The Dower House Cottage

69 Customer Reviews

• "We were made up with the cottage."

  The addition of the tennis court was a great bonus for us and we made good use of it during the week, in the Yorkshire sunshine. It's great base to explore the area, which we did, visiting the Himalayan Scuplture Garden, Fountains Abbey, The Forbidden Corner, Middleham Gallops, Ripon, Skipton and of course Kirklington itself, where the pub is great and the dark skies are very impressive. Really comfy beds, little garden at the back, parking, wifi, what more could you need for a week away?

  Reviewed by Katy5.0★Oct 2024

• "We've just eturned from 9 nights of comfort in Dower Cottage."

  The cottage's facilities are great and we felt very at home. The village is peaceful and picturesque, yet near enough to a selection of local towns as well as York. We love this part of Yorkshire and it is the perfect location for us to attend an annual event nearby, so I've just booked again for next year!

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely well equipped cottage Owner very helpful"

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Oct 2024

• "A great cottage BUT problem stairs!"

  The Dower House Cottage would be a great place for most people BUT for elderly/less mobile people, the staircase is a potential hazard. Currently the dog-legged staircase has an inadequate handrail. The handrail's profile is difficult to grip and, more importantly, it is not continuous and also ends well below the top step. It is to be regretted that the owner failed to include photos of the staircase, or describe it, in the details of the cottage. I would point out that I have drawn the attention the owner, Toby, to the problems and discussed how the situation could be improved. The cottage itself is extremely well furnished with everything you might want. It was beautifully clean on arrival with everything working. Plenty of parking for two cars and being able to charge my hybrid car was a useful feature not available at many properties. The cottage is in an attractive location, off the village green. Although the village does not have any shops, it does have a great pub - the Black Horse - which is only a few metres away - and we would recommend their food and beer! The village is in a lovely location and there are plenty of places within easy travel. We particularly liked Ripon and Studley Royal Water Gardens. Despite the stairs (and the unseasonal weather) we had a great week at the Dower House Cottage and - subject to the above warning re the stairs - we would strongly recommend it for anyone who wants a comfortable week, in a quiet village, in a lovely part of the country. Jim

  Jim. Thanks for your feedback. We have been letting the cottage for a few years now and the stairs have not caused our guests problems in the past, they are a normal steepness with a single 90 degree turn, but it was helpful to discuss the need for an additional hand hold/rail above the handrail which I can see would make the final step a little easier to get up if guests struggle with mobility. We will get this arranged as soon as we can so guests in future can benefit. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again next year. Toby Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jim4.7★Sep 2024

• "Our third visit to Dower House Cittage."

  Lovely property in a nice village with friendly locals. The Black Horse pub is just over the road and serves fantastic food. We will be returning next year at some point.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2024

• "Excellent location and facilities."

  Shame the pub opposite is closed Mon/Tues. Older couples should be warned of the stairs as the handrail, at the top, does not extend to the very top

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.7★Jul 2024

• "A well equipped cottage in a great location to explore this part of north Yorkshire."

  No compalints at all for the cottage and a big plus for being so close to a welcoming pub, serving excellent food.

  Reviewed by Jeff4.7★Apr 2024

• "A spacious and comfortable cottage in a quiet location."

  This was our second visit and we hope return in the future. It has the added advantage of a pub across the road that serves great food!

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Apr 2024

• "Our second stay at this lovely property."

  We love itt so much and feel so welcome that we are booked again for later this year. Cottage comfortable, clean and close to a lovely pub.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2024

• "We had a lovely weekend at the Dower House Cottage we could not fault the property it was warm comfortable and everything we required was there."

  We didn't meet the owners but there again we didn't need to because everything was spot on the cottage is in a good location and the Black Horse pub opposite the property is ideal for eating out or just having a quiet drink . Everyone in the pub was very friendly and welcoming the landlady was very helpful the food and service was excellent couldn't of had a better time. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2023

• "Clean, warm, and comfortable."

  We had everything we needed. Great spot for a family holiday with lots to do within an hours drive. Friendly and obliging owners.

  Reviewed by Matt4.4★Oct 2023

• "Very nice property with all we need for our stay."

  Very comfortable beds.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful area of North Yorkshire."

  A couple of small niggles which the owner quickly sorted out. Cottage was comfortable and clean. A good base for visiting the Dales and York. Hope to return one day.

  Reviewed by Glynis5.0★Oct 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay at The Dower House."

  Very comfortable beds and in a beautiful location. The use of the tennis court was a great touch and we tried the pub opposite for drinks which was lovely. The location was great for plenty of attractions nearby including The Forbidden Corner and Brimham Rocks. Also enjoyed a trip to Masham and ice cream at Brymor.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Oct 2023

• "Really loved our stay in Dower House Cottage."

  The design and layout of the cottage is lovely and the furnishings are really nice. Enjoyed our stay so much in this relaxing cottage booked already for next year. The lovely pub that is so close is an added bonus, which does lovely food and both the owners and locals are very friendly.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2023

• "A beautiful cottage, very clean, well presented and with everything we needed."

  Location was brilliant, with an excellent pub serving great food opposite. Very helpful and friendly owners. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Sep 2023

• "Whilst the property was comfortable, there were a few cleanliness issues."

  I had to remove a large mass of human hair from the bath plughole before I could take a bath & was unable to use the rubber non-slip bath mat due to the excessive amount of black mould on the reverse. The bedroom with en suite shower had a continuous stale smell of stagnant water akin to a plumbing problem. Overall we enjoyed the stay & location, although a welcome pack of a pint of milk & packet of biscuits for instance, would have been most welcome.

  Reviewed by Karen3.8★Aug 2023

• "We all enjoyed our stay in this quiet setting and our hosts were friendly and helpful."

  Hope that we can return again.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jul 2023

• "Great cottage in a lovely village."

  Pub, serving delicious food, on the door step. Ideally located for exploring North Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Joel5.0★Jul 2023

• "Comfortable accomodation."

  Good communication from owner. Well equipped. Great location. Would happily stay again.

  Reviewed by Annette4.7★Jun 2023

• "Lovely, comfortable cottage."

  Peaceful location. Friendly and helpful owner. Excellent pub across the road. Look forward to visiting again!

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★May 2023

• "The cottage was perfect."

  Spotlessly clean. Beds very comfy, sofas were comfy too. Lots of good information about local areas and places to eat. Would definitely go back again.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had a lovely stay - location was lovely, beds super comfy and the cottage was beautifully clean."

  It was exactly what we wanted!

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful cottage in a peacefull location very clean and well presented."

  Nice pub opposite. We shall return, thank you for a great stay

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Mar 2023

• "An excellent cottage, it is highly recommended"

  Reviewed by Dave4.7★Dec 2022

• "Lovely well equipped property in an excellent, quiet, village location."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely house - for us the bathrooms were a real plus."

  Location fantastic- easy access to Ripon, York and some really pretty villages. We loved the friendliness of everyone we met!

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Oct 2022

• "First class holiday cottage."

  Spacious accommodation, two en-suites were a bonus. The cottage was well designed, although we found the lounge area a little dark. The location is great for exploring this lovely part of Yorkshire and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this peaceful village.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2022

• "A well appointed, warm and spacious holiday cottage with comfortable beds in a very pleasant and quiet village well placed for visiting the area."

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Sep 2022

• "A lovely cottage and very comfortable inside."

  Everything you need for a week and lots of interesting places to see nearby. The outside area could be improved, maybe some more comfortable furniture and some plants? But a nice private courtyard to enjoy and a real suntrap.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Aug 2022

• "BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE, EVERYTHING WE NEEDED, THE OWNER CAME OVER TO INTRODUCE HIS SELF."

  VERY NICE CHAP. VERY HELPFUL. WE WILL BE BACK TO STAY,

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jul 2022

• "Just a marvelous and comfortable cottage, nicely located between Moors and dales."

  Thank you for having us. Third time's a charm :-). After needing to postpone our holidays for two years we were finally able to make the trip. Thanks to the owner and Sykes we were able to amend our reservation!

  Reviewed by Maarten4.7★Jul 2022

• "Wonderful stay."

  Lovely cottage in a real English village. Clean and bright. Welcoming host. We had a great stay.

  Reviewed by Henk5.0★Jun 2022

• "The cottage is conveniently located for easy access to a range of towns and attractive villages/countryside."

  The accommodation is excellent and fully met our needs. It is well maintained, comfortable and warm. The proximity to the friendly village pub is a real bonus. We had to make some changes to our booking and the owner Toby could not have been more helpful. We intend to return as there is so much to like about the cottage and the area

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was perfect for my stay."

  It was warm, comfortable and well equipped. It was an added bonus to have a Christmas tree up for the Christmas week.

  Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Dec 2021

• "The reviews were spot on with this property."

  The photos do not do the place justice, and the beds are extremely comfortable--I literally didn't want to get out of bed each day! We enjoyed the owner's welcome guide and the location of this listing is perfect for going anywhere in the Moors, the Dales, or down to York. The Wifi was better than in many other places I've stayed. I would stay here again and recommend it to my friends.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2021

• "A lovely cottage in a quiet village with a great pub close by."

  The Dower house was ideal for us as two couples with both bedrooms having en-suite. I would definitely book again if looking in the area.

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely quiet cottage in a lovely village, everything that we needed for our stay ..."

  Lovely quiet cottage in a lovely village, everything that we needed for our stay was included, centrally placed for visiting surrounding towns would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely cottage and owners, Sykes have done it again."

  Never had a bad cottage

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Aug 2021

• "Lovely cottage with high quality decor and furnishings and very clean."

  Really comfy beds (though duvets too hot for summer use). Owners friendly/helpful but not intrusive. Enjoyed using the tennis court. Great location - really quiet on edge of small village but very accessible (close to A1(M) but couldn't hear it at all, village accessed by decent roads). Close to lots of places to visit, lovely walks and bike rides - we stayed a week but could easily have filled two weeks with different places. Plenty of good pubs nearby including a great one literally over the road. Probably one of the best cottages we've ever stayed in (and we've stayed in a lot).

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2021

• "Our first experience of living in a converted barn."

  .....the living room was dark and lacked any outlook. The bedrooms had limited head room and roof lights that restricted views.

  Reviewed by Christopher3.4★Jun 2021

• "It is a lovely comfortable place to stay."

  Beautiful surroundings and the owner made us feel very welcome when we met him on the day we arrived. The local public house is a very welcoming place too. Such a relaxing tranquil place. Didn't want to come home. Would go and visit again.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★May 2021

• "The cottage is as beautiful as the pictures."

  Very clean, warm and well equipped. My girls didn’t want to leave, they had the best time and said they are the comfiest beds ever. The pub was lovely and friendly with delicious food. We would love to come again in the future but hopefully for longer next time to enjoy the cottage for more than a weekend. Many thanks for having us.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Dec 2020

• "We have stayed in many different holiday properties over the years, and this lovely little cottage was in our opinion the best."

  Spotlessly clean, well equipped, cosy and comfortable, we couldn't have asked for anything more. We had a very indifferent week weather wise ranging from sun and showers, to unrelenting torrential rain, but nothing spoiled our enjoyment of the wonderful scenery and walks around the area. The lovely, friendly owners of the property - Anna, and Toby - bent over backwards to provide us with information on all the best places to visit, as well as the best places to eat ranging from their recommended, budget affordable, to the more expensive gastro dining experiences. This was such a help, as we had not visited this area before, and it was very handy to have some information to refer to. The highlights of the week were Brimham Rocks - wow what a place - an absolute must for all those who love walking in amongst ancient rocks with spectacular views. Fountains Abbey, and water gardens, and Hackfall. Delicious food, local ales, and cider served from the friendly Black Horse Pub, just a few yards away. They even offer a Take Away service for those who prefer to eat at home. We should have, had our holiday in May, but because of Covoid 19, it was sadly cancelled. However Sykes were brilliant and re-booked us at the first opportunity which was in October. We can thoroughly recommend their company, and have booked with them on several other occasions, but we have to say this year - despite the difficulties they faced because of the virus - they pulled out all the stops to keep us up to date. We would certainly recommend both them, and the lovely gem of a holiday let - The Dower House Cottage, as well as Toby, and Anna, who did us proud.

  Reviewed by Les5.0★Oct 2020

• "This cottage can be highly recommended , very clean , comfortable and quiet."

  It is situated in an ideal location for touring the area on both sides of North Yorkshire. The owners are very friendly without being intrusive. The pub opposite was quiet at all times. The staff in the pub were very attentive and excellent service was provided to a very tasty home cooked meal. The landlady was very welcoming as also was the pub dog Lotty .

  Reviewed by J5.0★Sep 2020

• "This was the perfect place for us."

  The cottage was well set out and equipped, clean and beautiful. Having the pub just over the road was great - they were very friendly and welcoming and we ate there a couple of times. The location is ideal - especially for us to be close to family in the area - but the area generally has a lot to recommend it for a holiday. I'm pretty sure we'll be back.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jul 2020

• "Lovely conversion with everything you might need for a weeks stay."

  Good quality furnishings and nice en suites.Very friendly pub over the road and others within walking distance or short drive.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2020

• "A really lovely cottage what was super nice was that both bedrooms were the same size so one couple and their kid didn’t feel like they had a less comfortable experience than the other."

  It was great for our friend’s 15 week old and our 23month old as the living space downstairs was large and really comfy too so we could lay the little one down and let our toddler run around and to his hearts content. We were just sad we had such a short stay and that it was winter as the patio garden outside and the village would for sure be lovely in the summer. Thanks to the owners we had a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Dec 2019

• "Having stayed in many cottages over the years at last we have found the one that had everything you could possibly want."

  If you are thinking of renting this property don't hesitate you will not be disappointed

  Reviewed by Terry5.0★Nov 2019

• "Friendly owner, in lovely village, pub opposite nice, quick access to A1 so can quickly get to other places."

  While staying we found a great theme part called Ligthwater valley which is only 15 minute drive away

  Reviewed by Haimon5.0★Oct 2019

• "One of the nicest cottages we have stayed in."

  Very well equipped, warm and cosy and very clean. Local pub really lovely and friendly and food was really tasty. Location was nice and central but had a lovely remote village feel to it. Owners very helpful and we would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Oct 2019

• "Absolutely fabulous location we particularly loved the pub a few steps from the cottage!"

  Wonderful welcome from the owners, can recommend their sunday lunch. We had dinner their a couple of times and each time the food was freshly cooked using local products, the food is excellent. The owners gave us a lovely welcome and also gave lots of info of where to visit. We are both keen road cyclists and we found, when we arrived, the UCI World Cycling Competition was on for the whole week so we were able to watch several of the races. Outstanding! We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday and would definitely, recommend Dower Cottage. There is also so much to do and see. North Yorkshire is a wonderful area of the UK and the scenery is breathtaking!

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2019

• "Location was very convenient for access to main roads."

  This meant we could explore different parts of the county easily. The owners were very welcoming and helpful with local recommendations. Comfortable beds, great shower and handy washing machine/dryer plus a decent sized fridge/freezer which you don’t always get in holiday accommodation. Overall a good set up with a pub and village green opposite for kids to have a kick about.

  Reviewed by P & L5.0★Aug 2019

• "A lovely, comfortable, well-equipped cottage excellently situated for exploring the Dales and the Moors."

  My mother and I had a lovely time, and the bed was extremely comfortable, which was good as the weather encouraged me to stay in it! The pub was great too. Will certainly stay again next time we visit Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Tessa5.0★Aug 2019

• "The cottage is amazing."

  Beautifully presented and cosy. Owner lives next door and was friendly and welcoming. Ideally situated for Fountains Abbey, Himalayan Gardens and Thorpe Perrow. It was relaxing to sit out in the little courtyard garden. Couldnt fault this property.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★May 2019

• "We had a fantastic time at the cottage, it was beautiful."

  Very clean and the facilities were great. It was better than the pictures. Would definitely recommend and there is loads to do in the area.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Mar 2019

• "The Dower House Cottage was a perfect base to explore Yorkshire."

  The cottage itself was very comfortable, immaculately clean, nicely decorated and met all of our needs perfectly. The cottage is situated in a lovely little village, with easy access to the road network which made it very convenient for days out exploring.

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Feb 2019

• "The cottage was perfect for our needs."

  The owners were friendly and helpful. The pub close by was an excellent place to eat, and the owners were very friendly. Local villagers made us welcome too. Would have stayed longer but cottage was booked already.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Oct 2018

• "A very well refurbished cottage exactly as shown on the website, fully met our expectations, ideally positioned for the Dales and North York Moors."

  Although positioned only 1 mile from the motorway Kirklington is a lovely tranquil village and the cottage is not affected by any road noise

  Reviewed by Bruce5.0★Aug 2018

• "Lovely clean cottage."

  Furnished to a high standard. Ideal location. Could do with a wider selection of books, Dvds and board games to make the stay more enjoyable.

  Reviewed by Matthew4.7★Aug 2018

• "Very nice, clean cottage in small village near motorway so it is easy to get around."

  Would suggest making small garden somewhat greener

  Reviewed by Hans4.4★Aug 2018

• "The owner was more than helpful and even offered to buy a coffee maker when I asked if there was one!"

  ! He always replied promptly to e mails when I sought information just before the let.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Jul 2018

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage and the area was so lovely and very clean every where."

  5.0★Jun 2018

• "Lovely cottage, great location, owner very friendly and helpful."

  Many attractions near by and a fantastic pub across the road serving great food.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was superb, immaculately clean and with every facility you would need for an away from home stay."

  Reviewed by William5.0★Apr 2018

• "The cottage was by far the cleanest and the nicest and the most comfortable we have stayed in so far (& we have stayed in a lot!"

  ) The owner Toby was extremely helpful and friendly and gave us lots of ideas for areas and places to visit.It is ideally situated between the Dales & the N York moors National parks and is very easy to access,and with a local traditional family village pub almost on the doorstep what more could anyone want! All told we had the most wonderful week ,the only downside was that we had to leave it so soon!...we will definitely be back! Thank you Toby & Anna for giving up this beautiful space for others to enjoy. We hope you go from strength to strength.

  Reviewed by Joy5.0★Mar 2018

• "Really friendly owners and locals."

  Had a wonderful time with our two little boys. Comfortable, clean, beautiful place to stay. Will definitely be returning :)

  Reviewed by Stacey5.0★Feb 2018

• "The property is very clean and comfortable and easy to access either the North York Moors or Yorkshire Dales, also you can visit lots of Market Towns and Abbeys in this area, so lots of interesting things to do as well as nice local walks and villages to see."

  Also would recommend a trip on the North Yorkshire Railway at Pickering The owners are a very nice and helpful family, but not in any way intrusive, there if you need them and helpful with local information. The Pub across the road, which has just been taken over with a very nice couple is well worth a visit, and means you can have a nice meal out on your doorstep. The village is pretty and although no shops it is easy to get to Thirsk which has Tesco and also fuel. Masham is near as well a lovely market town with local shops and pubs and a co-op. We would definitely return to this property. We spent a lovely two weeks in October.

  Reviewed by Kathryn4.6★Oct 2017

• "The cottage was well furnished and well decorated, the standard of furniture was good and the beds were excellent."

  The outdoor space was very private and table and chairs provided. On all this was an excellent property

  Reviewed by Peter4.8★Aug 2017

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