26th August 25
If you’ve ever stayed at The Bailey Holiday Cottages in Skipton – whether in the quirky Shepherd’s Hut or the much-loved dog-friendly cottage – you’ll know how special it was. Tucked away by Skipton Castle with charm and character, it... Read More...22nd August 25
Day 1, Hour 1Arrived at Thisledo Holiday Cottage. Bags unpacked, kettle on, slippers located. Feeling very pleased with myself. Until I notice the heating is… let’s call it “refreshingly Yorkshire.” Enter: Hive. Sleek, shiny, and sitting on the mantlepiece like... Read More...19th August 25
Nestled in the heart of Skipton’s charming town centre at Caroline Square, the freshly refurbished Yorkshire Trading Company store is a bright new beacon for bargain hunters, DIY enthusiasts, crafters and families alike. Here’s a guided tour through its transformation and... Read More...17th August 25
At Thisledo Holiday Cottage in Skipton, we’ve always believed a holiday should be stress-free from the very start. That’s why we’ve gone and done something a little unusual for a cosy stone cottage in the Yorkshire Dales: we’ve introduced our... Read More...15th August 25
There’s a particular kind of magic that arrives with the August bank holiday Monday in Skipton: a gentle, friendly mayhem — bunting flapping at the weekend market, dogs meeting other dogs as if they, too, have made a calendar appointment,... Read More...12th August 25
Well, it’s not every day the Vice President of the United States turns up in the Cotswolds for a spot of R&R. But imagine — just imagine — if instead of sipping artisanal lattes in quaint Gloucestershire tea rooms, Vice... Read More...9th August 25
It started as an innocent morning walk. The sun was peeking over the rooftops, the cobbled streets of Skipton were just waking up, and our four-legged guest, Bertie the black Labrador, had one thing on his mind: conquest. From the... Read More...30th July 25
Let’s imagine what those four tight-lipped, nostalgia-drenched Yorkshire gents from the famous Month Python sketch might say if they found themselves staying at the charming dog-friendly bolthole. First Yorkshireman:“Luxury, that is! We used to dream of a stone cottage wi’... Read More...25th July 25
Let’s face it — there’s something gloriously comforting about a good curry. Whether it’s a creamy korma, a fiery madras, or a perfectly crisp samosa, a proper Indian meal hits all the right spots — especially after a windswept day... Read More...23rd July 25
It’s shaping up to be a cracker: England’s Lionesses in the Women’s Euro Cup Final, and you just so happen to be in Skipton – possibly at the lovely Thisledo Holiday Cottage, which is already a winning choice. But it’s... Read More...
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