School holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means - time for an adventure! And if you're a foodie like us, or just love getting your hands on some amazing local produce, the Yorkshire Dales is seriously the place to be. Our glamping pods? They're smack bang in the middle of it all, making them the perfect launchpad for your very own Dales food tour.
Your Foodie Map to the Dales
Ever heard of the "A Taste of the Dales" map? It's your personal guide to all the deliciousness hidden around here. Think charming pubs, cosy coffee shops, ice cream parlours for those sunny days, and farm-to-table restaurants where you know your food is fresh. It's packed with everything from famous cheeses to craft beers, all showing off the unique flavours of this beautiful countryside. The Yorkshire Dales National Park has worked with loads of these amazing businesses for their Cheese Festival, celebrating local produce. If you aren't familiar, then make sure to check out the map. Now this is the 2024 version, but why not get a head start on the 2025 version, coming out in October?
A Taste of the Dales Food and Drink Map.
Top picks right on our doorstep
While the map has over 50 incredible spots, we want to give you a brief look at the ones super close to our glamping pods. These are perfect for a lazy afternoon trip or a quick hop out for some tasty treats:
Wensleydale Ice Cream Parlour and Coffee Shop
Ice Cream Parlour and Café
Housed in a traditional Stone field barn, with the most amazing views, the Parlour offers no less than 24 great ice cream flavours and sells “Manor Farm fresh whole milk” from their pedigree red and white herd. https://wensleydale-icecream.co.uk/
Curlew Dairy
Cheese Producer
Forget crumbly Wensleydale - Curlew Dairy in Wensley does things differently. They use an old recipe for a super smooth, buttery cheese. It still has that zesty Wensleydale kick, but with cool, earthy notes near the rind. Sounds good, right? Find out more: Curlew Dairy.
Taplin & Mageean
(Gin Producer)
If you're a gin lover, you have to visit Taplin & Mageean in Leyburn. These guys are part of the Wensleydale Spirit Company, and they bottle the Dales. Seriously, their award-winning gins use local ingredients to capture the taste of the area. Get a peek at their process: Taplin & Mageean.
Swaledale Cheese Company
Cheese Producer
Another Leyburn gem! The Swaledale Cheese Company has been crafting amazing artisan cheeses for over 30 years, using recipes that go all the way back to the 11th century. Talk about history you can taste! Check them out here: Swaledale Cheese.
Wensleydale Brewery
Brewery
Beer fans, listen up! Wensleydale Brewery in Leyburn makes some cracking award-winning beers, and they supply most of the local pubs. They have an on-site shop and taproom, so you can pop in and grab some for yourself. See what's brewing: Wensleydale Brewery.
These fantastic spots are just a short drive from your glamping pod, making it super easy to dive into the Dales' food scene. And hey, while these are our top picks for closeness, there are also great places a bit further out like Brymor Ice Cream, Two Dales Bakery, Lacey's Cheese, and The Cheese Press.
So, what are you waiting for? Come stay with us and let your taste buds lead the way through the amazing Yorkshire Dales!