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Things to Do in the Wonderful Village of Reeth
Rose Atkinson • May 05, 2021
Tucked away in a cosy corner of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, the picturesque village of Reeth is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. Visitors from near and afar flock to Reeth to explore the spectacular Yorkshire Dales landscape each year.
The village is only a short two-minute stroll from our four luxury self-catering cottages and the community of Reeth is always bustling with activity. There are various pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, a museum, a hairdresser’s, an ice cream parlour, a beauty salon, and a weekly Friday market to enjoy.
Adventurous Activities in Reeth
There are a wide variety of local activities to enjoy in and around Reeth. If you are a keen adventurer or explorer (like me!), we guarantee you will be spoilt for choice during your stay here.
Wonderful Walks
Reeth is home to a wide network of wonderful walks, with one of our favourites being the walk to the River Swale Suspension Bridge (“swing bridge”) and back via Fremington. The suspension bridge crosses the magnificent River Swale just outside of Reeth and was originally built back in the 1920s. This stunning short walk is ideal for all the family, passing through the fascinating, varied landscapes of Harkerside Moor, Grinton, Low Fremington and Arkle Beck.
Spectacular Cycling
The Dales Bike Centre
is quite possibly the largest bike hire centre in the Yorkshire Dales. Choose from over 40 quality current models of e-bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes and hybrid bikes during your half day or full day of cycling. Bike hire includes a helmet, route map, pump, and small spares pack – ensuring you stay safe and secure during your cycle adventure. The team are extremely helpful and can suggest a wide variety of trails and tracks, from easy-going beginner routes to challenging mountain bike runs.
Marvellous Museum
The Swaledale Museum
is an independent museum run by group of volunteers, displaying the local history of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. The museum houses displays on geology, prehistoric landscape archaeology, farming, tools & trades, music & methodism, local crafts, shopping in the Dales and much more. It is the perfect day out for the whole family to enjoy.
Superb Shopping in Reeth
Reeth boasts a plethora of opportunities for a spot of shopping. The village is well-known for its brilliant range of arts and crafts stores and galleries – ideal for the keen creative!
Nutmeg Gallery
sells 3D cross stitch projects including miniature houses, Christmas decorations, keepsakes, gift boxes and greeting cards. They also offer cross stitch kits which are suitable for both beginners and more experienced stitchers.
The Threshing Barn
produces a wide range of textile craft kits, as well as their own brand hand-dyed wool, silks, knitting yarn and other fibres. They also stock spinning wheels, craft tools and looms – ideal for budding spinners, weavers, and knitters.
The Fleece
is a not-for-profit organisation selling a unique and exciting range of crafts. All their arts and crafts are handmade by designers and artists here in the Yorkshire Dales and nearby areas. The shop is run by the artists who sell their wares there, so you will be sure to meet some talented people!
Excellent Eateries in Reeth
Reeth is home to multiple cafés, bakeries, and tearooms, as well as a family run ice cream parlour. Whether you prefer sweet or savoury treats, there’s something for everyone here in Reeth!
Brilliant Bakery
The Two Dales Bakery
is an artisan bakery, café, and shop, serving fantastic food with a welcoming atmosphere. They sell a wide variety of homemade loaves and pastries, as well as tasty breakfast and lunch options. All their breads and pastries are made on-site using the highest quality local ingredients – their sourdough bread is to die for! They also offer a fantastic takeaway service.
Cosy Cafés
Overton House
is a lovely café offering a selection of homemade light lunches, snacks, and treats, as well as a wide variety of hot and cold drinks. Ivy Cottage
is Reeth’s newly refurbished tearoom, serving locally soups, scones and cake made from locally sourced ingredients, as well as a delicious Afternoon Tea. Finally, the Dales Bike Centre Café & Cakery
is well worth a visit after a hard day of cycling. Enjoy tucking into the best Yorkshire Tea and Lonton Coffee around.
Idyllic Ice Cream Parlour
The Reeth Ice Cream Parlour
is a small family-run business, specialising in real dairy ice cream. They have 16 delicious flavours of the locally famous Brymor ice cream to choose from, as well as a range of teas, hot chocolate, and freshly ground coffee.
Reeth Holiday Cottages: Your Home from Home in the Glorious Yorkshire Dales
Nestled in an idyllic, quiet corner of Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales, our four holiday cottages contain everything you need for a truly relaxing UK staycation. Burton House, Greystones, Turbine House, and Charlie’s Stable sleep 4, 6, 4 and 2 people respectively, and they have all been lovingly restored from their original uses.
If you haven’t been to visit Reeth yet, what are you waiting for?! Click here
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With the bank holidays coming up in May and the Summer Holidays on the horizon, we have put together a list of family friendly walks and activities to really make the most of your stay in beautiful Swaledale.
Happy New Year!
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Christmas 2020 was full of lockdowns and cancellations, so we’re definitely intending to make the most of the 2021 festive season. There are so many fun things happening in God’s Own Country this season – from artisan Christmas markets to spectacular light trails, Santa’s grotto visits and festive train rides, and so much more. Check out our guide below to discover some wonderful Christmas events taking place in the Yorkshire Dales this month…
Autumn is a truly wonderful time of year to visit the celebrated Yorkshire Dales. The Dales becomes an artist’s delight in the colder months, adding amazing autumn hues to its vibrant colour palette. Enjoy a stroll through the Dales as the leaves begin to fall or discover the county’s rich history in a quintessentially British castle, before curling up in front of a log fire in a hearty country pub. As the summer rush finally comes to an end, it’s the perfect excuse to get cosy in a luxury cottage this autumn. So, why not soak up the wonders of mother nature this season at Reeth Holiday Cottages?!
Have you been to visit the Yorkshire Dales yet? Our four luxury self-catering cottages are situated in the glorious village of Reeth, tucked away in the corner of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. Reeth is a bustling hub of activity, perfect for exploring the celebrated Yorkshire Dales. Our cottages are extremely popular amongst walkers and visitors to the area. The Yorkshire Dales is one of the most picturesque areas in the whole of the UK and is arguably the waterfall capital of England. The county is awash with waterfalls of all shapes and sizes, with its dramatic landscapes boasting cascading falls. The Yorkshire Dales features the highest waterfalls in England both below and above ground, as well as the highest single drop waterfall in the country. We have compiled a handy list of our favourite waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales; so you can spend less time researching, and more time exploring. All the below walks can be found on the OS Maps app, which guests can access whilst staying at our cottages.
The annual grouse shooting season is one of the most celebrated events in the Yorkshire Dales calendar; beginning on the Glorious Twelfth (12th August) and lasting until 10th December. Moorland owners and gamekeepers of the Yorkshire Dales carry out vital conservation work on more than 226,000 acres of precious heather moorland across the area, many of which are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). During the late summer season, our beautiful Dales moorland really is a sight to behold. The heather is in full bloom on our uplands, turning the hills a vivid purple. The heather provides the perfect habitat for the remarkable red grouse. Keep reading to discover more about our important work in moorland management…
Nature truly comes alive in the Yorkshire Dales during the summer months. Birds and animals are hard at work feeding their young, whilst the spectacular hay meadows reach their peak. There is no finer sight or smell than a hay meadow in full flower on a hot summer’s day! Swaledale boasts some of the Dales’ finest hay meadows, which are best experienced in late June to early July. Keep reading to discover more about the Yorkshire Dales’ very own delightful hay meadows…
After being cancelled last year, we are delighted that the renowned Swaledale Festival has returned in 2021! This celebration of music and arts has been running since 1972, situated in the three most northern areas of the Yorkshire Dales: Swaledale, Wensleydale and Arkengarthdale. Beginning on the Saturday of the late May Bank Holiday each year, the festival boasts marvellous musical acts, artistic workshops, children’s events, guided walks and much more. This year, festival organisers have decided to spread events over a six-month period, instead of the usual 2 weeks. Many events have been so popular that they are already sold out, but there are still tickets remaining for the following…
Want to whisk the kids away on holiday this year? With holidays abroad being off the cards for the time being, why not consider a fun family staycation here in the Yorkshire Dales?! Our lovely self-catering cottages are set in the idyllic village of Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales, providing a real “Home from Home” experience. Set in the spectacular Swaledale countryside, surrounded by stunning views and breathtaking scenery, our luxury cottages offer the perfect opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are plenty of activities nearby for children of all ages to enjoy; whether they are keen moochers, adventurers or explorers. Take a day trip to the famous Thorp Perrow arboretum or play and explore at the fantastic Forbidden Corner – the possibilities are truly endless!
Our four luxury holiday cottages are nestled in the idyllic, quiet village of Reeth. We are tucked away in the corner of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, situated in the north of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Spring is in the air, and we can finally shake off the chill of winter (is it just me or did winter last forever?!). The end of lockdown is in sight, and we can look forward to catching up with friends and family after so long apart – and there’s no better place to celebrate the end of lockdown than the glorious Yorkshire Dales…