Tank days. These days are well planned out events which young children will love. You can combine this with lakeside boat trips across Windermere and a lakeside aquarium featuring an underwater tunnel.
Amazing cottage and fantastic location. We have had a brilliant time and hope to return later in the year. Thanks for all the wine and biscuits, a lovely touch :) . February 2018
Leesa and Evan
Best cottage in Ingleton, did not want to leave. Food excellent in the Three Horseshoes
Tom, Marion, Jimmy and Jackie & ChiChi
Everybody on here claims the cottage is absolutely amazing and we couldn't agree more. What a lovely cottage it is with the wonderful bonus of being close to a fascinating Waterfall Trail, what a fantastic sight it was, especially with the snowy conditions. March 2018
Karen, Shaun & the Smudge & Benji the dogs
Thanks for another great stay at Falls Cottage, came back for the lemon drizzle cake. The cottage is always being improved, furniture etc. See you soon, thanks Yvonne . April 2018
Dave, Lynne & Benji the dog
Thank you Yvonne for providing us with such a lovely well equipped cottage, also for the little treats, yummy biscuits, wine etc. We will definitely recommend Falls Cottage to everyone, you think of everything. Mum enjoyed her 80th Birthday visit and we will return. Check out the newly refurbished Marton Arms, food excellent and loads of gins :) * Loved the little riverside hideaway for our morning coffee. April 2018
Karen, Gary and Irene
Great location. Loved sitting in the summerhouse listening to the river. Thanks for cake. eggs and wine, very thoughtful. Nice short walk to Thornton-in-Lonsdale. Great meal at the Marton Arms - bit more expensive than pub meals but lamb rump worth it. May 2018
Terry and Bev
Conquered Whernside on Sunday, 26 degrees - knackered for the next few days! Perfect weather again. Apart from a broken dog and a broken phone it was a perfect week. Thanks for the welcome treats. May 2018
Amanda, June and John & Miss P
A lovely cottage and one of the best equipped we've ever stayed in! Your lovely welcome pack of home made lemon drizzle cake - yum!, wine, fresh eggs and milk was a lovely touch, thanks Yvonne! :) Fab weather too!! May 2018
Penny and Sue
Second time we've stayed in this lovely cottage and we've realised it's been too long since the first visit. We've had fab weather and have certainly made the most of it with walks to the Waterfalls, Malham Cave and Janets Foss, trip to Windermere and a farm. First visit for Alexander and he has had a great time and learned a lot.Thanks for all the thoughtful extras, I imagine we'll be back xxx May 2108
Hayley, Barry, Alexander & Rupert the dog
A lovely cottage, very comfortable and with everything we could need. A great location and base to explore the Dales and the Lakes. Thank you for the delicious cake, perfect to come home to after a long walk and thanks for the eggs, much nicer than shop bought. We've had a wonderful holiday and will certainly come again and will recommend you to all our friends. June 2018
Vicki, Richard and George
Lovely as usual. Nice visits to the Dales and Lakes. See you again! June 2018
Dorothy, Monica and David
A lovely cottage and a lovely welcome with lemon drizzle cake and wine. So many lovely places to go and see - Hawes, Malham and the Waterfalls Trail are worth a visit. We ate 3 times at the Three Horseshoes pub, excellent food and good value, made friends with Robert the landlord and his mother who does the cooking, made us most welcome. Thank you so much for a lovely stay, hope to be back. May 2018
Gillian, Brian, Susan and Graham & Roxy the dog
A home from home cottage, thank you Yvonne, for the welcoming little treats, much appreciated. Spent many a happy hour on the patio listening to the river and having the odd wine. Enjoyed food at the Marton Arms. July 2018
Terry and Carole
Another fabulous stay over, many thanks. Always feel at home. Eating wise, try the Masons near the petrol station 'cracking pie'!! May need to book. July 2018
Andy and Jackie
We loved staying here - we had everything we needed and more! Thank you for your warm welcome, milk, wine and yummy lemon drizzle cake and for such a clean comfy place to stay. We really enjoyed the pizzas from next to the coop. Thank you again. July 2018
Angela and Geoff
Hallo Yvonne, Hallo Sam! We've enjoyed to stay in the Falls Cottage, thank you for your warm welcome! Everyday we had a visit from a red cat, who liked to eat with us, we loved it. It was really good time, the Yorkshire Dales, The Lake District and everytime a little kind. Thanks x August 2018
Jef and Judith (Germany)
Falls Cottage is lovely and homely. We have had a lovely week and enjoyed lots of walks. Thanks for the wine and goodies, the cake was delicious! The food at the Old Hill Inn at Chapel-le-dale is delicious, especially the desserts, would recommend booking though. September 2018
Dave, Mel and Ruby the dog
Relaxing stay in a lovely cottage - we loved Ingleton. The wine and cake was a lovely touch. We loved the Old Post Office bar and the Tapas next door and of course the Waterfalls walk was stunning. Thank you for a fantastic stay away from the old smoke. September 2018
Peter and Lidia
We had a wonderful stay, Ingleton is a perfect spot for walking. We managed the 3 Peaks, albeit on 3 separate days! A well equipped comfy cottage and the treats left for us was very kind. Now for the 6 hour journey home .... September 2018
Caroline and Mark
Had a lovely stay in your warm and welcoming cottage. Will stay here again. Enjoyed eating at the Marton Arms and the Masons. October 2018
Susan and Brian
Our second holiday in Ingleton, we love the village and the places around here. Beautiful scenery and great places to visit. The dogs and Abel have loved it! Cottage is cosy and welcoming. Recommend visiting Brimham Rocks, White Scar Caves and the Waterfall Walk. Also Bolton Abbey is lovely in the autumn. We were blessed with blue skies and sunshine all week :) October 2018
Gary, Joyce, Abel and Lester & Winston the dogs
What a lovely 'home' because I felt as though it was! I think Bertie wanted to stay. November 2018
Wendy and Bertie the dog
It feels like staying in the home of a loving family. I love everything about it, thank you! :) November 2018
Tao and her house cats
Communication with Yvonne was brilliant. We've had a wonderful weekend in your lovely cottage. We even survived the Waterfall Trail ... just! Everything we needed was easily found in this home from home and we look forward to coming back again soon. Thank you . November 2018
Anna, Lewis, Charlie & Walter the dog
We have really enjoyed our stay in this cosy cottage. Comfortable, clean and well presented. Hopefully it will be available next Christmas. Thank you again. December 2018
Tony, Wendy and Sam
Lovely warm, clean, comfortable house. A New Years Eve meal at the Marton Arms was a real treat and ate there a couple of times. Fantastic walking locally - lucky with the weather. Thank you, December 2018
Linda, Iain, Phil and Sarah
Thank you Yvonne and Sam. The cottage is lovely and well equipped. We've had such a lovely stay, all the extras made it extra special. We would love to come back and stay. October 2017
Richard and Susan
Wonderful stay! The cottage was perfect. Very clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful location and some great walks. We will definitely be returning again! December 2017
Karl and Emma
Another lovely stay! The cottage is very warm and cosy and well equipped. Thank you for the lovely welcome, including the mince pies. Happy Christmas! December 2017
Carol and Alan with Juno and Poppy the greyhounds
Thank you Yvonne and Sam for making our Christmas break special with all your thoughtful extras, Prosecco, chocolates and cake, together will all the extras in the cottage, tea, coffee etc. Hope to return with a dog next time! December 2017
Maria and Phil
Thank you for a lovely break in a very comfortable cottage. So kind of you to provide the welcome gifts and thoughtful extras like dog biscuits. Thank you :) December 2017
Amanda and Paul
Thank you for the welcome pack which was much appreciated. Booked for 3 nights but extended to 5 when we realised what a lovely cottage it is, it's so warm and well appointed. Weather has been cold wet and snowy but it hasn't made any difference. Ingleton is a great little place and the Hill Inn, as recommended by Yvonne, lived up to our expectations. Would hope to return again later in the year. January 2018
Magan and John