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4 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: Yes
What you’ll love
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Broadband / WiFi
What guests have said
52 Customer Reviews
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"Lair Close Cottage was smaller than it appeared to be judging from the photos but fairly well appointed."
The kitchen lacked space for food etc and perhaps would benefit from having a wall cupboard. The bed was very comfortable, however, as a disabled person I found that the sofa/bed settee was too low and far from comfortable. Also I think the shower cubicle should have had a :grab rail' for ease of access for those with mobility issues. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog and the cottage was well placed for visiting local attractions.
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"Lovely little cottage nice welcome pack milk tea coffee biscuits and a very nice ..."
Lovely little cottage nice welcome pack milk tea coffee biscuits and a very nice touch was travel home pack water and sweets unfortunately did not catch up with owners
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"Lovely cosy cottage for 2."
For 4? No. Maybe a young child. But walking through another sleeping area to go to the bathroom at night is a no go. For two of us comfortable, clean and cosy. Difficult to see where to put it, but a small dishwasher would be good. Some of the kitchen tools were a little suspect on cleanliness and needed a good scrub before use. Reversed in to parking space as reversing out into a blind t junction was potentially dangerous. Luckily road was very quiet.
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"Cottage was a bit smaller than thought but has everything you need very well set ..."
Cottage was a bit smaller than thought but has everything you need very well set out and very clean really enjoyed the view and location very peaceful and quiet
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"Fablous location."
From point of booking to leaving. The process and meeting the owners was faultless. Lovely little welcome pack on arrival. 1000% recommend. Harrogate only a few miles away. Lots of walks and for the 4 legs friends.
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"A very enjoyable week staying in the cosy, comfortable cottage with my hearing dog."
Perfect location with lovely views at the rear and nice safe garden for dog. Very clean and well maintained, with generous welcome pack provided. Would have appreciated a mirror in bedroom as drying hair difficult without one, also oven gloves needed.
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"Lovely cottage in a fab location 10 min drive to Harrogate we had a lovely time thank you x"
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"Lovely location, close to Harrogate and other towns."
Peaceful surroundings and loved watching the two ponies in the field at the bottom of the garden.
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"When looking for a cottage to stay in our main thought is a safe and secure garden for our dog."
Lair Close Cottage met our primary need with a totally secure garden. The cottage itself is bright and cheerful and very clean. After a day of exploring the Dales it was nice to come back to a comfy bed for a good nights sleep. Will definitely book again on our next visit to Yorkshire
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"Excellent accommodation in a lovely setting."
5 stars!
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"Ideal situation for visiting the Harrogate, Ripon and York area."
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"Wonderful cottage with lovely owners."
Lairs Close Cottage was clean, tidy and welcoming. Thoughtfully, milk, sugar, tea, coffee and biscuits had been provided for our arrival. Philippa made a point of visiting to make certain we were happy with everything. We had a marvellous stay and were sad to leave our little "basecamp" at the end of our holiday. A leaving pack of water and sweets was also provided for the journey home and was much appreciated. The property is well situated for visiting many of the local attractions and beauty spots (of which there are many in this gorgeous county). Thank you for a lovely stay - we'll be back!
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"Absolutely loved our stay."
Lovely cosy, warm cottage set in tranquil area looking over rolling hills to the rear. A perfect place to recharge your batteries and relax.
Glad you enjoyed your stay, thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
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"Great place for a short break."
Good to have been able to take the dogs. Thanks for ordering snow too!
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"Great location, peaceful and quiet, great for walking, secure garden for dogs, everything you need for a peaceful holiday, looking forward to going back."
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"Warm and comfortable property."
Good location for touring North Yorkshire.
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"The cottage was perfect for my needs - it had a well equipped kitchen area, a good size bedroom with wardrobe & a small bathroom with walk in shower."
It was well positioned for the places I wanted to visit - most of which I achieved. The owners had left some Welcome provisions & a return journey goody bag too - lovely touch! The owners were nearby if needed but otherwise left me alone. It was incredibly quiet & it was great to see the night sky as it should be & not polluted by artificial light. The Internet connection was not always good & this was acknowledged by the owners & for which there was guidance in the provided information folder. There were some delightful neighbours too - horses & chickens! Thank you!
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"Fantastic long weekend."
The garden is perfect for lounging and loved sitting outside around the log burner. Really comfy bed too!
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"I was using Lair Cottage as a base, travelling into Harrogate for work every day."
Lots of facilities and perfect for me, easy journey into Harrogate, hope to re book x
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"Lair Close Cottage was in a beautiful location with an outlook onto a small field where two ponies roamed around all day."
It was well equipped and a perfect base for visiting and exploring the many interesting places in and around this area. Phil & Philippa met us on arrival and explained they were always on hand if we needed any help/advice which we didn’t. They provided a folder with extremely good & detailed instructions and information about the appliances, lighting, heating, local pubs etc. There was also the provision of welcome and leaving packs. Only downside was poor Internet connection particularly in the evening. Would though recommend this little cottage for anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing and enjoyable break in a lovely part of the country.
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"Lack of bedroom furniture, no facilities to sit and dry hair, no bedside ..."
Lack of bedroom furniture, no facilities to sit and dry hair, no bedside cabinets only open unit full of books Bathroom very small, no cabinet for putting toiletries in only 1 small shelf to use
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"Place is good located, lots of nice fields for a long walks around."
Cottage looks a bit more spacious on pics, however I can't say it wasn't enough space for us (2 adults and dog). Very friendly and helpful owners, pleasant experience overall.
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"Beautiful location."
Quiet but close to main roads so local towns were easily accessible. Very welcoming owners. There was a welcome pack in the cottage. Cottage was well equipped- perfect for the 2 of us and there was an enclosed garden for the dog
Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"This cottage is in a very attractive location."
The owners were there to offer help if needed but otherwise I felt it was "my" home for the week which was very enjoyable.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"The cottage perfect for the 3 of us and our dog."
It was clean and everything we needed was provided. All in all a lovely place to stay. I would highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely few days away in a comfortable cottage, the owners of the property were really helpful ensuring we enjoyed our time and made us aware of really nice places to visit."
I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to book a stay.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"The property is wonderfully neat and clean."
The kitchen is well stocked with tea, coffee, washing up liquid and there was complimentary short bread, sweets and milk on arrival. We enjoyed watching the horses and chickens through the back door. The only downside is an unpleasant smell from the bathroom drain. Other than that, we had a very pleasant stay and it's evident that lots of thoughts have gone into making the property as comfortable as possible for staying guests. Thank you!
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"Outside picture needs updating."
Cottage is comfortable and goo value but could do with some refurbishment.
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"This is a lovely holiday cottage, but I wouldn’t like to have 4 people sleeping in it, the sofa bed is not very comfortable as a sofa."
That’s my only gripe. It’s lovely to see the horse and pony in the back field and to wake up to the cockerel, which luckily isn’t too close to the cottage. It’s quite close to Harrogate and Knaresborough, and the Dales. We thoroughly enjoyed our week there and recommend it.
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"Picture of front door in your listing is misleading, it is nothing like that."
Entrance is via a clothes drying area and there is no view o a field.
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"Lovely little cottage in beautiful countryside setting."
Nice to see horses just outside. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Great location for exploring the Yorkshire dales.
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"On the Tues building began on a plot within feet of the bedroom door."
Noisy meant sitting out difficult. Once the houses have been completed this should diminish.
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"Location as it was near so many standout places many in walking distance"
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"Very nice cosy place for two people and a dog to spend a week."
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"The family who own the cottage were very friendly and helpful."
The village of Shaw Mills was an excellent location for getting around the Dales.
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"We have just returned from our mini getaway."
Firstly the area is beautiful. There is lots of lovely walks local. The children really enjoyed their visit to Brimham Rocks and the castle gardens in Ripley. On their note Ripley had the most devine lemon curd ice cream. Additional the pies and fish and chips from Pateley bridge are also well worth a visit. Lair cottage is a lovely cozy little cottage. It was well equip and a perfect little base for our little adventure. The owners were extremely helpful and accommodating. Can recommend.
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"Made to feel very welcome."
Definitely will be using sykescottages in the future.
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"Great location for touring the area ."
Village lacked facilities.no shop or pub Good eating places short drive away.
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"Perfect little cottage in a great location!"
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"Lovely cottage and location."
It was spotlessly clean and the hosts were very welcoming and friendly. We would definitely stay there again if we revisit the area.
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"Lovely cottage ."
Internet was not good . The last 3 days we have no lnternet . So we could not keep in touch with our son . And we need to do research on the next days where to go . Lovely place and great people . Cottage was just right for two people . The dog needed a bit bigger back garden.
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"Very friendly host, Philip, met us & showed us the cottage & explained all we needed to know."
It’s winter so we were happy to have the very efficient heating & hot water. The cottage is modern & well equipped, the tv & WiFi worked perfectly.
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"Superb little place."
We are a family with two children. One was able to sleep on the sofa bed and the youngest a travel cot, in the bedroom. We had plenty of room for all of us, including the dog! We were also pleasantly surprised, upon our art, to find milk, tea, coffee and biscuits. There was also a leaving pack, for our journey home, which was also much appreciated. Really near by to a lot of great places to visit and explore. Would recommend as a super place for a break away.
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"We had a warm welcome."
The cottage is better suited for just 2 people. The views and location were perfect. Lots of places to visit within a 20 minutes drive. The good weather was a bonus.
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"Situated in a lovely atmosphere."
Quiet, with a beautifull view. Good for 2 persons (for 4 persons maybe not). We enjoyed our stay.
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"The owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome and had essentials for our arrival e."
G. Tea/coffee milk etc. and we were given food for our return journey. The cottage was in a beautiful location and very quiet. The villagers were so welcoming and everyone spoke to us we would definitely recommend this cottage to family and friends.
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"The cottage is in a good location for both Harrogate and the Dales."
The hosts Philip and Phillipa Higgins are lovely people and were more than willing to assist us with any problems. Mike and Sheila, Australia.
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"Hosts were very accomodating and welcoming."
Cottage was very cosy and fit for purpose.
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"This was a lovely cozy little cottage."
The owners were friendly and had supplied a generous welcome pack. The slight downside was the lack of mobile phone signal.
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"Friendly helpful owners."
Peaceful location and well equipped cottage
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"Beautiful, quiet location."
Everything included in cottage that you need for a week of relaxation. Patio doors overlook a paddock with horses, Neighbouring houses a good field away and sheltered by beautiful mature trees. Owners on hand if you need any help/advice and were very accommodating. Convenient location for Harrogate and the many small surrounding villages. Would love to return again in the future.
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"A lovely cottage in a wonderful location to explore Nidderdale."
It had everything we needed, was warm and cosy and a welcome retreat at the end of some long days. Everything you need for a week, it felt like home from home. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. We stayed with our two children, so it's great for families. Lovely view over a small paddock with kind and friendly owners on hand.
Summary
- All ground floor
- One double bedroom
- Shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed
- Electric central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, WiFi and a selection of books.Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 1 car
- Patio area with furniture and BBQ
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 2.5 miles
The property
A delightful ground floor, detached cottage situated in the grounds of the owners' home on the edge of the Dales village of Shaw Mills, just five miles from Harrogate.
This Harrogate cottage has been lovingly restored and individually styled to provide first-class accommodation, perfect for a romantic break, families, walkers or cyclists.
This cottage offers open plan living set over one floor, ideal for couples or families sleeping 2-4 people, visiting this lovely area of Yorkshire to enjoy great walking and good touring opportunities.
The living space is modern, bright and airy with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a settee/sofa bed plus a separate double bedroom.
A modern shower room adjoins the living area and there is a quaint patio area outside this Yorkshire cottage, ideal for dining alfresco.
Nearby Harrogate boasts a wide variety of quaint pubs, tempting restaurants and colourful antique shops, whilst the magnificent Turkish & Health Spa Baths, theatre and Bettys tea room - overlooking Montpellier Gardens - are not to be missed.
Visit the historic city of Ripon, with its impressive cathedral, fascinating museums, pubs, interesting shops, homely tea rooms and fine restaurants.
Visit the historic village of Ripley with castle and grounds that must be seen to be appreciated and this is three miles from the cottage.
The Nidderdale Greenway a traffic-free route suitable for cyclists, walkers and horse riders now links Ripley to Harrogate.
With beautiful countryside to explore and heritage houses and castles to visit, this Harrogate cottage is the perfect base for a relaxing break!
Where you’ll be staying
SHAW MILLS
Ripley 2.5 miles; Ripon 10 miles; Harrogate 5 miles.
The small picturesque village of Shaw Mills is situated in the midst of some of Yorkshire's most beautiful scenery. It comprises a scattering of dwellings and farmsteads and is well placed between the towns of Harrogate and Ripon. Shaw Mills is ideally situated for exploring all of Yorkshire's splendid countryside, with the Yorkshire Dales to the west and the North York Moors and Yorkshire Coast to the east. The fascinating, historic cathedral cities of Ripon and York are close by, as are the great stately homes of Castle Howard and Harewood House, Ripley Castle, the Cistercian Abbeys of Fountains, Rievaulx and Jervaulx, and the castles of Middleham, Bolton and Richmond.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute