We stayed in Ripley for a week. It was a great location for touring about (Harrogate, York, Grassington, Bolton Abbey, Fountains Abbey and, of course, Ripley).
The house was perfect and accurately reflected the photos. Spacious, clean, beautifully decorated, with all the essentials we needed. Louise responded quickly to my enquires. We were blessed with good weather and got to enjoy the private yard at the end of our days’ sightseeing.
Essentials such as dishes, glasses, toilet paper, dishwasher tabs, etc were all provided.
Turning into the drive, we were met with daffodils, sheep and lambs - calm, relaxing. Then, entering the cottage we were met with fresh scones and a lovely welcome hamper. After a day out exploring we enjoyed sitting by the log burner with a glass of wine. There are easy walks from the door, convenient for quality shops in Harrogate with many historic sites nearby. Andy and Sue were excellent hosts, keen to ensure we had everything we needed. Will hopefully return on future visits from Canada.
We can't say enough about our stay at this absolutely charming cottage near Brearton. We were so pleased by the generous welcome package and even more so by the great instuction book of things to see and do - including a spectacular cross-country hike to the fabulous local pub (highly recommended for Sunday Roast!). A simply picture perfect stay- we will be back next time we are overseas.
Mike, Kerri and Aidan - Ottawa, Canada
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Are there any cottage rentals in Harrogate?
Choose one of our 645 cottage rentals in Harrogate and get set to enjoy the comfort, charm and unique experiences that come with this type of escape. Harrogate City Centre, Starbeck and Pannal are some of the city's best areas to stay.
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