[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Grade 2 listed country home sleeping 12 with hot tub and annex Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102484500/102484472/0306c2e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102484500/102484472/0eb29c30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102484500/102484472/6b09696e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102484500/102484472/f708bb22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102484500/102484472/cf755d67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the essence of Hilltop House, a Grade II listed country home in the heart of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Nestled within 15 acres of grounds and grazing land, this charming property features an elegant kitchen with AGA and inglenook fireplace, a spacious dining room with woodburning stove, a sitting room with open fire and original drawing room. Unwind in the hot tub or stroll down to the local pub just 4 minutes away. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Parking available ## 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. ### Grade 2 listed country home sleeping 12 with hot tub and annex An outstanding Grade II listed detached country home set in its own grounds on the outskirts of the village of Starbotton, one of the real gems of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Built in 1610 the 6 bedroom home provides elegant accommodation for 12 guests and includes a beautiful 2 bedroom annex. For more information and content follow Birch Stays. Starbotton, Yorkshire Dales Nestling in the Upper Wharfedale Valley between Kettlewell and Buckden, this idyllic National Park village makes the perfect place from which to explore the wonderful scenery and pretty villages of this magnificent Dale. Much of Upper Wharfedale is National Trust owned - an indication of the beauty of its classic countryside, with dry-stone walls and barns, important flower-rich hay meadows and valleyside woodland. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best walking areas in the Dales, with The Dales Way passing nearby, good access to Buckden Pike and gentle walks along the riverbanks. The village itself comprises a cluster of stone-built cottages and houses with, at its centre, the wonderful 'Fox and Hounds' pub serving great ales and fine food. No surprise that the hit movie 'Calendar Girls' was filmed nearby and in other locations throughout the area. An excellent base for enjoying the famous dales, historic market towns, caves and waterfalls of this magical area. Kettlewell & Buckden 2 miles; Grassington 12 miles. Hilltop House An outstanding Grade II listed detached country home set in its own grounds on the outskirts of the village of Starbotton, one of the real gems of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Built in 1610 the 6 bedroom home provides elegant accommodation for 12 guests and includes a beautiful 2 bedroom annex. This former farmhouse is set within fifteen acres of grounds and grazing land and has stunning and historic gardens surrounding the home. Over the years the home has evolved from a humble farmhouse to an stylish family home with several early Georgian additions. The home is the perfect base to explore all the Yorkshire Dales has to offer, after a busy day on the trails, relax in front of the 2 log burners, jump into the hot tub or stroll down to the local pub that is only 4 minutes away. The Home From the moment guests enter, they will be enchanted by the character and charm of the place, with the old date stone 1610, exposed stoneworks, old beams, listed meat safe situated in the ceiling, tiled harlequin floors, mullioned windows, parquet floor and much more. The house features a fabulous kitchen with superb inglenook fireplace incorporating an AGA, together with hand-built units and oak and granite worktops.There is a spacious dining room with woodburning stove, piano and recessed window seat to take advantage of the lovely views of the front garden. On either side of the dining room are the sitting room, again featuring a beautiful inglenook fireplace with an open fire and the original drawing room which has a large screen TV, an ideal room for relaxing. A useful cloakroom and a small music/library, ideal for a quiet reflective glass of wine, complete the ground floor. Upstairs are four stylish bedrooms, including one with an en-suite shower, with three other bedrooms providing spacious and flexible sleeping arrangements and all but one boasting fabulous views.Outside, in the annexe, there are a further two bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower and one with a kitchenette having the added benefit of being on the ground floor with fabulous views across the gardens and up onto the fell.Relax and enjoy the delightful walled cottage garden with herbs and mature flower beds overlooking the attached paddock; or sit back and relax in the superb hot tub where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Dales countryside.There are numerous footpaths, circular walks and the River Wharfe on the doorstep of this luxurious cottage, plus close by are Buckden, Malham, Kettlewell, Grassington and Skipton.This outstanding cottage offers a truly memorable holiday for anyone lucky enough to spend time in this beautiful location. Features Main house: Four bedrooms: 2 x super king-size double, 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin Annexe: Two ground floor bedrooms with access to a Jack and Jill en-suite shower, basin and WC; with kitchenette, electric cooker and fridge : 1 x king-size, 1 x twin. Main house: Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC Kitchen with dining area with scullery and pantry Dining room with woodburning stove Sitting room with open fire Drawing room Music room/library Oil central heating with open fire and woodburning stove AGA, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, separate freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, Sonos Bluetooth speaker, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs Cot and highchair on request Off road parking for 6 cars Bike and equipment storage Lawned gardens with hot tub, patio and furniture, large paddock and 14 acres of grazing land ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a river ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94650100/94650007/5dae9337.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dale House - In the heart of Yorkshire Dales Kettlewell - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=94650007&PinnedHotelID=94650007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90720000/90719600/90719506/76bda61c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carrholme Cottage - Rural luxury, sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms Settle - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $3,819 CA $3,819 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=90719506&PinnedHotelID=90719506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33584400/33584303/73d426dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views, Newbiggin, Bishopdale - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 145 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33584303&PinnedHotelID=33584303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events 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 Parties and events are allowed on site Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 ### Property is also known as 2bf8fc9e-99b5-452a-810c-b33304049321 ## About the area Located in Skipton, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Gayle Mill and Dales Countryside Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kilnsey Park Estate and Wensleydale Creamery. Parcevall Hall Gardens and Raydale Preserves are also worth visiting. [Visit our Skipton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Skipton.dx5687) [View more Vacation homes in Skipton](https://www.expedia.ca/Skipton-Private-Vacation-Homes.d5687-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C54.17029%2C-2.06799&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GlGpEBDYCVQwUN9AFReFu5AS7-c=) Yorkshire Dales ### What's nearby - Kilnsey Park Estate - 11 min drive - 10.0 km - Grassington Tourist Information Centre - 17 min drive - 16.4 km - Yorkshire Dales National Park - 28 min drive - 30.9 km - Malham Cove - 36 min drive - 30.2 km - Gordale Scar - 38 min drive - 34.5 km ### Getting around - Gargrave Station - 23 min drive - Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 83 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Falcon - ‬11 min drive - ‪Racehorses Hotel - ‬5 min drive - ‪The George Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Queens Arms - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grade 2 listed country home sleeping 12 with hot tub and annex pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Grade 2 listed country home sleeping 12 with hot tub and annex? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Grade 2 listed country home sleeping 12 with hot tub and annex? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Grade 2 listed country home sleeping 12 with hot tub and annex located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kilnsey Park Estate, Grassington Congregational Church, and Grassington Tourist Information Centre. West Burton Falls and St. Wilfrid’s Church Burnsall are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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