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Birch Cottage

(Ref. 1153982)

Skipton, North Yorkshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.8

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • cottage (5)
  • well (4)
  • quiet (3)
  • comfortable (3)
  • lovely (3)
  • no (3)

6 Customer Reviews

  • "We really loved staying at Birch Cottage -- the cottage was charming, the bed comfortable and the bedroom quiet at night."

    The kitchen was well equipped; we were able to bake and cook and I really liked having a gas range -- it really helped make cooking a pleasure. As we are from Canada, I don't know if we will be back in Yorkshire, but if we come back to Skipton we will definitely be looking to re-book Birch Cottage. Thank you so much for hosting us.

    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you found Birch Cottage charming and comfortable, and that the kitchen made cooking such an enjoyable part of your stay. Natasha and I really want Birch Cottage to be a home-from-home with everything that might be needed. Even though you’re travelling from far away, we do hope you’ll find your way back to Skipton again in the future — you’d be most welcome at Birch Cottage anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Well equipped, comfy cottage."

    Prosecco and fresh bread as a welcome, were very much appreciated. Brilliant location within walking distance to the shops, woods and restaurants. The listing did accurately mention that 'some' road noise may be heard. As we live in a quiet cul de sac, the noise was a bit too much for us. Our kids, in the front bedrooms, also found it noisy at night. Lovely place though.

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the prosecco and bread - we do love Walker's Bakery. Natasha and I pleased that you found Birch Cottage comfortable and well equipped. It’s great to hear you made the most of the central location and were able to explore the nearby shops, woods, and restaurants. We’re sorry the road noise impacted your stay — while it is in the listing, but we understand it can feel more noticeable if you’re used to a very quiet setting. Your comments are really valuable, and we’ll keep them in mind as we continue to improve. We’re glad you still found the cottage lovely, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back if you return to Skipton. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Shalon4.0★Jun 2025

  • "Lovely comfortable stay"

    Thank you for visiting Sue, you are welcome back anytime! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2025

  • "Lovely little cottage, stayed there while we were moving house and had everything we needed."

    Well thoughtout space, great shower! Close to the centre and surprisingly quiet. The only thing missed for us was a spare key but a very minor gripe.

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted Birch Cottage gave you everything you needed during your move, and that you found the space comfortable and thoughtfully set up. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed the shower (we think it is great too). We are glad you found the peaceful location even though we are so close to the centre. Thank you also for mentioning the spare key — that’s really helpful feedback and something we’ll look into for future guests. We’d love to welcome you back again anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2025

  • "This is a beautiful cottage, and perfectly located to explore Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales."

    It is very nicely furnished and decorated. The kitchen is very well fitted out with everything you might need - I think it's better than my own kitchen! You will certainly have everything you could want here. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

    Thank you for such a lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed both the cottage and its location for exploring Skipton and the Dales. It’s wonderful to hear you found the furnishings and kitchen so well suited to your stay — what a compliment to say the kitchen is better equipped than your own! We do hope the cottage becomes a home-from-home for all our guests. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back whenever you’re next in the area. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Mar 2025

  • "A clean comfortable cottage, ideally situated to take advantage of the town and the countryside."

    We will be back.

    Thank you for coming to stay at Birch Cottage Darrell. We loved having you visit and glad you enjoyed your time in Skipton. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Joe and Natasha. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Darrell5.0★Sep 2024

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Summary

  • Living space over two floors with a utilities basement
  • Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Basement utility
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker
  • TV
  • High speed WiFi with good coverage throughout the cottage
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and optional mattress available
  • Short-term parking opposite cottage and free parking up side-road, or nearby public car parks available
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking inside the property
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile
  • Note: The stairs have a handrail
  • Note: The washing machine and freezer are located in the basement utility; the steps down are steep, please take care
  • Note: There is no garden
  • Note: The property rests on a main road so there may be some associated road noise heard
  • Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350

The property

Birch Cottage is a three-storey, mid-terrace cottage that is conveniently situated in the heart of the North Yorkshire market town of Skipton.

Enjoying a quirky layout, the cottage boasts both character and charm, providing a family or group with a fabulous base from which to explore the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Enter through the blue-painted door and come into the neat and homely sitting room, where a woodburning stove takes centre stage within a rustic brick fireplace.

Here, the stylish sofas offer a pop of colour and invite you to settle down and enjoy a film on the large TV with your nearest and dearest, offering a lovely way to end an adventure-filled day.

Move into the attractive well-equipped kitchen/diner which is home to a range of appliances to help you rustle up a feast for all, with an electric oven and a gas hob among them; when it's your turn to cook invite the rest of the party to keep your company in the kitchen with a bottle of wine as they gather at the dining table.

After a challenging trek in the Dales treat yourself to a long soak in the large walk-in shower.

Settle down for the night in one of the three charming bedrooms, choosing from a roomy double bedroom with convenient fitted wardrobe storage, a second double bedroom with the bed tucked between the angled walls, and a neat single bedroom with hanging space, all boasting crisp white bed linen and neutral hues.

The town of Skipton is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' lying conveniently below the beloved national park, it offers a wide array of shops, both local businesses and your well-known favourites, as well as a lovely selection of pubs and eateries offering the perfect pit-stops to refuel.

Before heading into the Yorkshire Dales National Park, be sure to take advantage of Skipton’s regular markets, where the history and culture of the town live on.

Explore the park on foot and pass through the lovely villages along the way like Malham, Grassington and Kettlewell as you head deeper into the heart of the Dales, experiencing beautiful natural landscapes along the way.

For a homely retreat to return to after outdoor adventures in Yorkshire, choose Birch Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

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SKIPTON

Grassington 9 miles; Harrogate 20 miles.

Known as “The Gateway to the Dales”, Skipton is well placed for visiting all that the Dales has to offer, whilst York, the Lake District and the West Coast are also within easy motoring distance. This lovely market town has much to interest the enthusiastic visitor, boasting an ancient castle open to the public, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market occupying the cobbled setts each side of the high street. In 2014, The Sunday Times named Skipton as Britain's "best place to live" and two years later placed it among the nine best towns in Yorkshire and the North-East. Steam railways with regular excursions are available at Embsay and Bolton Abbey, and the Leeds to Liverpool Canal passes through Skipton with the 1 mile long Foulridge Tunnel and the 5-rise locks at Bingley within a short travel. Golf, swimming, squash, tennis and snooker are all available locally and the excellent public transport means the car can be left at home!

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