Yorkshire Dales cottage holidays with indoor heated pool

Guests' Gallery

A miscellany of contributions from past Guests ~ in
words and photographs of Yorkshire ~ representing a snap shot
of their times shared with us in beautiful Upper Wharfedale.

Stunning views or hilarious impromptu moments, coupled with
comments or poems culled from the Guest Books, rotating on a
regular basis, as a kaleidoscope of emotions to be shared for your
enjoyment.

Why not make this page a regular port of call to view the latest
contributions? Or, better still, become involved and donate your
own offerings.

Autumn colours in Wharfedale are to be savoured for life.

A study taken by Sue Howe on the Dales Way at Buckden.

Brilliant cottage, excellent facilities. Lovely walks right from our doorstep ……. Please feed the birds over the balcony, especially the pheasants who wait for you every morning.

G & A Barnett / B & C Webb

May 1993

This is our 15^th visit to Dalegarth – our second home. Many thanks, yet again to David and Susan and family for their welcome & hospitality; & also to their helpers for their part. It is always a pleasure & privilege to be here.

Michael & Elspeth I. Alton, Hampshire

Editor’s Note: Michael and Elspeth made their 36^th return visit in May 2005!

The Cellary at Fountains Abbey, taken by David Molyneux

"Next year will be our 13th visit – can’t wait!!" - Aileen & John, Prestwick

" … .. Had a brilliant week in a brilliant place." - Lee (9), Upminster

We were looking forward to our 19^th visit to Dalegarth – walking, fresh air etc. – when disaster struck. – The female of the species off to hospital – appendix out!! (not supposed to happen when you’re a pensioner) – But only 2 weeks later we were here – what better place to convalesce? So the holiday was different – lots of rest – meals in the local pubs (The George & White Lion, Cray in particular). Once again Dalegarth works its magic and I am going home much better than when I came. See you next year, Susan & David.

Doreen & Doug Jagger,

Doncaster.

Fields & dry stone walls at Kettlewell, taken by Nick Jenkins.

"….. Whenever I want to recharge my battery and unwind – I think of Dalegarth and the peaceful dale." - Mick and Jill, Rotherham

You may like to have this - I shall send you the next stanza after the next 20th visit:

Dalegarth

If you should ask me why I like this place

I'd find it hard to say it's just this or that

And simply tell you things you're sure to know -

That someone here know how to clean a house

And sees to it that each thing has its space,

And, what is more, that we shall find it there

Just where we we left it many months ago.

But there is more to living in a house

Than knowing where the knives and forks are kept

Or wishing that the postman sometimes called,

Just give it time - say, twenty years or so.

In twenty years a thousand feet have come

In search of what a second home can bring -

A quiet place to sit, plum blossom out,

The river winding in its pebbled bed,

With Swaledale sheep adream by dry-stone walls

And up in air a skylark on the wing.

Ken Tyson

(We're delighted to have played host to Ken and Joan on their 20th visit in May, 2006)

Aysgarth Upper Falls
Nick Jenkins
www.freespiritimages.com

"…..So much more to do & see – so no doubt we’ll be back for our third visit!!"
- Nigel, Polly, Thomas (3) & Alice (5 months), Hertfordshire

"….. Have seen deer in the wild and herons nesting."
- Julie & Dave, Retford

Anyone at Home?
David Molyneux

"Family dispute says I got it wrong last year! This is our 21st New Year at Dalegarth ….. we’ve walked a bit, swum a bit, watched the birds, renewed old acquaintances & made new friends." - Eileen & David, Ilkley