[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire Cottage in Harrogate with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19665400/19665362/21f28360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19665400/19665362/926e497b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19665400/19665362/1c3845a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19665400/19665362/9031364c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19665400/19665362/01fc72b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4786 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 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 - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 elevator (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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - 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Available at our prevailing electricity day and night rates to be paid on departure. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.03562%2C-1.76813&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Khn0udFdLnQw8qmazmq-vKU30fM=) 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 - 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 - ‪The Wellington Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cavendish Pavillion - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is 5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Fewston Reservoir, Yorkshire Dales National Park, and Brimham Rocks. Washburn Heritage Centre and Nidderdale are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 5⭐️ luxury 2 bedroom rural retreat on a small private estate in North Yorkshire Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 70 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noel I. May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Noel I. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Willem v. Jun 3, 2017 #### great week in yorkshire Great location, great place. ##### Willem v. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel G. Oct 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yates Cottage Superb in every way, location, facilities, comfort and hosts. ##### Nigel G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### E V. Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A really nice stay It was beautiful ##### E V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher T. Jun 1, 2018 #### Beautiful location, marvelous accommodation and hosts could not have been more helpful. Best night sleep I have had in years, great place to unwind, Can't wait to go back. Home from home. ##### Christopher T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert E. Sep 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended Superb location and superb hosts ##### Robert E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay B. Oct 27, 2018 #### Beautiful cottage in idyllic setting ...close to so many amazing attractions Fabulous cottage with everything you need and more. Beautiful area of the Dales close to so many wonderful places ##### Kay B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene N. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Marlene N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen C. Jan 1, 2018 #### Well presented and beautiful location for our festive winter break. You couldn't fail to be impressed and made to feel welcome by the owners of this cottage. ##### Stephen C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erena P. Sep 13, 2017 #### The cottage was outstanding, it had everything we wanted and more. We had a fantastic stay here, the hosts were so welcoming and friendly. The cottage was perfect for us, it had everything we needed. Excellent location, so beautiful and peaceful but also perfect base to explore from. Thank you so much for everything, we can't wait to return. ##### Erena P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire W. Apr 4, 2017 #### Fantastic, as always This is our 4th stay at Yates Cottage and we love it! Homely, cosy and always a lovely welcome from Sue and Andy. We've already booked our next stay! ##### Claire W. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael O. Aug 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Being happy in Yate Cottage Peaceful, carming and just wonderful. ##### Michael O. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary W. Sep 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yates cottage Delightful. Lovely quiet setting, glorious sunrises. Comfortable and well-equipped cottage, helpful and considerate hosts. ##### Mary W. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet H. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Janet H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew T. Jun 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yates cottage Excellent ##### Andrew T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul H. Jul 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Paul H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. Jun 30, 2018 #### An amazing cottage..in the most idyllic spot.. Yates cottage with their owners sue..& Andy is the best holiday we have ever had...they are a lovely couple ..couldn't do enough for us...the cottage is in a fabulous setting..a lake very close by..so quiet...so peaceful...we are booking up for next year... ##### John M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### REBEKAH G. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### REBEKAH G. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivien S. Sep 1, 2016 #### The perfect getaway - The property is in an ideal landscape, well equipped, clean and spacious. A wonderful welcome hamper and everything for the first meal, The manager kindly showed us round and was very helpful. It was a home from home experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Excellent restaurants nearby and plenty to visit in the area. ##### Vivien S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### david B. Oct 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### david B. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony T. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Tony T. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aad B. Sep 22, 2017 #### A beautifully located cottage in the heart of Yorkshire with very hospitable hosts This cottage has everything one could wish for to enjoy a genuine country vacation in the heart of Yorkshire, near the beautiful town of Harrogate. Andy and Sue are lovely and very welcoming hosts, and the house is very comfortable and well equipped. The location is unique in the Nidderdales, excellent starting point for exploring Yorkshire Dales, York, or any of the other many historic towns and villages in the neighbourhood, perfect for walking or or biking vacations. ##### Aad B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare Q. Aug 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Clare Q. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Aug 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Suited our needs perfectly Brilliant ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire W. Aug 13, 2015 #### Amazing cottage in great location Everything about the cottage was superb and the owners Sue and Andy were so helpful prior to and during our stay. Everything we needed for our two year old was on hand and being all on one level meant there were no worries about the stairs. The area is fantastic with so much to see and do, and the location and position of the cottage lovely. We will be back. ##### Claire W.