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Bobbin Cottage

Skipton, Yorkshire
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Pretty Yorkshire stone cottage, right at the heart of the market town of Skipton
  • Inviting, sunny accommodation and charming, walled courtyard
  • Ideal location for exploring the town and heading into the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Overview
Property code: OC-DS114

Very close to the High Street of Skipton, this cottage is set in a quiet and peaceful location within the central urban conservation area. The accommodation is cosy and ideally located for the many shops, pubs and restaurants in the town centre. Great for a relaxing holiday there are plenty of attractions within the town, including the historic castle, church and Leeds to Liverpool canal on which there are regular cruises.

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge/Kitchen/Diner: Coal effect gas fire, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD hi-fi system, dining table and chairs, French windows leading out onto a patio area, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer.
Cloakroom: Toilet and washbasin.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, two wardrobes, dressing table, sofa.
Bedroom 2: Single bed, wardrobe, dressing table.
Shower room: Shower, toilet and washbasin.

Pets: One well behaved pet welcome at an extra charge of £38.
Parking: Parking for one car, further parking by arrangement.
Garden: Sunny patio area with table and chairs.
Heating: Gas central heating (downstairs underfloor heating).
Short Breaks: Not accepted at peak times.
Notes: Towels are provided. 

Skipton
Skipton is a market town located on the course of the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the south of the Yorkshire Dales. Skipton is able to boast Skipton Castle, constructed in 1090. Skipton became a prosperous market town, trading sheep and woollen goods and still has a cobbled street, Sheep Street.

The town provides an ideal base for a walking trip and is close enough to the Dales and the Lakes for days out.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single
  • 1 family shower room, with shower cubicle and WC
  • 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • TV, DVD and CD player
  • Courtyard garden with table and chairs
  • Private parking for 1 car, additional space by arrangement
  • Shop and pub, 150 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog 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 41 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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Reviewed by David 9th May 2026

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Reviewed by Erica 5th May 2026

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Fantastic location, very comfortable

Reviewed by Michael 4th April 2026

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Good location. Nice cottage convenient for high street being so near the canal was a bonus

Reviewed by Alan 28th March 2026

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Beautiful house parking excellent owner lovely to talk to and will definitely return

Reviewed by John 22nd March 2026

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Reviewed by Janet 14th March 2026

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We have been coming to the Cottage for many years, the location is perfect and the size is just right. Although some of the restaurants have gone a few more new ones have taken their place.

Reviewed by Mark 17th February 2026

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Bobbin Cottage is a fantastic quiet location but only 80 meters from the High Street and canals. A spacious property a real tardis so much bigger on the inside. Spotlessly clean and well equipped, comfortable beds and there is a parking space at the property. Lots of restaurants and pubs within walking distance. This is definitely on our return toRead more list Hide

Reviewed by C 12th January 2026

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A beautiful cottage with off street parking and very central but quiet. The cottage was spotless. It was also very cosy and warm. We has freezing weather but did not feel the cold. The beds were very comfortable. The shower a good size and easy to use. There was everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. A gem of a cottage. Read moreWould definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 31st December 2025

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Second stay here and the cottage is just as good as the first time. So quiet, despite being minutes from the main street. Great Christmas break, cottage is really warm and comfy.

Reviewed by David 22nd November 2025

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Reviewed by Mark 1st November 2025

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Great location within easy reach of the canal and town centre. A very comfortable and well equipped cottage with parking outside.

Reviewed by Janice 18th October 2025

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A great little cottage, warm and very comfortable. Just a short walk to the canal and town centre. Highly recommend Bizzie Lizzies for a fish and chip supper.

Reviewed by Maureen 28th September 2025

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Very good stay in comfortable surroundings would book again

Reviewed by Robert 21st September 2025

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We have stayed here before, and enjoy the cottage location by the canal and so close to the town centre. The cottage itself is so pleasant and comfortable, an ideal base from to explore Yorkshire. Having its own parking space is a plus. Good facilities if you want to cook, and plenty of options to eat out. Very comfortable beds.

Reviewed by Wendy 15th September 2025

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Perfect location for exploring Skipton and surrounding area. Not too far for public transport links if wanting to use public transport. All equipment in the cottage is user friendly and it really is a home from home stay. The cottage owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. The grab rail at the very bottom of the stairs Read moreis a welcome adage if your knees aren't what they were. Very enjoyable stay, most certainly would return. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 7th September 2025

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Spacious cottage with tasteful and practical furniture. Comfortable beds. Everything we needed was on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Denise 30th August 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location

Reviewed by Neil 25th August 2025

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Lovely little cottage tucked away in a quiet corner of Skipton but only minutes from everything, parking right outside the door, downstairs loo a bonus and pleasant seating outside, in courtyard or looking towards the canal, would recommend. Skipton itself was lovely and a fantastic base

Reviewed by Linda 18th August 2025

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Amazing comfy clean cottage with everything you could possibly need, fabulous location. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to coming again un the near future

Reviewed by Adrienne Maria 13th August 2025

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Brilliant quiet location but close to everything in Skipton, as we as being a good base to tour from. Good parking space. Big thank you for milk and biscuits. Already booked for next year.

Reviewed by Jim 5th July 2025

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Bobbin cottage is perfectly situated in the heart of Skipton with the peacefulness of being in the country. The cottage is well looked after with all you need for a comfortable stay. It has a lovely secluded sitting area to the rear with a small car parking space at the front. This was our second stay and would certainly return.

Reviewed by Andy 28th June 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 26th June 2025

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Bobbin Cottage is in a quiet but central location in Skipton with a valuable parking space. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very well equipped with good quality furnishing, bedding, towels etc. The owners left a lovely welcome pack. There is a secluded outside seating area which is a real sun trap. The bed was very comfortable. We will ceRead morertainly be returning soon. Hide

Reviewed by Erica 7th May 2025

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Superb location in a lovely town. Bobbin Cottage is comfortable, well appointed and the parking space is very handy.

Reviewed by Janet 16th March 2025

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Bedding could do with an upgrade but beds are very comfortable and the cottage is cosy and in a great location.

Reviewed by Robert 9th March 2025

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We found this a lovely cottage to stay in. Cosy, well designed and comfortable, and a great location near the centre of Skipton and the canal. Yet it is tucked away in a quiet corner. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds comfortable. An ideal base for enjoying Skipton and the surrounding area.

Reviewed by Alison 7th January 2025

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Cottage was lovely, very comfortable and warm. Very convenient for pubs and shops. The biscuits and milk were very welcome.

Reviewed by Phillip 31st December 2024

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Reviewed by Dennis 14th December 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 9th December 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 23rd November 2024

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The cottage is situated perfectly for canal walks and town shopping. Comfortable and warm and cosy. Just what was needed as it chucked it down and then snowed. Temp outside 0!

Reviewed by John 25th October 2024

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We have used this Cottage numerous times, because it is well located, with adjacent parking and a very helpful Owner, who deals with any Requests or Issues promptly.

Reviewed by David 5th October 2024

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Bobbin Cottage is a cosy place to spend a few days exploring the dale's. The interior is modern and very comfortable, although the single bedroom is quite small. The heating is very effective and we were never cold. Kitchen is well equipped so we had no difficulty cooking our meals. Shops are close by and the Royal Shepherd pub around the corner seRead morerves outstanding food. The Leeds-Liverpool canal is almost at your front door and provides hours of peaceful walks beside the water. We would recommend this cottage for couples wanting a relaxing holiday in Skipton. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 7th September 2024

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Nice and comfortable but not much info about appliances

Reviewed by Helen 24th August 2024

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What a fantastic gem in the heart of Skipton! We had a wonderful week. The cottage is very well presented with all that we needed. Beds were very comfortable and chair and sofa fitted well in living room. Outside area with chairs and table was great and a bench looking towards the canal was a lovely little suntrap. We discovered the quick route to Read morethe high street so really in the centre of everything. Bonus parking space made everything easy. Many thanks for the delicious biscuits, will definitely be recommending it to friends. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 17th August 2024

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This cottage is ideally located in Skipton, just a minutes level walk to the main high street and only a few minutes to the castle. It is lovely to sit on the bench and look at the canal which is only a minute away. Everything had been thought of for our comfort and there were nice touches like milk and biscuits waiting for our arrival. The caRead morestle visit was very good and we would definitely recommend to hire a boat for the day on the canal. Great experience. We hope to return Hide

Reviewed by Alison 10th August 2024

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Great cottage, well-kept with quality fittings etc, extremely handy for High Street.

Reviewed by Jim 29th July 2024

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This cottage was perfectly situated for a holiday in Skipton minutes from the town. The cottage was well equipped and had everything you needed for a stay. Also provided was tea, coffee, biscuits etc. which is very handy having travelled a fair distance. It has a lovely quiet and secluded outside space for sitting. The stairs up to the bedrooms weRead morere a bit steep for me but luckily there was a toilet both upstairs and down. Skipton is a busy town particularly at the weekends the people are friendly and helpful. There is plenty of pubs and cafes all selling good food and a variety of beers. Hide

Reviewed by Lorraine 13th July 2024

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A lovely clean, well equipped and comfortable cottage in a great location. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Lawrence 8th July 2024

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Every thing about this cottage - furnishings, comfort, cleanliness and location was first class. Would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Karen 30th June 2024

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Excellent cottage in perfect location

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Location

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