Experience The Local Area
A thrilling cultural haven surrounded by sublime rolling countryside, Knaresborough and Harrogate are popular destinations for couples seeking a quiet and friendly getaway. Ideal for those who enjoy walking, cycling or rambling and families looking for something to suit all ages and interests.
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Cosmopolitan Harrogate, York and Leeds offer a vibrant nightlife where you are spoilt for choice for independent eateries.
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It is easy to get to Scotton. There are several trains a day from London into York or Leeds that take just over 2hrs. Local buses run from Scotton to Knaresborough where you can also get to York, Ripon, Harrogate and Leeds and there are daily coach services direct to Knaresborough from London and other cities.
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Scotton is an ideal base for visiting Yorkshire's many well-loved attractions and exploring the wonderful Yorkshire countryside. Knaresborough has a charm of its own, essentially unchanged and uninfluenced by the world. Centred around a bustling cobbled square, with a Wednesday market and independent shopping. Visitors from all over the world are impressed by the warm and friendly welcome of the residents of this gem of a town.
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Enjoy a number of flat short walks through the town and along the river or travel a little further afield to explore the small pretty villages with their sandstone cottages. More strenuous walking can be found in the Nidd Gorge and the Knaresborough Round.
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Scotton is centrally located in Yorkshire's "Golden Triangle", which provides the perfect opportunity to visit Harrogate and Knaresborough, or venture to the charming traditional market towns of Northallerton, Ripon and York, each with their own distinctive features, all very welcoming to visitors and any four legged friends.
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There are plenty of things to do locally as well, from turning your hand at a new craft like pottery throwing, glass fusing or needle felting, having a day out at the Falconry UK Birds of Prey Centre, treating yourself to a delicious afternoon tea at Betty's of Harrogate or Harlow Carr after a stroll in the gardens, enjoying some shopping in Harrogate, sampling Ripley's famous ice cream or spending a day at one of the many farms that we have within a short drive of the property.
Please do visit our local Tourist board to find out more about what Knaresborough and the local area has to offer. We are more than happy to help you plan any trips, be it a family affair or a romantic dinner - we know the area extremely well and will be happy to share our love and promote the many wonderful places to dine, drink and visit.