News & Events from around Skipton

Last Tango In Halifax

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... Read More...

Christmas In Skipton

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,... Read More...

Yorkshire Dales Country Shows Part 3

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... Read More...

Yorkshire Dales Country Shows Part 2

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... Read More...

Yorkshire Dales Country Shows Part 1

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... Read More...

Self Catering Accommodation in Skipton

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... Read More...

Holiday Cottages in Skipton

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... Read More...

Cycling in The Yorkshire Dales

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... Read More...

Petrol Stations in Skipton & the Yorkshire Dales

Like many rural towns, Skipton now only has two main petrol stations, one at Morrisions and the other at Tesco. We had a couple staying at the holiday cottage a few weeks ago, who thought they had enough fuel to... Read More...

Skipton Holiday Cottage On Facebook

Have you visted our Facebook pages? Each week we run a quiz based on various questions about locations and events in the Yorkshire Dales on our Facebook page, why not visit and take part. Click on the image below to... Read More...
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