The Thack

Rating
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mrs Mace
May 2019

“Second year running at The Thack and it was just as wonderful as last year.”

A real home from home with every amenity you could wish for. The views from the hot tub make it extra special, would come back here every weekend if we could - such a magical place.

A real home from home with every amenity you could wish for. The views from the hot tub make it extra special, would come back here every weekend if we could - such a magical place.
Mrs Utting-Simon May 2019

“This is an outstanding property in a stunning location.”

It was perfect for our large group of mixed ages (6months through to 50+!). The teenagers loved the hot tub and the games room, adults enjoyed the hot tub and the lovely comfortable beds! The kitchen is very well furnished, lots of space for storage of food for a large group and a lovely large table for meals. This truly felt like the best bits of staying in a hotel (gorgeous soft towels and nice toiletries) combined with the freedom of having your own space. Some of us used the excellent spa facilities at the hotel too, and it was great to have a meal there one evening. I couldn't recommend this property more highly. I'll be booking it again for our next big family celebration, without a doubt!
Mrs Fotheringham May 2019

“Firstly, we had a lovely family gathering and the staff at the Conniston Hotel could not have been more helpful or courteous.”

And we greatly enjoyed the use of the Spa and facilities. Generally the house itself is spacious, well furnished and comfortable. But, unfortunately, we found the ground floor bedroom and en-suite to be below our expectations on two accounts; Firstly, the shower in the bathroom [wet room] left the floor drenched after use and unable to be accessed for the rest of the day. Secondly, there was a very unpleasant smell in the bedroom, perhaps from drains or septic tank? The only other information that may be relevant is that there was no key for the Fire exit located in this same bedroom. All the other bedrooms were of a standard expected of accommodation with this star rating. The above comments reflect why I have only given you a low mark of 5 for recommendation as, presumably, you are aware of the issues with the ground floor en-suite? As I and my partner occupied this bedroom it did detract from our enjoyment of the holiday. Because of this I feel the accommodation is overpriced.
Mrs Attwood March 2019

“We had a lovely few days.”

Fantastic house in a beautiful setting. We are group of friends who have known each other since school (and now all nearly 40) and reunite once a year. We are now dotted all over the country and have over the last few years been trying to find the perfect place to have our annual reunion. We now feel we have found it. Loved the little touches of dressing gowns, bread, milk, butter, biscuits etc. Hot tub was lovely. Plenty of crockery and utensils. Beautiful rooms, all very comfortable. Thank you so much, we will definitely be booking for next year.
Mrs Tapper December 2018

“During our holiday there was a fault with the central heating the log fire was wonderful but we needed the heating as well we rang the hotel and a gentleman arrived within 15 mins he managed to solve the problem but the boiler failed again later we rang the hotel again and within the hour a plumber had arrived and fixed the problem nothing was too much trouble and they brought us extra heaters in case it failed before the plumber got to us they went above and beyond couldn't fault them all in all an amazing break for my husband's 60th Birthday already looking at our next sykes cottage .”
Mrs Green November 2018

“The only slight disappointment was the change of key pick up time on day of arrival.”

You advertised it as 3pm and it changed variably from 4.30 to 4pm. In dark evenings that made quite a difference as we arrived in the dark. It was hard to find our bearings around the outside of the house/garden/hot tub/parking area the first evening. This needs firming up with the hotel and you should make the late check in clear on you blurb. On a 3 night break it has a big impact on day 1. Also although the house is owned by the hotel with all the marvellous facilities whenever access was required to the Spa or bars or restaurants there was no free shuttle available so it meant someone had to drive (and therefore not drink) or the use of very expensive taxis from Skipton. We paid £14 each way for taxis to come all the way from Skipton to take us the 5 minute journey to have a celebratory dinner in the hotel.
jammaster66 October 2018

“Girls weekend”

Booked this cottage via The Coniston Hall Hotel reception. The reception were casual to say the least about my booking,the didn't send me confirmation of the payment for deposit and balance payment despite it being well over £ 1200 . Nice property ,well equipped kitchen. Plenty of crockery & cutlery. On arrival we were taken to The Thack by staff from the hotel and when we mentioned the lack of seating,he said that no one had EVER mentioned the number of seats before,and that nothing could be done about it anyway ! The lounge only had comfy seating for 6 people ! Some of our party had to sit on bean bags on the floor....we are 8 women of a certain age and found that quite challenging. He did say that people who rent don't normally all sit in the same room all together ? I dread to think how we could have coped if there were 10 of us it the property. We nearly brought some of the wooden garden furniture in to sit on but decide not to! There was a spare armchair in one of the bedrooms but it would have been impossible for us to get it down the stairs. The doors to the bedrooms were quite difficult to keep closed ( gate type latches )as the floors were not very level and they kept swinging open. The upstairs bathroom at the end of the corridor the toilet was running the whole weekend ,so you could hear it in the bedrooms ( louder as the door kept swinging open ) Loved the hot tub and outside area, never been to this area before. Liked the area with friendly people and nice pubs and cafès Great weekend ....quiet and relaxing but if there are more than 6 of you check out the seating arrangements in the lounge !! Maybe mention this when making a booking .
Mr Hulme September 2018

“Ground floor bedroom very chilly due to outside door being a poor fit.”
PaulEd1968 August 2017

“Great Family Holiday!!”

Can't rave about this place enough, the location is fantastic......nice and quiet. The decor and facilities are top class, the kids loved the hot tub which was nice and new and well looked after and the water is changed between guests. We booked an offer which included a hamper on our arrival and the amount of produce included was impressive.....the sticky toffee pudding and quiche was ample for us all. On top of being happy with the property the facilities and activities at the hotel can't be faulted. Louise and the staff at the hotel always went out of their way to make sure we felt at home and we were enjoying our holiday and have the balance just right as they're attentive without being overbearing. We will definitely be returning and it will be soon!!!
Natgirl82 June 2017

“absolutly fantastic”

we had a girly weekend here in june and the cottage is amazing.has everything you could wish for.the hot tub gets massive thumbs up from us all.we have a weekend away every year and the hot tub is the priority for us,this one is one of the best we have had.the surroundings of the cottage were beautiful and it is in a great location,we went to skipton and malham as they were nearby.special thanks to the guy who saved our bbq on Saturday night,chris I think his name was,also wendy who saved our sunday dinner,and the hotel manager simon.our only regret is that we were so busy in the cottage and hot tub that we never had chance to use the spa in the hotel! will definatly be recommending this cottage to others and hopefully be back for another weekend in the near future.
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The property

Gargrave 2 miles.

A superb detached cottage situated in an idyllic rural setting close to the village of Gargrave.

Presented to a high standard by the owners of the Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa (2 miles away), this characteristic cottage is an ideal retreat for any large group looking to spend time together in this wonderful location.

The Thack features five bedrooms each with access to its own en-suite or bathroom.

A ground floor double with en-suite is complemented by further doubles on the first floor including one with its own staircase.

Furnished to a superb standard, a great nights sleep is assured.

The living areas are the ideal place for families or friends to gather in comfort and style.

Serve up a delicious dinner in the well-equipped kitchen with dining area before cuddling up in front of the woodburning stove with the additional comfy snug room being a fantastic place for children of all ages.

Outside, expansive grounds surrounded by fields enhance the feeling of escape and why not indulge a little by taking a relaxing dip in the hot tub with a glass of bubbly; theres no better way to unwind!

The Coniston Spa is also just on your doorstep.

With a variety of day spa packages available, you can take a dip in a luxurious infinity pool, complete with stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales.

Why not also indulge with one of a wide range of treatments available; a wonderful way to ease the stresses of everyday life.

Visit the Conistonhotel.com to view the latest day spa packages and prices.

Why not also pamper yourself with one of a wide range of treatments available; a wonderful way to ease the stresses of everyday life?

The Thack also benefits from a superb location with the Yorkshire Dales National Park on your doorstep.

The market town of Skipton is just a short distance away with a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants to visit.

The Settle-Carlisle railway offers a scenic trip like no other and why not try and catch one of the many steam trains operating this line for a day out exploring the many areas of the Yorkshire Dales?

Whether youre looking for rest and recuperation or a fun-filled activity based holiday, The Thack offers both quality accommodation and a spectacular setting that will live long in the memory.

Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with additional single pull-out bed and en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Snug.
Oil-fired central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs (1 Smart ) with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and fuel for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Ample off road parking
Front lawned garden with hot tub, furniture and gas BBQ
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Please confirm with the owner if you would like the zip/link bed to be made up as a twin at least 7 days prior to your arrival
Note: Entrance is not suitable for low profile cars
Note: Access to the Coniston Spa is not included in your rental
Visit the Conistonhotel.com to view the latest day spa packages and prices. Children's access times are from 8.30am until 9.45am, children must be out of the Spa facility by 10.00am
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, one adult to two children
Resident children under 16yrs are permitted to use the changing rooms, swimming pool, and Spa Brasserie area only
Resident children are not permitted in the thermal suite, Jacuzzi, outdoor infinity edge pool, gym or fitness studio
No ball games or diving are permitted in the spa pool, we ask that guests kindly respect our Spa poolside etiquette when using the facilities
If you wish to enhance your stay by booking a treatment at The Coniston Spa we highly recommend booking when making your reservation
Guests must be 16yrs or older to receive spa treatments

About the location

GARGRAVE

Skipton 4 miles; Settle 12 miles.

A pretty village on the banks of the River Aire, around 7 miles from Malham, with its spectacular limestone cove and scar. In the village you will find a selection of places to eat including a fantastic Indian restaurant, along with a small selection of pubs, cafes and shops. Traversed by the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, cycle route 68 and the Pennine Way, Gargrave is a fantastic base for exploring this part of Yorkshire. Four miles away is the ancient market town of Skipton — “The Gateway to the Dales” — with its historic castle and celebrated high street. On the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this is an ideal location for walking, cycling and touring.

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Yorkshire Cottage Holidays

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Christmas

The Thack

Gargrave near Skipton, Yorkshire Dales - South (Ref. 923863)

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Features

“Second year running at The Thack and it was just as wonderful as last year.”

“This is an outstanding property in a stunning location.”

“Firstly, we had a lovely family gathering and the staff at the Conniston Hotel could not have been more helpful or courteous.”

“We had a lovely few days.”

“The only slight disappointment was the change of key pick up time on day of arrival.”

“Girls weekend”

“Ground floor bedroom very chilly due to outside door being a poor fit.”

“Great Family Holiday!!”

“absolutly fantastic”

The property

Summary

About the location

GARGRAVE

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