15th October 2022
In an old town such as Skipton, there’s bound to be some Ghosts!
If you’re staying in Skipton and would like to go on a Ghost Hunting tour of the town centre, Malcolm Hanson is a wonderful tour guide. Here’s a flavour of what you can expect.
Unfortunately, Malcolm is not providing Ghost Tours at the moment but will be back in 2023.
14th October 2022
From November to March each year, Thisledo Holiday Cottage is available for long weekends.
Minimum stays are 3 nights and are very popular with the holiday cottage booked for most weekends during November and December.
Three nights in Skipton provides plenty of time to explore the town centre and walk in the Yorkshire Dales. The cottage is well located cose to the town centre enabling you walk to and from the bars and restauarnts to enjoy Yorkshire hospitality in the evenings.
If you would rather stay in and enjoy the comfort of the cottage and order in a takeaway, you have plenty of choice from various Indian, Chinese & other takeaways – menus are available in the cottage.
Whatever your preference Skipton makes an ideal location for a long weekend with enough going on but still offering a get away from the hustle and bustle of the weekly grind.
8th October 2022
The Channel 5 remake of the classic James Herriot series is filmed in the Yorkshire Dales, mainly in the village of Grassington and the surrounding contryside.
The panoramic views of the Dales shown in the programme cannot fail to impress and draw people to Grassington to holiday, walk and explore the Yorskhure Dales National Park.
Thisledo Holiday Cottage of course is located in Skipton not Grassington but the cottage still makes a good location to explore Herriot country ( well the TV Herriot Country ). The drive from Skipton to Grassington takes around 20 minutes and is also well served with a bus service from Skipton Bus Station.
1st October 2022
As we move towards the end of October, our letting season changes from minimum stays of 7 nights on a Saturday to Saturday basis to 3 night minimum stay starting on any night of the week.
Between the end of October and the start of April each year our Skipton Holiday Cottage is available for 3 nights stays and of coursse you can stay longer if you wish. Bookings can be made on our own website or through Booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO and Holiday Lettings.
So if you fancy a short break to get away from all the news of the doom and gloom of economic woes and political chaos for the tranquility of the Yorkshire Dales for a few days you are more than welcom.
23rd September 2022
Who’s he you ask?
He is the four legged companion who joined a recent couple of guests on their journey from Holland to stay at our holiday cottage in Skipton for a week in September.
Besides the delights of Yorkshire and staying in dog friendly accommodation, the couple messaged to say that their dog was having the time of life in Aireville Park. The open grassland of the park which is just a few minutes walk away from the cottage is a dog friendly area where dogs are allowed off lead to explore and run off their energy. So delighted where the couple that they suggested we amend the decription of our cottage to make it clear there is such a pet friendly park so close to the cottage. It’s something that we will look do.
17th September 2022
Visitors to Skipton have a wide choice of self catered properties from which to choose with Holiday Cottage accommodation available for all budgets.
One choice you will have to make is whether to stay in Skipton itself or one of Skipton’s surrounding villages such as Embsay, Carleton, Bradley, Draughton, etc. Each location has its pros and cons and it very much depends on personal preference where to stay.
Holiday cottages such as Thisledo which are located in Skipton offer quick access on foot to the many restuarants, bars, shops, market and other attractions which the town has to offer. You don’t have to worry about drinking and driving as you can walk to and from the bars and restaurants in the evening.
If you are staying in one of Skipton surrounding villages then a visit to the town centre will probably involve a car journey or a taxi unless you are feeling energetic and want to walk which will take around 30 minutes from villages such as Embsay & Carleton. Most of the villages have a local pub and a village shop.
Whichever location you choose, you’re sure to have a good time. Enjoy
10th September 2022
Guests who are on holiday at Thisledo Holiday Cottage or any Holiday Cottage in and around Skipton during these very sad days mourning the loss of Queen Elizabteh II can visit the Holy Trinity Church at the top of the High Street in Skipton to lay flowers in the garden of the Church and/or to sign and make tributes in a book of condolence inside the church.
3rd September 2022
Skipton has over 20 pubs in the twon centre many of which are dog friendly. The town centre also has plenty of restaurants which allow dogs and then there are lots of pet friendly coffee shops.
Here’s a selection of places to visit to get you started on your arrival days whilst you are still finding your bearings and settling into your holiday routine. These were dog friendly when we last checked but please check again before booking as things do change.
Pubs – all a few minutes walk from Thisledo Holiday Cottage
Restaurants – again just a few minutes walk away
Cafes lots to choose from, here are a couple which are close by with the first on the list even having dog friendly cakes:-
There is a great Blog article here on other places to eat and drink with your dog. Where ever you decide to go, you and your dogs will be welcome. Cheers
28th August 2022
During the August Bank Holiday, our spaniel decided to wake up early for her morning walk, so by 8.30am we were well on our way to the top of Embsay Crag. It was a beautiful clear day with blue skies and just about the level of warmth I enjoy on a summers day.
As we approached the Crag summit, a Hot Air Balloon came sailing around the face of the Crag – what fantastic views they must have had of the Dales. The balloon glided by heading towards Wharfedale and Bolton Abbey.
I’ve never done Hot Air Ballooning, but it’s on my bucket list. If it something you would like to do whilst staying at our cottage, Airborne Adventures has been providng balloon flights to locals and visitors to Skipton for more years than I can remember. Why not book a flight during your holiday?
Of course, the Yorkshire Dales being the Yorkshire Dales , the weather cannot be guaranteed and cloud cover may spoil your views but won’t lessen the excitement.
26th August 2022
In three words, ‘ Yes it is!’
Thisledo Holiday Cottage in Skipton has always welcomed dogs and their owners, after all dogs need a holiday just as much as Humans!
The cottage has small but secure yard areas at both the front and rear of the cottage. Thisledo is only a few minutes walk away from Aireville Park which is ideal for exercising your dog. Many of the restuarants, cafes and bars in Skipton welcome dogs, so you can all walk into the town centre in the evening, at lunch time, even for breakfast to find something to eat and drink. Fed and watered you then have all the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales to explore throughout the days with your four legged companion.