Knaresborough is full of surprises: medieval streets and stone staircases climb the hill, the town centre sits on cliffs above the River Nidd, and the railway viaduct across the Nidd Gorge is one of the most photographed views in Yorkshire. Everything is close together, so once you’ve arrived you can leave the car and explore on foot.
What makes Knaresborough special
- The riverside: hire a rowing boat, have an ice cream on the sunny promenade and take in the viaduct.
- Knaresborough Castle: a ruined fortress high above the gorge.
- Mother Shipton’s Cave and its famous Petrifying Well.
- Knaresborough Market: local produce, plants and flowers in the market place every Wednesday.
- Easy day trips: Harrogate and York are both easy to reach by train.
Our holiday homes in Knaresborough
- The Knaresborough Retreat: two connected apartments booked together, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms over four storeys, in the heart of town. Sleeps 10, and the station is a six-minute walk away.
- Berry’s Loft: a top-floor duplex on the high street with an open-plan master suite, exposed beams and a roll-top bath. Sleeps 6, with two bathrooms.
- Berry’s Retreat: a newly renovated two-bedroom apartment on the high street, with a bath and rainfall shower. Sleeps 4.
- Belmont Dene: a three-bedroom home over three floors between Harrogate and Knaresborough, with allocated parking. Sleeps 6.
When to book
Summer weekends and school holidays are the busiest times by the river, so book early if your dates are fixed. Spring and autumn are quieter and still good for walks along the Nidd Gorge. Christmas in Knaresborough is special too: the streets are lit up and the town is small enough to enjoy at a gentle pace. Our homes are booked up early for Christmas, so plan ahead.
Good to know
- Our town-centre homes don’t have their own parking, but there’s on-street parking and overnight pay and display nearby. We send maps of our recommended places to park. Belmont Dene has its own space.
- Our Knaresborough homes aren’t pet friendly. If you’re bringing a dog, see our pet-friendly properties elsewhere in Yorkshire.
- At the Retreat, Berry’s Loft and Berry’s Retreat, some super-king beds can be split into singles with at least a week’s notice.
See every home and check availability on our Knaresborough accommodation page. Visiting Harrogate as well? See our Harrogate holiday homes.
