News & Events from around Skipton

“Where Are We Again?” – A Tourist’s First Day in Skipton

Ah, Skipton. The Gateway to the Dales, the cobbled jewel of Yorkshire, and the place where tourists arrive with the enthusiasm of toddlers in a toy shop... but with worse navigation skills. A typical first-day Skipton visitor experience goes something... Read More...

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

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... Read More...

Why Thisledo Holiday Cottage in Skipton Is the Perfect Base for Your Yorkshire Dales Adventure

If you’re looking for a holiday cottage in Skipton, Yorkshire that offers comfort, charm, and location, then you may have just found what you’re after. Thisledo Holiday Cottage — yes, as the name cheekily hints, “this’ll do” — is often... Read More...

Sweet Surprise: Discovering Hotel Chocolat in Skipton (Yes, Really!)

If you’ve ever wandered the cobbled streets of Skipton in search of treasure, you might think you’ll stumble upon a quirky antique, a particularly good sausage roll, or possibly a herd of ducks having a board meeting on the canal... Read More...

Skipton Deli – A Slice of Sicily with a Yorkshire Twist

If you’re staying at Thisledo Holiday Cottage and fancy summat a bit fancier than a pork pie and a packet of crisps (nowt wrong with that, mind), make your way to Skipton Deli, just near Belmont Bridge. Open Tuesday to... Read More...

The Great Holiday Cottage Ritual (After the First Cup of Coffee)

Ah, the moment you arrive at your holiday cottage. The stress of the journey melts away, the keys turn in the lock with a satisfying clunk, and in you go—bags, boots, dog, and all. What happens next? A cup of... Read More...

Dales Encounters: Helen Skelton & Dan Walker Spotted at Skipton Castle – Another Yorkshire Series?

It’s not every day you pop up to Skipton Castle for a spot of medieval mooching and bump into two familiar faces looking suspiciously like they’re plotting another telly takeover. But lo and behold, there they were: Helen Skelton and... Read More...

📱Why Our Website Now Plays Nicely with Your Thumbs: A Mobile-Friendly Makeover at Thisledo

Let’s face it: we used to browse holidays on a desktop, sipping tea, mouse in hand, probably during “lunch break.” These days? You’re half-watching telly, half-scrolling Booking.com on your phone while your partner asks if that cottage comes with Wi-Fi... Read More...

Lost on the Moor: Or, How Our Walk Became a Wildlife Survey

When we booked a relaxing stay at a holiday cottage in Skipton, the idea was to enjoy gentle walks, scenic views, and perhaps the odd pub lunch where the most dangerous thing on the menu was a questionable scotch egg.... Read More...

How Not to Arrive Quietly in Skipton on Gala Day

Ah, Skipton. Gateway to the Dales. A charming market town where time slows down, stress melts away, and your holiday cottage awaits with a cuppa and a biscuit. Unless, of course, you arrive on Gala Day. We’d timed our Saturday... Read More...
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