Old Goat Holidays offer excellent quality holiday accommodation in the heart of Wensleydale and Swaledale. Many personal touches and attention to detail ensure that your holiday is happy and memorable.

The market towns of Hawes and Leyburn, and many surrounding villages offer a range of shops, inns and restaurants to suit every taste - most being within an easy circular walk from the doorstep. The historic town of York, the Lake District and the North Yorkshire Moors are within travelling distance for a day trip.

• Warm welcome assured.
• Private, off road parking.
• No smoking and no pets policy.
• Open fires and wood burning stoves.
• Gardens and outside sitting and picnic areas.
• Views of the Dale.
• Rental includes electricity, heating, fuel for fires, bedding, linen and towels.
• The cottages are always warm and the beds are made up for your arrival.
• Free Broadband internet connection (The Old Goat House & Nettle Cottage)
• Short breaks available all year at some properties.

The Cottages

The following four properties are situated in Thornton Rust, 2 miles from the famous Aysgarth Falls, and are approached from the main A684, by a winding country road which opens out into a quiet pretty village of stone cottages bordered by village greens, with panoramic views of the dale. This village was used as a location in the successful James Herriot series.

	The Old Goat House, a quality stone barn conversion providing spacious self-catering accommodation of great charm and character, combining modern conveniences with original features and enjoys magnificent views over Wensleydale. It is ideal for families, walkers and those exploring the area by car and offers a peaceful retreat in which to 'get away from it all.' Sleeps 2 - 6.   Website
	The Piggery is a unique, single storey, detached stone building, with a hint of luxury, comprising of a double bedded room with basic kitchen facilities, an en-suite shower room and a pergola with a private outdoor sitting area. It is an ideal location for a couple wishing to tour the area and as extra accommodation for larger parties staying at The Old Goat House, as it can be let for short breaks throughout the year. Food can be provided for a self-service continental breakfast. Sleeps 2.   Website
	Little Nettle formerly a hay store and pigsty, now provides superb, cosy, detached self-catering accommodation, balancing luxury with rustic charm. Pitched pine and stone flagged floors, solid wooden beams, original features, a log burning stove, quality furniture, together with the extravagance of your own steam room, make this property a perfect romantic retreat for those wishing to unwind in beautiful surroundings. Luxury Accommodation for 2 people.   Website
	Indulge yourself at Nettle Cottage; relax in the luxurious surroundings of this 18th century barn conversion and take advantage of the outings on offer, or if you prefer, just do your own thing! This serviced, inclusive accommodation is perfect for 4 friends or 2 couples wishing to experience a totally carefree 2 night weekend break. Excellent accommodation, home cooked food, and beverages are provided in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Full English breakfast, 3 course evening meal at the award winning Wensleydale Heifer, 4 course evening meal and unlimited drinks at Nettle Cottage and a day trip are included in the price. Massage and beauty treatments are also available to guests in the comfort of the cottage. Sleeps 4.   Website

One property in Keld, Swaledale; a small village of traditional stone built cottages, once a thriving lead mining community in the 19th century the Dale is now famous for its sheep, traditional dry stone walls, hay barns and its protected wild flower meadows. Keld is easily accessible from the M6 or the A1 with a nice scenic forty-five minute drive through the Yorkshire Dales.

The Smithy. This superb quality cottage has been imaginatively converted to combine original and modern features and provide partly upside down accommodation in which to enjoy a peaceful, relaxing holiday. Keld is situated at the head of the Swaledale valley and acts as a cross road for the Pennine Way, Coast to Coast and other walks alongside rivers and waterfalls and to local villages and Dales. It has a tea room, plus a small hotel, with bar and restaurant open to non residents. Sleeps 2 - 4.   Website

For Further Information:

Mrs Annette Riley, The Old Goat House, Thornton Rust, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3AN

Tel: (01969) 663716        email: info@oldgoatholidays.co.uk