Guests say
Monks Cottage in Skipton is a charming and cosy property with a friendly adjacent pub serving excellent food. Guests appreciate the enclosed garden, ideal for dogs, and the cottage's character. The location is praised for its convenience for walking and exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Some guests mention thoughtful touches like provided dairy products.
Reviews indicate a generally clean environment, with some guests finding the cottage spotless. However, there are mentions of sticky surfaces, cobwebs, and a need for improved cleaning, particularly in the lounge area.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the pub, pleasant walks, and the overall charm of the Yorkshire Dales. The convenience for dog owners and walkers is frequently mentioned.
The cottage is described as cosy and warm, with a comfortable bed and good heating. Some guests note low headroom in the sleeping area and a need for better quality bedding, which slightly detracts from the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and strong Wi-Fi. However, guests suggest improvements such as better lighting, a washing machine, and more consistent maintenance of items like the bath plug and garden tidiness.
Guests mention thoughtful gestures such as the provision of milk, eggs, and bread on arrival. While these gifts are appreciated, it is noted that such offerings are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Within the charming village of Threshfield, sat within the wonderful Yorkshire Dales National Park, is this Grade II listed detached cottage, Monks Cottage. Resting within its own grounds behind the Old Hall Inn, a longstanding pub, in the heart of this quaint village, it is suitable for a couple’s break. The history of the property can be traced back to its construction by monks in the 13th century, it is reputedly the oldest habitable building in Upper Wharfdale. Now lovingly renovated to provide beautiful holiday accommodation, the ground floor is set out in an open-plan layout, a great way to enjoy the company of your loved one while you wind down in your own way. Light the woodburning stove, which rests in the inglenook fireplace on a cold evening and relax on the sofa, while your partner begins to prepare the evening meal for a quiet and romantic night in, surrounded by a host of original features including exposed beams, stone flooring and stone walls. Relish in this rustic and traditional environment as you sit at the dining table to eat, afterwards sitting down to plan the rest of your trip. Rest in the king-size bed up in the galleried bedroom on the first floor, with a bathroom located half way up the stairs offering conveniences within this older exterior. Centrally located in this beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, there are superb walks from the doorstep, including a short walk along the river to Linton Falls and the ever popular Grassington with its wide range of shops, pubs and art galleries, as well as the Dickensian Festival, which delights visitors with its traditional Christmas market and entertainment. A beautiful Threshfield holiday cottage, ideal for a romantic break, whatever the time of year.
Threshfield is a small village within the county of Yorkshire, set within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and enjoying a quaint and peaceful atmosphere. Home to a Wharfedale rufc who call The Arena, a small stadium, their stomping ground, as well as the historic pub Old Hall Inn, taking its name from the 14th century hall at the rear which was built by monks. With Grassington being a nearby village within easy walking distance, and other towns and points of interest easily accessed by car, you are within a perfect spot in Threshfield to enjoy the best of the area.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Store room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge.
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Ample off-road parking in Old Hall Inn car park next door.
Shared use of owner's spacious front lawned garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 0.2 miles, pub next door.
Note: The Old Hall Inn can provide meals by prior arrangement to guests, contact the owners for more info.
Note: Owners use the garden for access and occasional use.
Note: The property is next to a pub so there may be associated noise until 10pm, please consider this before booking
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
- Skipton Castle
Reviews (38)
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Charles
On the positive side it was very warm and the central heating worked well. It was very dark inside though, and not light enough downstairs to comfortably read a book. After complaining one of the staff the pub kindly leant us a reading light, which solved the problem. There was no instruction book for guests. The Wi-fi code was written on the back of the key fob but we weren't told that initially. We never really understood how the recycling worked. There was no sign of any firewood for the fire, but the cottage was so warm that we never needed to request it. The bed was comfortable but there is very limited headroom on getting out of one side of the bed. the bath/shower drained very slowly. The noise from the pub machinery is pretty loud in the garden, but is audible at a low level inside the cottage, both day and night despite what the descriptions say.
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Mark
A perfect week for myself, my wife & ACE the dog thing. No complaining or nit-picking required as we've stayed in plenty for old cottages like this. Thank you so much. xxx
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Gerald
Comfortable, warm and well appointed with the added charm of being in the grounds of the Old Hall Inn, where Dan and his friendly team give you a warm welcome, good food and a great range of cask ales. The surrounding countryside is stunning. A hidden jewel in a crown of beauty.