6th January 2013
Starting this weekend for the next few weeks we will be posting photos of various places of interest from Skipton and testing your knowledge about Skipton.
This week we start on Skipton High Street with a question about a famous Cheese stall which has been on the high street for over 20 years on market days.
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30th December 2012
You’ve decided that you would like to come to the Yorkshire Dales for a holiday and to have a base in the market town of Skipton.
You type in ‘ Skipton self catering accommodation’, ‘ Skipton holiday cottages’ or ‘holiday cottages in Skipton’ or something similiar.
Google comes back with various sites with holiday cottages in Skipton and now your hard work begins, how do you filter down the results?
Well, our advice is that you look carefully at the cottage location, there are a lot of fantastic holiday cottages available, but many of them are not actually located in Skipton, but are instead situated in villages outside Skipton, often in very rural & remote Dales villages which still have Skipton as the post town.
If you want to stay in Skipton, so that you can walk into town in the evening for a meal and not have to worry about driving or if you want to be able to walk to the market and shops, then make sure the holiday cottage is in the town of Skipton. Most of them will be a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Otherwise, you could find yourself located in a lovely cottage but having to drive to the shops, restaurants, pubs, etc and parking in Skipton can be difficult and expensive!
26th December 2012
Some of our regular visitors to Skipton and the surrounding Yorkshire Dales may have recognised some of the outdoor scenes in the BBC hit series ‘Last Tango in Halifax’.
Skipton High Street and the road into Carleton both featured in a car chase and the local newspaper, the Craven Herald was there to report on the filming. Read their report here.
If you have watched the series and are planning to take a self catering holiday in Skipton to take in some of the sights, please call on 01756 795024 or visit www.thisledo.co.uk for our cottage availability.
22nd December 2012
We receive many enquiries about the availability of our holiday cottage for Christmas and New Year, but unfortunately Thisledo Holiday Cottage is not available between November and April.
There are of course, many other holiday cottages in and around Skipton, many of which are open all year round. So, if you have a burning desire to come to the Yorkshire Dales for the Festive period, then we are sure you will find some suitable accomodation.
Skipton has many events during December including:-
A Yuletide Festival and Market which sees the High Street closed to vehicles for the first two Sundays in December is a great day out with market stalls, entertainment and great food stalls.
Holy Trinty Church hosts an Xmas Eve carol service which starts at 7.30pm.
Many we take this opportunity of wishing all guests who have stayed at Thisledo in 2012 a great Christmas and to wish you all the best for 2013.
23rd November 2012
If you’re in the Yorkshire Dales on the Tuesday after the August Bank Holiday you need to visit Kilnsey Show.
it’s held in the shadow of Kilnsey Crag and is a great day out. there’s lot to do and even a Fell Race to watch. The day starts at 9am and goes through to 7pm, so pace yourself.
More details can be found at http://kilnseyshow.com/
10th November 2012
Another day, another Country Show!
This time it’s Malham Show, traditionally held on August Bank Holiday Saturday.
Here’s the timetable of events for 2012 to give you an idea on what there is to see and enjoy:-
Events and attractions on the show field all day: with some judging and horse events starting at 9am, main ring events start at 12 noon.
It’s well worth a visit and if you’re self catering in Skipton it’s only a around a 30 minutes drive away from Thisledo.
4th November 2012
Visiting the Yorkshire Dales during the summer?
If you are in the Dales in late summer, then visiting one of the popular country shows is a must.
Gargrave Show takes place in August in the grounds at Eshton Hall and starts from 9am with equestrian events and the rest of the day is packed with shows and events, including terrier racing.
This was the line up for the 2012 show to give you an idea of timing
Time |
Event |
| 09.00 – 2.00 | CLEAR ROUND SHOW JUMPING |
| 8.30 | HUNTER JUDGING IN MAIN RING |
| 9.30 | PONY SHOW JUMPING |
| 9.30 |
SHETLAND PONY JUDGING IN SHETLAND RING followed by
JUNIOR’S RIDING CLASSES
|
| 10.00 |
JUDGING of HANDICRAFTS, HORTICULTURE AND POULTRY IN TENTS
CATTLE JUDGING IN CATTLE RING SHEEP JUDGING
|
| 11.00 | JUDGING OF CROPS IN CATTLE TENT |
| 11.30 | SHIRE HORSE JUDGING IN MAIN RING |
| 12.00 | FELL RACES START FROM MAIN RING |
| 1.30 | HORSE SHOW JUMPING (IN SHOW JUMPING RING) |
| 1.30 | EXEMPTION DOG SHOW JUDGING IN DOG RING |
| 2.00 |
CHILDREN’S MOUNTED FANCY DRESS IN MAIN RING followed by
CHILDREN’S SPORTS IN MAIN RING
|
| 2.00 | INTERBREED SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIPÂ IN SHEEP PENS |
| 2.30 | VINTAGE CARS AND CLASSIC TRACTORS ON PARADE |
| 3.00 | GRAND PARADE AND PRESENTATION OF CUPS |
| 4.30 | TERRIER RACING TO CLOSE |
Gargarve is less than 15 minutes from Thisledo Holiday Cottage
27th October 2012
Staying in a holiday cottage in the Yorkshire Dales means you have to enjoy self catering. Self catering means different things to different people.
Most of the guests who self cater at our holiday cottage, finding the cottage is ideally located close to the town centre of Skipton, take the 5 minutes walk into Skipton and eat at one of the many restaurants, so that they can enjoy a drink with their meal and not have to worry about drinking and driving on the way home.
As the holiday cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, including a cooker and a Rayburn, a few guests decide to cook and stay in.
Whatever your preference, you can find a good selection of self catering accommodation establishments in Skipton.
21st October 2012
Thisledo Holiday Cottage is one of many holiday cottages in Skipton & the Yorkshire dales. The cottages available range from one bedroom properties such as Thisledo through to properties which have the facilities to handle large family reunions.
Whatever the reason for your visit to Skipton, whether it’s to enjoy the open countryside of the Yorkshire Dales or to meetup with family for a family occassion over a long weekend, there are some great properties on offer at tariffs to suit all budgets.
Here are a selection of properties around skipton that make ideal bases to explore the Yorkshire dales.
Thisledo Holiday Cottage – A charming and spacious one bedroom 4 star holiday cottage les than 5 minutes walk from the centre of Skipton. The holiday cottage offers comfortable and well presented accommodation and is ideal for exploring both the historic town of Skipton, the surrounding area and the magnificent Yorkshire Dales.This property sleeps 2.
Lower Heugh Cottage – An impressive 5 star property in Eastby, just outside Skipton, with probably some of the best gardens you will ever find at a holiday property. This property sleeps 5.
Laurel Bank Cottage – An ideal property for those reunions with family and friends. This property, located in Embsay, Skipton sleeps 12 people and is spacious and well equipped.
13th October 2012
If cycling is your thing, then Thisledo Holiday Cottage makes an ideal base.
Starting off in Skipton, you can head out in all directions, into the Yorkshire Dales, over the border in Lancashire or into Wharefedale or down the Aire Valley.
Here’s one road route you might like to try, click here
If mountain biking is more your thing, then the surrounding countryside of Skipton has some of the best off road experience. For a real adventure, head off to Gisburn Forest and enjoy the bike trails in the Forest of Bowland.
