Wharfedale, despite its charm, tends to get rather congested during the summer months. However, there’s a charmingly named village, slightly off the main route that remains somewhat quieter.

The narrow and winding two-mile road from Burnsall to Appletreewick doesn’t lead anywhere else. You don’t pass through Appletreewick unless you intend to or stumble upon it by happy accident.

As such, it doesn’t see the same level of activity as Burnsall during the peak season. That’s not to say it’s short of tourists in winter.

In an age where nearly everyone has a car and a smartphone, no place in the Yorkshire Dales is truly hidden. And visitors have good reason to search for Appletreewick online.

It’s a typical Dales village with old stone houses overlooking the expansive, green Wharfedale. Noteworthy buildings include the intriguingly named 15th-century Mock Beggar Hall and High Hall, a Tudor mansion, reports Yorkshire Live. 

The entirety of High Hall, which radiates nobility both inside and out, is available for holiday rentals if you fancy playing pretend as a 16th-century noble family for a week. Who wouldn’t?

Those on tighter budgets may prefer to stay in one of Appletreewick’s holiday cottages or campsites.

It’s further from the Wharfe than say Grassington or Burnsall, so if you’re keen on a dip, you’ll need to be prepared and determined. If it’s too cold or you simply can’t be bothered, Appletreewick boasts two pubs – the New Inn and the Craven Arms – which are open all year round.

Richard, a local from Craven Arms, said: “It’s a very historic village and one of the most beautiful villages in the Dales. It’s a smaller road to get here so it’s a bit more isolated – but not a lot.”

When quizzed about the charming name ‘Appletreewick’, and whether there is any truth to the presence of apple trees in the idyllic location, Richard confirmed that the Domesday Book of 1086 references the village as aeppel-trēow wīc, an Old English phrase signifying ‘a farm specialising in apples’.

Consequently, this historical detail may shed light on why Appletreewick boasts its own brand of cider. For those keen on sampling Appletreewick Cider, the local Growling Shrew bottle shop in Skipton occasionally has it available for purchase.