The countryside of Yorkshire includes the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, and part of the Peak District National Park. Nidderdale and the Howardian Hills are seen as areas of outstanding natural beauty. Spurn Point, Flamborough Head and the coastal North York Moors are Heritage Coast areas, and are noted for their scenic views with rugged cliffs[61] such as the jet cliffs at Whitby, the limestone cliffs at Filey and the chalk cliffs at Flamborough Head. Moor House - Upper Teesdale, most of which is part of the former North Riding of Yorkshire, is one of England's largest national nature reserves

Right in the heart of the Yorkshire dales are walking areas, caves, hills, open fields and more in nearby Malham cove. In view you can see the peaks of the Penny-Ghent and Gordale Scar. Close by are the shops, tea houses, cafes and supermarket with banking facilities available in the local towns of Skipton and Settle.

There are a couple of golf courses near to the cottage, both within 5 minute drive. The airport in Leeds is the nearest to the cottage, this is a major airport with international and regional flights.

The Magna Centre in Rotherham, Barnsley Metro dome and in Sheffield the Ice Centre and Ski Slopes. Harewood House, Chatsworth, and Castle Howard are Stately homes within sensible travel distance and Howarth, the home of the Brontes, is well worth a visit.