⚙️ Leather, Laughter & the Dales: Thisledo Welcomes Its First Bikers! 🏍️

27th June 2025

We always knew Thisledo Holiday Cottage was a perfect base for walkers, dog lovers, steam train enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a decent slab of Wensleydale on a Tuesday. But this week, we had a delightful first: our very first biker guests—two leather-clad legends on two wheels who roared into Skipton like a Yorkshire remake of Easy Rider (with slightly more tea and slightly fewer snakeskin boots).

From the moment they parked up outside the cottage, we knew this was going to be fun. Helmets off, engines cooling, and smiles as wide as the Dales themselves, these two motorcycling adventurers were ready to explore our scenic lanes, charming tearooms, and—let’s be honest—every chip shop within a 10-mile radius.

🏍️ From Throttle to Tranquility

They’ve toured half the country, tackled the twisty bits of the Dales, and braved the A65 on a Friday (heroes, frankly). But what they really wanted was somewhere comfy, central, and close enough to a pub that walking boots could remain strictly ornamental.

Enter Thisledo.

We weren’t sure how bikers would take to the cottage’s fluffy throws, thoughtfully placed reading lamps, and tasteful cushions. (Would they hurl them out the window? Form a biker gang called The Throw Pillows?) But no — they loved it. One even asked what scent the reed diffuser was. Tough on the outside, soft furnishings on the inside.

🧭 Adventures, Tea Breaks & Chain Oil

By day, they thundered off through Malham Cove, whizzed over the moors, and stopped for scenic selfies with sheep. By night? They relaxed on the sofa, planned their next route with military precision (and a glass of red), and declared that the shower was “an absolute belter” — high praise in biker terms.

They even managed a trip to the local chippy without removing their biker jackets, which, we were told, is a sort of unspoken rule. Leather or nothing.

🛏️ No Earplugs Required

We wondered if the peaceful quiet of Thisledo might be too tame after roaring down country lanes—but apparently, even bikers appreciate a comfortable mattress, soft towels, and the sheer joy of not sleeping in a tent.

They left grinning, bikes gleaming, saddlebags stuffed with local cheese and pork pies.

🏍️ Bikers Welcome (No Helmet Required Indoors)

So, if you’re a motorbike enthusiast and think cottages are only for people called Giles who wear tweed — think again. Thisledo is officially biker-approved. Two guests, two bikes, and not a single scratch on the stonework. We call that a success.

Whether you arrive by foot, train, or a Harley Davidson with matching panniers, Thisledo is ready for your next adventure.