Accreditations

‘Families Welcome’, 'Cyclists Welcome' & 'Walkers Welcome' Specialist Accreditations

The natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales is a haven for the young, old, families, walkers, cyclists to explore the great outdoors. Cottage in the Dales are delighted to be awarded the specialist VisitBritain Welcome Schemes accreditations - 'Families Welcome', 'Walkers Welcome' and 'Cyclists Welcome'. These new schemes were developed with expert advice and support from the Countryside Agency and the Youth Hostel Association. They each give families, walkers and cyclists the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs.

We already know from our visitors and the comments left in the guest books that they value the location of our cottages in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. West Burton gives them direct access to a variety of circular walks for both the novice and families with young children to the more challanging heights of the moors straight from the front doors.

Here are details of the full facilities that both Inglenook and Craggley Cottage specifically provide for families, walkers and cyclists at both of our holiday cottages.

Families Welcome

Cottage in the Dales provides the following to meet family needs :

• For babies - a highchair, travel cot (without linen) and stairgate, plastic cutlery & crockery

• For those wet days - a selection of indoor games, books, DVD, videos and music

• For those snowy days - a sledge

• For better weather - a selection of outdoor games, a good sized lawned garden to play in, BBQ

• For family outings - lightweight cool bag, picnic equipment and rug, thermos flask

• For family walking guides ‘Walking with Children’ around Wensleydale & Swaledale and strolls around West Burton

• Easy and safe access to swings on the village green

• Friendly village pub that welcomes children and serves food, including a children’s menu

• Full tourist information about attractions that are suitable for all the family eg The Forbidden Corner

• Local services information at hand, just when you need it

Walkers Welcome

Cottage in the Dales provides the following to meet the needs of all walkers, irrespective of whether you just like a gentle stroll around the village, a good walk of a few miles to build up an appetite, or striding out in all weathers up Great Whernside

• Boot scrapers near the main cottage door

• Outside tap, hosepipe, bucket, soap and sponge to clean walking boots and outdoor clothing

• Drying areas with hanging facilities for clothes

• Washer/dryer in kitchen

• Storage and drying area for footwear

• First Aid Kit

• A very extensive choice of walking books for Wensleydale and adjoining Dales for all types of walkers eg walking with children, from pub to pub!, strolls around West Burton, the Dales Way

• Full set of Ordnance Survey maps for the Dales

• Lightweight plastic picnic set, cool bag, thermos flask, large umbrellas

• Information on outdoor equipment shops, recommended local pubs and restaurants

• Local services contactable via telephone - weather, outdoor equipment, mountain rescue services, bus routes and timetables

• Countryside Code details

• Tourist attractions, restaurants, general local services information.

Cyclists Welcome

Cottage in the Dales provides the following to meet the needs of all cyclists.

• Secure storage for up to four bikes at each cottage - under cover in a lockable shed in Craggley and currently in the securely gated courtyard at Inglenook (shed to be provided during 2008).

• Outside tap, hosepipe, bucket, soap and sponge to wash bikes

• Drying areas with hanging facilities for clothes

• Washer/dryer in kitchen

• Storage and drying area for footwear.

• Cycle repair kit and pump

• First Aid Kit

• Collins Map book of cycle routes in the Yorkshire Dales

• Information on cycle outlets and hire shops

• Directions & opening times of nearest shops for food provision if arriving without a car

• Local services contactable via telephone - weather, outdoor equipment, mountain rescue services

• Countryside Code details

• Tourist attractions, restaurants, general local services information.