Grove Cottage, SKIPTON ON SWALE

Rated 5/50 by Royjohn50 on 7th March 2020

"Stayed for 1 week at Grove cottage & had a great time. Cottage was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Large bath was very welcome after a lovely day of walking on the Yorkshire Moors. Great location for visiting Sutton Bank, Thirsk and North moors area. Owners were lovely & very accommodating plus we very much appreciated the welcome bottle of wine & lemon drizzle cake!"

Rated 5/50 by SusieWakefield on 7th January 2020

"My husband and I had the pleasure to spend Christmas in this delightful cottage in a beautiful village location. The cottage is beautifully presented and has everything you need for a cosy stay the log burner was lovely to come home to after a long walk or day in the beautiful surrounding villages. The owners have made this a stylish retreat and are also very helpful and friendly checking in that your okay but not intrusive. The joy was that the dog was welcome too but you would not know its a dog friendly cottage as its so clean and fresh unlike some other places we have stayed! After a challenging year it was just perfect to spend quality time in such a perfect place........Cannot recommend highly enough thanks for a wonderful stay oh and the delicious Rocky Road cake and wine were a fabulous welcome!"

Rated 5/50 by Simon L on 23rd November 2019

"Had a lovely stay here. The property is comfortable, well furnished and ideally situated for both the Dales and Moors with much to see nearby. The hosts are very accommodating, have no hesitation in recommending."

Rated 5/50 by Stay55438 on 10th November 2018

"Great location to explore both the Moors and Dales from. Lots of info on the area in the cottage. Cottage itself was perfect for myself and my two little dogs, with parking right outside the door. Very clean, tidy and comfortable to return to, after long days of walking. I stayed in and cooked each evening, as the kitchen had everything and there is a great farm shop in the next village that had a wide selection of food. Will be returning."

Rated 5/50 by Brian0081 on 19th July 2018

"We had a great stay at Grove Cottage. Ideal location for both the Moors and the Dales. Turning left or right you were spoilt for choice of places to go and wonderful Yorkshire views. There was lots of up to date information in the cottage. Everyone mentions the Welcome pack and well they might. Very welcoming indeed! The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The great weather topped it off. Very friendly hosts and we'd certainly recommend Grove Cottage."

Rated 5/50 by Gillyflack on 19th July 2018

"We had a brilliant stay at Grove Cottage. It was cosy and very comfortable. The owners were very helpful when we arrived telling us about local eating places and also gave us a lovely welcome pack. Lemon drizzle cake went down a treat with a glass of wine!! There was plenty of information in the cottage about local places to visit. It was a very central and convenient place to stay."

Rated 5/50 by Peter A on 27th June 2018

"A lovely cosy cottage ideal for a couple. It had everything we needed for a week and we went out for full days every day. Lovely welcome from the owners with a pack of essential food items and wine and delicious lemon cake. A car and willingness to use it on every occasion is however essential as nothing is within walking distance, but the quiet solitude and very comfortable bed more than makes up for this! Plenty to do in the area and we were very lucky with the Yorkshire weather. So thank you, yes we had a really great week."

Rated 5/50 by Jbj402018 on 28th April 2018

"We stayed at Grove Cottage for a week with my Jack Russell, upon arrival we were greeted with a lovely welcome pack which included milk, baguette, butter and home made lemon drizzle cake. The cake was scrumptious!! The location of the cottage proved to be the ideal base for our walking holiday. The cottage was extremely well presented not to mention well equipped, we made the most of all the facilities. The bed was extremely comfortable together with the large bathroom was superb. When resting weary limbs in the evenings the TV and DVD player proved very welcome, not to mention the nice selection of movies.?Cooking facilities were excellent and we catered for ourselves each evening and enjoyed the cosy atmosphere of the cottage.?We had a truly lovely time and would love to return in the future and will recommend to friends and family.? Thank you Jeremy and Judith for making our stay so memorable."

Rated 5/50 by Stevewhite58 on 8th April 2018

"My wife and I stayed at Grove Cottage for a week and found it to be the ideal base for our walking holiday. Within easy reach of Thirsk, Ripon, Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Brimham Rocks, Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorks Moors. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. We found the cottage to be clean and well equipped and will be returning (which is unusual for us as we like to visit different places/locations). Thoroughly recommend this cottage."

Rated 5/50 by Nicolaholdsworth on 19th March 2018

"Stayed at grove cottage for a week , what a fantastic cottage , very homely and welcoming xx fab base to explore and a gorgeous bath and bed to come back to xx we will be back x"

Rated 5/50 by CathM1970 on 10th March 2018

"We stayed at Grove Cottage with our well behaved dog during Feb half term. On arrival we received a welcome pack which included milk, wine, baguette, butter and home made lemon drizzle cake..yum! The cottage was extremely well equipped and we made the most of all the facilities. The big comfy bed and the bath were out of this world. There were plenty of guide book and leaflets for things to do even pointing out dog friendly places to eat which was great. Little extras like DVDs to watch on a chilled out afternoon were appreciated and we made the most of them! Cooking facilities were excellent and we catered for ourselves each evening and enjoyed the cosy atmosphere of the cottage. We had a truly relaxing time and will definitely return. Thanks guys for making our stay so enjoyable. "

Rated 4/50 by 627ka2018 on 16th February 2018

"A very lovely cottage and defiantly worth booking. Bedroom and bathroom were wonderful. Bed very comfy. Heating and log burner were great it was very cosy. Oven was very good. Nice big dishwasher with plenty of tablets. Only criticisms would be that some of the kitchenware such as baking trays, kettle, mugs and some cutlery were a bit old and stained. They could do with being renewed. Also no extra bin bags or washing up sponges/ scouerers."

Rated 5/50 by Francisriley611 on 18th November 2017

"Had a brilliant time at Grove Cottage the cottage was warm and welcoming ideal for visiting the lovely Yorkshire towns and villages would highly recommend a stay here a brilliant welcoming pack"

Rated 5/50 by Cwilkinson63 on 20th October 2017

"Grove Cottage is a delightful, well presented place to stay. Very comfortable and peaceful. Easy access to lovely towns, villages and countryside. Will definitely be hoping to stay again."

Rated 5/50 by Mikeporter2645165 on 18th October 2017

"Thank you for a wonderful stay, a lovely welcome pack including a very nice bottle of wine. great location for exploring the north York moors. very friendly people, close to Thirsk , James Herriot museum a must, thanks again."

Rated 5/50 by Shellandmal on 9th October 2017

"My wife and I liked the look of Grove cottage from the website and decided to spend a weekend (3 nights) with our very well behaved dog. The cottage is situated behind the main house and as such is a very quiet location, We were greeted on arrival by Judith and shown around the cottage.It had everything that we required even a nice bottle of wine and complementary cake (nice touch). The location of the cottage puts you centrally between the Dales and Moors and, as we had good weather, we travelled around both. The weekend proved to be a very relaxing break away from it all and we will return for another weekend in the not too distant future."

Rated 5/50 by Sarah C on 15th September 2017

"The cottage is romantic and comfortable, lovely welcome gift, very well equipped, ideal location there's plenty to visit. If you are looking for a peaceful and comfortable retreat grove cottage is the place. We will return very soon."

Rated 5/50 by Jamesreed12017 on 9th September 2017

"Myself and my fiance stayed at this wonderful, warm and welcoming cottage in the village of Skipton-on-Swale in North Yorkshire in September 2017. Grove cottage is situated behind the main house and is let out by the delightful and friendly owners Jeremy and Judith. Upon arrival a ready supply of tea and coffee was available to us as well as milk, butter, french baguette, lemon drizzle cake and a bottle of red wine as an arrival gift. These arrival gifts were a really lovely touch and were extremely well received after a long drive up from Berkshire. We found the cottage to be well presented and clean, there are several original features and a lot of the interior decorations give a classic cosy cottage feel. In terms of the location, Skipton-on-Swale is a picturesque village ideally situated for travel to the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, York City, Ripon City and Skipton. The nearest big town with a supermarket is Thirsk. Skipton-on-Swale itself does not have any shops as far as I can could tell, the nearest local shop is Smithy's farm shop in Baldesby village. Skipton-on-Swale was the site of a temporary RAF Airfield during WW2 and there is a plaque dedicated to airman lost during the war in the centre of the village. For any WW2 buffs there our some original buildings on the old site of the airfield a short walk from the cottage. In summary, I fully recommend Grove cottage to anyone considering holidaying in North Yorkshire. It is warm, welcoming and well presented with lovely and accommodating owners. Skipton-on-Swale is a lovely quaint village and is the perfect base camp to access the Dales and the Moors. We want to visit Yorkshire again to complete the activities we didn't have time for and would consider Grove cottage the ideal place to stay again."

Rated 4/50 by Roger M on 23rd August 2017

"Location of the cottage is very central for visiting tourist attractions in North Yorkshire as well as The Dales. Cottage very comfortable, with everything you might need for a stay at anytime of year. Fountains Abbey, RHS Harlow Carr, Newby Hall are all worth a visit, and also cities like Harrogate, York and even Leeds are all within an hours drive."

Rated 5/50 by KatiecT664EE on 19th July 2017

"We had a wonderful stay in Yorkshire and the cottage absolutely made our trip! Thought has gone into every aspect of the cottage and it's the perfect, homely place to stay to relax at the end of a day of exploring Yorkshire! The cottage is so luxurious! Thank you for such a wonderful stay! "

Rated 4/50 by Msh13a on 26th June 2017

"The cottage is ideally situated for many of Yorkshire's top attractions and the great countryside: we had plenty to do for the week of our stay. The property is well furnished and fully equipped, making our stay very comfortable . Our dog really enjoyed his first holiday. I would be happy to recommend this cottage to couples - with or without a dog."

Rated 5/50 by Bryndonjones on 25th May 2017

"Fantastic place to stay everything you need great welcome and lovely welcome pack we will be back. BRYN/ CHRISTINE"

Rated 5/50 by Anthony W on 24th May 2017

"The cottage is very well equiped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The cottage itself is stunning. i would definitely recommend and I'm already planning a return trip. The owners Jeremy & Judith were excellent hosts and couldn't do enough to make our stay extra special. Thanks again!"

Rated 5/50 by Tourist270559 on 16th May 2017

"Lovely cottage great location for exploring Yorkshire dog friendly to thanks to the owners we had wine, cake, butter and milk on arrival excellent we will be back in the future"

Rated 5/50 by Adrian B on 30th March 2017

"Wonderful cottage it has everything you need and the welcome pack of cake, bread, butter and wine was a nice treat. Lovely and peaceful area and the wifi is now installed in the cottage and works fine. Thoroughly enjoyed our week away the owners are very helpful if you need them for anything. I would definitively recommend the cottage and I'll be looking to rebook soon. "

Rated 4/50 by Colin R on 20th March 2017

"Had a lovely week at Grove Cottage nicely situated for local attraction. Cottage was lovely cosy and warm, bread wine and other goodies most appreciated after our long journey. Would recommend."

Rated 5/50 by Chris L on 13th March 2017

"Hidden behind Grove House is the excellently appointeded Grove Cottage. In bygone days it was the housekeeper's residence. Furnished to high standard everything was supplied for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. An excellent welcome pack greeted us and there was a good supply of logs and kindling for those 'boy scouts' who enjoy exploring the woodburner! The surrounding area is saturated with tourist attractions for all ages and there are good restaurants within easy striking distance. All in all an excellent property and well worth a visit."

Rated 5/50 by Melfarley on 16th February 2017

"My husband and I stayed at Grove Cottage for 5 nights with our Jack Russell. It is furnished to a high standard - with a fabulous wood burner and comfy bed. Location wise it's great for dog walks. Thirsk is only 4 miles or so away with some great pubs for lunch. Train to York only takes about 20 mins or so too. Jeremy is an incredibly friendly host - providing lovely lemon drizzle cake on arrival and a rather tasty bottle of red. There really is no wifi - be prepared. It's a god send if you're needing a break from work and there are plenty of free hotspots in the town!"

Rated 5/50 by Laura W on 16th January 2017

"Stayed here between xmas and new year for a relaxing couple of days. Beautiful cottage and some lovely little added extras included from the owners, wine, sweet mince pies, fresh bread and butter. 20 min drive to Sutton bank national park. A great Indian restaurant 10 mins along road. Collection only. Close to thirsk."

Rated 5/50 by Queenie1948 on 6th January 2017

"The cottage was warm, welcoming, nicely decorated and well-equipped. We were delighted to find a Christmas tree and other Christmas decorations when we arrived, which made it seem even more cosy. It was in a good location for driving to Thirsk, Ripon, Fountains Abbey, etc. The spacious bedroom held a large comfortable bed and plenty of storage space. The bathroom was equally spacious and contained a large traditional-style bath with a hand-held shower attachment, suitable for a long relaxing soak after a day's walking. In addition to the usual equipment, the kitchen had basic supplies like coffee and tea, bread and butter, and cleaning materials, plus the welcome bonus of some tasy home-made mince pies and a bottle of wine. The only slight disadvantage was that we couldn't get a wifi signal or a mobile phone signal during our stay, but this was a minor inconvenience. We would certainly recommend this cottage, and would stay there again."

Rated 5/50 by Anne2014 on 13th December 2016

"Grove Cottage was a real find as we needed to be near Thirsk for a wedding. It was perfect so cosy & luxurious. Jeremy & Judith have thought of everything & the cottage is well equipped with many extra's. It is in a great location for walking & seeing lots quaint villages. We would definitely recommend this gorgeous cottage."

Rated 5/50 by Debbie J on 13th November 2016

"What a fantastic cottage and great hosts we had a very enjoyable time would recommend this cottage to anyone came home all relaxed after a much needed holiday"

Rated 5/50 by AlfieBean on 3rd November 2016

"Stayed at this beautiful cottage with my husband, 7 year old son and 11 year old dog. It looked exactly has it is shown in the pictures and was absolutely spotless. The little touches from the owners was a lovely surprise, fresh bread and butter, lemon drizzle cake, a pint of milk and a bottle of chilled white wine. The cottage has a lovely wood burning stove which is all made up and ready to light, however, the central heating is so good and the cottage so toasty we didn't need it - must stay again when it is even colder. The cottage is a fabulous base for visiting the local attractions, Studeley Royal Park & Fountains Abbey, Lightwater Valley or venturing into the lovely town off Ripon for a mooch round the shops. The cottage has everything you need for a lovely relaxing break in beautiful surroundings. We would definitely recommend it."

Rated 5/50 by LucyT1569 on 31st October 2016

"Three of us stayed here at the end of October for a girly weekend relaxing, eating and dog walking and to just generally escape everyday life. The cottage was perfect for this. Jeremy and Judith were extremely welcoming, and there was fresh French bread, wine and cake on the table when we arrived! Loved it xx"

Rated 5/50 by Peter J on 24th August 2016

"We stayed here on our honeymoon and had a lovely time at Grove Cottage. The owners were very friendly and the cottage was beautifully presented and lovingly furnished. From the quarry tiled kitchen floor to the handcrafted slate table mats, it greatly exceeded our expectations. It was in a very quiet area and was a handy distance from Thirsk and the North York Moors. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others!"