BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE , Silsden, Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Silsden, England

Skipton Castle
‪11 min drive‬
Bolton Priory
‪12 min drive‬
Ilkley Moor
‪22 min drive‬
Bradford (BRF)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Situated in Brunthwaite, a small hamlet in a conservation area, located at the SW foot of Ilkley Moor, the cottage was originally the stables for Ashwell Farm and has been sympathetically restored and furnished to give modern day comfort whilst retaining its Grade II character with original beamed ceilings and mullioned windows. It is close to all amenities with shops, restaurants, take aways, pubs in the nearby village. We are close to Bolton Abbey, a picturesque setting for weddings, our accommodation is useful for wedding guests, being only a 15 min drive to this venue. .

Property manager

Lynne Sudbury

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A full size cot is available in addition to beds

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Up to 2 pets (dogs or cats)£4 per pet per night

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed outside.

no subletting or changeover of guests during stay. Only original guests listed & accepted on booking to stay unless otherwise agreed in advance

After 11p.m. please respect our sleepy village and neighbours by keeping noise levels low if using the outside terrace. Thank you.

Absolutely No firepits etc to be used outside. Only the kettle BBQ supplied may be used either at the back or front of the cottage.

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keighley

Located in Keighley, this cottage is in a rural area. Cliffe Castle Museum and Keighley Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ilkley Pool and Lido and Ilkley Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Rail Travel and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Silsden, England

What's nearby

East Riddlesden Hall - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Skipton Castle - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
Bolton Priory - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
Bronte Parsonage Museum - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
Ilkley Moor - 22 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

Steeton & Silsden Station - 5 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Kings Arms - ‬13 min walk
‪The Duck Pond - ‬12 min walk
‪The Craven Heifer - ‬6 min drive
‪Craven Brew Co Tap Room - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE , Silsden, Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE , Silsden, Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE , Silsden, Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE , Silsden, Nr Ilkley. Grade II. Pet Friendly located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of East Riddlesden Hall, Museum of Rail Travel, and Cliffe Castle Museum. Keighley Playhouse and Keighley Bus Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

16 June 2022

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Super stay

Excellent spot for a weekend stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

24 Jan 2025

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Just Perfect from start to finish

We booked a long stay, with our 2 Dogs, as we were 'Between Houses' from mid November to mid January. The cottage is a lovely grade 2 listed 3 bed stone cottage full of character with wood beams and thick walls. Even with the Snow and very cold weather the cottage was very cozy.Kitchen has all the amenities and a well stocked cupboard.Our Host Lynne was truly fantastic and very helpful with anything we needed.The area is beautiful with the Leeds Liverpool canal a 10 min walk away and the circular walks from the cottage were inspiring. A 10 minute walk to the closest town (Silsden) has everything you need and is a picturesque Yorkshire town.If I could give 6 stars I would house, location, host, amenities were all excellent.Fully recommend this property and area but the property owner Lynne made it special, a real home away from home.

Stayed 70 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

25 Oct 2024

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Wonderful cottage and host

We have just spent 3 days in this lovely cottage. We couldn’t find fault at all. Lynne was so incredibly helpful from the moment of booking. The cottage is delightful with plenty of room for four adults. The cupboards were well stocked and we had absolutely everything we needed for our stay. Lynne even offered to get us anything we specifically needed before we arrived. Five star service!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

29 Sept 2022

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Great rural location

Well kitted out, beautiful surroundings (ideal for walkers), good train links, nice quaint village within walking distance, pet friendly...

Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

27 June 2022

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AMAZING.

We have just returned from an amazing stay at Brunthwaite Cottage. Lynne met us on arrival and showed us around the cottage with it’s well stocked kitchen. The fridge was full of milk , butter wine, fruit juice and other breakfast goodies plus lots of coffee , tea etc. throughout the kitchen. It had everything you could possibly want for a stay and the dogs loved it too. We have stayed in many cottages in this area and this is by far the best. Such a comfortable place , just wish we could have stayed longer. Already planning and looking forward to our next visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill D., British Columbia Canada

19 Apr 2022

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Brunthwaite Cottage

This property is absolutely lovely and very comfortable. It could not be equipped any better, everything you need to have a really great stay. The kitchen is amazing with plenty of cooking utensils, crockery in fact, everything you would need. We were supplied with the basics, milk, bread, butter etc. and the owner even offered to do shopping prior to our arrival. Lynne was very friendly, bringing fresh baked scone to us on our second day. She was willing to help with anything we needed. She went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. She even delivered us an Anniversary card as we had mentioned it to her. Lynne, John and Charlie were the perfect hosts. Looking forward to visiting again.

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen V.

21 Aug 2021

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Great family accommodation

Lovely property with loads of everything (towels, utensils, plates, glasses etc). Great location to visit the surrounding areas (Skipton, llkley, Bolton Abbey, Haworth) and nice stroll into local village with good selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs! In the property was a very good welcome pack and had lots of extras available for guests.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

15 Aug 2021

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Quiet edge of town spot

Clean, tidy, comfortable small house which we used as a base to see the southern Yorkshire Dales, walking etc. Lynne was a helpful host, made sure we had what we needed; smooth process etc. Property was comfortable and as described, plenty of info available on local area, restaurants, amenities. We didn't cook much at the house but found it easy to get clothes washing and drying done. SkyTV also available if you just want a quiet evening in. Silsden has a range of restaurants and takeaways if needed - short drive or 10 mins walk. We also ate out in Addingham; Ilkley and Skipton also nearby. Some great walking from here (incl. along the canal if you're not keen on hills), esp into the Dales and moors. Many local museums. Cliffe Castle had surprisingly wide content.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zena C.

8 Aug 2021

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Great cottage and location

Very enjoyable week in delightful cottage set in a beautiful area of Yorkshire. The cottage was very well equipped, the welcome was warm and Lynne was an attentive host. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

David S.

1 Aug 2021

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Beautiful peaceful get away

We had a fantastic time at the cottage which is located on the outskirts of Silsden. The cottage is in the country with just the sounds of sheep, cows and birds surrounding you. However it was only a few minutes drive to the town which had a major Coop and Aldi, some nice pubs, quick access to the major roads taking you to the tourist atractions nearby and plenty of take away and sit down restaurants which deliver to the cottage. We can recommend the purple garlic indian and George's Place chinese which were both superb, very generous portion size and great value. The cottage was very well equipped with an excellent kitchen and lovely lounge area. Lynne was a great host, welcoming us on day 1 and gave us some great suggestions for things to do. We would certainly be happy to stay here again and recommend it to our friends and family as a perfect retreat from a busy life.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

25 July 2021

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Perfect holiday location

An excellent location, quiet and secluded but with everything you need located a short walk away in Silsden. Great walks in and around Silsden but also a short drive to Skipton, Bolton Abbey, Malham and Brimham Rocks. The cottage was clean, owners were very friendly and more than happy to help or give advice about the local area.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Genette D.

28 June 2021

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Great location, well equipped accommodation but very creaky and no soundproofing

Lynne was a great host, the house was clean with everything you could need. The kitchen was beyond well equipped and the items left for our arrival, included a nice bottle of wine were a lovely touch. A really difficult review to write based on my giving 5*s for all the key elements. The issue we had was that the house itself had been constructed in a way that means really limited sound proofing between upstairs and downstairs and the upstairs floors creaked with every movement, even turning in bed in the night is noisy, even though we bought ear plugs to help! If you are a small family unit it's not such a problem perhaps but if not, eg we were with my aunt, then sitting in the lounge listening to someone upstairs run the bath, then get into the bath and then splashing about isn't great. All conversations downstairs could be heard upstairs too. Please take this review based on your own priorities, and if none of the negatives bother you then this is a really lovely place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

1 June 2021

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Fabulous weekend away with friends in a beautiful cottage.

We had a lovely weekend away and nothing was too much trouble for Lynn. Lots of little touches in the cottage, including the basics you would need for you stay. A stunning location and a great base to explore areas around Yorkshire. We managed to visit Bolton Abbey, Skipton and Haworth during our short stay here. We highly recommend this property and we will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you again for a lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jake K., Liverpool

21 Apr 2021

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Great property with lovely hosts, only downfall was not fenced off enough for dogs in the garden

Great property with lovely hosts, the only downfall was it was not fenced off enough for our dogs in the garden, so dogs kept getting past the bins and into the road with cars passing. Though if you have dogs that don't need a lead this property is perfect :)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

16 Apr 2021

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Delightful cottage, perfect location

We had a lovely break here in Silsden. The cottage is perfect for a family, really clean and absolutely everything we needed. Fridge goodies including wine were a really nice surprise. Location ideal for getting about all around the Dales. The village itself is charming. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicki L., London, United Kingdom

2 Nov 2020

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A gorgeous cottage within easy reach of the Dales

This is a beautiful traditional stone cottage with clean, attractive interior, good sized rooms, a very generously stocked kitchen and equally generous number of towels and bathroom treats. We had a really lovely 4 days here, walking in the Dales and easily catering for five and relaxing in the lounge every evening. The high street is a 10 min walk away with lots of restaurants and local shops, including a very welcoming wine bar! And the house is super warm and cosy, with plenty of space for a family. The third bedroom does have a very low ceiling beam which makes it hard for an adult to stand up, so definitely more suitable for a child. But the house really is lovely and very easy to live in, I would highly recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

25 Sept 2020

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Brilliant property and location

Very relaxing holiday superb weather and lovely owners next door .

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

15 Sept 2020

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Wow! What a wonderful cottage!

The Cottage is beautiful and incredibly well equipped. It is set in the midst of glorious countryside and there are some lovely walks in the area. All this is reinforced by our hosts, Lynne, John and Ollie (our canine friend), for whom nothing was too much trouble. They made us feel very welcome, were so friendly, and definitely added to our enjoyment of this lovely part of the world. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Brunthwaite Cottage to any potential renters. Thank you so much to our new friends, Lynne, John and Ollie.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

7 Sept 2020

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PERFECT BREAK AT BRUNTHWAITE COTTAGE

We have just returned from a wonderful 4 night break at this lovely cottage. Nothing was too much trouble from the lovely owners Lynne and John who went above and beyond to help us plan and organise our trip. We were welcomed warmly by Lynne who showed us around the cottage and had even prepared some little welcome goodies in our fridge for us. They helped with advise of walks and local places/things to do, Lynne even went to the trouble to take my daughter and I to our horseriding lesson one morning which was so kind. The cottage was perfect for the four of us and our little dog, it was spotless and there were a great selection of games too! We would highly recommend a stay here and hope to be back soon. Thank you so much! Kelly, Dan, Emily, Harrison and Groot xx

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

4 Sept 2020

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Brunthwaite Weekend

The property was better than anticipated as well as the local attractive surroundings. The property owner, Lynne was very attentive and was kind to our children and we would not hesitate recommending the house to others. An enjoyable weekend had by all.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

31 Dec 2019

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A fabulous home from home, very well equipped & dog friendly with an amazing host !

Brunthwaite Cottage is extremely well equipped and in a beautiful part of West Yorkshire with amazing scenery all around. Being a dog friendly cottage it encourages you to bring your 4 legged friends with you and explore some of the fabulous walks nearby. The Cow & Calf at Ilkley Moor has some amazing and far reaching views. Lynne is an amazing host and nothing is too much trouble for her. We would love to return to Brunthwaite Cottage to explore more of ‘God’s own country’ ! Mike & Viv Haynes, Milly & Louis ( Jack Russell & Labradoodle ) 31/12/19

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

13 Oct 2019

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Autumn break

Had such a lovely time , property was great had everything you could wish for, thank you lynne for make us fill so welcome

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2019

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Very nice cottage

The cottage is very comfortable and clean (flowers all around). It is well decorated as well. There is everything you can need (washing machine, drying rack, hoover, dishwasher (and tablets for it), pans, boiler, microwave, oven, puzzles, books, ...). The location is nice, there are a lot of walks you can do around. The neighbourhood is very calm. The host are really nice and friendly. They make everything to make you feel well. They've answered all the questions we had before coming and explained everything when we arrived. There were many little things that make the arrival more easy (bread, coffee, ...) We sincerely recommend it.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 June 2019

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Always a Pleasure to Stay at Brunthwaite.

The title says it all. Lynne maintains the cittage to a very high standard, everything you want is here. The location is ideal, quiet and peaceful on the edge of the moors. Thank you again for a wonderful relaxing week. Malcolm and Rachel

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lonna B.

30 May 2019

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Better Than Five Star!

Very much enjoyed our stay. You cannot go wrong here. This home is truly beautiful, clean, and filled with everything one would need. We arrived late and were welcomed with a delicious light meal and bottle of wine. Lynne is truly a treasure to chat with. Very knowledgeable of area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lynne Sudbury

My husband and I and Golden retriever moved to this lovely hamlet over 14 years ago. We are next door to the cottage and usually on hand for any help or advice you may need about this lovely area. We hope you will enjoy the surroundings as much as we do, having spent many years travelling and living in many parts of the world and living on a boat in the Med., my home county and the friendly people drew us back to dry land. We welcome visitors and if you have a dog or cat that is well behaved it would also be welcome. It is great countryside for walking or driving to see the many interesting places. We look forward to welcoming you to our hamlet and wish you an enjoyable stay.

Why they chose this property

The tiny hamlet of Brunthwaite is a hidden gem which we only found when looking to move back into this part of Yorkshire. It is in the countryside but yet so close to all ameneties that one may need. Near to lovely Ilkley town with its nice shops and tea rooms as well as Ilkley Moor which is great for dog walking and near to Skipton with its lovely markets. Also the canal so when John wants to watch boats go by it is only a short walk to the canalside. The surroundings have a great selection of bird life which we enjoy and many are visitors to our garden.

What makes this property unique

In the countryside, in a quiet hamlet so you get the feeling of being miles from anywhere yet close to the village of Silsden with many ameneties and only 10 mins from lovely Ilkley. A beamed, character, stone listed cottage which is very warm and cosy in the winter months with all modern facilities, and a great base for walking or sightseeing many of the local places of interest.

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