A Small Business in the Yorkshire Dales -Small is Beautiful at Ashes Farm

At Ashes Farm, we believe that small is beautiful. As a small business in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, we’re not just offering a place to stay—we’re sharing a way of life. Our peaceful farm settings is more than just a bed for the night; it’s a personal, welcoming experience grounded in local knowledge, friendly faces, and thoughtful touches that bigger businesses often miss.

View of Ashes Farm with Whernside in the background

Personal, First-Hand Knowledge – Real Advice, Not Guesswork

As a husband and wife team living and working right here at Ashes Farm, we know our local area inside out. From the best hidden wildflower meadows to scenic walking trails like the Three Peaks, or where to spot a curlew or catch a sunset over Ingleborough—we’re here to help you make the most of your time in the Dales.

Need a walking suggestion? Want to know where the best cake is served nearby? Looking for a quiet picnic spot or which waterfall is best after rain? We can tell you, because we’ve done it ourselves. That’s the power of booking with a small, locally-run business in the Yorkshire Dales.

Small is Thoughtful – Those Extra Touches

At Ashes Farm, we go the extra mile to make your stay special. We welcome you with fresh milk, homemade biscuits, and jars of our own homemade jam or marmalade. We offer breakfast hampers, help with local bookings, or just a friendly chat about your day’s adventure.

When you stay with us, you’re not a booking reference—you’re a guest, and we want you to feel that from the moment you arrive.

Flexibility & Real Connections

Being a small business allows us to be flexible to suit your needs. Whether you're arriving by train, need help planning a circular route, or want suggestions for places to eat—we’re on hand to help. We’re proud to be in touch with our guests, and we listen. Many of our updates, from adding private access to rooms, to the home comforts in our lodges, have come directly from guest feedback.

Small Can Be Mighty

Running our own business isn’t always easy—it’s long hours, seven-day weeks, and always being “on call.” But it’s worth it. We’re proud to live and work in such a beautiful part of the world and to share that with our guests. Every review, return visit, or happy guest tells us that small can be powerful. It gives us the chance to keep evolving—refining what we do, how we do it, and how we make each stay better than the last.

Why Book with a Small business in the Yorkshire Dales?

When you support a small business in the Yorkshire Dales, you’re investing directly into the community. You're not paying a faceless company or a call centre—you’re supporting local people who care deeply about their guests, their environment, and their craft.

So next time you're planning a getaway, remember: small isn't just small. Small is mighty. Small is good. Small is Ashes Farm.