Large Group Houses in the Yorkshire Dales
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Group stays in the Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire Dales works especially well for groups who want one house, enough space to stay together, and easy access to restaurants, activities, and day-trip options nearby. Browse approved large group houses first, then add experiences like private chefs, spa treatments, or cocktail masterclasses once you've chosen the right base for your dates.
Why Yorkshire Dales?
The Yorkshire Dales is one of England's most breathtaking landscapes — sweeping limestone valleys, dry-stone walls, waterfalls, and market towns unchanged for centuries. Perfect for groups seeking dramatic countryside, walking, cycling, and luxury farmhouse stays.
Getting There
Train to Skipton or Harrogate, then taxi or hire car into the Dales
A1(M) then A59 or A684 — most Dales properties offer ample free parking
Dales Bus seasonal services connect market towns during summer
Leeds Bradford Airport (1 hour) or Manchester Airport (1.5 hours)
Quick Facts
From London
3.5–4 hours by car via A1(M) or train to Skipton/Settle (2.5 hours from Leeds)
Best Time to Visit
May to October for walking and cycling; winter for cosy farmhouse breaks and dramatic scenery
Nightlife
Traditional Dales pubs in Grassington, Hawes, and Leyburn — authentic Yorkshire warmth
Dining
The Devonshire Arms (Bolton Abbey), Yorebridge House, farmhouse dining and local produce throughout
Beach Access
1.5–2 hours to the East Yorkshire coast at Whitby or Scarborough
Accommodation
Converted stone farmhouses, grand country houses, and luxury barns sleeping 10–30+ guests
Typical whole-house pricing
£75–£115 per property, per night — excellent value for large rural properties with stunning views
Activities
Malham Cove, Aysgarth Falls, Settle–Carlisle railway, Pen-y-ghent, cycling the Dales Way
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Grassington
Pretty market town with traditional Dales pubs and local ale
Hawes
Gateway to Wensleydale with cosy inns and the famous creamery
Best Brunch & Dining
The Devonshire Arms
Michelin-starred dining in a grand country house on the Bolton Abbey estate
Yorebridge House
Boutique hotel and restaurant in a converted Victorian school in Bainbridge
Things to Do
Malham Cove
Stunning natural limestone amphitheatre — one of England's great geological wonders
Aysgarth Falls
Three tiers of dramatic waterfalls in the heart of Wensleydale
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