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Croft House - Kettlewell

Starbotton, Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Traditional cottage sleeping six across four bedrooms with two bathrooms
  • Set within the picture-postcard village of Starbotton, close to Kettlewell and Grassington
  • Discover your surroundings, offering somewhat of a haven for lovers of outdoor pursuits
Property code: OC-G0041

This lovely stone cottage enjoys a peaceful location in the quiet village of Starbotton, within the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Sleeping up to six guests across four bedrooms, families and their canine members can enjoy the wonderful views and scenic walks surrounding the cottage. Stroll the half mile to the dog-friendly village pub for an early evening drink.

Your 17th-century rural retreat is full of character with exposed stone walls and oak beams throughout. Rustle up delicious dinners in the traditional cottage kitchen where you will find everything you need for a home from home stay. Share leisurely suppers in the welcoming dining room where you can dine at the grand table while your hound snoozes in front of the wood burner. After a day of outdoor adventures, unwind in the relaxing living room with the sound of logs crackling in the open fire or retreat to the snug with the latest bestseller. For competitive family evenings, let off steam in the games room with your pup as your cheerleader. Upstairs are the four comfortable bedrooms - two doubles and two singles - and the spacious family bathroom. A shower room can be found on the ground floor. Outside, tails will be wagging at the large garden where your hound can stretch out in the sunshine as you enjoy an al fresco lunch on the patio. There is off-road parking for up to four vehicles.

There are lovely walks straight from the doorstep with the Dales Way National Trail running through the village. Stroll to the bustling village of Kettlewell (2 miles) where you will find traditional inns and friendly tea-rooms where dogs are welcome. The Yorkshire Three Peaks are within 30 miles of the cottage, or lace up your walking boots to discover the hidden gem of Grimwith Reservoir (14.5 miles) or explore the stunning grounds of historic Bolton Abbey (17 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms: 2 doubles and 2 singles
  • 1 family bathroom, and 1 shower room with WC
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Separate games room above garage
  • Open coal and log fire which is made up for your arrival
  • Initial supply of logs and coal with honesty box for further supplies
  • Smart TV
  • Bush Bluetooth speaker
  • Outside seating area and garden
  • Shop and pub within 1 mile
  • Guests can be accommodated in the downstairs snug on a double sofa bed. Please note a £50 supplement per week applies for using this room as a bedroom, it is not for additional guests (max 6 occupancy for the property)
  • Fox & Hounds pub, very short walk from property allows you to take along your lovely doggies & also serves good pub food.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kirsten Wilcock

This property is personally managed by Kirsten.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Louise 13th June 2026

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Lovely spacious property and garden, equipped with everything you need for a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Philippa 2nd June 2026

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Reviewed by Claire 4th April 2026

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We had a wonderful weeks stay at Croft House with our 3 children in the Easter holidays. It was our first time staying in the cottage and Im sure it wont be our last as it was just perfect! The cottage is like a home-from-home - very clean, comfortable and so well equipped. We loved the open fire in the evenings and the kids loved the games room. IRead morets so well located for exploring places like Grassington and the local village pub is excellent for dinner options. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 27th February 2026

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Croft House is perfect. Set in beautiful gardens and in an idyllic location. Beautiful walks nearby. Fox and Hounds pub only a couple of minutes around the corner, where there is always a friendly welcome and fabulous food. House has everything you could need. Warm, comfortable, spotless. Open fire for cozy nights, games room for families to enjoy.Read more Spar 20 mins away, extremely well stocked with butchers and deli. Skipton 30 mins for great market and all other shopping needs. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Christine 3rd October 2025

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We had a really lovely holiday in this cosy cottage. It is well-equipped, clean and comfortable. The gardens are delightful, and secure for dogs. The countryside views are typical of the Yorkshire Dales we got some great photos and the cottage is well-placed for walking, cycling and visiting local points of interest. Starbottom is a pretty villagRead moree with a good pub just a few minutes' walk from the cottage. Definitely recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Andrea 26th September 2025

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This property is situated in a beautiful dale, its charming character, beautiful large enclosed garden and history make for a great break. So much attention has been put into the finer details from its book to the bird feeder attracting a wealth of birds! We also really enjoyed the games room. Definitely a great vacation house for any month, with aRead more wonderful log fire in the lounge, a wonderful snug to retreat to. Plenty of games to play. No tv or phone screens needed for our entire week. Lovely! Hide

Reviewed by Michael 12th September 2025

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A lovely cottage in a secluded position 100m from nearest pub heaven!

Reviewed by Torben 5th September 2025

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A comfortable and welcoming cottage in God's country. With excellent walks and good pubs on the doorstep, we had a fantastic relaxing holiday

Reviewed by Jonathan 29th August 2025

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Croft House. It was comfortable, well equipped and in a wonderful location.

Reviewed by Sally 15th August 2025

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Beautiful cotrage in an amazing location with stunning views. We had everything we needed and the garden was gorgeous. Lots of great walks nearby and we had lovely meals at the pub in Starbotton and Buckden

Reviewed by Polly 8th August 2025

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Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings. It is clearly cared for beautifully by its owners and equipped to the highest standard. Every detail has been considered. There is so much to do in the area and we could not have had a better time. Thank you.

Reviewed by Diane 18th July 2025

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Cottage was lovely. Everything you need. Quite a few walks from the cottage to Kettlewell and Buckden along the river. Many places to visit such as Bolton Abbey and Malham Cove definitely worth visiting, a lovely area. Great pub Fox and Hounds in Starbotton and the Bluebell in Kettlewell both serve excellent food. Would stay here again, thank you

Reviewed by Wendy 11th July 2025

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A pleasure to stay in this beautiful cottage.

Reviewed by Diane 30th May 2025

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The cottage is not only beautiful, in a glorious peaceful, setting, it is immaculate and equipped with everything one could possibly need. The rooms are spacious, with wonderful views. Tastefully decorated and comfy seating. Lots of walks from the door, no need to use the car all week. Friendly Pub, Fox & Hounds, 2 mins stroll away, serving good foRead moreod and selection of Beers. R­o, my black Labrador, and I, had a great time. Dog friendly garden. Hide

Reviewed by S 11th April 2025

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Lovely location, gorgeous property, well equipped and very clean

Reviewed by Robert 21st March 2025

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Reviewed by Karen 15th November 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage with everything we needed, in a great location. Lots of walks directly from the cottage. It was a cold, crisp, sunny week, with thick frost almost every morning and snow only on the last morning. Loved watching the sun coming into the valley and gradually melting the frost before we went out for amazing walks. Warm welcomes and Read moregreat lunches at the Racehorses in Kettlewell, the Buck in Buckden and the George in Hubberholme. Helpful owners, would return for another holiday. Hide

Reviewed by A 20th September 2024

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Fantastic cottage, really well equipped, cosy and with a great garden. The views from the front are superb. So many walks direct from the property and the local pub is dog friendly and does great food.

Reviewed by Lucy 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Amanda 5th July 2024

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