Guests say
Ashknott Cottage is a well-received holiday rental in a picturesque village, praised for its cosy atmosphere, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, modern bathroom, and thoughtful touches like tea, coffee, and biscuits. The location is ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, with easy access to local amenities and attractions. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvement are noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests planning to return.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, with only a few isolated comments about specific areas needing more attention. The positive remarks about cleanliness far outweigh the negatives, indicating a high standard of cleanliness overall.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its convenience to local shops, attractions, and beautiful countryside. The village setting is described as friendly and picturesque, contributing to a positive experience for guests.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the cottage, highlighting the comfortable bed, cosy lounge, and warm atmosphere. The spacious bedroom and bathroom also contribute to the overall comfort level experienced by visitors.
Facilities at Ashknott Cottage are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, good Wi-Fi, and a modern bathroom. Some guests suggest improvements such as better lighting and a more powerful shower, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive feedback.
While guests mention appreciating the tea, coffee, milk, and biscuits provided, there is not enough information to determine if these are consistently offered or if other thoughtful gestures are made. Therefore, a score cannot be accurately given, and guests should note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
A delightful, stone-built cottage located in the lovely lower Yorkshire Dales village of Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon. A former farmworker's cottage, the property dates back to the 1800s and exudes charm and character throughout. This superb cottage offers outstanding accommodation, featuring a warm and inviting living with new furnishings and room complete with a dining table and woodburning stove, perfect for enjoying a meal and getting cosy in front of the fire after an exciting day out exploring the local area. The ground floor also has an updated well-equipped shaker-style kitchen with new work surfaces, with original exposed beams and a distressed oak door.
There is also a boiler area for coats and boots.Upstairs, the cottage boasts a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed and adjacent bathroom with a large freestanding bath, with separate shower perfect for couples looking for a memorable romantic break in this stunning area. Why not enjoy a coffee or glass of wine in the private gravelled area to the rear of the cottage or enjoy a morning coffee in the outside front area. For those wishing to enjoy beautiful walks and the tranquility of this Dales location, this cottage is perfect for you. The village boasts a fine pub, serving excellent cuisine and a good range of real ales, a celebrated fish and chip shop/takeaway, with a renowned butcher/grocer,village shop and a garage.The nearby historic city of Ripon is a short ten minute drive away, where you can explore historic old streets and alleyways, fascinating museums, the market square and a stunning cathedral.
Slightly further afield is the lovely town of Harrogate, boasting a wide variety of inviting pubs, high end restaurants and tempting shops, whilst the magnificent Turkish Baths, old theatres, and Bettys tea room - overlooking Montpelier Gardens - are unmissable. In the other direction is the quieter town of Masham with such attractions as The Black Sheep Visitor Centre with its bistro, the town's famous market square and 7th century church. With beautiful countryside to explore, and heritage houses and castles to visit, this Kirkby Malzeard cottage is the perfect base for a romantic or relaxing break in the Yorkshire Dales.
Pretty Kirkby Malzeard is one of a scattering of delightful villages, idyllically situated amidst the stunning moorland scenery and tapestry of lush green meadows of Nidderdale. The village is well served by two pubs, one serving Indian takeaways, a village shop, three tearooms and a local garage. The area is a walkers paradise with many footpaths and bridleways wending their merry way through the beautiful Dales countryside, whilst painters and photographers are also well catered for.
Accommodation
One king-size double bedroom with large TV Freeview.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for the stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Plenty of roadside parking outside cottage.
Private gravelled patio with furniture.
One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 7 mins walk.
Please note: Due to the age of the cottage the stairs to bathroom and bedroom can be slightly awkward for people with mobility issues.
Property sleeps a maximum of 2 adults not suitable for children.
Please note: This property has a pet supplement of £25 per pet per week.
Please Note: If you wish to book crossing a Friday, please contact Reservations to have the agent discuss with the owner if the booking can be made.
Reviews (42)
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Julie
It is in a good location with an easy walk to the local pub, butchers, fish and chip shop and the grocers. It is situated in a lovely village and surrounding countryside.
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Maureen
Lovely little cottage, comfortably and clean, everything supplied, private back garden, (even supplied beautiful weather âï¸ we had a lovely time
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Diane
Just a couple of minor things that should have been addressed, no toilet roll ( just enough on the roll for a couple of uses!) and the sink drain in the kitchen was a bit smelly, once weâd put some bleach down it it was fine. We also think future holidaymakers should be made aware that at certain times of year there is quite a bit of noise from the road. During our stay we had farm vehicles and lorries roaring past at ridiculous speeds up until 11pm and again at 6am.