Month: February 2022

Spa Day

An adult-only restful retreat, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and only 20 minutes from Bramble Cottage. The Devonshire Spa is housed in an ancient barn, adjacent to the hotel on the Bolton Abbey Estate.

We took advantage of the ‘Mid Week One’ ( £145 for two ) and can not recommend it enough…

Retreat to an exclusive spa hideaway for the day in your own personal cosy bell tent with complimentary refreshments, private dining area, vanity area, log burning stove and outdoor loungers.

Your spa day includes:

  • Rasul chamber experience for two
  • Light lunch of soup, sandwiches and cakes, served in your private bell tent sanctuary
  • Spa access with personal itinerary and facility allocation to ensure safety and social distancing
  • Towels, robes and slippers

Available Monday to Thursdays.


Additional spa treatments include,

Relaxing full body massage. £80 | 60 Minutes

Bespoke prescription facial for your skin type. £70 | 60 Minutes

To book call 01756 718 142 or email spa@thedevonshirearms.co.uk , Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm.


Exploration

The beauty of the Dales extends below ground as well as above. A day trip up the Dale to Ingleton and the White Scar Cave is a scenic 45 minute drive from Bramble Cottage Hetton.


The cave was created by carbon dioxide rich water dissolving limestone deposits and has resulted in formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Thousands of which are in the Battlefield Cavern which was formed over two hundred thousand years ago. At more than 100 metres long and up to 30 metres high, it is one of the largest caverns in Britain.

Current entry prices are ( February 2022 ) £13 adults and £9 children. Tours start from 10.00am

The guided tours last 80 minutes and cover approx one mile.

First discovered in 1923 the cave has had further discoveries since then including The Battlefield. The White Scar cave remains one of the largest known cave chambers in the UK.


After cave exploration you could pop into the on-site cafe for tea or visit The Masons Freehouse in Ingleton and enjoy traditional pub food and selection of cask conditioned ales. https://masonsismoran.co.uk/

Note.

There are a few tight and/or low points to negotiate in the cave as well as plenty of steps towards the end but they are well lit and suitable for most levels of fitness bar the very infirm.

Hard hats are provided !


Is this the best Dales Farm Shop?

Keelham Farm shop on the outskirts of Skipton and just 6 miles from Bramble Cottage Hetton invokes memories of food shopping from a bygone era brought bang up to date.

Along with a butchers, cheese and bakery counters you can pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers and artisan gift products.

www.Keelhamfarmshop.co.uk

Working with 250 producers in Yorkshire and sourcing much produce locally it really is great place to shop.

With gift ideas, beers and wines, dry goods you really can shop for your stay at the cottage here.

Super wine, beer and gin selection

The restaurant is open daily for great food from 8.30-5.30 Mon-Sat and until 4.00 on Sundays. From full breakfasts through to light snacks they offer a varied selection including vegan options. We stopped in for lunch, two roast beef baps, fries and a beer… delicious !


Beautiful on-site floristry
Local artisan products