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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Fireplace
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Knaresborough, England
Knaresborough Castle
Place, Knaresborough Castle
2 min walk
Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Hub
Place, Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Hub
5 min walk
Mother Shipton's Cave
Place, Mother Shipton's Cave
7 min walk
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
31 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Castle Yard House, Knaresborough.
Castle Yard House overlooks Knaresborough Castle and is situated a short distance off the historic market square in the town centre. Standing on the edge of the old moat, overlooking the fortified bastions to the Castle, the house is in an iconic location. Castle Yard House has been fully refurbished and sleeps 5/6 in it's three bedrooms. There is a modern kitchen, bathroom and open plan living and dining room. The living and dining area has a wood burner and gives fantastic views of the Castle.
About our House by the Castle
Castle Yard House is situated in an iconic location. Standing right in the heart of Knaresborough it is just a short level walk to the bustling market square where you will find pubs, restaurants and cafes. So close to the Castle, the grounds of which are your front garden and stay open 24/7. The path in front of the house weaves you down through the beautiful Bebra Gardens, past the paddling pool and down to the waterside. The house itself is believed to have been built from the Castle stone and beams that were destroyed during the English Civil War.
The House
The house sleeps six arranged in three bedrooms - a king size double, a standard double, a single plus an additional fold out bed if required. The front doorway of the house leads you to a large hallway which gives access to two downstairs bedrooms, both of which give views of the Castle, the bathroom and the kitchen/diner. The kitchen has exposed brickwork and a large beam supposedly taken from the Castle Great Hall. The kitchen is fully fitted for your needs and includes a Smeg range cooker, dishwasher, and washing machine. The back door leads to a secure, walled, courtyard garden with outside dining space. Go up the stairs and you will enter the comfortable open plan living room and formal dining area. In the centre of the room is an exposed brick chimney which has a 'jack-and-gill' woodburner. The TV in the living room has Netflix and all the freeview channels. The room gives fantastic views over the castle and grounds. Also located upstairs in the king size bedroom.
The pretty grade 2 listed railway station, which is a short walk from the house, gives direct access to Harrogate (8 minutes) York (25 minutes) and Leeds.
Guest access
The front door to the house has a coded lock and guests will be given their code prior to arrival. The back door keys will be in the house for when guests arrive. Other things to note
Parking
There is small courtyard at the rear of the property which has limited parking and is shared with the other residents of the grade 2 listed properties that surround it. The Castle Yard Car Park is a few steps from the front of the property which has spaces for those with a disability adjacent to the house. The York Place long stay car park is a 5 minuute walk away and costs £1.60 for 24 hours. There are on road parking spaces nearby which can be shared with guests on booking.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Knaresborough
Knaresborough is home to this holiday home. Knaresborough Castle and Harrogate Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Staveley Nature Reserve and Nidderdale. Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Hub and Moto-Mania are also worth visiting.
Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Hub - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mother Shipton's Cave - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Knaresborough Station - 4 min walk
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Blind Jacks - 2 min walk
The Dropping Well Inn - 7 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
Six Poor Folk - 1 min walk
The Crown Inn (Wetherspoon) - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Yard House, Knaresborough. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Castle Yard House, Knaresborough.?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Yard House, Knaresborough. on 31 August 2026 start from NZ$391, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Castle Yard House, Knaresborough.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Castle Yard House, Knaresborough.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Castle Yard House, Knaresborough. located?
Situated in Knaresborough, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Knaresborough Castle, Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Hub and Mother Shipton's Cave. Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag and Knaresborough Viaduct are also within 15 minutes. Knaresborough Station is only a 4-minute walk.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Loved our couple of days here, fantastic location by the castle and shops, very clean and comfortable, would highly recommend and hopefully return soon.
GARETH A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2025
Thank you Gareth, your family would be welcome to return anytime.
A really lovely house in a perfect location for visiting the sights of Knaresbrough. The house is very comfortable, tastefully furnished and with good facilities and equipment.The welcome card and gifts on our arrival were a nice touch too.Overall a great place to stay if you are visiting the area.
Lovely cottage with amazing views of the castle & near to the town. Well equipped and comfortable, though a little chilly downstairs. We stayed in April, so this would probably be quite welcome in the summer months. Would definitely recommend.
The house was exceptionally clean, very well equipped, you want for nothing, great for getting about due to location and train station.
Paul was a great host.
After an issue on Vrbo's behalf after the property was let to us but shouldn't have been the host came very quickly to our rescue. We cannot thank him enough for providing a solution even though the issue was not his.
We stayed at the property for two nights and it was the ideal stay, after the initial issue. The house is very comfortable and is charming in its unique upstairs, downstairs layout. It is well equipped & I loved the kitchen and its appliances etc.
The position of the property is great and has a great view of the castle from the living room. Even though its fairly central it was quiet.
If we ever stay in Knaresbough again we would definitely stay at this property.
Thanks again to the host who went over and beyond to rectify the booking error situation.
One week with family in Whitby
We had a good stay for the whole family in the Castle Yard House in Knaresborough.
The house is fully equiped with modern technical utensils. The house gives a stylish impression and is very comfortable and there was enough room for the four of us where everybody had enough space for himself.
Starting with the breakfast i the kitchen and ending with playing cards after dinner we really enjoyed every moment in the house.
The house is near the centre of Knaresborough. Leaving the house through the front dooor leads directly to Knaresborough Castle above the river Nidd. And within minutes you can reach restaurants, pubs, smaller shops, supermarkets, the station with trains to Leeds or York, ... easy by foot.
Communication with the host was uncomplicated and efficient. And even if everything was well prepared the host really took care for us having a pleasant and comfortable stay.
In case of another stay in Knaresborough we would boook again the Castle Yard House.
Klaus S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Paul Magee
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests