About this property
Resting in the village of Ripley and county of North Yorkshire is this Grade II-listed, beautifully decorated holiday home, Foxy Cottage. Sleeping up to four guests, Foxy Cottage is a well-located and presented property, suitable for either a family break or a friendly gathering near the Yorkshire Dales. Arriving to both designated private parking and on-street parking spaces, you'll soon be welcomed by a stunning arched front door and a stoned-cobbled traditional exterior. Heading into the property you will reach the homely sitting room, with the perfect space to relax in front of the electric stove and Smart TV with loved ones. Gliding through to the open-plan kitchen/diner, homing everyday necessities, relish in the country-styled setting whilst catching up and planning your daily activities. On sunnier days, head out to the adjoining courtyard and enjoy the private setting with bistro-style furniture. As the sun sets, head upstairs to two spacious and appealing king-size en-suite bedrooms, with elevated views of a nearby horse paddock. Harrogate and its wealth of amenities are close by, as are local shops, pubs, and restaurants, all within walking distance to the cottage; you can look forward to a meal out at The Boar Head pub or maybe your favourite cocktail at Harrogate Tipple. With family-friendly activities to experience, there's something for everyone to enjoy, from people watching from the Knaresborough Viaduct, and maze hunting through the enchanted forest at Stockeld Park, to taking in the history of Ripley Castle. For the adventure fans, visit Mother Shipton's cave, dating back to 1630, hunt for treasure through Huntfun Harrogate, or get creative by making your own tipple at The Gin School. With centuries of history surrounding the Yorkshire Dales, get clued up by visiting the National Railway Museum York, take in the beauty and heritage of Newby Hall & Gardens, or time travel back to the Viking age at JORVIK Viking Centre. With so much to see, choose Foxy Cottage as your striking base in Ripley.
Sir William Amcotts Ingleby developed and erected the village of Ripley in Lower Nidderdale, on the leeward side of the Yorkshire Dales, in the 1830s. Sir William was so fascinated by a model estate village he saw in France that he returned home and dismantled the existing structures in Ripley, starting over with a traditional French style from the ground up. The community is small and pristine today, with a lovely Castle in the centre (which is still home to the Ingleby family) and huge gardens open to the public, including waterfalls, bridges, and a lake. Deer roam in the grounds, and the Castle has a shop and tea rooms. The village is centred on a wide cobbled market square, which is overseen by the Boar's Head, a historic coaching inn with an excellent restaurant, bar, and café. There is a village store and ice cream parlour, as well as a butcher's, an art gallery, and much more, where tourists may sample the famous Ripley ice cream.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, and 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric stove.
Boot room
Gas central heating with electric stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV, 2 x TVs, and WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for electric stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available, travel cot and stairgate on request.
Designated parking space for 1 car and additional free on-street parking.
Courtyard with private outdoor seating area Bike storage.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The staircase at the property has a handrail
Reviews (22)
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Andrew
Because of the excellent Sykes website and the photographs therein, the cottage lived up to the expectations. It is a beautiful, comfortable cottage in a pretty village. The cottage was reasonably well equipped with utensils, pans and cleaning materials etc, however we left some feedback on a couple of possible improvements. I found the beds comfortable and the rooms reasonably spacious with enough storage space for a week or so. The âBoot Roomâ was useful but there was limited space for boots and shoes because it is in effect a storage cupboard for high chairs, irons, mops and hoover etc. On arrival the cottage was clean (initial impression) with a lovely welcome pack and cute hearts on the toilet roll for example. Every individual has differing standards of cleanliness and, as I said, initially the cottage appeared clean but throughout the week we discovered areas that could have been improved, cooker, oven and extractor hood, dusty skirting boards etc. This is a 5* cottage and for the most part I would agree, although 4.5* would be more accurate. Parking is not possible at the cottage. We were fortunate that the nearby parking at the end of the lane was available and we did not require the use of the large village car park. This is mentioned in the cottage details. That said, looking on the positives, we really did have a wonderful holiday in the cottage. I would definitely recommend it for a couple or small family. The location close to tourist attractions and 3 towns with facilities is another bonus.
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Katy
Lovely cosy property in a beautiful village. No private garden, but a sitting out area in the courtyard backing on to the cottages. We would stay again. Generous welcome pack.
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Chris
Only one saucepan makes catering a challenge - providing another would make a weeks stay perfect!