A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
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Close to Yorkshire Dales National Park
9 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 22
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Garden
Explore the area
Skipton, England
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
1 min walk
Skipton Castle
Place, Skipton Castle
6 min drive
Malham Cove
Place, Malham Cove
24 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
52 min drive
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
3 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
Bedroom 7
1 King Bed
Bedroom 8
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 9
1 King Bed
7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Bathroom 7
Bathroom 8
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Scale House by Group Retreats
Scale House is a Grade II listed country estate accommodating up to 22 guests across nine luxurious bedrooms, ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, retreats and corporate offsites.
Dating back to the late 1500s, the property has been beautifully restored to combine historic character with exceptional modern comfort. Guests can enjoy a variety of elegant social spaces including cosy lounges with open fires, formal reception rooms and a magnificent dining room seating the entire group.
The fully equipped kitchen features a traditional AGA, double ovens and breakfast seating, making it ideal for self catering stays or private dining experiences.
One of Scale House`s standout features is its extensive leisure offering, including a private cinema room, games area, gym, yoga studio, sauna and outdoor hot tub. These facilities create a unique retreat style experience rarely found in large group accommodation. The estate also welcomes well behaved dogs.
Set within private woodland and gardens in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the property offers complete privacy while remaining within easy reach of Skipton, Grassington and the region`s most popular attractions. During Your Stay
• Check-in is from 4pm unless arranged otherwise prior to your arrival.
• Electric vehicles are not to be charged from our electricity supply at any of our properties unless stated otherwise. Kindly use the Zapmap app to find the nearest public charging place to the property. • Please observe and adhere to all speed limits on the driveways. • When on our walking routes, please close all gates. • Noise. Please keep noise to a reasonable level at all times. If playing music indoors during the evenings, please ensure to keep any windows closed. Your gathering must be brought inside by 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends to control noise.
We have noise monitors fitted at all of our properties. Please note that they DO NOT record voices, only decibel sound levels.
• You are welcome to use the candles anywhere in the property. • Please ensure to use the designated smoking areas only. • Only wood is to be burned in our fires and these must be extinguished if left or when you go to bed. • Children must be supervised at all times. • Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the hot tub. • The hot tub must be filled with water at all times. If the water level falls below the top water jets it must be refilled immediately. • If the hot tub water is not completely clear it must not be used. Please inform us immediately if this happens. • No glass to be taken to the hot tub. • Do not use any glitter or confetti. No decorations are to be sellotaped, pinned or blue tacked to the walls or doors.
• We do not allow fireworks, external speakers, DJ’s, marquees, or day guests exceeding the maximum number of guests at the property. • Please do not flush wet wipes or anything else that is not toilet tissue down the toilet.
When You Leave
• The house must be vacated by 11am at the latest. • All rubbish must be removed from the house and gardens, and placed in the correct bins outside. • All washing up must be done or loaded into the dishwasher. • All unused food is to be thrown away or taken with you. • All furniture and items must be returned to where they came from.
Failure to observe the above rules may result in loss of damage deposit
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During Your Stay
• Check-in is from 4pm unless arranged otherwise prior to your arrival.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 12136064
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Skipton
Skipton is home to this holiday home. Craven Museum and Gallery and The Mart Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway and Hesketh Farm Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Thornton Hall Farm Country Park and Parcevall Hall Gardens.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Skipton Castle - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
Grassington Tourist Information Centre - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
Bolton Priory - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
Malham Cove - 24 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Skipton Station - 14 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Coffee & Clay - 5 min drive
The Narrowboat - 6 min drive
Le Bistro Des Amis - 5 min drive
The Black Horse - 5 min drive
Red Lion - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Scale House by Group Retreats pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Scale House by Group Retreats?
As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scale House by Group Retreats on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,798, 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.
How much is parking at Scale House by Group Retreats?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Scale House by Group Retreats?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Scale House by Group Retreats?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Scale House by Group Retreats located?
Located in Skipton, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway and Peninne Boat Trips of Skipton. Craven Museum and Gallery and The Mart Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).