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5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 473 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Braithwaite, Near Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Brimham Rocks
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrogate Convention Centre
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripley Castle and Gardens
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Harrogate

Located in Harrogate, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Fewston Reservoir and Washburn Heritage Centre. .This cottage is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Brimham Rocks.
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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

  • Ben Rhydding Station - 20 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pancake House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cavendish Pavillion - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Wellington Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 786 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

5 Luxury Rural Retreat Heart North Yorkshire Welcome Hamper
5 Luxury Rural Retreat Heart North Yorkshire Welcome Hamper

Reviews

5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptionally clean and very comfortable cottage in beautiful rural surroundings. Had everything we needed. Great base for exploring Harrogate/York and surrounding areas or relaxing in the cottage.Super friendly hosts who left a very generous welcome pack. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yates Cottage -- An Excellent Choice

Yates Cottage is set in an idyllically beautiful location, is spacious, spotlessly clean, well equipped, tastefully decorated and has comfortable beds. Our hosts, Andy and Sue were gracious, sociable and fun to engage with. The welcome basket of goodies was 5-star. We definitely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

We have literally just got back home after a weeks stay and already wishing we were still there. Beautiful remote location, a wonderful cottage with everything you need for a stay away from home and to top it all brilliant hosts. The welcome hamper is great! Andy and Sue were very welcoming and always willing to help or advise if needed but also left you to your own devices if that’s what you wanted. Lots to do locally for all activities and Pateley Bridge, a few miles away, has great butchers, a bakers and local Spar for everyday essentials. All in all a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend. We will certainly book again whenever we visit Yorkshire next. Al and Francesca
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBEKAH G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Break

The property far exceeded our expectations. The welcome hamper was amazing and the best we have ever had in 34 years of self catering holidays. The hosts were very warm and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Overall an amazing excellent holiday. They even included good weather! andnnothing was too much trouble.iverall
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yates Cottage

The cottage is just fabulous and Andy and Sue are great hosts, making sure that we had everything we needed for our stay. We had a great holiday and would definitely book the cottage again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful Retreat

Turning into the drive, we were met with daffodils, sheep and lambs - calm, relaxing. Then, entering the cottage we were met with fresh scones and a lovely welcome hamper. After a day out exploring we enjoyed sitting by the log burner with a glass of wine. There are easy walks from the door, convenient for quality shops in Harrogate with many historic sites nearby. Andy and Sue were excellent hosts, keen to ensure we had everything we needed. Will hopefully return on future visits from Canada.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Catch Up

Lovely property in a fantastic setting. Would love to stay again. It has everything needed for comfort, cooking and plenty of reading materials, and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful holiday in North Yorkshire

What a great cottage, large and very comfortable. I can honestly say that this was a perfect place to stay. The cottage was spotlessly clean and spacious. The owners Sue and Andy were very welcoming and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend. Tony and Sue Southend-on-Sea.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avril S., Bathgate

Liked: Cleanliness

Yates Cottage

A superb cottage. Well equipped to a very high stadard and very clean. Welcome hamper with local produce was exceptional. Home made fruit tea loaf was very yummy. Surroundings so peaceful. Beautiful scenery. Hosts were so welcoming and friendly and very helpful. Would highly recommend for a relaxing peaceful break
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yates Cottage

Superb in every way, location, facilities, comfort and hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant Holiday Location

We couldn't fault anything. Yates cottage, Gorgeous location. Very well equipped and spotless. Hosts Andy and Sue where amazing and very helpful. The hamper on arrival very much appreciated along with the home made cake. A big thank you from us to you both for a brilliant holiday. Richard and Sue
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

A stay in Yates Cottage

A well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. Greeted with a welcome hamper full of Yorkshire treats and a tasty homemade cake. We didn’t meet the owners as they were away but their son was at hand and we also received an email to check in on us which I was a nice touch. A peaceful place to holiday and thoughtfully kitted out, it was like home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in beautiful location.

There was nothing we could have needed which wasnt thought of in this cottage. A tremendous welcome pack along with a freshly baked cake meant that we didnt need to worry about shopping when we got there. Perfectly located too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mick L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Practically perfect

We loved our week at the cottage, and no doubt would still have loved it had the weather - surprisingly and delightfully - not also been perfect. Everything as described, Andy & Sue were welcoming hosts, and the location enables so many options. We brought our road bikes with us and found some hugely enjoyable rides. Andy & Sue gave us helpful advice and provided locked storage for our bikes. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cottage, could not have asked for more!

The Cottage is in a beautiful location, the owners are very helpful, generous and friendly. There wasn't anything missing from the cottage including a delicious hamper on arrival. I could not recommend it enough. We had such an enjoyable time and it would not have been so, without the owners help. Will definately be making a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yates cottage

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jean m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Spent Xmas snuggled up watching films and of course eating goodies, a lovely wood stove if needed, In the country even some snow was magical. Sue & Andy always on hand and helpful and a lovely hamper of goodies also bacon & eggs for Brecky , lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Yates Cottage

I can only echo what all the other 5 star reviews say! Having had to postpone our trip to Croatia, we decided to sample the delights of the Yorkshire Dales and we weren't disappointed. The cottage itself is beautiful and furnished to a high standard with everything you could possibly need, and it's spotlessly clean. The location is stunning and perfect to get away from it all. We had great trips out to Brimham Rocks, Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens, and Stockeld Park, plus a visit to Betty's and Valley Gardens in Harrogate. Can thoroughly recommend Mackenzie's Smokehouse (5 mins drive) for lunch and/or groceries. We had delicious pies from both butchers in Pateley Bridge. But what makes Yates Cottage so special are the hosts, Andy and Sue and their lovely family. We felt so welcomed and nothing was too much for them. It really did feel like we were being hosted by friends. The icing on the cake was that our 9 year old son was invited to walk Andy and Sue's beautiful spaniels and I know this has created memories for him he will never forget! We can't wait to return. Thank you the Murtagh family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

david B., Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place and hosts

Fantastic location in the Yorkshire countryside. Lovely single floor cottage with all the necessary amenities and utilities. Andy and Sue are fantastic hosts. The welcome pack was full of local produce. We would thoroughly recommend and will definitely visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yates cottage

Delightful. Lovely quiet setting, glorious sunrises. Comfortable and well-equipped cottage, helpful and considerate hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

Superb location and superb hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Being happy in Yate Cottage

Peaceful, carming and just wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Suited our needs perfectly

Brilliant
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R., Cotswolds

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing retreat.

Lovely , peaceful ,relaxing, I could go on and on. A beautiful cottage in a peaceful setting. Friendly owners, there to help if needed but respectful of your privacy. Everything you need is there, fantastic welcome hamper. Beautiful area to sit outside and watch all the wildlife. All in all, one of the best cottages we have stayed in and we have been doing cottage holidays for nearly thirty years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home

Yates cottage is a fantastic base from which to explore Yorkshire. You can access many popular tourist locations, it is also a good base for cycling and walking enthusiasts. The land and pool adjoining the cottage attract a wide range of birds, and the scenery is delightful. Everything for your self catering holiday is close to hand in this beautifully appointed cottage. Owners Sue and Andy were so welcoming and friendly, they truly make you feel relaxed and comfortable. We were greeted on our arrival with a very thoughtful hamper of local goodies and a delicious home make cake, none of which went to waste! I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019