Reviewed by
Barbara
2nd October 2025




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Would wholeheartedly recommend this lovely property. We were a party of 18 enjoying a long weekend for a family celebration. The property was really well equipped and the owner did an excellent jo Read moreb in providing so much really useful information. There was lots of outdoor seating which we would have loved to take advantage of but, unfortunately, the weather was against us on this visit. Would love to return sometime, preferably in the summer Hide
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- A great base for walkers to enjoy spectacular Yorkshire Dales scenery
- Garden with large lawn and two patios, offering outside dining for all
- Games facilities provide family fun whatever the weather
- Parking on site / nearby
- Highchair available
- Travel Cot available
- Towels included
- Family friendly
- Luxury
- Games / Play facilities
- Internet access
- EV Charging
- Open fire / wood burner
- Enclosed garden / patio
- Downstairs bedroom
- Decorated for Christmas
- Downstairs bathroom
- Pub nearby
Property code: OC-72263
In the heart of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this spacious 17th-century stone cottage has been lovingly renovated to provide stylish and relaxing accommodation. With ample space for up to 17 human guests with four canine companions, this wonderfully secluded country house makes a fantastic base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Set within 10 acres which you are free to roam – livestock permitting – the property also features a garden with rural views, built-in BBQ, fire pit, and games barn with table tennis and secure bike storage. Hewn from York stone, this magnificent cottage has been imaginatively updated, with underfloor heating beneath the flagstone floors of the light and fully equipped kitchen/diner. Opening out onto the large wraparound patio, and providing ample space for everyone to enjoy a celebratory meal, the extended dining area is perfect for relaxing in. You can also unwind in the lovely first-floor snug and lounge, each with Smart TV and a wood burner – perfect for snuggling up in the evening, with additional features including a pool table and piano. The property offers eight delightful bedrooms; four on the ground floor and four upstairs, all with beautiful country views. There are also two stylish bathrooms, and three shower rooms (two of them en-suite). Dogs are welcome at numerous attractions nearby including Thorp Perrow (12 miles), Fountains Abbey (3.5 miles), Brimham Rocks, the Himalayan Garden (both 6 miles), Mother Shipton’s Cave (13 miles) and the ruins of Richard III’s Middleham Castle (17 miles). The bustling market town of Ripon (5.5 miles), the charming village of Pateley Bridge (8.5 miles) and the spa town of Harrogate (12.5 miles) all have plenty of great pubs, tearooms, restaurants and attractions, many of them dog-friendly. There are also miles of unforgettable walks through Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales.
Property code: OC-72263
- SLEEPS 17+2
- 8 bedrooms – (4 of them on the ground floor) 6 super-king-size zip-and-links (which can be made into twin beds on prior request), one of these with additional single bed plus pull-out single bed and one with a pull-out single bed, 1 king-size, 1 double
- 5 Bathrooms (3 of them on the ground floor) - 1 shower room with WC, 2 bathrooms with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC
- Electric range cooker with hob/oven, dishwasher, double fridge/freezer, Microwave, bread machine and Pod coffee machine
- Utility - Washing machine
- Welcome pack provided
- 2 Highchairs and travel cot available on request
- Multi-fuel stove in snug and lounge
- Smart TV in the lounge, kitchen and snug
- Pool table, piano, board games and lots of books
- Games barn with table tennis, convertible to secure lockable bike storage on request
- Large garden with two patio areas with outdoor garden furniture
- Firepit and large charcoal BBQ
- 2 dog crates available at property
- Ample off-street parking
- Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested
- Pub 0.5mls, shop 2.9 mls
- Please note this property has two staircases. The original cottage stairs are steep and uneven stone. All rooms are accessible via the modern wooden staircase.
- Electric vehicle charging on site
- This property will be decorated for Christmas
- Arrival: 17:00 onwards
- Departure: before 10:00
- 5 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply
From guests that have stayed at the property.
Based on 39 guest ratings
Reviewed by
Kate
24th August 2026
   
We spent a wonderful week at The Blue House as an extended family of 11! The house and gardens in its peaceful rural setting was ideal and the flexible king/twin set up of most of the bedrooms and the fact they were spread across the two floors worked well for us.
With 3 generations, it can be hard to please everyone, but the layout of the Blue Read moreHouse was perfect. The huge kitchen/dining room meant we could all come together to eat and the "great room" upstairs hosted some fabulous family game nights! At the same time, it was never hard to find a quiet corner indoors or out to read (the house is very well stocked with books, DVDs and board games!) or get a group together for pool or table tennis. We had fantastic weather, and appreciated the BBQ and all the outdoor seating on the patio.
Although it feels very rural, the Blue House is ideally located for exploring the area - just 15 mins drive to Ripon for supermarkets, the cathedral and independent shops. Fountains Abbey is also minutes away and great for a family day out, and York, Whitby and the Moors are perfectly doable for day trips, too. We also did some lovely local walks, both short and longer - the Grantley Arms is well worth a visit! But some of our fondest memories are the days we spent just relaxing and enjoying The Blue House!
The owners are lovely, they were there to welcome us and are responsive and close by should you need them, but otherwise we were left to enjoy our holiday. As this was our first longer holiday with our EV, we greatly appreciated the convenience of the charger as well.
We're all still raving about our holiday and plan to return to The Blue House one day! Hide
Reviewed by
Barbara
2nd October 2025
   
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Would wholeheartedly recommend this lovely property. We were a party of 18 enjoying a long weekend for a family celebration. The property was really well equipped and the owner did an excellent jo Read moreb in providing so much really useful information. There was lots of outdoor seating which we would have loved to take advantage of but, unfortunately, the weather was against us on this visit. Would love to return sometime, preferably in the summer Hide
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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
This property is personally managed by
Rachel.
Reviews
From guests that have stayed at the property.
Based on 39 guest ratings
Reviewed by
Kate
24th August 2026
   
We spent a wonderful week at The Blue House as an extended family of 11! The house and gardens in its peaceful rural setting was ideal and the flexible king/twin set up of most of the bedrooms and the fact they were spread across the two floors worked well for us.
With 3 generations, it can be hard to please everyone, but the layout of the Blue Read moreHouse was perfect. The huge kitchen/dining room meant we could all come together to eat and the "great room" upstairs hosted some fabulous family game nights! At the same time, it was never hard to find a quiet corner indoors or out to read (the house is very well stocked with books, DVDs and board games!) or get a group together for pool or table tennis. We had fantastic weather, and appreciated the BBQ and all the outdoor seating on the patio.
Although it feels very rural, the Blue House is ideally located for exploring the area - just 15 mins drive to Ripon for supermarkets, the cathedral and independent shops. Fountains Abbey is also minutes away and great for a family day out, and York, Whitby and the Moors are perfectly doable for day trips, too. We also did some lovely local walks, both short and longer - the Grantley Arms is well worth a visit! But some of our fondest memories are the days we spent just relaxing and enjoying The Blue House!
The owners are lovely, they were there to welcome us and are responsive and close by should you need them, but otherwise we were left to enjoy our holiday. As this was our first longer holiday with our EV, we greatly appreciated the convenience of the charger as well.
We're all still raving about our holiday and plan to return to The Blue House one day! Hide
Reviewed by
Barbara
2nd October 2025
   
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Would wholeheartedly recommend this lovely property. We were a party of 18 enjoying a long weekend for a family celebration. The property was really well equipped and the owner did an excellent jo Read moreb in providing so much really useful information. There was lots of outdoor seating which we would have loved to take advantage of but, unfortunately, the weather was against us on this visit. Would love to return sometime, preferably in the summer Hide
37 more
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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.
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