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Lilac Cottage - Aldbrough Saint John

Aldbrough St John, near Richmond, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Quintessential Yorkshire cottage in a picture-perfect village
  • Unwind in front of the wood burner after a day of exploring
  • Enjoy the convenience of a quaint village pub nearby, perfect for a home-cooked meal
Overview
Property code: OC-L30130

Escape to this characterful holiday cottage where old-world charm meets contemporary comfort, making it the perfect retreat for couples and small families travelling with their four-legged friends. Spend your days exploring the Yorkshire Dales or North Pennines, then return home to a warming wood burner in the cosy lounge and a lovely enclosed garden for ball games with Fido or al fresco dining moments.

Step into the entrance hall – perfect for hanging coats and cleaning off muddy paws after a day of outdoor adventures. From here, the cosy lounge welcomes you with plush sofas and a crackling wood burner, ideal for those relaxing evenings with your four-pawed friend by your side. The spacious kitchen/diner is fully equipped with everything you need to whip up delicious meals during your stay. Just off the kitchen, a light-filled conservatory offers a peaceful spot to unwind while enjoying garden views. Upstairs, two inviting king-size bedrooms promise a restful night''s sleep, while the sleek shower room adds a touch of luxury to your stay. Outside, the private rear garden is a dog’s paradise, featuring a lawn for your pooch to roam and a seating area complete with a BBQ, perfect for outdoor dining. A small patio at the top of the lawn offers a quiet spot to sip your morning coffee or enjoy a glass of wine while soaking in the serene countryside views. There’s off-road parking for one car and additional on-street parking.

This retreat is located in Aldbrough St John, home to a picturesque setting with stone houses, a village green, and a welcoming country pub – a charming village to stroll around with your canine companions. Richmond (7 miles) is an excellent destination for history lovers, and dogs are welcome to join you in exploring Richmond Castle, as long as they''re on a lead. Alternatively, take a trip to Raby Castle with its picturesque deer park, which allows well-behaved hounds on leads in the park grounds. For nature lovers, the Yorkshire Dales National Park begins just over 20 miles from home, where pets can accompany you to stunning sights like Aysgarth Falls and the pretty villages of Reeth and Hawes.

  • 2 king-size bedrooms
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, Dolce Gusto coffee machine
  • Woodburner in lounge (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed garden with patio and furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Private off-road parking for 1 car, further unallocated on-street parking available
  • Pub within 0.5 miles, shop 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Stephen Banks

This property is personally managed by Stephen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nikki 13th June 2026

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Cottage is a little gem. Clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Would love to know what mattresses were on the beds as the best sleep I have ever had. Located in a beautiful are and close by many great places to visit. Perfect place for a relaxing peaceful break.

Reviewed by Tania 2nd June 2026

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This is a lovely little cottage in a picturesque village with good links to the A1 and A66. It was spotlessly clean and the beds were very comfortable. It had everything you need. A nice little seating area outside was great. The parking is spacious once you are in, would recommend reversing in so its easier to get out as its straight onto the roadRead more through the village. The pub is a short walk on the lovely village green. The host was really helpful and communication was excellent. Hide

Reviewed by Gaynor 29th May 2026

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Cottage was very clean and beds were comfy. Welcome pack would have been nice especially as we arrived on a Sunday. Garden and conservatory furniture wasnt comfortable. We were only informed couple days before we arrived that Dogs not allowed upstairs. If we had known this we wouldnt have booked.

Reviewed by Sally 9th May 2026

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Beautiful cottage, in a stunning village .... perfect for a relaxing. Break

Reviewed by Rachael 22nd April 2026

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A lovely cottage in a peaceful village with a good pub 5 minutes walk away. Excellent for dogs both the cottage and the pub and village green. Owner was very welcoming. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Kirsty 8th April 2026

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Perfect location for getting out to explore the surrounding area. The cottage has everything we needed for a home away from home feel. Will definitely stay here again. Directions from the owner to find the property and access the keys was well received informed and he was quick to respond to questions I had before arriving.

Reviewed by Neil 10th February 2026

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Loved the cottage, had everything you could need. Lovely village with a cracking pub just a two minute walk away. Looking forward to going back again in the summer.

Reviewed by Kim 1st November 2025

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Lovely cottage

Reviewed by William 23rd October 2025

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Lovely cottage in great location. Would certainly stay there again.

Reviewed by Graham 11th October 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 6th October 2025

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We had a lovely stay at Lilac Cottage, the village is beautiful, set in fabulous countryside. The house is very comfortable, very well appointed in every way. Absolutely no criticisms, well be back! Paul the owner is next door, unobtrusive but available if need be which is a great combination.

Reviewed by Kari 21st September 2025

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Lilac Cottage was a super place to stay. Everything was spotlessly clean, of lovely quality and really comfortable. Aldbrough St John is very picturesque, peacefull and friendly. A great place to explore the Dales with beautiful Richmond and Reeth very close by.

Reviewed by Alsion 8th September 2025

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Nice cottage, which is a great base with easy access to main roads and many locations.

Reviewed by Steven 24th August 2025

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We loved our time at Lilac Cottage in Aldbrough St. John. The cottage was very well presented and had many areas to enjoy or escape the weather. The people we met around the village and in the pub were also very nice.

Reviewed by John 12th August 2025

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A lovely homely cottage with enclosed garden ideal for our small dog. Several family seating areas to choose from, and comfortable beds. The surrounding area is beautiful. Paul is very helpful. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 2nd August 2025

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What a beautiful cottage, set in an idyllic village. We loved our stay. The area was perfect, with the village green, playground, beck and pub on the doorstep. So quiet but perfectly situated for exploring the area. The beds were comfortable and we slept very well. The kitchen/dining area is huge with a full size fridge and access to a small chRead moreest freezer. We loved it and will definitely be back again! Thank you to Paul for welcoming us to the cottage and checking everything was okay. Hide

Reviewed by Stephanie 15th July 2025

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A beautiful house in a lovely location. We had a fantastic holiday as house is situated in an ideal place to enable visits to so many places in the area. House is very clean, beautifully furnished and the owner is very responsive but unobtrusive - great communication throughout.

Reviewed by Beverley 14th July 2025

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We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Lilac Cottage. The cottage itself was very comfortable, and beautifully presented, with everything we needed for a peaceful break. Its clear a lot of care has gone into making it a welcoming and well-equipped holiday home. One of the highlights for us was how dog-friendly it was. The fully enclosed garden Read morewas a real bonus, it's spacious, secure, and was perfect for letting our little dog enjoy some freedom. The village itself is idyllic - quiet, charming, and perfectly placed for walks and day trips. We wouldnt hesitate to recommend Lilac Cottage and would happily return. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 29th June 2025

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Good points are the location. very nice village. beds very comfortable. Bad points advertised with welcome pack, only 1 pint of milk in fridge. no coffee machine as advertised. cooking utensils well sparse , 1 small pan and no bowels for preparing food. all garden furniture either broken or held together with cable ties. no mop for the mop bucket tRead morehat would fit its handle. we had a good stay as we know the area well but was disappointed with not being able to sit out on an evening as it was very hot on our week there. I had my own dishwasher tablets with me as non were supplied. No comments book in the property the owner was away so no contact could be made with Peter to discuses the problems with property. the living room furniture is very uncomfortable to sit for any length of time. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 22nd June 2025

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A beautiful cottage in a beautiful picturesque village, served with an excellent pub- great food, beer & friendly service. Sadly they only serve food Thursday Friday Saturdays & Sunday lunch- but when they do - WOW! The cottage has a great modern kitchen diner, a cosy living room with modern log burner. Both double bedrooms are clean, spacious & sRead moreerved with an adequate shower room fed by a combi boiler. The garden is a nice sun soaked spot to sit in & is secure for any dogs, unless yours will jump a 3ft wall! This is a great base located just a few minutes walk to the pub & huge village green with a babbling stream to the side, the village easily accessed just a short drive from the A66. Richmond being a short 10 minute drive, Barnard castle around 20 minutes & Raby castle about the same. There are some nice walks for you to explore with or without a dog in the village & the nearby towns/villages. Definitely recommend this cottage & location. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 16th June 2025

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Beautiful property in a quiet and picturesque village. Paul the owner who lives next door was very friendly and helpful when needed. A great location for visiting the many places along the North East Coast. Garden totally dog secure. We had a great week and will be back

Reviewed by Anna 13th June 2025

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Lilac cottage is beautiful, full of character and charm. The house is very clean and comfortable. We had a slight issue with plumbing but the owner Paul, quickly dealt with this. The house is set in a small friendly idyllic village. Would definitely recommend visiting the village pub, its unfortunate it is only open at the later end of the week.

Reviewed by Fiona 13th May 2025

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Really enjoyed our week at Lilac Cottage, accommodation was very clean and furnished to a high standard, beds very comfortable and good quality bedding. Aldborough is a lovely little village everyone very friendly and great for dog walks, also very central so easy to get to Yorkshire Dales and Coast lots to do in the area. Paul the owner was also Read morevery helpful, only regret is we couldnt stay longer but will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 3rd May 2025

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Weve just had a wonderful week at the beautifully decorated and very well equipped Lilac Cottage. It was everything you could wish for and Paul the owner was on hand to ensure we were happy. The village itself is tranquil and the only drawback was the lovely pub is shut Monday to Wednesday. There are plenty of walks to do and we also visited Read morethe coast in under an hour. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 1st February 2025

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Lilac Cottage: We stayed for a week in January 2025 & will happily stay there again. The Cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished with quality items. The multi-fuel burning stove was lovely. The bed, pillows, linens and the towels were all very good. Driveway parking, neat garden. The village of Aldbrough St John is quiet, there is a pub, theRead more Stanwick Arms, which only reopened on our last night after a refurbishment; we did call in for a drink and received a nice welcome but cannot comment on their food offerings. Best to check their opening days/ times. Paul, the owner of Lilac Cottage was very efficient with the pre-arrival information and anything we needed to ask whilst we there. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Jen 3rd January 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a peaceful location. Perfect to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Fabulous surroundings and countryside on your doorstep. The hosts were very welcoming to us and our four legged friend! The garden was secure for a small dog.

Reviewed by Kim 1st December 2024

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Had a wonderful 4 day break. Delightful cottage. Comfy beds and lovely decor.

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