East Witton cottages

Self-catering holiday accommodation in East Witton

Sitting pretty to the north of Nidderdale is the picture-postcard Wensleydale village of East Witton. Appearing in many good food and pub guides thanks to the stately presence of The Blue Lion Inn which is well-loved by locals and those that holiday in the area. We have some luxury holiday accommodation in and around East Witton, so you could easily enjoy an evening or two inside its cosy bars.

Several excellent visitor attractions lie within an easy driving distance of East Witton. If you are on holiday with children, then The Forbidden Corner could be just the tonic. A small theme park, this is a veritable labyrinth of fun and games. Try Middleham Castle, the former seat of the infamous King Richard III, and was once said to be ‘the Windsor Castle of the north’. Trekkers will love the trails up around Leyburn; be sure to seek out a map for Leyburn Shawl, in particular, its beauty is beguiling.  You can learn to shoot rifles and other guns at Warren Gill Shooting Ground or a cookery course at Swinton Cooking School, so you can try out some interesting recipes in your luxury holiday home’s kitchen. Located close to East Witton are the towns and villages of Middleham, Leyburn, Aysgarth and Hawes so you'll never be short of places to visit in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Browse our full range of Yorkshire Dales cottages to find your perfect base for an idyllic Yorkshire getaway.