Dog Friendly Harrogate Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ann - Verified booking

  The owner of the property was really friendly.

  The property had some issues that could do with attention, the main one was the flies and wasps while we were there the weather was good but because of the flying insects could not leave the windows or doors open , I think it would be a better stay if the cottage had insect mesh at all windows and doors. The cottage is not fully suitable for people with mobility difficulties as there were 5 steps up to the rear garden so you only have the option to sit on the front patio which leads on to the parking area. The property is attached to other cottages which wasn't obvious when we booked, we thought it was a stand alone cottage, the outdoor photos were slightly misleading. The 2 shower rooms upstairs were very narrow and awkward to use and the toilet in the ground floor bedroom at certain times of the day smelled of the cesspit. The drive up to the cottage was horrendous . The inside of the cottage was beautifully furnished but the seats at the dining room table were really hard to sit on.The cottage and the location of it had many plus points, it was a beautiful cottage and the owner was was more than helpful and if some of the issues I have raised could be sorted we would be more than happy to return, there were so many wonderful things to see and explore and all within a handy distance of the cottage

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• Mrs Gregory - Verified booking

  Overall we had a nice week in February. The hosts were lovely and met us on arrival. The cottage was cosy and comfortable. The furnishings however are dated. The kitchen lacks utensils and equipment to be able to use it fully. The pillows didn’t have protectors on. The rear garden is nothing like it looks in the pictures and was in bad need of a power wash. The flags were slippy as were covered in moss and algae. There were also steps in the garden which were difficult to negotiate. The main issue with the property is the location and this not being as described. It is very close to the village however this is up a steep hill. There is no-where to walk from the cottage that doesn’t involve a steep hill. Parking was also not ideal. It is on the road facing the cottage - the road is extremely busy for a rural village. Once parked you have to walk on a patch of grass to access the passenger side of the car. The village has some nice shops but the pubs were poor. Im sorry but we wouldnt recommend or stay again. With updating and maintenance in the garden it could be massively improved. However, nothing can be done about the hill or parking facilities.

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• Alison - Verified booking

  What a gem of a place.

  Based on farm, this is one of 3 cottages. Clean, fresh, modern & comfortable offering a home from home experience. Everything you would need was provided right down to a rolling pin!! A fantastic hamper from Betty's awaited us, aswell as milk and butter. We had a bit of an issue getting a taxi into Wetherby to meet friends, as they couldn't find the location. Not being from the area, we couldn't really help with directions. However, sorted eventually, though the taxi driver came from Harrogate, so was a bit pricy (£22 to go 5 miles into Wetherby). Also had to walk down the farm path to main road (pitch black, but luckily we had torches). Journey back better, so tip for future taxi travellers into Wetherby - use Amber Taxis, although Leeds based they have local drivers. This is an ideal spot if you want to just hole up for a few days. There are plenty of walks into small villages and the hosts provide step by step directions (with pictures) in the very comprehensive instruction folder left for us. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again and worth the money paid. Thank you Carol for a warm welcome.

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  Shepherd’s Crook was a lovely holiday cottage to stay in, presented to a very high standard.

  There was a wonderful and very thoughtful welcome pack waiting for us on our arrival which we greatly appreciated and enjoyed. It was very useful for us that one of the double bedrooms could be changed into a twin bedroom. The beds and pillows were particularly comfortable! The owners living on site meant any needs that arose were met very quickly (I needed a dog water bowl). Plenty of walks available for the dog which was good and a small area was fenced off at the back of the cottage to allow a secure off lead area for the dog. The provision of a EV charging point right outside the cottage in the parking area was extremely useful to me as an electric car driver! The cottage is down a fairly long and narrow unmade track and you do feel out in the country but at the same time very close to Harrogate and other places of interest for days out. There is a great dog friendly pub in Spofforth, The Castle Inn, which you can walk to from the cottage which does lovely food and morning coffee. I would definitely stay at Shepherd’s Crook again.

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  The cottage was beautiful and equipped to a very high standard.

  The welcome basket was very generous. It's also rare that a cottage provides essentials like hand soap, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets etc so that was a welcome surprise. Although based on a farm, the location was fab for exploring local towns and attractions and there were 2 lovely country dog walks with pubs at the end, so bonus! It would have been helpful to have an outside tap to wash the dog after our muddy walks, and unfortunately we found the sofas in the lounge really uncomfortable, no idea why, think they were a bit upright! But other than that an exceptional cottage and will definitely be returning. Oh just one other thing, I appreciate it's a farm track, but the road down to the cottages from the main road was extremely bumpy with lots of pot holes. Not ideal unless you're driving a 4x4!

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