News & Events from around Skipton

Missing The Bailey Holiday Cottage & Shepherd’s Hut? Why Thisledo Holiday Cottage in Skipton is Your Perfect Alternative

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...

Diary of a Guest: Me vs. The Hive Thermostat

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...

Revamped Yorskhire Trading Company

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...

Thisledo Holiday Cottage: Now With Its Very Own AI Chatbot

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...

Dales Encounter — August Bank Holiday Monday

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...

When Vice President Vance Does the Dales

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...

🐾 The Labrador Who Thought He Owned Skipton Castle

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...

A Right Luxurious Stay in Skipton: What the Four Yorkshiremen Would Say About Thisledo Holiday Cottage

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...

Skipton Spice Tour: Why a Curry Night is a Must During Your Stay

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...

Where to Watch the Women’s Euro Final in Skipton – If You’re Cheering for England (or Just Avoiding It Over a Quiet Pint)

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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