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The Kerr

(Ref. 1022813)

Skipton, Yorkshire Dales - South Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

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20 Customer Reviews

  • "The Kerr is a lovely old cottage in quiet surroundings backing onto the grounds of the famous St Andrews Church and has been tastefully updated with high quality modern fittings."

    Heather the owner met us on our arrival and could not have been more helpful and pleasant in giving us local information The cottage was cosy and very clean and tidy and the beds could not have more comfortable and there were lots of drawers and hangers for our clothes while the kitchen was well equipped with modern appliances. The cottage is ideally situated for going to Skipton and exploring the Yorkshire Dales as well as walking along the canal and there are plenty of nearby places to eat.

    Thankyou so much for your great review,and it is very informative. So pleased you enjoyed staying at The Kerr, finding it comfortable and conveniently situated. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Keith5.0Sep 2024

  • "The Kerr was ideally placed for visiting the Skipton Area, we met the owners on our arrival who were friendly and helpful, we will probably use the Kerr again at some point and would definitely recommend it ."

    Thank you so much for a lovely review and hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tam5.0Sep 2024

  • "Only real criticism is that more drinking glasses are needed."

    Could do with a shelf in the shower for toiletries. This is me being picky! Overall the cottage was beautiful, beds were very comfortable. Pub just over the road, very friendly and food was very good. Would recommend cottage.

    Pleased you enjoyed staying at the cottage and would recommend a stay at The Kerr. Thanks for your ideas We do provide 4champagne, 4red and 4.white wine and 4everyday glasses but will act on your suggestion and provide more everyday glasses and discuss a place to put toiletries in the shower with the plumber/joiner Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julia4.1Aug 2024

  • "Excellent cottage loved the four days spent there would stay again"

    Thank you for your great review so pleased you loved staying in The Kerr. Look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had a lovely 10 days at the Kerr as the house was perfect for us with everything we needed for our stay."

    Owner was helpful with local knowledge, and we enjoyed the walks along the canal and the local coffee shop in old school room nearby.

    Thank you for your fantastic review.So pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage, went for walks along the nearby canal and appreciated the convenient coffee shop.Hope you visit us again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kate5.0Jul 2024

  • "We found the property to be very comfortable, it had everything you would need inside, Nice pub across the road with beer garden as well, we liked the location it was very easy to get around the area by car,( you needed a car) very close to Skipton and other towns from the cottage you were literally minutes onto a main route, we really enjoyed our stay and would stay again."

    Thank you so much for your informative review .Pleased you enjoyed the comfort of The Kerr and how conveniently it is situated..Hope you decide to visit us again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0Jun 2024

  • "Extremely comfortable bed & blackout curtains very useful."

    Unfortunately traffic means no lie in as obviously busy road in spite of village location. Canal very close with good cafe just little way on towpath. Great for breakfasts. Church bells were very atmospheric but wish there was way out at back of house. White Lion pub excellent for food & always buzzing. Easy access to many Dales' locations with easy journey to Skipton or Keighley for shopping.

    Thank you for your review , pleased you found the bedroom so comfortable and appreciated. how atmospheric to hear the church bells from our historic Kildwick Church.Great to hear you enjoyed eating in the nearby village pub and cafe by the canal.and recognised it is such a convenient location for visiting Skipton&Keighley& many places in the Yorkshire Dales. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Don3.4Jun 2024

  • "Lovely old cottage,nice area to explore."

    Lots of history in the local church.

    Thank you so much for your great review.So pleased you appreciated the local area and the history of Kildwick Church. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eileen5.0Jun 2024

  • "Lovely stay at The Kerr."

    Homely, comfortable and well equipped cottage at the heart of a pretty village. It's conveniently located for amenities and lots of interesting places to visit nearby. We're looking forward to a return visit

    Many thanks for your great review and so pleased you enjoyed the comfort of the cottage and appreciated how conveniently it is situated for visiting many places….So much so that you hope to return. We will look forward to you visiting us again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Apr 2024

  • "Had a really nice stay at The Kerr."

    A perfect size for 3 people with two very comfortable beds. The house is situated in a village not far from Skipton and therefore just a short drive to the Yorkshire Dales.

    Pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Kerr. Thank you so much for your kind review and explaining that Kildwick is so near to Skipton The Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales . Property Owner

    Reviewed by Graham5.0Aug 2023

  • "Enjoy are stay at the Kerr the cottage was lovely and it was an ideal place to explore the area"

    Reviewed by Pauline4.4Aug 2023

  • "A lovely period cottage in a beautiful part of Yorkshire - there’s so much to see and do."

    The local pub and nearby canal walk were such a bonus. The owner checked in with us when we arrived and gave some helpful suggestions of where to eat due to a food allergy.

    Reviewed by Jane4.1Jul 2023

  • "We really enjoyed our stay in this old cottage which has been so thoughtfully equipped for comfort."

    The bathroom is especially luxurious with a very powerful shower and lovely bath. There is a parking space provided just up the road too. We visited Skipton, enjoyed a walk along the canal , also had two great meals in the local pub which is two minutes away ! Really loved our visit to Grassington and the nearby Linton Falls. There is so much to see and do around the area, this cottage has easy access so we will hopefully return soon.

    So pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Kerr and found it very comfortable and appreciated how conveniently it is situated to walk, visit beautiful places and eat out. Thank you for your informative review. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gill4.7Jun 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay over Xmas."

    The cottage was very comfortable & warm & had everything we needed. Lovely hot shower & comfortable beds. There is a church at the back & the bells ringing on Xmas day were very atmospheric. Location was spot on. You can walk along the canal path at the back of the cottage to Skipton (4/5 miles) or Silsden (2 miles). Local Coop & Fish n Chip restaurant/takeaway across the main road. reached by a subway. There is a lovely pub just across the road. Bus stop is about 5 mins walk into Cross Hills behind the Coop. We would love to stay again in the spring/summer & would recommend

    Thank you so much for your great review of your Xmas at The Kerr, So pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated how conveniently the cottage is situated to explore the local area.Look forward to maybe seeing you in the spring or summer. Property Owner Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gina & Phil5.0Dec 2022

  • "The Kerr is ideal for a short break in West Yorkshire."

    With a pub across the road and the Leeds to Liverpool canal a very short walk away you don't need to wander far before you find things to do. We used the bus to get into Skipton which was a 7-10 walk away on the main road. If you want to wander in the hills and moors or have some Bronte culture you will be well placed here.

    Thank you so much for your great review. It explains so well how The Kerr’s location makes it easy to explore different aspects of Yorkshire; countryside and moorland walks and interesting historical places. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark3.4Oct 2022

  • "Lovely cottage in a quiet but central area."

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone.

    So pleased you enjoyed staying at “The Kerr”and appreciated the convenient location of the cottage.Thank you for your great comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Shona3.8Aug 2022

  • "The house was very clean and comfortable didn't sèe the owner all the ..."

    The house was very clean and comfortable didn't sèe the owner all the equipment you would need except a hairdryer never been to a property that didn't have 1 before so wet hair all week apart from that I would highly recommend this property nicely situated shop in walking distance and pub 3 steps away lovely walks along the canal at back of cottage

    So pleased you enjoyed your stay at “The Kerr”and we took notice to your feedback and bought a hair dryer for the cottage. Thank you for your very positive comments about the cottage itself and how it is conveniently situated. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Aug 2022

  • "Very relaxing place to stay, it’s clean and in a very nice location!"

    Would stay again next time we visit the area.

    So pleased you enjoyed your stay, thank you for your positive comments and we will look forward to seeing you again if you revisit the area. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John4.7Jul 2022

  • "We had a wonderful time at the Kerr, enough of everything and good contact with the owner when we had a slight problem."

    Reviewed by Margaretha3.4Jul 2022

  • "We loved staying here."

    An ideal cottage in an ideal location. We very much appreciated the welcome from Heather and Selina, and we enjoyed visiting all the interesting places within easy reach.

    Thank you for your kind comments.So pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated that the cottage is conveniently situated for visiting many different places. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rosemary5.0May 2022

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x kingsize with TV, 1 x single with trundle bed
  • Bathroom with free standing bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Gas central heating with open fire
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Smart TV, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. In rent (starter pack for open fire included, extra logs can be purchased on request)
  • Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 cars
  • Patio with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am (earlier time may be available, please contact to arrange)
  • Note: Beauty Holistic treatment and qualified sport massage to be booked prior to arrival
  • Note: Please be mindful of your children near the fire

The property

Enjoying a central location between Skipton and Keighley Is this charming mid-terrace cottage over two hundred years old.

Offering a characterful interior, this welcoming abode is perfect for couples and families seeking a Yorkshire getaway.

Step into the hallway, where you can pop off your shoes before heading into the cosy sitting room, featuring exposed beams, traditional seating, a smart TV and a lovely open fire for those chilly winter evenings.

A cottage kitchen offering an electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer where you can enjoy Family meal times.

As you look to catch some rest, venture upstairs and discover the bedrooms, offering a king size bed with TV and a single with trundle bed, a stylish bathroom with roll-top bath and walk-in shower.

When you’re ready to explore, the local area is full of wonderful sites.

The cottage is in front of the 1,100 years old historic Kildwick Church.

Beautiful canalside or moorland walks are on the doorstep.

Take a stroll down the road to the friendly village Pub for a tasty meal or sit outside in the beer garden.

Conveniently situated to visit Skipton, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales( Emmerdale farm country) which has an ancient castle, a colourful market occupying the cobble sets each side of the High Street.

Enjoy a canal trip on the traditional Leeds to Liverpool canal and a visit to Embsay steam railway and many picturesque delightful Surrounding villages such as beautiful Bolton Abbey where you can take a picnic by the riverside and a stroll along the Strid.

The Bolton Abbey tearooms is ideal for homecooked food.

Hesketh farm park and Billy Bobs American diner are great days out for families and children.

A wide choice of restaurants, wine bars and shops are in Ilkley and whilst there Enjoy the scenic views from Ilkley Moor and stop off at Betty’s Tearooms.

Haworth famous for the home of the Bronte sisters (The parsonage museum) is well worth a visit with its cobbled streets coffee shops ,restaurants and gift shops.

A trip on the vintage steam Worth Valley Railway is famous for the film The Railway Children.

Where you can soak up the stunning scenery of the Bronte country for several miles.

The Bronte Waterfalls and the scenic trail of the Bronte Way.

The cottage has connections to the Bronte sisters, papers were left here overnight to go on the London Express to be printed.

However you choose to adventure, The Kerr offers plenty to look forward to.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

SKIPTON

Grassington 9 miles; Harrogate 20 miles.

Known as “The Gateway to the Dales”, Skipton is well placed for visiting all that the Dales has to offer, whilst York, the Lake District and the West Coast are also within easy motoring distance. This lovely market town has much to interest the enthusiastic visitor, boasting an ancient castle open to the public, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market occupying the cobbled setts each side of the high street. In 2014, The Sunday Times named Skipton as Britain's "best place to live" and two years later placed it among the nine best towns in Yorkshire and the North-East. Steam railways with regular excursions are available at Embsay and Bolton Abbey, and the Leeds to Liverpool Canal passes through Skipton with the 1 mile long Foulridge Tunnel and the 5-rise locks at Bingley within a short travel. Golf, swimming, squash, tennis and snooker are all available locally and the excellent public transport means the car can be left at home!

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas