NIDDERDALE
Places to stay
near Pateley Bridge
From stone-built B&Bs on the High Street to remote shepherd's huts above the valley - there is something in Nidderdale for every kind of stay.
B&Bs & inns
The Crown Inn
Rooms above a 17th century coaching inn
Right on the High Street, The Crown offers rooms above one of the most characterful pubs in the dale. A proper inn with thick stone walls, real ales and hearty food downstairs - waking up in the heart of Pateley Bridge.
馃搷High Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5JZ
View optionsThe Willow
B&B and restaurant with home-cooked breakfast
A comfortable B&B in Pateley Bridge offering well-appointed rooms and a home-cooked breakfast using local produce. The restaurant is a destination in its own right for evening meals.
馃搷Pateley Bridge, HG3
View optionsHoliday cottages
Sykes Cottages
Large portfolio of Nidderdale holiday lets
Sykes Cottages holds one of the largest selections of holiday cottages in the Nidderdale area - from stone barns sleeping two to large properties for extended family gatherings. Many are dog-friendly.
馃搷Various locations across Nidderdale
View optionsAirbnb
Independent holiday lets from local owners
Airbnb has a growing number of unique properties in and around Pateley Bridge - cottages, converted outbuildings and quirky spaces you won't find through mainstream agencies.
馃搷Pateley Bridge and surrounding villages
View optionsVrbo
Whole-home holiday rentals
Vrbo specialises in whole-home rentals, making it a good option for groups or families who want the run of a property. Several dale cottages are listed here.
馃搷Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale
View optionsSearch Nidderdale holiday cottages
Local cottage specialists
Several local agencies specialise in Nidderdale self-catering. Search 'Nidderdale holiday cottages' or 'Pateley Bridge self-catering' to find smaller local agents who may have properties not listed on the larger platforms.
馃搷Various locations
View optionsCamping & glamping
Studfold Adventure Trail and Caravan Park
Camping in the upper dale, near Lofthouse
A well-run site in the upper dale near Lofthouse, with pitches for tents and caravans alongside the Studfold Adventure Trail - a network of woodland trails and obstacle courses ideal for families.
馃搷Studfold, Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge HG3 5SQ
View optionsWild camping on access land
Leave No Trace camping on the open moors
The open moorland above Nidderdale is access land. Responsible wild camping is a tradition here - arrive late, leave early, leave no trace. Carry all waste out, use a lightweight stove rather than an open fire, and camp well away from farmland and reservoirs.
馃搷Open moorland above Nidderdale
View optionsNearby hotels
Harrogate (14 miles)
Full range from budget to luxury spa hotels
As a major spa and conference town, Harrogate has a wide range of hotels - budget chains, boutique town-house hotels and luxury spa properties. Staying here and driving into the dale for the day is a popular option.
馃搷Harrogate, HG1
View optionsRipon (15 miles)
Cathedral city with comfortable market town hotels
Ripon has several well-reviewed hotels and B&Bs in the city centre, close to the cathedral. It's a convenient base for both Pateley Bridge and Fountains Abbey (3 miles from Ripon).
馃搷Ripon, HG4
View optionsBOOKING TIPS
When to book
Book early for summer weekends
Popular cottages and the better B&Bs in the dale get booked months in advance for July and August weekend breaks. Book as early as you can.
September fills fast
The Nidderdale Show weekend in September is the dale's biggest annual event. Accommodation within 15 miles books out very quickly - plan ahead if this is your target.
Travelling with dogs
Many cottages in the area welcome dogs - look for the dog-friendly filter on Sykes and Airbnb. A small number of B&Bs also welcome well-behaved dogs. Always confirm before booking.