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7 Night Discover More of the Southern Yorkshire Dales

Newfield Hall, Malham

■ 7 nights at an HF Country House

■ Availability Sep 2026, May-Sep 2027

■ 2 Itineraries available

■ Full Board

■ 118kg CO2 details

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£1,469

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Members From

£1,439

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There’s plenty to look forward to on our 7-night Southern Yorkshire Dales Discover MoreT our. You’ll walk around the ruins and parkland of UNESCO-listed Fountains Abbey, visit the Roman spa town of Harrogate, and explore York's show stealing attractions. There’s also time to stop by Brontë Parsonage, former home of the Brontë sisters, and admire the massive limestone formations at Malham Cove.

Accommodation

HF Country House
Looking every inch the baronial mansion, Newfield Hall sits in two acres of grounds near the village of Malham at the southern base of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Given it was this very landscape which inspired Wordsworth to write a sonnet and Charles Kingsley to pen The Water Babies, the countryside views are as gorgeous as you’d imagine. You’ll also have plenty of sightseeing greats within easy travelling distance, most notably Malham Tarn, Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Cove, and The Dry Valley of the Watlowes. And then, of course, there’s Yorkshire’s famous trio of summits: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough, collectively known as the three peaks. Stay at Newfield Hall and experience the exceptional service of a VisitEngland ROSE award winner. Find out more about the latest accolade awarded to our country house in the Southern Yorkshire Dales by reading our latest blog.
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Walking grades and options

Trip suitability

Our Discovery holidays give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of the local area through active sightseeing.

On each Discovery day, you will be walking throughout the course of the day as you explore the venues and locations we visit. You'll also be hopping on and off the coach throughout - you should expect to spend the majority of the day on your feet. Most of this walking will be at attractions but some may be across country tracks or footpaths so be sure to bring sturdy shoes. There will also be stairs to climb in the majority of the venues you visit, though other more accessible options may be available. At some venues, there may also be uneven surfaces, such as cobbles or rocky paths. 

What You’ll Love

  • Spending time in the historic city of York
  • Marvelling at the impressive limestone formations of Malham Cove
  • Discovering the charming spa town of Harrogate
  • Visiting UNESCO-listed Fountains Abbey
  • Exploring the Brontë Parsonage Museum
  • Staying in the comfort of our country house
  • A more personalised experience thanks to small group sizes (maximum 15 people in 2026 and 16 people in 2027)

What's Included

  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our country house
  • For 2026 entrance to Ilkley Toy Museum, Harewood House, Brontë Parsonage Museum, Guided tour of Saltaire and York Minster
  • For 2027 entrance to Skipton Castle, Ilkley Toy Museum, Harewood House, Brontë Parsonage Museum, Guided tour of Saltaire, Ripon Cathedral and Ripon’s Workhouse Museum and Gardens
  • Cream tea on arrival day
  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
  • Daily packed lunches
  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee
  • Guided sightseeing with an experienced HF Holidays Leader
  • All transport to and from sites of interest
  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently

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Itinerary

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

Itinerary 2026

Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.

The week begins by getting to know the local area around our country house. First, we’ll venture out to Malham village before stopping by the spectacular Malham Cove. There’s a short stop at Kirkby Malham followed by a few hours to explore the charming market town of Skipton. We’ll round off our day with a visit to Bolton Abbey.

This morning is packed with nostalgia as we visit Ilkley Toy Museum (entrance included), home to a huge range of toys and games spanning the centuries, from Ancient Greece up to the present day. Our afternoon is spent at one of England’s Treasure Houses, Harewood House (entrance included). As well as the house, there are acres of gardens, parkland, and woodland to explore.

Discover more about Newfield Hall and the local area for ideas on how to make the most of your free day.

Today we venture to the ancient ruins and elegant gardens at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden (payable locally, free entrance for National Trust members). The parkland and ruins are a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and rightly so. The two parts come together to create a spectacular landscape. Later, we’ll stop off at the market town of Grassington which stars as the village of Darrowby in All Creatures Great & Small, and home to a vibrant community in its own right.

We’ll delve deeper into the heritage of the Yorkshire Dales today with a visit to Haworth where we visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum (entrance included) which was home to the famous literary family for over 40 years. We then continue to Saltaire, a hub of industrial heritage. We’ll tour the area on foot in the company of a specialist guide (included) before enjoying some time at Salts Mill to round off the day.

We’ll begin your final day with a visit to the mighty and historic city of York where there is so much to see and do. We shall start with a group visit to York Minster (entrance included, if you want to visit the tower this is payable locally) before enjoying some free time in the city. In the afternoon we'll continue on to the market town of Harrogate, home of Bettys Tea Room and plenty more besides.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

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Itinerary 2027

Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.

The week begins by getting to know the local area around our country house. First, we’ll venture out to Malham village before stopping by the spectacular Malham Cove. There’s a short stop at Kirkby Malham followed by a few hours in Skipton, where we visit Skipton Castle (entrance included). We’ll round off our day with a visit to Bolton Abbey.

This morning is packed with nostalgia as we visit Ilkley Toy Museum (entrance included), home to a huge range of toys and games spanning the centuries, from Ancient Greece up to the present day. Our afternoon is spent at one of England’s Treasure Houses, Harewood House (entrance included). As well as the house, there are acres of gardens, parkland, and woodland to explore.

Discover more about Newfield Hall and the local area for ideas on how to make the most of your free day.

Today we venture to the ancient ruins and elegant gardens at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden (payable locally, free entrance for National Trust members). The parkland and ruins are a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and rightly so. The two parts come together to create a spectacular landscape. Later, we’ll stop off at the market town of Grassington which stars as the village of Darrowby in All Creatures Great & Small, and home to a vibrant community in its own right.

We’ll delve deeper into the heritage of the Yorkshire Dales today with a visit to Haworth where we visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum (entrance included) which was home to the famous literary family for over 40 years. We then continue to Saltaire, a hub of industrial heritage. We’ll tour the area on foot in the company of a specialist guide (included) before enjoying some time at Salts Mill to round off the day.

We'll begin your final day with a visit to the Yorkshire gem that is Ripon, we will visit the Cathedral for a guided tour (entrance included) and then explore Ripon's workhouse museum and gardens (entrance included). In the afternoon we'll head to the market town of Harrogate, home to the famous Bettys Tea Room (payable locally) you'll have some free time to explore before heading back to Newfield Hall.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

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Accommodation

Newfield Hall, Malham

Looking every inch the baronial mansion, Newfield Hall sits in two acres of grounds near the village of Malham at the southern base of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Given it was this very landscape which inspired Wordsworth to write a sonnet and Charles Kingsley to pen The Water Babies, the countryside views are as gorgeous as you’d imagine. You’ll also have plenty of sightseeing greats within easy travelling distance, most notably Malham Tarn, Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Cove, and The Dry Valley of the Watlowes. And then, of course, there’s Yorkshire’s famous trio of summits: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough, collectively known as the three peaks. Stay at Newfield Hall and experience the exceptional service of a VisitEngland ROSE award winner. Find out more about the latest accolade awarded to our country house in the Southern Yorkshire Dales by reading our latest blog.

A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out). 

Evening entertainment

While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.

Walks talks 
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.  

The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house. 

You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.

 •  46 well-appointed guest rooms  •  Exclusive occupancy: 61 guests minimum   •  Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm  •  Free Wi-Fi  •  Free on-site parking  •  Boot room and drying room  •  Travel cot & 2 high chairs  •  Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks  •  Books and games to borrow  •  Licensed bar  •  Two lounges  •  Garden  •  HF Holidays Heritage Room  •  Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point Visit England - Guest Accommodation Visit England - Rose Award 2023

Seasonal dining, tailored for you

Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan  and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a  40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.

Welcome Cream Tea

What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home.  A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.

A hearty breakfast to start the day

Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast  and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including  hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick  and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.

Our famous picnic lunch

Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.

3-course evening meals

Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.

Designed with your comfort in mind, Newfield Hall has 46 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior. 

Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV. 

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

We love: The guest rooms spread across the main building and the tastefully converted coach house. Rooms 3 and 6 are both corner rooms offering original features and large bay windows overlooking the gardens and beyond (Room 6 has its own telescope). 

The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply. 

 

Room supplements

Superior Premium single Premium double/twin Choose your room
£25 pppn £20 pppn £20 pppn £30 per room

 

*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location 

For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Newfield Hall

Getting here

Address

Newfield Hall
Airton
Skipton
North Yorkshire BD23 4AA

Tel: +44 (0)1729 830235

By train

The most convenient station is Skipton. Gargrave station is closer, but there’s no taxi service from here.  

Check National Rail for routes and times. 

By shared transfer

If you’re travelling to or from Newfield Hall on Mondays or Fridays or over the festive period, you can join our group transfer from Skipton Railway Station.  

2026 prices are £30 per person for a return transfer or £15 per person for a single transfer.

Outward journey: Depart Skipton Railway Station at 16:10; arrive at Newfield Hall at 16:35. Return journey: Depart Newfield Hall at 09:15; arrive at Skipton Railway Station at 09:40.

Places are limited so booking is essential. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance by contacting:

HF Holidays Sales and Support Team
Tel: +44 (0)203 974 8865
Email: reservations@hfholidays.co.uk

By taxi

Skipton to Newfield Hall is 8 miles, which takes around 25 minutes. 

For pricing, please contact Station Taxis directly.

Station Taxis
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended company, Station Taxis*. We recommend booking your taxi at least seven days in advance by contacting:

Tel: +44 (0)1756 700777
Email: stationtaxis@hotmail.co.uk

A return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the HF Holidays House Manager at Newfield Hall.

*Station Taxis is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.

By car

From the south, follow the A65 from Skipton to Gargrave. Leave the A65 by Eshton Road, signposted to Malham and pass Eshton Hall on the right. Newfield Hall is approx. 2½ miles further on, on the right and before the village of Airton. There is a stone pillar and a wooden sign at each side of our driveway.  (Please note: The next right turn has a post box at the bottom of the lane and leads to a private farm access ONLY.)

From the north, exit the M6 at junction 36 and take the A65 towards Skipton. In Coniston Cold village take a sharp left into a narrow road between houses, signposted to St Peters Church and Bell Busk and Malham. Pass under a railway viaduct, then after a mile bear right over a small bridge. After a further mile turn right at the junction, cross the narrow bridge, pass a left turn with a post box at the bottom of the lane (which leads to a private farm) and then shortly after, turn left through the gateway onto the drive of Newfield Hall. There is a stone pillar and a wooden sign at each side of our driveway.

There is free parking with the grounds of Newfield Hall.

There is a local road closure that could impact your arrival to Newfield Hall. The A59 is currently closed at Blubber Houses, this is the main road coming from Harrogate to Skipton. There are currently diversions in place which follows the A658 via Harrogate, the A660 via Ilkley and the A65 via Otley which will add an additional hour onto your journey. This affects all guests travelling to Newfield Hall from the North East. The road closure could be in place until the end of March, please check before travelling.

By air

The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford Airport. 

From the airport 
Take the bus to Leeds train station from where there are direct trains to Skipton taking about one and a half hours. Check Transdev for bus times and National Rail for train times. 

From Manchester International Airport there are direct trains every hour to Skipton with one change at Leeds. You’ll need to allow 2.5 hours to reach Skipton.  

Flying to London Heathrow airport is another option but you’ll have a longer onward train journey – about 4.5 hours. From Heathrow, first take the Piccadilly line to London Kings Cross station and from here take a train to Skipton (with one change at Leeds). 

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Packing list - Discovery Tours

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next.  To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.  

Essentials 

  • Suitable, sturdy footwear with a good grip. You’ll be on your feet for much of the day
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof overtrousers 
  • Sunhat
  • Rucksack 
  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity) 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Mobile phone
  • UV sunglasses 

Recommended 

  • First aid kit, including plasters
  • Sit mat  
  • Waterproof pouch for valuables 
  • Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace) 
  • Wallet/purse 

Optional extras

  • Walking poles,
  • Flask for hot drinks 
  • Durable lunch box 
  • Waterproof rucksack liner 

Carbon Footprint - 118kg CO2

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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2027 Leader to Be Announced

We are currently appointing our leaders for 2027, these will be announced shortly.

Alastair Clark (MD)

A school geography field trip first introduced Alastair to what he describes as the ‘Mystical Landscape of the Yorkshire Dales’. Inspired by that first visit, he has explored the area on foot, cycle, motorbike, and on public transport. He finds that the Pennine landscape provides an evocative setting for discovering the geological and human history of a very special part of England.  

Code: MDL07-HCH05

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Dates & availability

7 Night Discover More of the Southern Yorkshire Dales

Members save an additional £30 on this booking and get a range of other exclusive benefits. You can join during booking process. Read more about membership

2026

11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026

7 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£1,539

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Members

£1,509

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Single rooms

Call to enquire 020 3974 8865

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2027

14 May - 21 May 2027

7 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£1,689

pp

Members

£1,659

pp
Single rooms

Call to enquire 020 3974 8865

£1,759

pp

£1,729

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25 Jun - 2 Jul 2027

7 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£1,689

pp

Members

£1,659

pp
Single rooms

Call to enquire 020 3974 8865

£1,759

pp

£1,729

pp
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24 Sep - 1 Oct 2027

7 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£1,699

pp

Members

£1,669

pp
Single rooms

Call to enquire 020 3974 8865

£1,769

pp

£1,739

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