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May Cottage - UK12970
Cottage with kitchen, near Yorkshire Dales National Park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Museum of North Craven Life
- Place, Settle Tourist Information Centre
- Place, Settle Victoria Hall
- Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
May Cottage - UK12970
A charming stone-built cottage centrally located in the market town of Settle. Sleeping up to four guests this fantastic property has easy access into the Yorkshire Dales.. 2 steps to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Living room: 55" Smart TV, Gas Woodburner, Patio Doors To Garden
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; public car park, at cost. No smoking. Please note: No children under 6 years old, except babes in arms.. This fantastic property offers a comfortable stay in the thriving market town of Settle. Located in the ’Old Town’ with its charming narrow cobbled streets and historic buildings. This detached, hillside cottage has plenty of character with feature stonework, a large fireplace and exposed beams, and offers couples and families a luxury holiday retreat whilst being ideally located to explore all that Yorkshire has to offer. Set over three levels, you enter the property into the modern kitchen/dining room which includes everything needed to cook up meals for the whole family. Access to a separate utility room and toilet. On the lower ground floor is a spacious living room with comfy seating, 55" 4K Smart TV and a feature gas wood burner to keep you warm on those colder evenings, patio doors leading to the garden and barbecue area for those summer evenings. There is also a summer room / lockable bike storage area in the garden, an outside store in the garden for garden furniture, and external access to the garden is via a staircase. On the first floor is the beautifully presented master bedroom with built in wardrobe, a second bedroom with adult bunk beds and freestanding wardrobe and across the hall is the family bathroom with power shower. With the cottage situated just 250 yards from the market square, the local pubs and restaurants are within easy reach. Explore the beautiful Forest of Bowland or the vast countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, which is full of bike trails and fantastic, scenic walks. The Lake District National Park is also within easy reach at just an hour’s drive away. Alternatively, the bustling market town of Skipton is only 11 miles away and there are plenty of mill shops in the surrounding towns which provide quality products at discounted prices. The National Trust site of Malham Cove is a short drive away and there are various local walks. The Settle to Carlisle railway line takes you through stunning scenery, and if you are lucky, you may be able to catch a steam train. For those who like touring, the Yorkshire Dales and Trough of Bowland are within easy reach. Shop, pub and restaurant 250 yards.
May Cottage can be booked together with April Cottage (ref UK2152) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi
No children under 6 years old.
Babies in arms allowed.
Lower Ground Floor:
Living room: 55" Smart TV, Gas Woodburner, Patio Doors To Garden
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; public car park, at cost. No smoking. Please note: No children under 6 years old, except babes in arms.. This fantastic property offers a comfortable stay in the thriving market town of Settle. Located in the ’Old Town’ with its charming narrow cobbled streets and historic buildings. This detached, hillside cottage has plenty of character with feature stonework, a large fireplace and exposed beams, and offers couples and families a luxury holiday retreat whilst being ideally located to explore all that Yorkshire has to offer. Set over three levels, you enter the property into the modern kitchen/dining room which includes everything needed to cook up meals for the whole family. Access to a separate utility room and toilet. On the lower ground floor is a spacious living room with comfy seating, 55" 4K Smart TV and a feature gas wood burner to keep you warm on those colder evenings, patio doors leading to the garden and barbecue area for those summer evenings. There is also a summer room / lockable bike storage area in the garden, an outside store in the garden for garden furniture, and external access to the garden is via a staircase. On the first floor is the beautifully presented master bedroom with built in wardrobe, a second bedroom with adult bunk beds and freestanding wardrobe and across the hall is the family bathroom with power shower. With the cottage situated just 250 yards from the market square, the local pubs and restaurants are within easy reach. Explore the beautiful Forest of Bowland or the vast countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, which is full of bike trails and fantastic, scenic walks. The Lake District National Park is also within easy reach at just an hour’s drive away. Alternatively, the bustling market town of Skipton is only 11 miles away and there are plenty of mill shops in the surrounding towns which provide quality products at discounted prices. The National Trust site of Malham Cove is a short drive away and there are various local walks. The Settle to Carlisle railway line takes you through stunning scenery, and if you are lucky, you may be able to catch a steam train. For those who like touring, the Yorkshire Dales and Trough of Bowland are within easy reach. Shop, pub and restaurant 250 yards.
May Cottage can be booked together with April Cottage (ref UK2152) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi
No children under 6 years old.
Babies in arms allowed.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Settle
Located in Settle, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Malham Tarn, while Museum of North Craven Life and Settle Victoria Hall are cultural highlights.

Settle
What's nearby
- Settle Tourist Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Settle Victoria Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Malham Cove - 22 min drive - 16.3 km
- Gordale Scar - 24 min drive - 20.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Crown - 8 min drive
- The Golden Lion Hotel - 7 min drive
- The Fisherman - 4 min walk
- The Buck Inn - 15 min drive
- Rind Pizza @ The Courtyard Dairy - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Helen T.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deceptively spacious and beautifully presented
Helen T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good
Marcello Ruffini
5 September 2025
Charming 3-level cottage with very cosy tv-lounge on lowest level.
Marcello Ruffini
10/10 Excellent
Patricia K.
4 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
May Cottage
Patricia K.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clive T.
9 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love cottage - amazing location.
Clive T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Lucy
28 December 2019
Very cosy, well equipped cottage in the heart of Settle.
Lucy
10/10 Excellent
Alison L.
10 February 2025
Alison L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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