Oughtershaw Hall in Hawes | Stunning Yorkshire Group Cottage

About Oughtershaw Hall

Oughtershaw Hall is a magnificent detached country estate sleeping 16 guests in 8 bedrooms across 6 bathrooms. Located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this transformed medieval farmhouse offers private heated swimming pool and 8-seater sauna making it perfect for large group celebrations and family gatherings.

Set in stunning countryside amongst sweeping valleys and open moorland, this idyllic Yorkshire Dales hamlet provides the perfect base for exploring classic countryside with dry stone walls and meadows. The property sits beside a river with direct access for peaceful walks.

Accommodation includes three super-king bedrooms with en-suites, one ground-floor super-king bedroom, three king-size bedrooms and one twin bedroom. The open-plan kitchen features a Rangemaster Professional Plus 11 electric range oven. Social spaces include a sitting room with woodburning stove, snug, drawing room with open fire, plus the indoor heated swimming pool with changing facilities.

Groups can visit Hawes and the Wensleydale cheese factory (5.4 miles, 15 minutes), explore Grassington market town (12 miles, 25 minutes), discover Kettlewell where Calendar Girls was filmed (8 miles, 20 minutes), or enjoy Skipton market town (18 miles, 30 minutes).

This exceptional estate with private pool and sauna offers unmatched luxury for milestone celebrations. Perfect for multi-generational families and special occasions. Oughtershaw Hall delivers an unforgettable Yorkshire Dales experience with premium facilities and breathtaking countryside views.

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Need To Know

✓Ground source central heating
✓Rangemaster professional plus 11 electric range oven with induction hob, microwave, american fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, undercounter fridge in boot room
✓6 x smart tv with freesat (4 downstairs 2 upstairs), blu-ray/dvd, 3 x sony audio systems, wifi, selection of books, games and dvds
✓Fuel, power and wood for woodburning stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair and travel cot available
✓Off-road parking for 8 cars
✓Gardens with lawn, patios, furniture and charcoal barbecue (coal not included)
✓One well behaved dog welcome, will consider 2 on request
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 5.4 miles, pub 4
✓0 miles
✓Note: the grounds include woodland, brambles and unfenced river access down a purpose built steps with handrails and a meandering walkway along the river, children must be supervised at all times
✓Note: no stag, hen, or similar parties
✓Note: check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Oughtershaw Hall

Private heated swimming pool

Indoor heated pool with underwater lighting and changing facilities keeps everyone entertained regardless of weather.

Eight-seater sauna

Luxury 8-seater sauna in the boot room provides perfect relaxation after countryside walks and activities.

Riverside location with direct access

Beautiful river runs alongside the property with direct access for peaceful walks and dog exercise.

Eight bedrooms sleeping sixteen

Spacious accommodation with mix of super-king, king-size and twin bedrooms plus multiple en-suites.

Multiple social spaces

Sitting room, snug, drawing room and open-plan kitchen provide ample space for large groups to gather.

Professional kitchen facilities

Rangemaster Professional Plus 11 electric range oven and American fridge-freezer handle large group catering perfectly.

Getting To Oughtershaw Hall

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Oughtershaw Hall by car, take the A65 through Skipton and follow signs to Grassington, then continue to Buckden and Oughtershaw. The estate is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for eight cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Skipton, approximately 18 miles away from the accommodation. From there, it's a scenic journey through the Yorkshire Dales to your countryside estate.

Off-road parking for eight cars

Skipton station (18 miles)

Accessible via A65 and Yorkshire Dales roads

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Wensleydale Creamery Hawes

Distance: 5.4 miles

DL8 3RN

Aysgarth Falls

Distance: 8 miles

DL8 3TH

Bolton Castle

Distance: 12 miles

DL8 4ET

Pen-y-ghent

Distance: 6 miles

BD24 0HE

Ingleborough

Distance: 15 miles

LA2 8HJ

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Distance: 10 miles

BD24 0HE

Grassington Village Shops

Distance: 12 miles

BD23 5AA

Skipton Market

Distance: 18 miles

BD23 1AB

Hawes Market

Distance: 5.4 miles

DL8 3NT

Settle-Carlisle Railway

Distance: 20 miles

BD24 9AA

Malham Cove

Distance: 16 miles

BD23 4DJ

Ribblehead Viaduct

Distance: 12 miles

BD24 0HE

Wensleydale Creamery Hawes

Distance: 5.4 miles

DL8 3RN

Aysgarth Falls

Distance: 8 miles

DL8 3TH

Bolton Castle

Distance: 12 miles

DL8 4ET

Pen-y-ghent

Distance: 6 miles

BD24 0HE

Ingleborough

Distance: 15 miles

LA2 8HJ

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Distance: 10 miles

BD24 0HE

Grassington Village Shops

Distance: 12 miles

BD23 5AA

Skipton Market

Distance: 18 miles

BD23 1AB

Hawes Market

Distance: 5.4 miles

DL8 3NT

Settle-Carlisle Railway

Distance: 20 miles

BD24 9AA

Malham Cove

Distance: 16 miles

BD23 4DJ

Ribblehead Viaduct

Distance: 12 miles

BD24 0HE

Is Oughtershaw Hall Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children love the heated indoor swimming pool with underwater lighting and changing facilities. The riverside location provides safe supervised play areas and the extensive grounds offer space to explore. Multiple social areas give families flexibility while the ground-floor bedroom suits varying ages and mobility needs.

Groups Will Love...

The private heated indoor swimming pool stands as the property's crown jewel for group entertainment. Features underwater lighting, bespoke windows at water height and a lofty beamed roof creating an impressive space. Complete changing facilities with shower, basin and WC ensure convenience for all sixteen guests year-round.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome with consideration for two dogs on request. The property provides a special doggy welcome pack and direct river access for exercise and walks. However, children must be supervised due to the nearby river access for safety reasons.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Oughtershaw Hall

The Green Dragon Inn

Located 4.0 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL8 3RJ

White Lion Inn Cray

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD23 5JB

The George Inn Hubberholme

Located 2.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD23 5JE

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Oughtershaw Hall

How many people does Oughtershaw Hall sleep?

The property sleeps 16 guests across 8 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms. There are 3 super-king bedrooms with en-suites, 1 ground-floor super-king, 3 king-size bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom.

Is there a swimming pool at the property?

Yes, there's a private heated indoor swimming pool with underwater lighting and bespoke windows at water height. The pool area includes changing facilities with shower, basin and WC.

Is Oughtershaw Hall pet friendly?

Yes, 1 well-behaved dog is welcome and they will consider 2 dogs on request. There's even a doggy welcome pack provided, though you must supervise children due to nearby river access.

What cooking facilities are available for large groups?

The open-plan kitchen features a Rangemaster Professional Plus 11 electric range oven with induction hob, microwave, American fridge-freezer and dishwasher. There's also a utility room with washing machine and dryer plus an undercounter fridge in the boot room.

Are there ground floor facilities for less mobile guests?

Yes, there's a ground-floor super-king bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower that's suitable for limited mobility. However, two sets of stairs access the first floor bedrooms.

What social spaces are available for groups?

Multiple social areas include a sitting room with woodburning stove, snug with woodburning stove, drawing room with open fire and the swimming pool area. The open-plan kitchen-diner provides the main gathering space for meals.

How much parking is available?

There's off-road parking for 8 cars making it convenient for large groups arriving in multiple vehicles. The property is easily accessible from the A153.

What outdoor facilities are provided?

Gardens include lawn areas and patios with outdoor furniture and a charcoal barbecue (coal not included). Direct river access provides beautiful walks and the Yorkshire Dales countryside surrounds the property.

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Oughtershaw Hall Reviews

From the first moment this was the best house we have ever stayed in! Our family have now had 6 big house experiences! We were made very welcome by Ben, it is always good to be met on arrival. .The house was just perfect for our needs, 10 adults and 6 children. The rooms were spacious, the bathrooms great and the family rooms downstairs were lovely, however we spent most of our time outside as the weather was perfect.. The grounds are superb, we loved the BBQ and the lawns ,but specially the river walk, lined with wild garlic We didnt travel very far because there was so much to see in this beautiful area. We specially liked the prancing hares in the fields nearby and the stray lambs in the garden!!. In fact, we would love to come again!!

We all had a fantastic time at Oughtershaw Hall and made good use of all the amazing facilities, what a gem! Thank you to all the amazing staff for looking after this place and making it a very special holiday.

Judith

Fabulous. There were 14 of us and two small dogs. Lovely location and very spacious accommodation. We appreciated the welcoming basket and champagne as well as two blankets and balls for the dogs. We enjoyed the indoor pool and sauna after our walks, visited the Wensleydale Creamery and Chef John, from Grassington House, provided a wonderful four course dinner on the Sunday evenng. A memorable stay.

Angela

We had a fabulous girls weekend at Oughtershaw Hall and couldnt have asked for a better stay. From the moment we arrived, Ben was so lovely and welcoming incredibly informative and kind enough to give us a great tour of the house, which really set the tone for the weekend. The hall itself is stunning, with incredible views all around and a beautiful, peaceful setting. We loved the walk down the beck, and were thrilled to even spot a red squirrel, which felt really special. The indoor pool was a real highlight and perfect for relaxing and having fun. We also had a lot of laughs especially scaring the kids by convincing them the house was haunted!. All in all, an unforgettable stay in a truly special place wed absolutely love to return and would highly recommend Oughtershaw Hall for a memorable group getaway.

This is the most amazing place I have ever stayed in. We booked it for my husbands 60th for family and friends. The pictures dont do it justice. It was actually a privilege to stay there. The deco and fixtures were all to the very highest standard. Even the art on the walls was the very best. The views and surroundings are stunningly beautiful with your very own river, which we had a dip in as we like to wild swim. And then theres the pool and sauna!! The pool is much bigger than it looks on the pics and we all enjoyed it, especially the kids!! Then there is Ben, who meets you on your arrival. He maintains the grounds and does an amazing job, but he is also very passionate about the property. He is full of knowledge on its history and the area. This is a very special place, perfect for a special occasion. It was an amazing experience, a privilege and an honour to stay there!!

Christina

Tara was great and let us know everything before our stay. Ben explained what we needed to know on arrival, including how to use the pool and sauna. He was very helpful. The house was stunning. The facilities were incredible and all rooms and bathrooms were furnished to a high standard. The grounds were beautiful and we had a lovely holiday.

Excellent location and facilities. Ben was a brilliant host who made us feel very welcome and comfortable

What a fabulous property Oughtershaw Hall is. We had an amazing week there with the whole family to celebrate Mums 90th birthday. We were met by Ben who gave us the full tour and explained everything and even gave us some of the houses history. The welcome pack was amazing, so big and varied and the flowers and bubbly much appreciated. There was even a doggy welcome pack which was a lovely touch. It took us a while to orientate ourselves as the house is so vast. The house is just beautiful and very well maintained. All the bedrooms were comfortable, we were spoilt for choice for sitting areas and the kitchen was a lovely space to enjoy family meals. The pool was great and very popular as was the river walk which was very much appreciated especially by Sassie the dog. All in all a very special place for a very special occasion and we all agreed that we will be back.

Pamela

I have just come back from having my 70th birthday celebrations with 15 of us in total, This property is absolutely gorgeous, it was spotlessly clean and the quality of all the furnishings was fabulous. I would like to thank Ben the Estate manager who was there to welcome us and give us a tour of the property. I would give this property at 10 out of 10 and will definitely be returning again in the future

Oughtershaw Hall is an incredible house and we all loved every minute of our stay there. I would have no hesitation in recommending staying at this house, the area is beautiful and none of us wanted to leave the house because of the amazing facilities. We had two six year olds with us and they didnt want t get out of the swimming pool.

Unique fabulous property. Great location if you want to escape to The countryside Excellent venue for entertaining a larger group Cant wait to go back

A fantastic place and everything was thought of. The actual house was amazing and situated in a beautiful, private location next to the River! The work on the upkeep is top level and everything was brilliant! The pool and sauna where so good and clean, I wish I was back there. It was a perfect stay.

Fabulous property in a wonderful secluded location. From the stream side walk, the comfortable bedrooms, thoughtfully restored and decorated lounges, well equipped kitchen and not to mention the pool and sauna the property ticked all the boxes. It was a perfect week for our group of twelve, aged 12 to 70, with all the walks and scenery to see locally. Special mention to Ben for his welcome and help. Somewhere we would all definitely want to go back to.

What a beautiful home, tastefully renovated and with fabulous extras such as sauna and pool. Ben is a star and could not be more helpful. His detailed introduction to the property and the guided tour were informative and easy to understand. His passion for providing the best experience spills over in bucket loads and you can sense his pride in his work. I would like to thank Mr. Sykes for allowing us to experience staying at the propertywe all loved it !

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Oughtershaw Hall, Hawes

About Oughtershaw Hall

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Private heated swimming pool

Eight-seater sauna

Riverside location with direct access

Eight bedrooms sleeping sixteen

Multiple social spaces

Professional kitchen facilities

Getting To Oughtershaw Hall

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Oughtershaw Hall Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Green Dragon Inn

White Lion Inn Cray

The George Inn Hubberholme

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Oughtershaw Hall Reviews