Kettlewell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Clouds Casting Shadows
Clouds Casting Shadows
Looking up Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales with the village of Kettlewell in the foreground. Much of the film of Calendar Girls was filmed around Kettlewell & nearby Burnsall.
Beautiful little lambs near Kettlewell
The 'New' Bridge over the River Wharfe in Kettlewell, Yorkshire. The view is looking downstream.
Photo by Chris Wood (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Fern House

Fern House

3 out of 5
Skipton England
The price is AU$2,513 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$2,513
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Malham Tarn are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
All very good

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Fern House
Herriots

Herriots

3 out of 5
Broughton Road Skipton England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$170 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$170
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skipton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)
Hotel feels fresh, great staff, excellent location. Travelled for work, would stay again.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Herriots
Grantley Hall

Grantley Hall

5 out of 5
Grantley Ripon England
The price is AU$904 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$904
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ripon. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk and Studley ...
10/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Grantley Hall
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Fern House

Fern House

3 out of 5
Skipton England
Stay at this cottage in Skipton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Malham Tarn are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
All very good

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Fern House
Dale House - In the heart of Yorkshire Dales

Dale House - In the heart of Yorkshire Dales

Kettlewell
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Skipton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Kilnsey Park Estate and Malham Tarn ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Birthday break away Feb 2025
Dale House is a great property with all the facilities you need. Its clean and comfortable and a great venue for family and friends. Fab games room. We had a lovely stay in Feb 25 and made use of the open fire which made it feel very cosy.There are 3 pubs within walking distance (literally a few ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

Dale House - In the heart of Yorkshire Dales
Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly

Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly

Silsden ENG
Stay at this cottage in Keighley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hesketh Farm Park and Ilkley Golf Club are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
This cottage is amazing love going lovely place home from home and so peaceful highly recommended

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly
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Popular places to visit

Aerial sunset of Comb Hill and Watlows dry Valley part of the Limestone landscape near Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, UK

Malham Cove

Explore the great outdoors at Malham Cove, a lovely green space in Malham. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Malham Cove
Pen-y-Ghent makes up one the Yorkshire 3 peaks which, if you accept the challenge have to complete all 3 peaks and 24 miles within 12 hours. Most people start with this one (the smallest of the 3 ) from the nearby village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I’ve completed the challenge many years ago in my youth and this time we just tackled this one on a circular 6 mile walk. We took the 3 peaks ascent route which is steep in places and involves a scramble up some rocks near the end but the views

Pen-y-Ghent

Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Ghent, a lovely green space in Horton in Ribblesdale. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Pen-y-Ghent
Very interesting 900 year old castle in Skipton with old Banqueting room, dungeon etc. Nice woodland walks in nearby Skipton Castle Wood.

Skipton Castle

You can find out about the history of Skipton with a stop at Skipton Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Skipton Castle
This is beautiful Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales. The now ruined abbey was founded in 1154 but dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539. Dare to cross the sixty stepping stones to cross the river but beware of the Strid with its dangerous eddies of water.

Bolton Priory

Find out about the history of Bolton Abbey with a stop at Bolton Priory. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Bolton Priory
Took a walk a few months ago and came across this lovely sight.

Gordale Scar

Explore the great outdoors at Gordale Scar, a lovely green space in Malham. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Gordale Scar

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Earby. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Thornton Hall Farm Country Park

Activities

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

AU$67
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

AU$31
per adult
1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour
Yorkshire Dales

Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes

AU$1,134
per traveller
Private Yorkshire Dales from Windermere in a 16 seater Mercedes
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Cities near Kettlewell

Small Shopping centre in Skipton, Yorkshire

Skipton

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