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Sandywood Cottage

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54.047°N, 1.944°W
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Morning mist lifts off the valley beyond your chalet door, and somewhere below, the Wharfe is running cold and clear through Bolton Abbey woods.

This is a quiet glamping spot for couples or small families who want proper walls and a bit of comfort after a day on the Dales paths or casting a line down at Bolton Abbey's trout waters. The chalets and pods sit tucked into the edge of Wharfedale country — you're in serious walking territory here, with the Strid and classic limestone fell routes all close enough to make this a proper base. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth checking ahead if you're bringing one.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so it's worth confirming what's included when you book — this feels more like a peaceful bolt-hole than a full-service site. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions, so ask when you arrive. The vibe is low-key and tucked away, ideal if you want to wake up somewhere beautiful without the buzz of a bigger campsite around you.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Overcast
10 mph
85%
7-Day Outlook
Today
16° / 4°
100%
Fri
16° / 8°
100%
Sat
17° / 6°
100%
Sun
17° / 10°
66%
Mon
19° / 11°
73%
Tue
16° / 10°
84%
Wed
14° / 10°
37%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

5 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Strid Wood Natural Trail - Red Trail

Walking route
6.82 km from campsite

Nidderdale Way

Hiking routeRegional network
15.51 km from campsite
Route length: 85 km

Dales High Way

Hiking routeRegional network
22.87 km from campsite
Route length: 145 km
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Dales Way

Hiking routeRegional network
28.18 km from campsite
Route length: 129 km

Lady Anne's Way

Hiking routeRegional network
38.47 km from campsite
Route length: 160 km

Walk data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open in Maps uses Google / Apple Maps

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Facilities
Nearby

Pubs, shops & services within 5 km

  • The Red Lion Hotel
    Pub 0.5 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Wharfe View Tea Room
    Cafe 0.6 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Riverbank Burnsall
    Cafe 0.6 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Riverbank Burnsall
    Cafe 0.6 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • The Devonshire Hotel & Restaurant
    Restaurant 0.7 km~10 min walk
    Directions

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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