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The Old Smithy

The exterior of The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The exterior of The Old Smithy, Yorkshire | © National Trust / Emmeline Butler
The sitting and dining area at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
Local views around of Buckden village, nr Skipton, Yorkshire

The Old Smithy

In a corner of the Yorkshire Dales this secluded, single-storey cottage is perfect for wildlife lovers.

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The sitting and dining area at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
Local views around of Buckden village, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The exterior of The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The kitchen at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The sitting area at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The double bedroom at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The bathroom at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
Local views of Buckden village, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
A walker on the footpath to Malham Cove
A deep blue lake on a bright sunny day with a pine tree on the left of the picture and exposed, sheer grey cliffs on the hills behind the lake.

© National Trust / Emmeline Butler

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In a corner of the Yorkshire Dales this secluded, single-storey cottage is perfect for wildlife lovers.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    020019

    The Old Smithy is a small, single-storey building tucked away in a peaceful corner of the tiny village of Buckden, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Stone walls and exposed beams add to the charm of this one-bedroom nook. 

    Enjoy the cottage’s secluded location and head out for a ramble in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. There are a number of villages nearby if you need to stop for refreshments along the way, or stop by Buckden's village pub on your way back to the cottage. 

    You can drive to Malham village to take the trail to the famous limestone cliff of Malham Cove. There are many other walks nearby, some passing waterfalls, others along the lakeside of Malham Tarn. Guests with reduced mobility can pre-book a Tramper to take the trail along the shore, free of charge. There's also a scenic boardwalk that weaves through woodland and into limestone pasture across the Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve. In spring and summer there's a colourful display of wildflowers, including the yellow globeflower or bright pink and purple orchids - look out for butterflies and dragonflies too.

    Further afield, Fountains Abbey is just a 30-mile drive away, where you can explore its historic ruins, water garden and deer park. Brimham Rocks is also in driving distance, with giant rock formations that have been eroded over millions of years.

    The market town of Skipton is 18 miles away and makes for a great day out. It has a castle and Victorian shopping arcade, and you can take a boat trip on the canal.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Single storey, available
    • Tiny cottage, available
    • Countryside, available
    • Trails, available
    • Walk to a pub, available

    Please note, the television is for playing DVDs only as there is no television reception at the cottage.

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Things to do in the Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Dales 

Enjoy picturesque villages, drystone walls, flower filled hay meadows and the characteristic rolling hills of the Dales.

Settle, North Yorkshire

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Janet's Foss wetland site on the Malham Tarn Estate in the Yorkshire Dales in autumn

Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve walk 

Yorkshire

A scenic walk around the National Nature Reserve. This route goes along the boardwalk, through woodland and into limestone pasture. In spring and summer there is always a colourful display of wildflowers to see, including the striking yellow globeflower or bright pink and purple orchids. Look out for butterflies and dragonflies too.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)
The National Nature Reserve at Malham Tarn, Yorkshire Dales

Malham village to Janet's Foss 

Yorkshire

Walk this easy-to-follow, there-and-back scenic walk from Malham village to the waterfall at Janet's Foss.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)
Visitor at Janet's Foss, part of the Malham Tarn Estate, North Yorkshire.

Malham Tarn upland farm circular walk 

Yorkshire

Discover England's highest lime-rich lake, home to a unique community of rare plants and animals.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 4.5 (km: 7.2)
A deep blue lake on a bright sunny day with a pine tree on the left of the picture and exposed, sheer grey cliffs on the hills behind the lake.

Exploring the area

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 

Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site

Ripon, North Yorkshire

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Autumn colour fills the landscape from the Studley water garden to Fountains Abbey

Brimham Rocks 

Explore dramatic moorland rock formations

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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A couple walk along the accessible paths at Brimham rocks on an autumnal morning

East Riddlesden Hall 

Historic house and intimate gardens, a hidden oasis on the edge of a West Yorkshire town

Keighley, West Yorkshire

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Autumn view of the house at East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire

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