Located in Keighley, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Cliffe Castle Museum and Keighley Library. .This family-friendly cottage is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from East Riddlesden Hall.
Peninne Boat Trips of Skipton - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
Bolton Priory - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
Skipton Castle - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
Bronte Parsonage Museum - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
Getting around
Steeton & Silsden Station - 5 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Kings Arms - 13 min walk
The Duck Pond - 12 min walk
The Craven Heifer - 6 min drive
Craven Brew Co Tap Room - 5 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.
BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE , Silsden, Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
Situated in Brunthwaite, a small hamlet in a conservation area, located at the SW foot of Ilkley Moor, the cottage was originally the stables for Ashwell Farm and has been sympathetically restored and furnished to give modern day comfort whilst retaining its Grade II character with original beamed ceilings and mullioned windows. It is close to all amenities with shops, restaurants, take aways, pubs in the nearby village. We are close to Bolton Abbey, a picturesque setting for weddings, our accommodation is useful for wedding guests, being only a 15 min drive to this venue. .
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This cottage features books, games, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, designated smoking areas, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Lynne Sudbury
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
No lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: smoking allowed outside.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 2 pets (dogs or cats)£4 per pet per night
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: A full size cot is available in addition to beds
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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
Brunthwaite Cottage Silsden Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
Brunthwaite Cottage Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
Brunthwaite Silsden Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
Brunthwaite Cottage Silsden Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
Brunthwaite Cottage Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
Brunthwaite Silsden Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
Brunthwaite Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
Brunthwaite Cottage Silsden Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly
BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE , Silsden, Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
chris w.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again.
The property was clean and well presented. Out in a quiet village but at the same time only 5-10 mins from a supermarket. Well stocked kitchen enabling meals to easily be prepared there. Host was friendly, welcoming and made sure we knew how everything worked.
chris w.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken C.
24 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect from start to finish
We booked a long stay, with our 2 Dogs, as we were 'Between Houses' from mid November to mid January. The cottage is a lovely grade 2 listed 3 bed stone cottage full of character with wood beams and thick walls. Even with the Snow and very cold weather the cottage was very cozy.Kitchen has all the amenities and a well stocked cupboard.Our Host Lynne was truly fantastic and very helpful with anything we needed.The area is beautiful with the Leeds Liverpool canal a 10 min walk away and the circular walks from the cottage were inspiring. A 10 minute walk to the closest town (Silsden) has everything you need and is a picturesque Yorkshire town.If I could give 6 stars I would house, location, host, amenities were all excellent.Fully recommend this property and area but the property owner Lynne made it special, a real home away from home.
Ken C.
Stayed 70 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage and host
We have just spent 3 days in this lovely cottage. We couldn’t find fault at all. Lynne was so incredibly helpful from the moment of booking. The cottage is delightful with plenty of room for four adults.
The cupboards were well stocked and we had absolutely everything we needed for our stay. Lynne even offered to get us anything we specifically needed before we arrived. Five star service!
Lisa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia L.
29 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great rural location
Well kitted out, beautiful surroundings (ideal for walkers), good train links, nice quaint village within walking distance, pet friendly...
Patricia L.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sue S.
27 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING.
We have just returned from an amazing stay at Brunthwaite Cottage. Lynne met us on arrival and showed us around the cottage with it’s well stocked kitchen. The fridge was full of milk , butter wine, fruit juice and other breakfast goodies plus lots of coffee , tea etc. throughout the kitchen. It had everything you could possibly want for a stay and the dogs loved it too. We have stayed in many cottages in this area and this is by far the best. Such a comfortable place , just wish we could have stayed longer. Already planning and looking forward to our next visit.
Sue S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin L.
16 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Super stay
Excellent spot for a weekend stay
Kevin L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jill D., British Columbia Canada
19 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Brunthwaite Cottage
This property is absolutely lovely and very comfortable. It could not be equipped any better, everything you need to have a really great stay. The kitchen is amazing with plenty of cooking utensils, crockery in fact, everything you would need. We were supplied with the basics, milk, bread, butter etc. and the owner even offered to do shopping prior to our arrival. Lynne was very friendly, bringing fresh baked scone to us on our second day. She was willing to help with anything we needed. She went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. She even delivered us an Anniversary card as we had mentioned it to her. Lynne, John and Charlie were the perfect hosts. Looking forward to visiting again.
Jill D.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen V.
21 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family accommodation
Lovely property with loads of everything (towels, utensils, plates, glasses etc). Great location to visit the surrounding areas (Skipton, llkley, Bolton Abbey, Haworth) and nice stroll into local village with good selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs! In the property was a very good welcome pack and had lots of extras available for guests.
Kathleen V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Richard S.
15 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet edge of town spot
Clean, tidy, comfortable small house which we used as a base to see the southern Yorkshire Dales, walking etc. Lynne was a helpful host, made sure we had what we needed; smooth process etc. Property was comfortable and as described, plenty of info available on local area, restaurants, amenities. We didn't cook much at the house but found it easy to get clothes washing and drying done. SkyTV also available if you just want a quiet evening in.
Silsden has a range of restaurants and takeaways if needed - short drive or 10 mins walk. We also ate out in Addingham; Ilkley and Skipton also nearby.
Some great walking from here (incl. along the canal if you're not keen on hills), esp into the Dales and moors. Many local museums. Cliffe Castle had surprisingly wide content.
Richard S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Zena C.
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage and location
Very enjoyable week in delightful cottage set in a beautiful area of Yorkshire. The cottage was very well equipped, the welcome was warm and Lynne was an attentive host. Thank you!
Zena C.
10/10 Excellent
David S.
1 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful get away
We had a fantastic time at the cottage which is located on the outskirts of Silsden. The cottage is in the country with just the sounds of sheep, cows and birds surrounding you. However it was only a few minutes drive to the town which had a major Coop and Aldi, some nice pubs, quick access to the major roads taking you to the tourist atractions nearby and plenty of take away and sit down restaurants which deliver to the cottage. We can recommend the purple garlic indian and George's Place chinese which were both superb, very generous portion size and great value.
The cottage was very well equipped with an excellent kitchen and lovely lounge area. Lynne was a great host, welcoming us on day 1 and gave us some great suggestions for things to do.
We would certainly be happy to stay here again and recommend it to our friends and family as a perfect retreat from a busy life.
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Helen C.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday location
An excellent location, quiet and secluded but with everything you need located a short walk away in Silsden. Great walks in and around Silsden but also a short drive to Skipton, Bolton Abbey, Malham and Brimham Rocks. The cottage was clean, owners were very friendly and more than happy to help or give advice about the local area.
Helen C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
6/10 Okay
Genette D.
28 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, well equipped accommodation but very creaky and no soundproofing
Lynne was a great host, the house was clean with everything you could need. The kitchen was beyond well equipped and the items left for our arrival, included a nice bottle of wine were a lovely touch.
A really difficult review to write based on my giving 5*s for all the key elements. The issue we had was that the house itself had been constructed in a way that means really limited sound proofing between upstairs and downstairs and the upstairs floors creaked with every movement, even turning in bed in the night is noisy, even though we bought ear plugs to help! If you are a small family unit it's not such a problem perhaps but if not, eg we were with my aunt, then sitting in the lounge listening to someone upstairs run the bath, then get into the bath and then splashing about isn't great. All conversations downstairs could be heard upstairs too. Please take this review based on your own priorities, and if none of the negatives bother you then this is a really lovely place to stay.
Genette D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous weekend away with friends in a beautiful cottage.
We had a lovely weekend away and nothing was too much trouble for Lynn. Lots of little touches in the cottage, including the basics you would need for you stay.
A stunning location and a great base to explore areas around Yorkshire. We managed to visit Bolton Abbey, Skipton and Haworth during our short stay here.
We highly recommend this property and we will definitely be returning in the future.
Thank you again for a lovely stay.
Michelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Jake K., Liverpool
21 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with lovely hosts, only downfall was not fenced off enough for dogs in the garden
Great property with lovely hosts, the only downfall was it was not fenced off enough for our dogs in the garden, so dogs kept getting past the bins and into the road with cars passing. Though if you have dogs that don't need a lead this property is perfect :)
Jake K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joanna B.
16 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage, perfect location
We had a lovely break here in Silsden. The cottage is perfect for a family, really clean and absolutely everything we needed. Fridge goodies including wine were a really nice surprise. Location ideal for getting about all around the Dales. The village itself is charming. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful.
Joanna B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nicki L., London, United Kingdom
2 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A gorgeous cottage within easy reach of the Dales
This is a beautiful traditional stone cottage with clean, attractive interior, good sized rooms, a very generously stocked kitchen and equally generous number of towels and bathroom treats. We had a really lovely 4 days here, walking in the Dales and easily catering for five and relaxing in the lounge every evening. The high street is a 10 min walk away with lots of restaurants and local shops, including a very welcoming wine bar! And the house is super warm and cosy, with plenty of space for a family. The third bedroom does have a very low ceiling beam which makes it hard for an adult to stand up, so definitely more suitable for a child. But the house really is lovely and very easy to live in, I would highly recommend it.
Nicki L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Amanda D.
25 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant property and location
Very relaxing holiday superb weather and lovely owners next door .
Amanda D.
10/10 Excellent
Jackie L.
15 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! What a wonderful cottage!
The Cottage is beautiful and incredibly well equipped. It is set in the midst of glorious countryside and there are some lovely walks in the area. All this is reinforced by our hosts, Lynne, John and Ollie (our canine friend), for whom nothing was too much trouble. They made us feel very welcome, were so friendly, and definitely added to our enjoyment of this lovely part of the world. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Brunthwaite Cottage to any potential renters. Thank you so much to our new friends, Lynne, John and Ollie.
Jackie L.
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
7 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT BREAK AT BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE
We have just returned from a wonderful 4 night break at this lovely cottage. Nothing was too much trouble from the lovely owners Lynne and John who went above and beyond to help us plan and organise our trip. We were welcomed warmly by Lynne who showed us around the cottage and had even prepared some little welcome goodies in our fridge for us. They helped with advise of walks and local places/things to do, Lynne even went to the trouble to take my daughter and I to our horseriding lesson one morning which was so kind. The cottage was perfect for the four of us and our little dog, it was spotless and there were a great selection of games too! We would highly recommend a stay here and hope to be back soon. Thank you so much! Kelly, Dan, Emily, Harrison and Groot xx
Kelly S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Simon S.
4 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Brunthwaite Weekend
The property was better than anticipated as well as the local attractive surroundings. The property owner, Lynne was very attentive and was kind to our children and we would not hesitate recommending the house to others. An enjoyable weekend had by all.
Simon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
31 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous home from home, very well equipped & dog friendly with an amazing host !
Brunthwaite Cottage is extremely well equipped and in a beautiful part of West Yorkshire with amazing scenery all around. Being a dog friendly cottage it encourages you to bring your 4 legged friends with you and explore some of the fabulous walks nearby. The Cow & Calf at Ilkley Moor has some amazing and far reaching views. Lynne is an amazing host and nothing is too much trouble for her.
We would love to return to Brunthwaite Cottage to explore more of ‘God’s own country’ ! Mike & Viv Haynes, Milly & Louis ( Jack Russell & Labradoodle ) 31/12/19
Michael H.
10/10 Excellent
Kim R.
13 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn break
Had such a lovely time , property was great had everything you could wish for, thank you lynne for make us fill so welcome
Kim R.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cottage
The cottage is very comfortable and clean (flowers all around). It is well decorated as well. There is everything you can need (washing machine, drying rack, hoover, dishwasher (and tablets for it), pans, boiler, microwave, oven, puzzles, books, ...).
The location is nice, there are a lot of walks you can do around. The neighbourhood is very calm.
The host are really nice and friendly. They make everything to make you feel well. They've answered all the questions we had before coming and explained everything when we arrived. There were many little things that make the arrival more easy (bread, coffee, ...)
We sincerely recommend it.
Verified traveller
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Always a Pleasure to Stay at Brunthwaite.
The title says it all. Lynne maintains the cittage to a very high standard, everything you want is here. The location is ideal, quiet and peaceful on the edge of the moors. Thank you again for a wonderful relaxing week. Malcolm and Rachel