North YorkshireAysgarth FallsMelmerby
The stone terrace of River Dance Cottage at Aysgarth, with white doors and green lawns

Four distinctive stays · North Yorkshire

Comfort, calm and the natural beauty of Yorkshire.

A collection of four welcoming retreats between the River Ure at Aysgarth Falls and the countryside near Ripon.

A warm Yorkshire welcome

Four places, each with its own sense of home.

Hello, I’m Emma — and I’m delighted to share four unique holiday properties in the heart of North Yorkshire, each offering a peaceful escape from the everyday.

In Melmerby near Ripon, Grange Farm Lodge is a small farm stay designed just for couples. Further north in the Yorkshire Dales, River Dance Cottage, Kingfisher Cottage and The Bothy sit beside the River Ure and close to the iconic Aysgarth Falls.

The cottages and The Bothy reflect my love for comfort, calm and the natural beauty of Yorkshire. I look forward to welcoming you.

Emma

The collection

Find your Yorkshire retreat

Riverside cottages near Aysgarth Falls, and a peaceful farm lodge within easy reach of Ripon.

Front of the stone terrace containing River Dance Cottage, with white doors, paved paths and green lawns under a blue sky

Aysgarth, Wensleydale

River Dance Cottage

A charming riverside cottage with scenic walks and cycle trails right on the doorstep, just a short stroll from the famous Aysgarth Falls.

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Dogs welcome
Stone-built cottage terrace at winter dusk, with warm-lit windows, wreaths on pale doors, wall lanterns, patio furniture and frost under a pink-streaked sky

Aysgarth Falls

Kingfisher Cottage

A charming retreat near Aysgarth Falls with WiFi, heating, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen.

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Children welcome
Sunlit stone exterior of Grange Farm Lodge with white glazed doors, a gravel courtyard, patio table and clipped topiary

Melmerby, near Ripon

Grange Farm Lodge

A self-contained annex at a working arable farm dating back to the 1600s, four miles from Ripon and half an hour from York and Harrogate.

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bathroom
  • No dogs
One-bedroom riverside retreatPhotography coming soon

Aysgarth riverside

The Bothy

A small detached one-bedroom retreat right on the riverside, with a lovely garden and a Swedish outdoor bath planned.

  • 1 bedroom
  • Detached
  • Riverside garden
  • Managed by Emma

From the guest book

★★★★★

“The cottage was very clean & had everything you could need, beautifully decorated & lots of really lovely touches throughout… You look over the Aysgarth falls, such a beautiful location… We were toastie & warm in the cottage. We will definitely be back.”

Sandra & Trevor FentonRiver Dance Cottage · January 2026

Your Yorkshire stay

I look forward to welcoming you.

For dates, availability or a little help choosing the right retreat, contact Emma directly.