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Host & Stay | Thorneville House

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A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a central entrance with steps and a small porch.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. There are two windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bookshelf, a vanity, a television, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with a floral tablecloth, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Knaresborough Castle

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Knaresborough, England
  • Place, Knaresborough Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Knaresborough Viaduct
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mother Shipton's Cave
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

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About the area

Knaresborough

Knaresborough is home to this holiday home. Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Hub and Moto-Mania are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Otley Market and Kirkgate Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Exercise Stadium or Yorkshire Event Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Knaresborough, England

What's nearby

  • Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Hub - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Knaresborough Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Knaresborough Viaduct - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mother Shipton's Cave - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Knaresborough Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Jacks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dropping Well Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nord Kaffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Mitre Inn - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Host & Stay | Thorneville House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Host & Stay | Thorneville House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Host & Stay | Thorneville House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Host & Stay | Thorneville House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Host & Stay | Thorneville House located?

Situated in Knaresborough, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Hub, Knaresborough Castle and Mother Shipton's Cave. Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag and Knaresborough Viaduct are also within 15 minutes. Knaresborough Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a unique historic property. It was beautiful and it worked very well for our extended family visit. Dave, the owner, was very helpful and very kind. We loved staying here and we’ll look for a reason to stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Host & Stay | Thorneville House on 23 Oct, 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're thrilled the unique historic property suited your extended family so well and that you found it beautiful. I'm glad Dave was helpful and kind — I will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. It's wonderful to hear you'd look for a reason to stay again; we'd be delighted to welcome you back when the opportunity arises. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house within easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and short drive to attractions such as Knaresborough Castle and the famous Viaduct over the River Nidd.Easy drive to nearby towns such as Thirsk, Ripon, York, and Harrogate. The house was very spacious for our group of 5 with a large kitchen, 2 separate sitting areas, and updated bathrooms, 2 with extra roomy bathtubs. The beds were very comfortable as well.There is a beautiful rose garden in back and a side garden. A bonus was Leo the dog greeting us every day, and Dave the landlord next door who gave us a fascinating history of the house, and tips on local places to see and things to do.A total 5 star experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Host & Stay | Thorneville House on 23 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted you enjoyed the location — within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants and a short drive to attractions such as Knaresborough Castle and the Viaduct over the River Nidd, as well as nearby towns Thirsk, Ripon, York and Harrogate. We're pleased the house suited your group of five, with the spacious layout, large kitchen, two sitting areas and updated bathrooms (including two roomy bathtubs). It's great to hear the beds were comfortable. We're glad you enjoyed the rose garden and side garden, and that Leo greeted you each day — he loves meeting guests. Dave will be pleased to hear you appreciated his local knowledge and the house history. Thank you for the five-star rating; your kind words mean a lot. We’ve noted your feedback and will share it with the team to help ensure future guests have the same excellent experience. We hope to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed as a group of 6 friend's and this was a central location for us all. The house is beautiful with plenty of space. Each room is full of antiques which are so in keeping with the period of the house as well as all the mod cons. The kitchen is well equipped for large groups/families. Two of the
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear that you and your group enjoyed your stay and found the property spacious and well-located for everyone. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the character of the house and its antique features, while still having all the modern comforts needed for a relaxing stay. We’re also glad the kitchen worked well for your group. It was a pleasure hosting you and your friends, and we would love to welcome you all back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First the good things. The house was beautifully kept and very clean inside. It was perfect for us to all get together abs had plenty of space. It was a short walk to town so perfectly located for us. The beds were comfortable, and the house warm. There were books and TVs for entertainment if needed. The host was easy to contact and was happy for us to leave our car at the house after check out so we could explore for a bit longer. Outside I’d say only one parking space is usable, I wouldn’t have wanted to try and park on the other one. The outside grounds were marred by the piles of dog poo which were visible from the kitchen window, I would recommend these are cleared up regularly. There were also random tin cans on the lawn. On the subject of the dog, we all were dog lovers but it could have been ofd putting for a large Labrador to run up to a non-dog lover or child. Luckily he was very friendly with us all. Whilst we did have everything we needed, sets of glasses and crockery would have been useful, we felt a bit worried about using the posh ones from the dining room. I also felt a book of instructions would have been helpful for appliances etc., the online guidebook has the incorrect WiFi information. Some of the decor is quirky and some really reminded me of items my parents had. I would have liked an earlier check in and later check out as an option but I could see that the house was very big and cleaned to a high standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the property’s cleanliness, comfort, and spaciousness, as well as its convenient location for exploring the town. It’s great to know the house worked well for your group and that you appreciated the flexibility with parking after check-out. We also truly appreciate your constructive feedback. Your comments regarding the outdoor areas, parking, crockery, and the guidebook information have been noted and will be shared with the team so we can work on improvements. We’ll also ensure the WiFi details are updated and review how we can provide clearer instructions for guests. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience—it’s incredibly helpful. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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