Book a bustling city break to the largest city in West Yorkshire, Leeds.
Spectacular city attractions, magnificent moors and woodland walks – oh my!
Holidays in Leeds have so much to offer. Fondly regarded as the unofficial capital of West Yorkshire, Leeds city centre is one of the most popular destinations to visit in northern England.
With a vibrant and lively city centre that tastefully combines historic, Victorian architecture with sleek, modern developments, Leeds is a unique and exciting city break for all. Unlike mega-cities such as London, holidays in Leeds can also be effortlessly steeped in nature. When you tire of the bright lights and exciting attractions, just journey a short distance out of the city to discover sprawling countryside replete with outdoor activities. The Yorkshire Dales Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is right outside the city centre, and the North York Moors National Park is also only a short drive away. You can enjoy hiking, cycling, swimming, fishing, golfing and so much more, all from holiday cottages near Leeds.
Other bustling towns and cities are also within easy access, such as York, Bradford and Manchester. There’s so much to explore! Start planning with this helpful list of the top holiday cottages near Leeds, and book your next travel chapter with Breakfree Holidays today.
The Top 5 Holiday Cottages Near Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Yew Tree Cottage (Westow, Yorkshire)
- Cabbage Hall Cottage (Wetherby, West Yorkshire)
- Snowdrop Cottage (Clifford, West Yorkshire)
- Dean Mews (Horsforth, Yorkshire Dales National Park)
- 1 The Old Chapel (Pool-In-Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales)
Yew Tree Cottage
Location: Westow, Yorkshire
Great for: A peaceful property in a picturesque village in North Yorkshire
Settle into a slower pace of life in the charming village of Westow, North Yorkshire. Perched on the edge of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a densely forested portion of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Yew Tree Cottage boasts an exceptionally scenic location from which to base your Leeds holiday.
As opposed to Leeds cottages in the city center, this holiday home is the perfect accommodation for those wanting to balance city life with a bit of natural respite, while still being able to dip into the city easily. Approximately 40 miles from the city centre, you can take day trips with your guests to see the sights and retire peacefully to your relaxing holiday home at the end of the night.
Outdoor enthusiasts and visitors here will truly be spoilt for choice, as the village’s cobbled streets lead onto rolling hills, lush valleys, verdant forests and mysterious moorlands. Regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in England, all of Yorkshire is at your fingertips and is well worth exploring. Take a short walk through the village, or a long walk through the national park – the choice is yours! Of course, if you fancy a bit more activity, the nearby cities of York and Leeds are also at your beck and call.
Facilities: Back at your holiday home, you’ll find everything you’ll need for a comfortable and memorable stay, including extra-special amenities such as a welcome basket filled with local produce and delicacies. Yew Trew Cottage offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sleeping up to 6 guests in total. The bedrooms include a spacious master bedroom with a super-sized bed and a smart TV, as well as a queen-sized guest bedroom and a twin bedroom – ideal for a family or a group of friends.
There are ample spaces to relax and enjoy yourself in the self-catering property, from the cosy lounge equipped with a wood-burning stove and smart TV to the spacious garden decked out with outdoor furnishings and a BBQ for those warm summer evenings. If you’d rather prepare and enjoy your meals inside, the well-equipped kitchen and stylish dining room will suit your needs perfectly. Whip up something tasty, and dig into quality time with your loved ones around the solid oak dining table. It’s easy to see why this is a standout property among other holiday rentals around North and West Yorkshire.
Cabbage Hall Cottage
Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Great for: A romantic retreat in one of West Yorkshire’s ancient market towns
Of all the properties you could choose for your holiday near Leeds, Cabbage Hall Cottage is perhaps the most conveniently located. Positioned in the centre of what’s known as the Golden Triangle, the attractions of York, Leeds and Harrogate are all only a few miles away. Both York and Leeds city centre are 12 miles from Wetherby village, and the Victorian spa town of Harrogate is a mere 8 miles away.
On top of easy access to the infamous sites dotted around these areas, such as York Minster, the Fountains Abbey in Ripon and the Henry Moore Institute, this great location also sets the stunning scenery of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors as picture-perfect backdrops to your travels.
If you’d rather stay put around your idyllic holiday home, you’ll find plenty to excite and entertain in Wetherby itself. This ancient market town is rich with history and culture, which you can learn all about on the Wetherby’s Historical Trail. Once you’ve done your research, you can enjoy pottering about the quaint local shops, galleries and restaurants while meandering down the ancient, cobbled streets. You might even find a secret, hidden passageway or two.
Facilities: Cabbage Hall Cottage is located on the edge of the village of Clifford, 3 miles from Wetherby’s centre. This stone-built, end-terrace cottage is the perfect place for couples in need of a relaxing, romantic getaway for just the two of you. As you arrive at the property, you’ll find roadside, free parking by the holiday home and a quaint, furnished front garden, ideal for sharing a glass of wine in the sunshine with your sweetheart.
Upon stepping through the front door, a tastefully decorated, homely open-plan living and dining area will welcome you. Cosy up by the feature fireplace with a gas-fired stove as you relax on the comfortable, L-shaped sofa. The living room is equipped with plenty of entertainment to while away the evenings, including a TV with Freeview and a DVD player, as well as books and board games if you’d prefer to unplug for the night. When tummies start to grumble, you can cook up a hearty meal in the well-equipped kitchen, before retiring to the king-size double bedroom for the night.
Snowdrop Cottage
Location: Clifford, West Yorkshire
Great for: A small family getaway in a converted traditional farmhouse cottage
Find true relaxation and travel back in time with a stay in this stone-built Victorian farm workers’ cottage. A property with a perfect location, this holiday home is situated in the small, scenic village of Clifford. As a conservation village, many of the local buildings here are constructed with magnesian limestone, maintaining the homes’ and shops’ historic and elegant appearance.
In the village itself, you’ll find 3 pubs and a fish and chips shop serving delicious food and beverages. However, if you’re on the hunt for more restaurants and amenities, the nearby bustling village of Boston Spa is a good place to start. Of course, Leeds city centre is only 13 miles away and is the perfect place for a fun-filled day out with your family. Visit the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, a 900-year-old, ruined Cisterian monastery on the north bank of the River Aire. Founded in 1152, this site is a wonder to behold and a must-see during any trip to Leeds.
If the history at Kirkstall Abbey tickles your fancy, you may want to also pay a visit to Harewood House. A jaw-droppingly beautiful country house, famous for appearances in films and TV shows such as Downton Abbey, Death Comes to Pemberley and ITV’s Victoria, trips here include entry to the house, 120 acres of grounds and parkland, walled gardens and a number of fun activities for any children in your party. Little ones can enjoy the use of the Adventure Playground and the Woodland Wonderland. With so much to explore, you can easily spend a whole day here.
Facilities: After a busy day of sightseeing, Snowdrop Cottage will be a welcome place to unwind. A unique holiday home, this property is a stone-built, Victorian farm workers’ cottage offering 2 bedrooms for 3 guests and allowing up to 1 furry friend. A wonderfully landscaped and flower-filled front courtyard will greet you upon your arrival at the holiday home. Watch your head through the original, low doorway, passing through into the beamed sitting room. Here, you’ll find a plush, cream sofa and a wood-burning stove in an original stone hearth fireplace. Also on the ground floor is a separate dining area, a well-equipped kitchen and an entrance to the back garden, furnished with a table and chair.
Carrying on upstairs, there is a single bedroom and a king-sized master bedroom. There is 1 family bathroom, which the master bedroom can enjoy direct access to, and on street, free parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Dean Mews
Location: Horsforth, Yorkshire Dales
Great for: A secluded, luxurious big-family break in Yorkshire with a hot tub
Gather together 9 of your nearest and dearest and set course for Dean Mews! This delightfully spacious and stylish holiday home is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the beauty of Yorkshire in total privacy. Situated in an acre of the countryside of Old Bramhope and Horsforth, accessed only by a private road, there’s no better way to retreat with your loved ones than here.
If you can tear yourself away from the rolling countryside views and sublime decor of your holiday home, Leeds is only 8 miles away. Explore the city centre with your guests, enjoying the weekend nightlife or shopping till you drop in The Arcades. If you’re travelling with children, surprise them with a trip to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Boasting around 475 animals, including polar bears, lions, tigers and leopards, Yorkshire Wildlife Park makes an educational and exciting day out for adults and kids alike.
If your guests are more of the active type, Dean Mews is perfectly located for a wide variety of outdoor activities. Go for a walk in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, cycle through the North Yorkshire Moors or take a quick drive to the seaside to make a splash in the waves. The possibilities are endless at cottages in Leeds such as this.
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Facilities: With 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a hot tub, this property stands out among other cottages in Leeds. Dean Mews is a stone-fronted holiday home from the 1800s that once operated as a workers’ cottage for the Bleach works. Pull into the driveway’s spacious private parking, and get ready to explore the rest of the cottage. Although its walls are steeped in history, the interior certainly doesn’t feel stuck in the past. Modern, stylish and bold decorative choices interact with old English charm all throughout the spacious property, making every room a delight to relax in.
The 5 bedrooms can sleep up to 9 guests and are each spectacularly unique. Call dibs on the super-king-sized master bedroom, featuring an en-suite shower room, a smart TV and a Juliet balcony. Alternatively, set up camp in your pick of the ground floor double bedroom with an extra sofa bed and smart TV, the 3/4 double room with a smart TV or one of the 2 twin bedrooms, both with smart TVs. There are ample living spaces and conservatories to relax in, but when the sun is shining, the garden is where you’ll want to be.
As you step out into the enclosed rear garden, prepare to be dazzled. Boasting many amenities that are unheard of in the majority of holiday homes in Leeds, Dean Mews’ garden is remarkable. Featuring an outdoor kitchen and shower, a children’s play area, a BBQ, comfortable furnishings and a wood-fired hot tub, you could easily while away a whole weekend back here.
Craving a hot tub break, but don’t have enough guests to fill Dean Mews? Check out these 5 Incredible Cottages Near York with hot tubs instead.
1 The Old Chapel
Location: Pool-In-Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales
Great for: A pet-friendly stay for a family of 4
Close to the market town of Otley, Pool-In-Wharfedale is a peaceful and charming village from which to base your time in Yorkshire. Situated just 9 miles from Leeds, you can be in the city centre in no time. Whether you’re keen for a bit of shopping, museum-hopping or gallery gawking, the delights of Leeds are sure to please all your guests.
Alternatively, the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, the Nidderdale AONB and the Forest of Bowland are practically on your doorstep. Take a quick drive to discover countless hiking trails and cycling trails. Waterfalls, valleys, peaks and forests decorate these stunning areas, and any adventure here will be a beautifully memorable one.
Facilities: 1 The Old Chapel features 2 bedrooms, 1 king-size bedroom and 1 twin, sleeping up to 4 guests. The accommodation offers off-road, private parking as well as free wifi. Indoors, you’ll find a homely, open-plan living and dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a bath, shower over, basin and WC. Additionally, there is a lovely lawned garden with a furnished patio – ideal for alfresco dining or sundowners with your guests. One well-behaved pet is welcome at this accommodation, so don’t forget your four-legged friend at home!
Escape to Leeds’ Deluxe City Centre with Breakfree Holidays
Bursting with culture, city life and natural beauty, holidays in Leeds are special beyond compare. These are some of our favourite holiday homes in the area, however, at Breakfree Holidays, we know just how important it is to get all the little details right. If these properties aren’t perfect for you, don’t worry! Just head to our website to see the full range of accommodation and destinations available to you. Whether you’re hunting for properties with hot tubs, holiday homes in Wales or an action-packed holiday park with a swimming pool, you can have it all with Breakfree Holidays. What are you waiting for? Start dreaming, and book your next getaway today!