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The Reading Rooms - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A stone house with a sloped roof, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a stone wall in the foreground.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
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A stone building with a wooden door and a small garden area.
A stone building with a dark door, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Yorkshire Dales National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Skipton
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wensleydale Creamery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Malham Cove
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Skipton

Located in Skipton, this cottage is in a rural area. Gayle Mill and Dales Countryside Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kilnsey Park Estate and Bolton Castle. Raydale Preserves and Settle Victoria Hall are also worth visiting.
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Skipton

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wensleydale Creamery - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Wensleydale - 9 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 22 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Malham Cove - 49 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 27 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Dragon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Penny Garth Hawes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn, Hawes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Reading Rooms - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reading Rooms - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reading Rooms - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 11 Dec 2026 start from £723, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Reading Rooms - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Reading Rooms - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Reading Rooms - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Reading Rooms - a pet friendly that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gayle Mill, Wensleydale Creamery and Dales Countryside Museum. Wensleydale and Artbarr gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

As good as it gets!

A beautiful cottage in a marvelous (fairly remote) location, wonderfully well appointed and superbly comfortable. There was more to do and see than we had time for ( a five might stay) but no doubt we will be back. The sheepdog demo near Hawes is highly recommended, and is the sheep auction on Tuesdays. In short, this is one of the best, of not the best cottages we have ever stayed in.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thinking of North Yorkshire, I see wide rivers flowing sluggishly through endless lowlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful cottage

The cottage was very warm & comfortable, beautifully appointed & well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & look forward to going back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Reading Rooms heaven

After experiencing Oughtershaw Hall with the whole family on several occasions we were really looking forward to a relaxing week with friends in the Reading rooms. We were not disappointed! A very different experience in a beautifully appointed cottage with the constant sound of the river in the background. Loved it. Every small detail seemed to have been covered - even downtown the auto night lights in the bathrooms. Nice too to have two sitting areas to enjoy a quiet moment or two. We will definitely return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Return visit to this quiet rural hamlet

We are a retired couple who have returned to this peaceful high speck conversion. The stream is adjacent with bird life. Plenty of garden and outdoor eating space. Local walks but the car is needed for proper exploration. Hawes not far, with pub/restaurants and market. Home of Wensleydale cheeses. We will be back next year with friends Local agent Ben is excellent
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay — the house was immaculate throughout, with a clean, modern finish and everything looking brand new. It was stocked with absolutely everything you could need for a week, and the thoughtful hamper was a lovely touch. The garden was beautiful, with the sound of water and a perfectly kept lawn creating a really relaxing space. Immaculate inside and out, it made for a perfect break. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing cottage

This was our second visit to Reading Rooms and our 4th visit to a Catch the breeze property within the last 12 months We had a wonderful time very peaceful and the cottage was as always for Catch the breeze spotlessly clean and very well appointed We could not recommend highly enough Special thanks to Ben
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good communication with our host prior to our stay. Cottage is really well equipped, particularly in the kitchen. We will return I am sure. Be aware the cottage is in a very remote location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Seclusion

An immaculate property. Its quiet position made a very relaxing break. Lovely walks on the doorstep and will return soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage in the Dales

Fabulous stay in this wonderful cottage. So comfortable, good quality linen and towels , plenty of hot water and the most comprehensively equipped kitchen I have encountered in a holiday rental for years . The house was immaculately clean , with a good supply of logs for the woodburner. Situated in a very quiet part of the Dales , with walking straight from the door , we couldn’t have asked for more and highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Cottsge

We had a wonderful stay at the Reading Rooms this is our 3 rd stay this year at a Catch the Breeze property They are all finished to an amazing standard We could not recommend highly enough We will be back very soon
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank you for a wonderful time away!

The Reading Rooms were amazing - beautifully managed and cleaned by Ben and Janet. All our communication with Catch the Breeze was extremely helpful and we could not fault them. The location of the Reading Rooms is fairly remote but that was just what we needed with beautiful scenery and walks on the doorstep or a short scenic drive away. Thank you so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A dream get away!

We stayed in the reading rooms for 1 week with our young children and when you arrive you are greeted by a clean house filled with a thoughtful welcome hamper and all the things required for a relaxing stay. The house was totally spotless and fantastically furnished - we truly felt at home as soon as we walked in! There was an issue with the local water and Ben the house manager informed us straight away and provided bottles of water throughout the stay. The location is very remote but this is what we wanted. However there is so much to explore all within a 30 minute drive so it’s really ideal. The immediate surroundings are simply stunning as is the garden and stream. We really were blown away and our expectations were completely smashed by the cosy cottage we got to call home. We are already planning on booking again next year. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience and explore the Dales, you’ll only regret not booking for longer. Thanks to all the team!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace and Tranquility with bird song and running water!

The Reading Rooms is yet another perfect property by Catch the Breeze. As you would expect the standard and the finish of the property was excellent. Two very comfortable spacious bedrooms left no-one thinking they had the small room. Good sized shower rooms with large heated towel rails for that extra bit of luxury. The layout downstairs was perfect with two lovely sitting areas (loads of room for everyone to sit comfortably) separated by the kitchen/diner with everything you could possibly need for eating in. Outside the river at the bottom of the garden was a real treat with lots of birds and livestock in the neighbouring fields. Lots of walking from the doorstep and very close by. The property was very rural and car journeys are very slow which may not suit everyone - no popping back to the shop if you forget something! All in all a fantastic stay and the Catch the Breeze team on hand if needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect peaceful escape

We had the most wonderful stay at The Reading Rooms in the Yorkshire Dales. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much care and attention has gone into the place – it’s absolutely immaculate, with an outstanding finish throughout. Everything you could possibly need is provided, making it feel like a true home from home, just with much better views! The location is beautifully remote, perfect for switching off and unwinding, with serene countryside all around. Waking up to the sight of sheep and lambs grazing nearby was such a lovely touch and really added to the whole experience. We also made the most of the local area, including a visit to Hawes and the Wensleydale Creamery, which is a must. A Sunday lunch at The White Hart Inn was another highlight – highly recommended and the perfect way to round off the weekend. If you’re looking for a peaceful, high-quality escape in a stunning setting, The reading rooms from Catch the Breeze is hard to beat, like all their properties We’ll definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic Luxury in the heart of the Dales

We had the most wonderful stay, a beautiful home which was hard to leave, but when we did the property is perfectly located to get to experience the beauty that is The Dales. the fact we could walk outside and be on the Dales Way was beautiful. We took our Labrador and the property as well as the surroundings were just perfect for a week away with the dog. Ben was brilliant and checked in to make sure we had what we need. The welcome hamper for us and the dog were such lovely touches. The most comfortable bed! Did not want to leave, we will be finding more of the properties to stay in across the UK. Can not recommend enough!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Truly Wonderful Stay at The Reading Rooms - We'll be back!

We had the most fantastic stay at The Reading Rooms in this peaceful and picturesque spot in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. We enjoyed walks right from our doorstep and ventured out to The Wensleydale Creamery and Hardraw Force enjoying a superb pub lunch at The Green Dragon Inn. The cottage itself felt like a real home from home - such a perfect place to unwind and relax! It is beautifully equipped with everything you could possibly need - we even managed to do some baking during our stay! We loved the TV/snug room which gave the children their own space to hang out. The bedrooms were incredibly comfortable, with fresh high-quality linens. We all slept so well here! Outside the garden is simply lovely - it borders a charming beck and is a glorious peaceful space to sit. We were lucky with the weather so managed to enjoy some outdoor dining and we loved sitting outside with our morning coffee. It is clear that a lot of care has gone into making this a truly special place to stay and can't wait to come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The best equiped holiday-let we have ever stayed in.

The Reading Rooms were spacious, comfortable, clean and superbly equiped. We like to cook all our own meals and the kitchen had everything we needed. It even had a lemon zester. The setting was lovely and sitting out in the garden enjoying the stream and birds was so peaceful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect stay

The Reading Rooms is a truly exceptional place to stay. Set in an idyllic location, it offers the perfect opportunity to completely relax and unwind. From the moment you arrive, you find yourself thinking, “I could live here.” The house is equipped to an excellent standard, with high-quality furnishings and thoughtful touches throughout. Every room has been beautifully presented, creating a welcoming and luxurious atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. The peaceful setting, combined with the comfort and attention to detail, makes The Reading Rooms a wonderful retreat. Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway or simply a place to recharge, this property delivers on every level. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return.
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