Category Archives: News

Spring has Sprung!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Agra Cottage

At last the grass has started to grow….which means I had also get blogging again! I must admit I was tired of twittering, blogging, and FBing about none other than the snow, how cold it was etc etc and i … Continue reading →

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Winter warmers!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Agra Cottage

Children back to school means autumn on the way, Time to switch rods for guns! I have been able to both participate (Newton Mulgrave near Whitby) and host a team of guns staying at the cottage already this year. There … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Twelfth

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Agra Cottage

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Rain wont stop play in Yorkshire!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Agra Cottage

Rain wont stop play in Yorkshire!

We try and provide as much live info as we can for those thinking of, or currently staying at Agra Cottage.We all know about the rain this year , can which affect our enjoyment away, but with a stiff upper lip and this link, you will find yorkshire is still great, what ever the weather, its not just about The Great Yorkshire Show!! (Which will be back next year!)

www.dalesdiscoveries.com is an independent site, using recommendations from people who live in the Yorkshire Dales. None of the businesses mentioned on this site have paid to be here, nor is the site funded by any other organisation so you can be sure these are genuine recommendations from people who really love the area.

We think its really useful for those off the beaten track ideas.

If you’d like a more official and comprehensive guide to this beautiful area, please go to the sites run by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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The dales signed up for third series

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Agra Cottage

ITV's 'The Dales' to return for third series: http://t.co/WLQAdMzq — Days Out Yorkshire (@Yorkshiredays) July 14, 2012 More great news for yorkshire, the world is still interested in what we are, do, and where we are so very lucky to … Continue reading →

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FLY FISHING WHILST AT AGRA COTTAGE

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Agra Cottage

All the Yorkshire dales are defined by great rivers. The River Wharfe in Wharfedale, The Nidd in Nidderdale, The Cover in Coverdale, The Tees In Teesdale and so on. In Wensleydale we have the The River Ure, which incidentally is … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Things To Do | Tagged agra cottage, black sheep brewery, fly fishing, luxury self catering cottage yorkshire, masham, nidd, nidderdale, river ure, theatkstons brewery, trout fishing yorkshire, vacation, wensleydale, wharf | Leave a comment

Fairytale Cottage

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Agra Cottage

Sorry i had not posted this earlier but very much learning as we go..today found the reblog button!! Enjoy a recent review of the cottage by co founder of #yorkshirehour. twitters favourite yorkshire trend.

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Crap Shots!!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Agra Cottage

Our first clay shooting guests, one of our special winter breaks offers, visited Agra Cottage last weekend. Guests arrived with Dogs and guns ready for action. The party was made up of both experienced and first time shots, girls and boys. We are … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Agra Cottage

Happy New Year to you all. We are now full steam ahead with 2012 and putting wheels in motion for another good year. We have over the last few months been improving and enhancing the cottage and its facilities. The … Continue reading →

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Rabbit-resistant plants / Royal Horticultural Society

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Agra Cottage

Rabbit-resistant plants / Royal Horticultural Society. In my mission to “starve” out the rabbits i have found this list of resistant plants which we will be following in our new troughs and beds. Combined with a programme of shooting, although need … Continue reading →