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Nestled in amongst the pretty surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Bainbridge near Hawes, discover this Grade-II listed four-bedroom cottage, Manor House. Locally there must have been a large population of teenage lads with air rifles," says Angela, "because we keep finding decapitated gnomes everywhere." Meanwhile, in Aysgarth, Frank Sayer Graham (1859-1946) was making money. He farmed silver fur rabbits in his purpose-built warren at Lady Hill just outside the village. He could kill a rabbit in Aysgarth at 9am and it would arrive, frozen, in London on the 4pm train. From there the fur would go to the great fashion houses of Europe - he is said to have supplied the last tsar of Russia with silver fur for a stole.
Hawes is a popular market town in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire and is regarded as one of the honeypot tourist attractions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Standing between Buttertubs and Fleet Moss, the town is an excellent centre for walking and touring Wensleydale and the adjoining dales of Swaledale, Cotterdale, Dentdale, Garsdale, Wharfedale and Chapel-le-Dale. Take a walk around the Hawes Town Trail, Millennium Walk, Pennine Way or along the River Ure, which is nearby. In 1998 Hawes was awarded the English Tourist Board Silver Award for the "Best Day Trip Out". Modern traffic has long replaced coaches and horse drawn wagons along its narrow streets, but market day (Tuesdays) in Hawes is as busy as ever, with a farmers’ auction attracting sheep farmers from all over the north of England. Traditional shops, cafés and inns now cater for a variety of Dales visitors as well as the local community. The award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, made famous by the animated Wallace and Grommit films, is now open to visitors so that they can see the famous cheese being made and sample the end product in a welcoming café. In the old station yard you will find the busy National Park Centre and Dales Countryside Museum. The Museum is home to the magnificent collection of Dales artefacts by the two great Dales historians and writers, Marie Hartley and Joan Ingilby. John has been so enthusiastic from the start,” said Mrs Anderson. “But it is a big responsibility looking after it all the time. The people in Aysgarth have been so supportive.” It's perfectly located to access all that the Dales has to offer and I'd highly recommend a stay here to groups of friends and families alike!It is extraordinary, one of only a handful of gardens in the country which is Grade II listed. Whether it is beautiful is a matter for debate once you've had the full tour, but it is definitely arresting and awe-inspiring. Utterly extraordinary. If you are thinking of getting the extended family together - this is a wonderful place to do it. Already recommended it to friends. The accommodation was really impressive, we loved the antique furniture and the decor in each room was all so tastefully chosen. If you can tear yourself away, begin your adventures at Hardraw Force Waterfall, before heading to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes; here, you will also find plenty of pubs and restaurants so you can refuel before continuing on with your itinerary. Although James died in 1869, his company flourished as it became fashionable to create Alpine corners in the grounds of stately homes. The company's best-known construction is a 30ft high replica of the Matterhorn mountain in a garden in Henley - the late Beatle George Harrison was its last owner.
It continues to be open to the public but with the request that social distancing is observed. The public enter at their own risk and it is unsuitable for disabled or wheelchair access due to the narrow and uneven paths and steps. Admission is free and there is a donation box near the entrance which is at the west end of Aysgarth village. If you begin to feel sleepy, head to the first-floor bathroom to take an indulgent soak in the tub before choosing from one of four charming bedrooms to catch your beauty sleep in, including a king-size with its very own freestanding bath,a king ensuite, a double and a twin.
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We stayed here over the Bank Holiday weekend for a family getaway to celebrate my sons first birthday." The garden was listed in 1988 and since then, its owners have raised the funds to restore the garden it to its former glory. Directions
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