Askrigg is situated in the centre of Wensleydale in the very heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Once a market town, with a history of brewing, clock making, dyeing, hand knitting, cotton spinning and lead mining, it is more widely known as the setting for the TV series All Creatures Great And Small based on the books by James Herriott. Fine 18th century houses, shops and cottages line the main street with a cobbled area and ancient cross situated outside the impressive St Oswalds Church.
Lavender Cottage is situated in a lovely secluded spot, through the historic churchyard, in the middle of the village.
Lavender Cottage Next to the Church
The Kings Arms. Less than 1 min walk from Lavender Cottage
Village Amenities
Askrigg boasts three pubs (all serving wonderful food), an excellent restaurant, a renowned delicatessen (www.stickyginger.com) selling delectable home cooking / freshly prepared meals to take back to the cottage, village shop, 2 tea rooms (serving breakfast), Post Office and newsagents.
Explore the Village
Well worth a visit are nearby Hawes (with the Wensleydale cheese factory), Aysgarth Falls, Hardraw Force (Englands highest waterfall), Leyburn, Middleham (with its horseracing heritage and stunning castle), Swaledale and Wharfedale.
