The Sun House Harrogate, North Yorkshire

An attractive and peaceful cottage, with two beautiful outside areas, and a cosy living room. There are good walks on the doorstep, and it's a short trip to attractions including Fountains Abbey and Knaresborough. We had a great time, and the visitors' book showed that everyone else who has rented the cottage over the last ten years has also enjoyed their stay.

This is one of the best cottages we have stayed and its the second time we have been there.. Its so quaint and cosy. Very clean and comfortable like home from home.

Cottage was lovely.. Owners were friendly and helpful. In easy reach of places to visit. All that we needed for our short break.

WARM WELCOME AND WARM COTTAGE..

As Mrs Mcmahon has described in her review, we also arrived to find the cottage cold and was given the exact same information.. We were told by the owner that the underfloor heating in the kitchen / lounge area was not working and needed significant repairs (the whole floor needed to be taken up). The heating in the hall, bathroom and bedroom was inadequate. We had to light the gas stove first thing in the morning and return to bed waiting for the lounge area to warm up. This would take sometime to reach a reasonable temperature in the lounge area. There is a notice asking guests not to leave the gas stove on whilst away from the cottage and as the property is so poorly insulated it becomes very cold very quickly. On our return each day the gas stove was the only heating available, and again, it took sometime to warm the main room through. The bed was most uncomfortable and clearly needed to be replaced. The owner is aware of this too. Guests also need a torch in the dark evenings as it is quite dark from the car park area to the cottage door. We did mention on our departure these issues with the owner and were informed that the cottage would not be available over the winter months. What makes matters much worse is the fact that we contacted Sykes to inform them of the situation and asked them to amend their website accordingly so that any future guests could take this into consideration. The customer service advisor was really rude, saying that it was the guests responsibility to ask the owner for additional heating. This wasn't the point we were trying to make. We were merely suggesting that future guests would be aware of the problem before booking. It was clear from the website that Sykes were still advertising the cottage in the winter months, contrary to what we had been told. Since our first discussion with Sykes, we have asked to speak to a supervisor. We have spoken to Sykes on four occasions and been promised return calls twice and no one has either investigated the situation, changed the website, or returned a call. This is really poor customer service.

We arrived in Ferrensby in cold weather.. The property is listed as having underfloor heating, unfortunately the owner told us on arrival that this was ‘hit and miss’ but asked us not to try to alter the heating controls as it wouldn’t make any difference. The underfloor heating in the bathroom only came on when the light was turned on. He didn’t offer any other form of heating for the bedroom and although the gas heater was efficient for the sitting area, the hall, bedroom and bathroom remained unheated. We had particularly heavy frosts during our stay and without any background heat at all, the property was not comfortable. The owner did not come to ask whether we were comfortable or offer an alternative form of heating, ie convector radiator for the bedroom. In previous properties we have stayed in, the owner or manager has called on the second day of our stay to ask if everything was ok. This did not happen at the Ferrensby property. We left earlier than planned as we were having to get up early to light the gas fire to try to warm the property and decided we would be more comfortable at home. This was a shame as we had been looking forward to this winter break.

Loved sun house cottage.. Mark & Fiona have done a terrific job with the decor. Our 2nd time there, and will go back again. Perfectly placed for exploring Yorkshire / Lancashire / Cumbria.

The location was ideal for cycling and near to all towns very peaceful the sun house was the best cottage i have stayed in ..

The Sun House has been beautifully and thoughtfully prepared by the owners, who are delightful and extremely helpful.. We were pleasantly surprised to discover a secluded seating area for capturing the evening sun, which was not mentioned in the description of the cottage. The location of the cottage is ideal for visiting numerous places of interest in the area. An excellent cottage at a very reasonable price.

We have been taking self catering holidays for 30 plus years and rate this cottage the best that we have stayed in.. Highly recommend this excellent property,good location,superb layout.Friendly owners,it is a must stay here again.

First time we've used Sykes after a friends' recommendation.. Delighted with the cottage , no problems at all and a very helpful owner. Location was tremendous for visiting many attractions.

Perfect cottage in a lovely area of Yorkshire.. Secluded and peaceful without being isolated. Owners very friendly and helpful.

The sun house was home from home, we were so comfortable and relaxed, would certainly recommend it.. Mark and Fiona are such lovely people.

Beautiful character cottage full of charm yet with ever modern convenience and the bonus of two delightful garden areas to sit with a book enjoying the peace and quiet or for alfresco dining.. The property is well situated for exploring this lovely part of Yorkshire with Knaresborough, York , Harrogate and Fountains Abbey all within easy reach. There is a large supermarket just a few miles away and 4 pubs / restaurants within a mile and a half. We especially liked The Wild Swan and The Bluebell Inn. As keen golfers we were delighted to find a selection of lovely parkland courses nearby and all very reasonably priced. The owner of the cottage, Mark was very helpful and friendly. He greeted us on arrival with fresh milk for a cuppa and showed us round the property.We would definitely recommend this cottage and hope to return in the not too distant future.

The cottage is a delightful place to make a base,to explore Yorkshire and have comfortable and secure accomadation to return to.. I would recommend this cottage without reservation.

Absolutely superb cottage with every amenity - photos don't do it justice.. Friendly and helpful owners, great central spot for touring Yorkshire. Highly recommend.

The cottage was built by the owner himself with a lot of craftmanship, love for original materials and beautifully decorated.. A very complete house,everything was perfect. With 2 sitting aereas outside with lot of flowerpots and a beatiful garden. It’s located in a very central part of the neighbourhood, you can visit lots of nice gardens or visit the yorkshire dales. We thougt is was wonderfull.

The whole experience was excellent .. Son house is a little gem & the owners are very helpfull.

Sun House is a lovely cottage, just right for two people.. It has two lovely courtyards to sit in according to the sun. It is situated in a great location for exploring the area and beyond. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful and we hope to return to this cottage very soon.

Best cottage we have stayed at.. Larger than expected and could not fault.

Lovely village, no shops but Morrisons three miles away.. Cottage really nice, everything you need for short stay. Gardens lovely, very restful place. Would return.

2nd time at The Sun House.. Had a brilliant time again..Easy to get to and a great location

Very comfortable and cosy cottage.. Beautiful setting overlooking the old orchard, complete with daffodils. Loved seeing the ducks from the local pond visit each morning. Lovely hosts. Ideally placed for Knaresborough, Harrogate and York. If we revisit the area will definitely book The Sun House again.

This is the first time my husband and I have ever stayed in a cottage. We came for 3 days the cottage is set in a lovely quite area and has absolutely everything you would want a proper home from home. The owners are very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend this cottage and if I were in this area again would stay here.

Sykes did not contact me with exact location of the cottage or how to get in touch with the owners.. However when we finally arrived at the cottage(with directions from a neighbour) Mark was very friendly and welcoming.

Having never stayed in a cottage before we where not sure what to expect but this little cottage ticked all the boxes, the owners were very friendly and helpful with any directions that we asked for.. The only thing I would say is once one person has had a shower leave awhile before the next person has theres due to it being a small hot water tank.

This is the second time we have stayed at The Sun House.. It is a beautiful cottage full of character and charm. There Is a gas stove which is great at keeping the place toasty off season. The bedroom is a very good size with plenty of wardrobe space and hangers. The bathroom is well lit with a nice deep windowsill for all your toiletries. There is a pretty front garden overlooking the owners apple orchard. A courtyard out the back is the perfect place to unwind in the evening with a glass of wine. The cottage is in a quiet pretty village only a short drive from Knaresborough and then 10 minutes from Harrogate. We love it here and will be coming back. Angela and Paul

We have just come home from a weeks stay at Sun House this is a lovely warm and cosy cottage. The cottage is in tne centre if Ferrensby village. The cottage is of very high standard with a lovely garden where you get a visit every morning from the ducks coming in from the duck pond across the road. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for a self catering holiday. Places of interest are all a short drive away Knareborough a lovely market town great walks by the river if you fancy a spot of lunch or just a hot chocolate the Black Mulberry cafe was just perfect. Harrogate spa town lovely shops and of course Betty's cafe is a must. We also visited Ripon again some lovely independant shops and the beautiful cathedral. Not far from Ripon we went to Pateley Bridge had a spot of lunch at Wildings which was lovely. A lot to see and do.

The cottage was charming with lovely small gardens front and rear.. The owners were very helpful and they had spent time and effort making the cottage into a lovely home. Peaceful and relaxing.

A lovely cottage, central to Harrogate and all visitor attractions in that area.. The only negative comment would be no Wifi connection, which wouldn't deter me from booking this cottage in the future.

Excellent Cottage and location.. Owners very friendly and helpful

A wonderful cottage, lots of character, decorated to a high standard, beautiful gardens.. The owners Mark and Fiona are friendly and helpful. I would stay here again and recommend to anyone

Friendliness of owners.. Easy access to various locations. Beauty of the river Nidd.

Gorgeous house which we enjoyed calling home for the week. The owners provided a lovely welcome and ensured we had everything we needed for our holiday.

A lovely quiet retreat, but within easy reach of everywhere we wanted to visit. Would certainly book there again.

The owner very friendly and helpful. The cottage was very clean and homely. It was a lovely and quiet place to unwind and relax.

We were looking for a place where we could relax and The Sun House was ideal in that respect. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly and have to be congratulated for their hard work and effort in establishing such a wonderful place with such an impressive garden.

A haven of peace and tranquillity. The garden was particularly colourful and quite a little sun trap in the mornings.

A lovely little cottage in a lovely setting, which is tastefully decorated and very homely. The owners were friendly and welcoming.

A very well presented property. The décor so fitted the design and layout of the cottage. A very comfortable place to stay.

The cottage was beautiful with everything we could have wanted, it was spotlessly clean and I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough. We visited some beautiful places while we were there, it was pretty much central to all the areas we wanted to visit. Will definitely be making a return visit.

Just returned from a weeks stay in this amazing cottage in the Yorkshire village of Ferrensby. It is owned by a lovely couple Fiona and Mark who make you very welcome. The cottage is in an ideal location for visiting York, Harrogate and the lovely town of Knaresborough which is only a few miles away.

A lovely cottage and a super renovation. It was very convenient for all the places we wanted to visit while in Yorkshire. We would definitely recommend Sun Cottage to our friends to visit.

Fantastic base for a holiday - so much to see and do within a reasonable radius. A wonderful cottage - this was our second visit, it is really well-equipped with friendly and helpful owners. Will definitely be back again!

Liked the quiet, private and cosy comfort of the property. The lovely hosts and the access and location. In lovely surroundings with easy routes to parts of Yorkshire.

We have stayed in a number of cottages. This was the best by far!

The location was excellent for us as we were visiting family and our new grandson who live nearby in Harrogate.

The cottage was very well positioned between Harrogate and Knaresborough and it was easy to venture further afield to York or Leeds. A lovely, comfortable cottage just right for two people and the owner was very friendly and helpful.

Liked the comfort of the cottage and it's proximity to lots of points of interest and Yorkshire in general. The owners were most welcoming and obliging, we really felt at home.

The best holiday cottage we have ever stayed at. The owners were most welcoming and helpful. The accommodation had everything you could wish for and was in a beautiful setting not far from the best attractions in the area. We would recommend to our family and friends with no hesitation.

It was like a little oasis.

A charming period cottage with friendly helpful owners. It provided a cosy haven when hurricane Bertha passed over and an excellent base for our week in Yorkshire.

This is a great small but cosy cottage in an ideal location. Owners are very attentive and helpful at all times.

Perfectly positioned to explore the Dales and the towns nearby (such as York, Knaresborough, Leeds). You won't find many better cottages than this one, very well equipped in beautiful surroundings.

Very good location for exploring the Dales and Moors; cottage with nice garden to use on sunny days and with a fireplace inside so you feel at home in cold and rainy weather.

A really excellent property which we would like to visit again. We will certainly recommend it to our friends.

A lovely cottage, well presented. The owner was very friendly and was on hand to advise and assist when required. The cottage was ideally located to explore the surrounding countryside. Parking facilities were very good. The external aspect of the cottage was very pleasing and it was situated in a quiet location.

We enjoyed the beauty and peace of the area and the range of activities/places to visit. We received a very warm welcome from the owners of the cottage, and enjoyed coming home to our cottage each evening. We found the locals very welcoming and helpful.

This was a real 'cottage'; garden in full bloom and roses round the door. Certainly one of the best cottages that we have been too. Located in a good position for touring this part of Yorkshire with York only 45 minutes away. We particularly enjoyed Fountains Abbey. We would recommend this cottage wholeheartedly.

It was extremely well placed for getting to places we wanted to visit. The owners of the property were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. We felt like we didn't want to leave and were extremely fortunate to have found this little piece of heaven.

Myself, my husband and our 8 month old son stayed in the Sun House for a week and it was just perfect - the owners were extremely helpful and we arranged pick up of the keys with no problem at all - after some useful instructions regarding the cottage, and some advice on what might be good to see/do, they left us to it for the week, on hand if we needed them for anything. The cottage was modern, clean, cosy and fully equipped with everything we needed - particularly liked the kitchen/dining area where we had most of our evening meals. We had a car so location was perfect really for visiting the local area, and driving to York and Harrogate. So much to see and do in the area, a week was not really long enough! It was a relaxing week, with the cottage providing a cosy 'homely' base for our holiday - it was just right for us and our baby son... but I suspect it would be perfect for a couple to have a romantic getaway!! Would love to go back!

Lovely cottage, gardens and orchard and and Paul could not have been nicer. His restoration of the property was excellent and great attention was paid to little details inside the cottage. There was more than enough matching cutlery and dishes and all that one would require. The location was quiet and sheltered and we enjoyed our stay. Anyone wishing to go to York would be wise to take advantage of the Park and Ride system. We liked the cottage and Paul best and no negative points except if one only wanted a drink or a pub meal one would need to use the car.

In thirty odd years of staying in holiday cottages in the U.K, and abroad, The Sun House was one of best we have ever stayed in. The hosts were very friendly the standard of the cottage was outstanding.

We had a fantastic time - the location was ideal for seeing all the local area had to offer. As we had a car, it was simple to drive everywhere, and nowhere was too far. Perfect location for reaching nearby towns such as Harrogate and the City of York. Lots of places to visit outdoors if the weather is nice, but still loads to do if the weather is not so kind... a perfect break, particularly if you like your food - Yorkshire a foodie heaven!

This Sun house is a very good holiday cottage. If you are looking for peace and quite and a relaxing time,then this is the place. The cottage is very well laid out and every think you need is here. We will be going back

Warm welcome given by the owners. Property had been renovated to a high standard. Excellent base to tour the surrounding area.

Very cosy cottage and the location was good. We fell in love with Nidderdale.

Quiet location yet near to all we wanted to visit. The hosts were particularly friendly and helpful but not at all intrusive. We loved the gas burner in the living room and the attention to detail throughout.

The week we stayed here was more than perfect. We will be back soon to do some more exploring.

The property was an excellent base from which to explore the area and our hosts were friendly yet unobtrusive.

This holiday was made perfect with the cottage. It is beautiful and perfect for anyone needing to get away from everyday life for a bit. The owners were lovely, helpful and smiley. I will be telling people to go there and will be trying to book another week off of work to go back there too.

The owners of The Sun House were very welcoming and the house was very comfortable, beautifully finished and we felt at home. It could not have been better!

The Sun House was a delightful, character cottage with the benefit of all the mod cons. Very clever conversion. It was cosy and very conveniently placed for all the attractions. We had ample parking and glorious views of the garden from the pretty, airy kitchen. A romantic retreat, perfect for two!

Excellent accommodation, welcoming and helpful hosts, good location for touring the area.

The cottage was finished to an excellent standard with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay from a short break to a week or longer. The owner was very helpful and friendly prior to the holiday and during the weeks stay. If you like a peaceful cottage retreat that is also convenient to visit the local sights you would be hard pressed to find a better one.

If you wan't a quiet cosy retreat for two this cottage will take some beating with it's fully restored accomodation to an excellent standard, providing everthing needed for a weekend or longer. We stayed 1 week and could quite happly stayed another week as although in a quiet rural area it was central to visit main places of interest e.g. York, Harrogate, Skipton and the Dales. The owner was very helpful and friendly prior to arriving and throughout our stay. I would say this is one of the best cottages and most beautiful areas I have stayed in, highly recommended.

We had great weather, a cordial welcome and most comfortable accommodation. Highly recommended.

Beautiful accomodation in lovely surroundings. Exceptional standard and ideal for touring the surrounding area. Made to feel very welcome by the family.

The cottage was like a little chocolate box and were very happy there for our week's holidays.

My Fiancee and i stayed in this gorgeous cottage for a week, a fantastic wee cottage with everything you need, easy to get to from motorway yet the peace and quiet is great, ideal location for visiting lovely Yorkshire, bus stop is just a gentle stroll away, The owner was a proper gentleman. We will be going back for another stay.

The Sun House was delightful, private and convenient. Area was great for cycling and things to see, also near to main roads for travel.

The accommodation was of a good quality and the owners were very helpful.

We enjoyed touring North Yorkshire. Although we have been before, we still loved it. The accommodation was first class, location was ideal for visiting York and Harrogate. The owner was welcoming and very helpful.

The property was wonderful and peaceful. The garden was simply superb.

The Sun House exceeded our expectations. It was ideally located for York, Harrogate, Castle Howard, and Fountains Abbey. The owner was very pleasant.

Very warm welcome from the owners on arrival. Beautiful cottage in peaceful location. Could not have asked for anything better.

Stunning accommodation in a beautiful garden. A good base for lots of places of interest. A very peaceful and cosy haven to return to after a hard day sightseeing.

Excellent cottage and location, there's a great eatery in the village too. Great New Year break! Very helpful owners.

We stayed in this beautiful cottage and despite the weather, it was one of the best holidays we've ever had. A great base for many local attractions and places of interest. The owner couldn't do enough for us and had equipped the cottage with everything you could possibly need. An exceptional cottage, tastefully and comfortably furnished and well maintained. It was with great reluctance that we left at the end of our week! Highly recommended.

Very quiet location with a lovely pub nearby. Excellent kitchen and lounge facilities! Very friendly and helpful host.

The Sun House was excellent, the owners made us feel very welcome and we will go back again. If you want a relaxing holiday then go to The Sun House, I would recommend to anyone. A big thank you to Sykes for an excellent care free holiday!

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Ferrensby. Very convenient for all I wanted to do, visit my parents in Harrogate,visit North Yorks moors etc. Accomodation comfortable and clean with attractive surrounding gardens. Owners very helpful and friendly.

Delightful restored property with interesting garden and very helpful friendly owner.

A wonderful little cottage, just perfect for a relaxing weeks stay in the Yorkshire countryside. The owner made us feel welcome right from the start and was always helpful - just what we were looking for!

Great hosts, quiet relaxing environment, and charming cottage. Just needed more sunshine.

Very welcoming owners and the property is set in a very peaceful location in which to unwind.

Great hosts, magnificent garden and delightful cottage.

An extremely comfortable cottage in a lovely part of the country with a nice warm welcome from the hosts.

The owners were very friendly and helpful. The countryside was beautiful and the surrounding towns and villages were lovely.

The cottage is newly renovated and is absolutely beautiful! The garden is lovely too, and the village is quiet. It is handy for Knaresborough and the A1. We would highly recommend this property.

On our arrival we received a fantastically warm welcome from the owners; they are both such lovely people and very accommodating. We received a nice welcome pack of milk and a nice bottle of wine. The Sun House is an excellent, comfortable cottage that really feels like a home-from-home with all the things you would need to keep you happy whilst away. We found the cottage immaculate and everything you needed was there; it was always warm and cosy. A very relaxing place and situated in the heart of a lovely little village called Ferrensby with views to the village. A terrific base for our many day excursions. We had a brilliant stay and will certainly be using this venue again. We have no hesitation in recommending it!

The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. A lovely cottage, central for the many attractions in the area. We would not hesitate to recommend it and hope to return there again.

This was fantastic! Done to a very high spec. The owners are delightful. I can't speak highly enough of them or their Sun House!

Beautifully quiet area with many nice walks. The owners were particularly helpful and kind.

It was a pleasure to see such a really nice cottage of a very high standard. Everything about the cottage was just what we liked and the owner was very helpful, and told us a lot of places of interest where we could visit and nearby places to eat. He was very friendly and pleasant to talk to. Oh and the weather was perfect too!