High Bands in Hawes | Pet Friendly Cottage Break

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✓Spacious quality farmhouse located in a rural position with stunning views
✓Property situated ½ mile from Gayle village and 1½ miles from the market town of Hawes
✓Pennine Way walking route within walking distance
✓Suitable for groups and families, accommodating up to 14 guests
✓Five bedrooms: 1 ground floor bedroom with 2 zip and link single beds configurable as super kingsize on request; 4 first floor bedrooms including 2 kingsize beds, 1 double bed, and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds plus 2 pull-out single beds
✓Three bathrooms: ground floor bathroom with bath, cubicle shower, heated towel rail, and toilet; ground floor wet room with shower, heated towel rail, and toilet; first floor bathroom with shaver socket
✓En-suite bathroom in ground floor bedroom with bath and shaver socket
✓Living room with dining area featuring TV, DVD player, CD player, and woodburner stove
✓Farmhouse style kitchen fully equipped (dishwasher included)
✓Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer; pets especially allowed in this area
✓Oil central heating with underfloor heating on the ground floor and background heating system
✓Woodburner with initial fuel included; additional fuel available from owner at cost
✓Electricity, bed linen, and Wi-Fi included in the price
✓Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓Enclosed paved patio to the rear of the property
✓Front seating area with garden furniture and barbecue
✓Use of fully fenced and dog-proof grounds
✓Four outdoor kennels for pets to be comfortable during daytime and evenings
✓Pets allowed free of charge, up to 4 pets permitted
✓Ample private on-site parking available
✓Security deposit of £200 required
✓No smoking policy throughout the property
✓Customers' Choice 2025 award recipient
✓Shop, pub, and restaurant located within 1 mile
✓Check-in after 16:00 and check-out before 10:00
✓Lovingly furnished and equipped to offer every home from home convenience
✓Pretty herb garden with a large variety of fresh aromatic plants
✓Pet-friendly with dog-proof grounds and outdoor kennels
✓Open fire/woodburning stove as a heating and ambiance feature
✓Shaver sockets in en-suite bathroom and first floor bathroom

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Local Insights: High Bands

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Hawes, Yorkshire

Weather & Local Conditions

9°C

Mainly clear

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:54am

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8.80°C

Temperature

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2 km/h

Wind Speed

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96%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

High Bands sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

295m

(968 feet above sea level)

High Bands sits in a peaceful Yorkshire setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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295m

Elevation

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Hawes

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Hawes are typical Yorkshire lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 54.2965650° N | Longitude: 2.213169° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Hawes (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

3:51am

Sunrise

7:38pm

Golden Hour

8:38pm

Sunset

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3:51am

Sunrise

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8:38pm

Sunset

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7:38pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:38pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Hawes, you have approximately 16.79 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at High Bands.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Yorkshire. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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About High Bands

Need To Know

More Pet Friendly Cottages You May Like

Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To High Bands

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is High Bands Right For Your Group

For Families

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Pet Friendly

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