From Dacre Banks, find all sorts of magnificent places to explore on foot or by bike. Head down to Fewston Reservoir, 5 miles away in the picturesque Washburn Valley, where you can explore the nature reservoir and wander through beautiful bluebell woods in spring. Make your way to Thruscross too, where a walk around the scenic lake extends to approximately 4.5 miles. Drive 7.5 miles from the holiday home to experience the striking Coldstones Cut, an impressive sculpture situated about a working mine.
Or, head into Pateley Bridge from Dacre Banks; this is a charming little market town, very typical of this area of Yorkshire. The main street is peppered with cafes, restaurants, local stores, quality butchers and a wine shop: everything you need to stock up for your stay. You’ll also find the self-proclaimed “Oldest Sweet Shop in England” here, dating back to the early 1800s.
Pateley Bridge sits at the heart of the breathtaking Nidderdale landscape, itself an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and immediately adjacent to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
There are plenty of local attractions and stunning natural sights within easy driving distance including the fabulous Brimham Rocks (4.5 miles) and the famous Three Peaks – or check out the cathedral town of Ripon which is also well worth a visit and is just 12 miles away, with its regal castle overlooking the town below. The RHS garden at Harlow Carr (16 miles) is a great place to visit for those that love flowers and plants.
Take a spa day or have a massage at the Turkish Baths in the cosmopolitan town of Harrogate, 14.5 miles away. This grand Victorian spa town is regularly listed as the best place to live in the UK. Today, it combines traditional elegance with contemporary style effortlessly.
Best known for its antiques and fine art, Harrogate has antique dealers and galleries around every corner, particularly around the Montpellier Quarter. High fashion outlets can also be found here, nestling alongside lavish interior boutiques, punctuated with enough fine restaurants and cafes to keep you fuelled for weeks.