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5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire
Cottage in Harrogate with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 73.0 sq m
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Explore the area

- Place, Brimham Rocks
- Place, Harrogate Convention Centre
- Place, Ripley Castle and Gardens
- Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Master bedroom
1 Double Bed
Second bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
House bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire
Located in idyllic open surroundings, this luxurious single storey detached cottage has been created with great attention to detail. Standing within the beautiful grounds of Yates House estate & located in a rural, yet convenient position for a vast number of activities & sightseeing opportunitues, the cottage really the perfect holiday retreat. With views over a small lake and down the dale, a warm welcome, with a hamper of local food goodies, is sure to await you providing an ideal getaway for any time of year. Tennis, fishing & exploring the entirely private outdoors in the summer, or a winters night in front of the wood burning stove flickering throughout the spacious open plan living area. Yates Cottage is an ideal base to explore by car, or for walkers/cyclists and has access to public footpaths through Nidderdale right from the doorstep. The ‘Spa’ town of Harrogate is definitely worth a visit - famous for its magnificent architecture, upmarket shopping, Betty's tearooms, colourful gardens and the ‘Yorkshire Show’ which takes place over three days during July. The Cathedral cities of Ripon and York, together with Ilkley and its famous Moor also lie within easy reach. Close by are the pretty Dales towns of Pateley Bridge, Grassington (famous for All Creatures Great & Small) and Skipton, offering a true traditional taste of ‘life in the Dales’. Tourist attractions in the area include Stump Cross Caverns, the Duke of Devonshires sporting estate at Bolton Abbey, the world heritage site of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, the National Trust’s Brimham Rocks, or the famous RHS Harlow Carr Gardens. After a fun day of exploring, return home to the peace & tranquility of the cottage & watch the wildlife pottering in the paddock right before you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Harrogate
Located in Harrogate, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale, while Nidderdale Museum and Mercer Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Parcevall Hall Gardens and Log Heights are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Braithwaite, Near Harrogate, North Yorkshire
What's nearby
- Stump Cross Caverns - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
- Brimham Rocks - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
- Harrogate Convention Centre - 22 min drive - 24.3 km
- Ripley Castle and Gardens - 22 min drive - 21.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Royal Oak - 12 min drive
- The Bridge Inn - 14 min drive
- The Pancake House - 13 min drive
- The Wellington Inn - 8 min drive
- Cavendish Pavillion - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Andy & Sue Murtagh

Andy, Sue & their 2 pet spaniels all live at Yates House in Nidderdale. Yates Cottage sits in the grounds of Yates House, a 100 acre estate, overlooking pasture, a small lake and the valley beyond. We take great pride in welcoming guests to both our cottage, but as importantly the surrounding area, which really holds something for everyone.
Why they chose this property
The cottage started life as a stable, being part of the original farm which dates back to the 1750's. Over the years, various owners have developed the stable into a single storey 2 bedroomed home. After we moved to Yates House in 2008, we decided to fully refurbish the cottage as a dedicated holiday let and the work was completed in 2011. It has flourished ever since.
What makes this property unique
As it is within the grounds of our home, we naturally think it is ideally located for those who want to enjoy a rural retreat, but to be only 20 or so minutes in different directions from Harrogate, Ilkley, Skipton, Pateley Bridge, Grassington, Ripon and the many, many attractions they offer makes it an ideal base.
Languages:
English, German
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