Self-Catering at Ivy Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Harrogate

Holiday home
Ivy Cottage is a superb, stone-built detached cottage located in the peaceful Nidderdale village of Grewelthorpe near Ripon and can sleep two people in one double bedroom with en-suite wet room. There is a separate cloakroom. This all ground floor property contains an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. To the outside of the property there is off road parking for one car and a gravelled patio with furniture. With lovely countryside views from the rear and walks fro the door, Ivy Cottage is an ideal romantic retreat. Towels are not provided please bring own bath and hand towels. Note: There are three steps down to access the gravelled garden, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. One double bedroom with en-suite wet room with shower, basin and WC. Separate basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Area
The pretty village of Grewelthorpe is idyllically situated amidst the stunning moorland scenery and tapestry of lush green meadows of Nidderdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 3 miles from Masham and 4 miles from Ripon. Grewelthorpe is home to a charming pub and a former 16th Century coaching house, which offers traditional 'pub grub' amidst a warm and welcoming ambiance. An ideal location for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, not to mention Harrogate, Knaresborough and York!

Region
From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Amenities
Electric storage heaters in bathroom and bedroom, woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen included in rent, please bring own bath and hand towels. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 1 car. Enclosed gravelled patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.5 miles, pub 3 miles. Note: There are three steps down to access the gravelled garden, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

deborah l

December 2020

I recently had the pleasure to stay at this fantastic cottage after the recent lockdown. It was the perfect place for my husband and I to recharge our batteries and escape the dreaded Covid 19. Myself being a nurse and my husband working in the food industry, we have both been working flat out throughout 2020. I have to disagree with a previous review, as we found Ivy cottage spotlessly clean, no cobwebs or spiders, the cottage was well aired, no damp smells or odours. We also had no issues with the log burner, we used it every night after a days walking and the patio door opened with no issues. We had fresh linen for the bed and adequate supplies of kindling and wood for the log burner. The week was just perfect, we both wished we could have stayed longer, but alas work commitments wouldn't allow us to. Its location was ideal, set in a very quiet/private area with stunning views, just a short walk outside of Grewelthorpe village. We are avid walkers and there where so many stunning walks on the door step which was ideal for us. The owner made our stay at Ivy cottage extra special by putting up lovely Christmas decorations and a tree, as well as leaving some chocolates and wine for us both on our arrival. They are obviously very passionate about their business as Ivy cottage was just like home from home, it had everything we needed and much more for our weeks stay. I would definitely recommend Ivy Cottage to both my family and friends without hesitation. Hope to re visit during 2021 to explore the surrounding area even more.

Mr Keitley

October 2020

We had a lovely holiday.. The cottage was beautiful, Covid safe, well equipped and in an ideal location. We would be prepared to pay a higher rent for the addition of wifi.

alison_ellam

August 2020

On arrival to Ivy Cottage we could hardly see the sign, very poorly sign posted. A beautiful looking cottage, and pictures had been done very well on the advert as we were surprised to see 2 other dwellings very close to the cottage, so not as private as we'd of liked. Once in the cottage, the first thing that hit us was the smell, it was damp and quite dirty in places, the bedroom had lots of cobwebs and a few spiders,the kitchen cupboard were dirty. It's a very cold living room especially with the tiled flooring, we put the log fire on which looked lovely I must say however after 20 minutes, smoke filled the room, we tried everything we could do get the smoke away. The patio doors were stuck, just could not open them easily, I feel that was a safety hazard and should be dealt with urgently as only 1 door worked ok. All in all Grewelthorpe is a stunning village with a lovely pub around the corner and the home made meals were tasty. Unfortunately we wouldn't visit Ivy Cottage again, as it was quite cold and the smell was unpleasant, I would of thought as we were the first people in after lock down the cottage would of had a major clean, unfortunately I feel that didn't happen. We didn't stay the whole week as planned we did leave early, I hope with this truthful feedback, things change for the better.

Mrslkharrison

Communication with Sykes was good, with detailed information being sent prior to our holiday.. Further necessary details about what we needed to bring with us were relayed to us when we spoke to the owner about key collection. We understood that changes needed to be made within the cottage to conform to the regulations around Covid-19, and we hope that in time the photographs displayed on the Sykes website are updated to reflect these. The cottage is very comfortable and in a lovely location with a super view from the back door. The fact that we could walk to Hackfall Wood from the cottage was very pleasing and to make the most of our location we made two very enjoyable visits there. We would also recommend the local pub, The Crown Inn, as we enjoyed a delicious meal there. The DIY milkshake hut in the village also has to be experienced!

One of the loveliest cottages I’ve stayed in, every thing you need for a relaxing stay. Clean, cosy and and just as described by the advert. Village and location perfect in a beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales. Couldn’t have asked for more. Will definitely be staying again.

Mr Frodsham, August 2020

October 2019

The cottage was just as described very clean and tidy and a nice touch with wine .... The cottage was just as described very clean and tidy and a nice touch with wine and chocolates on arrival,everything you would require for your stay, plenty of good walks near by and also a short drive from the cottage, just a couple of small things, we arrived in the dark and could not see the sign for the cottage could do with being a bit more clear, the underfloor heating was on all the time and it got quite hot at night that we had t o open the patio doors to cool the lounge off,there did not seem anyway to control it as there was no instructions in the book,

Mr Threlfall, October 2019

Second time this year we have stayed at Ivy cottage.. . Can't wait for the next visit.. Love it..!

Mr Peacock, October 2019

All ok

Mr Armstrong, October 2019

September 2019

The cottage was cosy, the bed comfy, it was quiet and the view was beautiful.. Best holiday with Sykes so far. Loved the chocs and wine.

Mr Hackney, September 2019

August 2019

Lovely cottage, Clean, well furnished, kitchen spotless and well equipped with quality items.. Bedroom and bed very comfortable with a very nice on suite. also a separate toilet off the main entrance area. The property is within walking distance of a nice Pub (The. Crown) that offers a nice menu and real ales (closed on Mondays) (no frozen chips here). Greenthorpe in well positioned foe visiting Ripon ,Masham Harrogate Thirsk infant central for many places. We had a great holiday and would defiantly RECOMMEND Summer or Winter as there is also a very cosy wood burner in the lounge. We will be returning.

Mrs Setford, August 2019

Cottage is in a lovely, friendly village with a fantastic countryside view..

Mr Hulme, August 2019

Had a brilliant week.. . The setting and the amenities of the cottage was second to none. Ivy cottage is the place to stay for a relaxing holiday in beautiful, peaceful tranquil surroundings. Hope to return to this 5 star cottage...

Mr Peacock, August 2019

July 2019

An amazing place to stay.. Great base for exploring the north Yorkshire area. It was a home from home.

Mrs headley, July 2019

The cottage was absolutely delightful.. The area was lovely....so many lovely villages. A perfect restful week.

Mrs Knagg

February 2019

The cottage was lovely and easily accessible to various walks and areas of interest..

Mrs Thompson

November 2018

Ivy cottage is beautiful, cosy, immaculate and very well equipt.. We very much hope to visit again.

Ms Davies

June 2018

I primarily chose this cottage as it is located east of the Yorkshire Dales and yet only within 30 miles to the centre of the Yorkshire Moors.. It was an added delight to find it is peaceful situated and a beautifully, fully equipped cottage with high standards. It has it's own private gated parking area and garden where I enjoyed looking out at the beautiful countryside whilst breakfasting. Being situated where it is you are spoilt for choice of different places to go visit and many stunning walks to enjoy. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts as well as people wanting a lovely UK break.

Mr Davies

Very well dacorated cottage very comfortly made ideal for exploring the area

Rev Dearden

May 2018

A very minor point but the hot water tap to the kitchen sink was unreliable - .... A very minor point but the hot water tap to the kitchen sink was unreliable - sometimes just a dribble of water when turned full on

Mrs Roberts

April 2018

Ivy cottage was lovely set in a beautiful area, with lots to do and see, The only fault we found was the heating, it was a very cold week and the cottage was not warm enough in an evening, although the lounge had a wood burner not everyone wants to be lighting a fire after a days outing.. but a part from this we had a lovely holiday and will certainly use Sykes cottages again. Yours Anne Roberts

Mr Burgess

March 2018

The cottage is great for walks straight from the door and is ideally located for a scenic drive around the dales, with access to many large towns..

Dr Dobson

November 2017

Clean cottage.. Lovely helpful owners. They even decked the cottage out festively for Christmas. It is necessary to use the log burner as well as the electric storage heaters if it is cold and wintry outside. The log burner is very efficient. They gave us extra blankets for the bed but we like a cool bedroom. We put down newspapers in the hall for our muddy boots to avoid mess. The owners are planning a porch; good idea. Lovely peaceful environment, great walks and a friendly pub with good food in the village.

Martin G

October 2017

A lovely cottage in a rural location.. Clean and tidy close to a local pub with very friendly staff and locals. Lots of places of interest within a short drive/walk. Very relaxing. Would highly recommend.

939marting

Utterly lovely little cottage! Everything we needed was there! Lovely little pub round the corner The Crown Inn literally minutes walk! You can get stunning food and amazingly priced drinks! They also sell all the logs and starters you need! We were there most nights for a swift one before lunch! The log fire at the cottage was just what we wanted! Most nights we didn’t even have the TV on just listened to the crackle! Would recommend highly!

Mr Hanby

September 2017

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village.. Had a very relaxing holiday. The ducks were brilliant to feed and you could get food from the pub. The pub was very near and the food was good and people very friendly. Would definitely like to come back.

Mrs Shield

August 2017

The cottage was perfect, with a fantastic real fire.. It's more than big enough and very clean. Hackfall woods are very close and are beautiful. The village pub is very friendly with great local beers. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

Mr Woods

June 2017

Internet would have been welcome but not eccential visit the village hall for .... Internet would have been welcome but not eccential visit the village hall for tea andcake and a chat with volanteers the butchers in masham a must and the bay horse in masham very good

Mrs Tandey

May 2017

The cottage was perfect and gave us chance to recharge our batteries, we couldn't have wished for more..

Mrs Tandey, May 2017

February 2017

Had a lovely 4 days and was in a super little village with a great pub but no local shop.. Cottage was great and would like to see it when improved further.

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