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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
48 Customer Reviews
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"What a lovely couple."
So friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our break and will definitely recommend Prospect Cottage.
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"Great cottage, really friendly owner, hound friendly and plenty of places to visit in the area."
A relaxing holiday, Thanks.
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"I can honestly say this was the best equipped and welcoming accommodation we have ever stayed at."
There was every thing one could want on arrival after a long journey, tea and coffee making facilities, and breakfast in the morning before your first shop. We were welcomed by John and his family to this lovely cottage in a beautiful location. I cannot write any negatives, there was plenty of hot water, its very cosy on a chilly night and very dog friendly. We don't usually return to a previous location, but if we were we would book here again. I will certainly recommend this lovely cottage to our friends. Thank you John and family :-)
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"Lovely stay, very peaceful and relaxing location."
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"Lovely big property We know it’s pet friendly we took our Parrots but on entering the property the smell of dogs was overwhelming in every room the sofa and carpets smelt strongly of dogs."
The kitchen sink smelt and the on -suite in bedroom toilet had a strong urine smell. The bathroom toilet had not been cleaned and when using the shower, dog hairs came out of plug hole!
I can Only apologise, we had to go to Canada on urgent last minute family business, I normally clean the cottage myself but had left before out previous guests had vacated, as a result i had to employ a cleaner (the first time ever) with strict instructions of what to do and how to do it. On our return I also thought it smelled of dogs so have had all the carpets and sofa professionally cleaned.This is the very first time we have had a complaint since we started letting it out and we are sickened by your experience.Once again I send my sincere apologies.Regards John Property Owner
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"Prospect cottage is the perfect base for exploring or to just relax."
We found it cosy, warm and containing everything we needed. John and his family made us feel very welcome and went the extra mile with treats on arrival and recommendations for places to eat out. Our collie dog was very happy here as were we. We would happily return and definitely recommend it as a lovely place to stay.
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"Prospect Cottage is a little haven away from it all."
The owners were lovely and friendly, and there was a lovely welcome pack. The home made sausage rolls straight from the oven, and home made chutney were an added bonus. The cottage is cosy and very dog friendly, and I would highly recommend it.
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"We were having difficulty locating the cottage so I rang the owner who guided me in , and he was waiting outside on my arrival to welcome us to the cottage."
We were given an extensive tour of the cottage and the many delights of the area pointed out to us, for which I thank you. There was a welcome package of tea, coffee, milk, orange juice, jam, biscuits and condiments. The cottage was adequately equipped for our week stay, although the combined oven, grill, and microwave baffled the cook, perhaps a copy of the instructions for it could be provided for future guests.
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"We had a lovely stay, the cottage was lovely, it was so quiet with beautiful views, the bed was nice and comfy, we could quite happily live there."
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"Absolutely brilliant!"
! Wonderful hosts.
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"A very comfortable and well equipped cottage."
Owners very helpful and not intrusive.
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"A great base from which to explore this beautiful part of Yorkshire."
Prospect Cottage is comfortable and has a pretty fully enclosed garden which makes it perfect for dog-owners. The owners are extremely welcoming and gave us useful tips to make our stay even more enjoyable.
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"The owners were very welcoming, friendly & helpful but not intrusive."
The cottage is lovely, well equipped, comfortable & cosy. There was tea, coffee, cakes, biscuits, a little bottle of milk & orange juice & the homemade jam, marmalade & honey were delicious. Thank you for a lovely stay, we had a great time & will be booking again in the future.
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"Beautiful cottage in rural area."
Well equipped and it would be difficult to fault it. Very welcoming and generous hosts who left several food items in the fridge for our use. We enjoyed our stay very much and would thoroughly recommend it.
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"Perfect stay for us with our pet dog."
..lovely friendly owners..clean and very comfortable
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"The accommodation was ideal for our needs and very comfortable."
John who met us on arrival was really helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation itself was warm and cosy and given the poor weather was well equipped and very dog friendly with a fully enclosed garden. We would definitely recommend Prospect Cottage for a break or a walking type holiday.
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"Lovely cosy cottage."
very convenient for me to recover post surgery.
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"Lovely 1 double bedroom cottage set in the grounds of the owners house and his daughter’s house also."
Great shower, 2 bathrooms either end of the cottage. Very secure, parking space in front of the cottage behind locked double gates. Kitchen all mod cons, lovely touches, orange juice, milk etc supplied for a day or so. TV with Netflix etc, good internet service. Dog biscuits, towel & blanket. Set on top of a mountain but easily accessible roads to all areas. Weather was exceptionally bracing as late December but lovely scenery & walks around a nearby reservoir. Very welcoming owners - but said they were available to help with anything if requested but left you to own devices otherwise. Lovely people, nice dogs & lovely property.
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"A very nice little cottage perfect for me and my dog."
It was warm, comfortable and had everything I needed for a lovely winter break.
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"Lovely location and nice property."
Within walking distance of a nice pub too. The owners were very welcoming and were happy to offer help with anything needed..
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"Fabulous cosy cottage in a beautiful location."
John and his family could not have been more welcoming. Little extras such as bread in freezer and milk,orange juice and jams in fridge were great .Thanks a million John for a fantastic stay .Mick, Carrie and Alfie x
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"This is a really nice cottage."
It has a really warm welcoming feeling to it and was kept to a high standard. The owner was very friendly and helpful. If you have a dog they are made to feel welcome too with dog treats, and a doggie blanket. Rural location, but it does have a bus stop/service to nearest town if you want to be able to enjoy the views
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"A real Yorkshire welcome and a cosy 'home from home'."
The property is comfortable and homely, not overdone and pretentious like many holiday homes. The hosts John and his family are on hand for anything you need but are never intrusive. We (and our dogs) loved the location of the cottage and the little private garden. Having local produce welcome tray and a freezer of handy things like bread buns is a fab idea, much appreciated. The place is ideally situated for great walks and visiting Yorkshire towns like Halifax.
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"Lovely property, very welcoming and helpful proprietor"
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"A lovely, well maintained and roomy property for two people."
. It's very dog friendly with some "resident onsite dogs" for our dog to play with!! The owners were friendly and helpful and the welcoming touches were much appreciated. One of the very best we have stayed in
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"Excellent cottage welcomed with a tray of beverages after a long journey."
Owner on site in case of queries. Even some dog biscuits and a dog towel supplied. Just sorry it was wet so could not enjoy the garden furniture and the beautiful views.
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"We love Prospect Cottage."
..a real little gem, home from home, lots of thoughtful little extras and super friendly hosts, John and his family are so welcoming and helpful, even the dogs were happy for Scooch to join their little pack! We would definitely recommend ...
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"We have stayed a few cottages through Sykes, however we have visited prospect cottage more than once."
You will not find any better hosts than John and his family, very homely, very accommodating, very friendly and they can’t do enough for you. Always a pleasure to stay, they need a gold star ⭐️ it’s more like visiting very good friends than going away on holiday. Hope to see them all again soon. Dave Armitage-Hague Catherine Armitage-Hague and Holly the assistant Dog
Thanks again you two, We both know you only come for the homemade sausage rolls, i found a charger on the window sill, We'll keep it safe till next time. The pleasure was ours and you're always welcome. Property Owner
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"We had a fabulous time in a fabulous cottage brilliant walks with are dog Rufus ..."
We had a fabulous time in a fabulous cottage brilliant walks with are dog Rufus John the cottage owner was a fabulous host made are stay so comfortable and relaxed just what we both needed and I will always be grateful for the sausage butty Anne and Dan
Thanks you two and Rufus The pleasure was ours happy you had a good time with us They really are great sausages from our local butcher but keep it a secret I can’t be doing them for everybody Property Owner
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"Wonderful little cottage and fantastic hosts."
John and his family could not have done anymore to help us enjoy our stay. Unfortunately the weather was not kind to us but if they could have done anything about it they would have! It is the British summer!
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"The cottage was actually bigger and better than the ad Amazing owners very helpful."
Secured parking. Close to many nice walks.
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"Had a really enjoyable three night stay at Prospect cottage whilst our home was having a new bathroom fitted."
The host John and his family were very helpful. Even allowed us to use his washing machine as my partner was not well. Cottage had Netflix but we had to use Johns daughters password as the previous visitors settings meant the films kept cutting off. would go back again when we are both feeling better
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"A stunning dog-friendly cottage set in a picturesque location."
Well equipped with some lovely touches thrown in. A perfect breakaway where you can relax and explore John and his family were wonderful hosts and altogether just a great mini break for us and the dogs...
Thank you for your lovely feedback and thank you for leaving it super clean and and tidy. All I had to do was change to bed. You will be welcome back any time with your two gorgeous Yorkshire terriers Property Owner
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"Our hosts did everything they could to make us feel welcome."
And you were very welcome Property Owner
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"Perfect 3 night stay at this lovely cute cottage and garden."
It's a real home from home with lots of added extras. Hosts were very friendly and on hand if needed otherwise left us to enjoy the peace and quiet. Would definitely recommend and will definately be back again to explore the area more.
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"Charming cottage, lovely setting great views."
In the grounds of the owners property - though completely self contained with fully enclosed small garden which was perfect for our one dog, safely fenced all the way round. The owners were an absolute delight, could not have been more welcoming or more helpful. Two decent pubs nearby, one 15 minutes walking distance other just a bit further but 5 minutes by car. Can't say we ventured into Ripponden, seemed nice enough but high street very busy traffic wise. High tech kitchen! A great stay.
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"Highly recommended."
Lovely place to stay.
Thanks you two See you next year xxxx Property Owner
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"Great cottage in a beautiful location and hosted by a lovely family."
Real home from home, highly recommended.
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"We had a great stay with our greyhounds at Prospect Cottage."
In all our stays in holiday cottages we have never had such a lovely host as John who couldn't do enough for us. The cottage is lovely and cosy with all the facilities you require and is very well equipped. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and very quiet and peaceful. We would recommend this cottage to anyone.
Thanks Ken, you’re all welcome back any time Property Owner
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"This is a beautiful cottage with absolutely everything in it that you need for a lovely break away."
We were welcomed by John,the owner on our arrival. Thanks for the little extras like the crumpets and biscuits, juice etc. Thanks again John, we really enjoyed our stay. Gill and Colin
It was lovely to meet you both, thank you for the lovely feedback. We hope to see you again in the not too distant future. We do offer a car parking facility if you require it ha ha Property Owner
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"A charming cosy cottage, with spectacular views, and friendly owners."
What more could one wish for.
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"Prospect cottage was just perfect, gem of a find."
It was clean and cosy. Lovely welcome tray of goodies and crumpets. Freezer even stocked with bread/croissants if we'd wanted. Plenty of equipment in the kitchen, even an Air Fryer. The cottage was also ideally based for exploring and walking in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Would definitely recommend and return in the future. Thank you John and family for making our five night break perfect.
Thank you for the lovely feedback it was lovely to meet you and you’ll be welcome back any time Property Owner
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"Fabulous, our second stay."
Great hosts on hand if you do have any concerns.
Thank you for your lovely feedback Janet We hope you’re nicely settled into your new house. I am interested as to why you marked us down on facilities and maintenance, would you mind letting me know how we could improve this and we will do our best to rectify the matter. Property Owner
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"We had a wonderful week at Prospect Cottage."
John & his wife were terrific hosts - they couldn't have been more helpful. John welcomed us on arrival & explained where to find things; the cottage was toasty warm despite low temperatures outdoors, & was very well-equipped. So many nice touches: fresh milk, crumpets & butter, tea, coffee, fruit juice & little cakes awaiting us, plus an invitation to help ourselves to bread & goodies from the freezer. And a lovely surprise: Hotel Chocolat truffles on our pillows! We found the area full of interesting places to visit, all within easy reach. A great area for walking, lots of pubs with good food: we found the Old Bridge Inn in Priest Lane, Ripponden of particular interest, with it's blue plaque claiming to be the "oldest hostelry in the whole of Yorkshire - 1307". We highly recommend their food, especially the legendary weekday lunchtime buffet! And lastly, a must for all fans of "Happy Valley" - all filming locations are in the local area.
Many thanks for your wonderful feedback, you’ll be very welcome any time. The pleasure was ours. Property Owner
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"This was an absolutely wonderful stay."
.far better than we might have hoped or expected. Our hosts were friendly, helpful and generous with their care and provision of unexpected basic provisions to help us settle in. From the word go we felt so comfortable as the cottage lacked nothing in respect to facilities and amenities. It was indeed a home from home in wonderful countryside surroundings. It was a particularly cold time when we stayed, however we remained warm and cosy. We certainly unexpectedly and unfortunately exceeded the expected propane usage, but our hosts were understanding and extremely positive in their recognition of the situation. We felt guilty, but then it had been -4° C and we had decided to stay indoors for 2 out of the 5 days simply chilling and enjoying the cottage, the brilliant sunshine and snowy vistas. All in all we had a superb stay and would highly recommend the cottage for couples and possibly their dog ... ours loved it! The enclosed garden, the secure off-road parking and general privacy and good internet was ideal. We were in need of a break and a chance to relax and that's what we achieved. We appreciated the excellent hosting and the facilities plus the little extras like the dog biscuits and blankets, the crumpets and all the general comforts that sometimes is missing during a holiday stay. Congratulations to our hosts! We just might visit again, but this time when our intended day trip ventures were open.
Many thanks for your lovely feedback, It was our pleasure to have you and hope to see you again whenever you're up this way again. Thanks again you two from us two too Property Owner
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"Absolutely fantastic two nights."
Having spent the last seven in a cottage looking after the three kids and parents over Christmas, we both needed a break and going straight home would have been a downer. This cottage provided everything we needed. Peace, quiet, NO KIDS or DAD. The owner provided us with all sorts that I have never had in a cottage before, like a freezer full of supplies such as bread. The cottage was very clean and very roomy for just us two and the pup. And even with the rain the views were still fantastic.
Thanks for the great feedback, thanks for leaving it super clean and we are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us, apologies for the fibre installation while you were there. I hope it didn’t disrupt your morning too much. Property Owner
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"The cottage is beautiful and the setting is beautiful too."
Lovely family and owners, perfect for a peaceful relaxing, couples only holiday.
It was good to see you both again and we'll see you yet again in January (we must be doing something right, 3 times in three months.) As always it was left super tidy and we wouldnt know you'd been. It's a pleasure hosting you both, not forgetting Holly our four legged friend. Happy New Year to you both. See you soon J & V Property Owner
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"From the time of booking we were made to feel welcome, even being invited to a family fireworks display."
I am currently on crutches and hosts assist me and partner unloading bags from car. Trust me with my partner a weekend involves a lot of bags. The property is set in a beautiful rural location with great views and relaxing atmosphere. The property its self was beautiful retaining some period feautures but modernised to accommodate every travelers needs. There was lots of complimentary items that had you forgotted anything would of seen you through your stay. The property was clean, comfortable and maintained to a very high standard. Even the wifi for such a rural location was very good and we had no issue at all conecting and using it. The extra touches the owner and even their family extended to us enhanced our experience and made us feel so welcome and relaxed. Anyone looking to stay in this local area would whole heartedly recommend Prospect cottage.
Thank you to our guests for a lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you and you're both welcome back any time with your lovely dog. Thanks for stripping the bed,(you really didn't need to) and leaving it super tidy. Lovely people and perfect guests. Property Owner
Summary
- Single-storey
- One king-size bedroom with en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room
- Sitting room with electric fire
- LPG central heating
- Combi oven/microwave, induction hob, fridge, freezer, cafetière
- WiFi
- Smart TV
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking available
- Enclosed front garden with lawn, gravelled area and furniture,
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles
- Note: The property is set within enclosed grounds next to the owner’s home
- Note: There is a step up into the living/dining room from the sitting room, please take care
The property
Set within the enclosed grounds next to the owner’s home in Ripponden, West Yorkshire resides this traditional single-storey property, Prospect Cottage.
Boasting all dog-friendly accommodation, pretty countryside views and a characterful interior, Prospect Cottage welcomes two guests, ideal for couples or even two friends sharing to relish a peaceful getaway to West Yorkshire.
Enter the property into a quaint sitting room and feel instantly at home, kick off your shoes and sink into a plush sofa in front of an electric fire and Smart TV, clicking through a variety of films and shows to be enjoyed with your loved one.
Allow the designated chef to cook up a storm in the kitchen with use of a range of handy appliances and settle down at the intimate dining table to relish mealtimes together; alternatively step out into the enclosed garden and bask in an alfresco affair with the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire countryside in the backdrop.
When the evening draws to a close, retreat to a charming king-size bedroom to catch your sleep ahead of another day of adventures; in the morning, complete your morning routine in a compact shower room and head into the local town.
Begin your day with a stroll around Baitings Dam or Ryburn Dam, both boasting wonderful views of the cascading landscapes ahead of treating your other half to a hearty meal and cold beverage in one of several country pubs.
Travel into the bustling city of Halifax for a wealth of things to do and see including the Halifax Minster, the 600-year old medieval manor of Shibden Hall or the Calderdale Industrial Museum, as well as the stunning 18th – century Piece Hall housing a range of history exhibits, shops, bars and restaurants.
Traverse the breadth of the Peak District National Park which resides only a short car journey away or spend the day in Leeds where you’ll find the Thackray Museum of Medicine, The Tetley Art Gallery, Kirkstall Abbey in addition to a wealth of shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés, and bars where you can treat your loved one to dinner and drinks.
However you choose to spend your time in West Yorkshire, ensure you do it from the appealing base of Prospect Cottage.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
RIPPONDEN
Sowerby Bridge 3 miles; Hebden Bridge 8 miles.
The Calderdale village of Ripponden is set in the rural Pennine landscape, three miles from Sowerby Bridge, in the Ryburn Valley. The village is made up of traditional stone-built cottages, and a small high street with shops, cafes, an award-winning restaurant, takeaways, several excellent pubs serving food and real ale, and a local supermarket, with the River Ryburn flowing gently through the centre. Located at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, pretty old weaving villages are found in the surrounding hills. The area is also of archaeological note for its Roman road, Neolithic and Bronze Age remains. Upon Rishworth Moor, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and home to many rare animals, can be found the Cat Stones, a series of ancient round barrow burial sites. Ripponden village is also noted for the annual Rushbearing Festival each Autumn, featuring dance troupes including Morris Dancers from all over the country. Nearby is Hebden Bridge, a diverse, bohemian town home to restaurants, bars, bistros, markets, an independent cinema, art galleries, and the Rochdale Canal. A scenic car ride over the moors takes you to the Parsonage Museum which commemorates the famous Bronte family. A short drive in the opposite direction takes you to the heart of ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ country. Numerous listed buildings and National Trust properties are close by. The Haworth area is also a must for steam railway enthusiasts who will enjoy the thriving Worth Valley Railway.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas