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Fox Cottage - Thirsk

Thirsk, North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A pretty cottage with a peaceful garden where you can relax and listen to the birdlife
  • Boot room and garage with bike storage means this property is ideal for walkers and cyclists
  • Spacious interiors and homely touches including a wood burner
Property code: 88464

Bright accents, feature walls and antique styling are just some of the characterful features that make this beautiful Yorkshire house an instant home-from-home. In this extremely family-friendly property, both children and adults alike will be made to feel immediately welcome. You can even bring along two dogs to stay with you, perfect for those who’ve come to the area to enjoy some of the many delightful walks that surround the vibrant town of Thirsk.

If you’ve just returned to the property from a walk along the bridleway at the back of the cottage or perhaps a bike ride in the Howardian Hills AONB, you’ll be best heading inside via the extremely versatile boot room. Equipped with laundry facilities, this boot room offers a fantastic space to take coats off, leave walking boots behind and clean off muddy paws before continuing inside to get cosy and comfortable. The property is also equipped with a spacious garage where you can store any bikes or outdoor equipment when not in use.

Once cleaned up and ready to relax, make a beeline for the kitchen/diner and put the kettle on. This farmhouse-inspired room is bright and beautiful with painted cabinets, cute country-style features and a breakfast table where all of your meals can be enjoyed. In the winter months, you can create an extremely snuggly atmosphere here with the Aga on to fill the space with a warm, comfortable heat. Don’t worry about having to rustle up your favourite dishes on the Aga, however, as there’s an electric oven and hob on-hand ready for mealtimes.

This same warm and welcoming atmosphere is continued in the lounge which is also on the ground floor. Having enjoyed dinner and cleaned dishes away into the dishwasher, step on through and make yourselves comfortable. With traditional design features and a fireplace with a working wood burner, this room is simply perfect for whiling away a relaxing night together. Switch on the Smart TV and chose a family favourite film to see you through to bedtime.

Along with a handy downstairs WC with charming dog-themed feature wallpaper, this property is served by a first-floor bathroom which can be shared by all of the family. Get a refreshing shower in the morning or slide into a bubbly bath late at night.

Also on this floor sits three beautifully presented bedrooms, all of which boast views of the garden and surrounding countryside scenery. The largest room is a wonderful king-size, complete with a wrought-iron bed frame, plenty of storage solution and a Teamaid for your first cup of tea each morning. Both this bedroom and the adjacent double bedroom boast beautiful feature fireplaces and country-style wooden doors which add to the traditional style of the place.

The third and final bedroom is a pretty twin with delightful accents. Complete with two comfortable single beds and a dressing table, this slightly smaller room has been perfectly appointed for any two sharers or younger guests.

Benefiting from such a rural location, the property offers an extremely generous allocation of enclosed and entirely private garden. Set to lawn and boasting mature shrubbery all around, this beautiful garden is the place to be come summer months. You’ll find a small patio area with outdoor furniture, ideal for bringing dinner outside, and a gas BBQ for those balmy summer afternoons. The garden has been thoughtfully ‘dog-proofed’, meaning you can let your pets play freely without any fear of escapees.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin room
  •  2 bathrooms - 1 shower room and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, shower over the bath and WC, 1 downstairs WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave
  • Aga (for use in the winter months)
  • Boot room with washing machine and freezer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV
  • Large garden with patio, outdoor furniture and gas BBQ
  • Private parking
  • Garage with bike storage
  • Walking available via the Bridleway to the rear of the cottage
  • Pub under a mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

With one local pub serving excellent local grub, the surrounding village of Bagby is a delightful place to stay on the outskirts of Thirsk (2 miles). An ever-popular market town that’s rich with the history of James Herriot, Thirsk is a fantastic spot for an afternoon of moseying around within North Yorkshire. Many convene in the area for sporting events at Thirsk Racecourse at the edge of town.

Just a short drive away, the attractive town of Bedale (23 miles) is a great place to have a coffee and then make your way around the town's antique shops and independent boutiques. Foodies will be delighted by the range of local produce, including beers and cheeses, on offer.

The vibrant cathedral city of Ripon (13 miles) boasts a Thursday market, numerous coffee shops, pubs, restaurants and a nice collection of independent shops to explore. The cathedral is smaller than its close neighbour, York Minster, but is still an awe-inspiring sight. In addition, every night for at least 450 years the Ripon Hornblower has sounded the curfew at 9pm from all four sides of the obelisk in the market place, come rain or shine, followed by a 15-minute history of the ceremony and the city – an experience not to be missed! If you are partial to a flutter, Ripon Race Ground has around 15 meets from April to early September. Known as 'Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse' it has a distinct atmosphere harking back to a bygone era – traditional tearooms and bandstands sit alongside the champagne bar.

This area of Yorkshire has enough historical sites to keep you busy for a week with Ripley Castle (20 miles), Newby Hall (13 miles) and Norton Conyers (14 miles). Visit lovely Fountains Abbey and the gorgeous Studley Royal Water Garden, 15.5 miles away – this World Heritage Site is deservedly one of the National Trust's most visited locations. As well as the spectacular ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, the grounds are home to an Elizabethan Mansion, a medieval deer park and some of the most romantic vistas in the country.

Harrogate (23.5 miles) is an absolute must-visit if you're staying here. Encircled by its famous Stray, or 200 acres, of horseshoe-shaped grassland, the Victorian spa town of Harrogate has a bright and breezy open-air feel and is characterised by its impressive floral displays. And as you would expect of such a bustling upbeat town, Harrogate boasts over 300 bars and restaurants together with all the shops, cinemas, parks and gardens you could ever wish for.

The vibrant little village of Osmotherley (13 miles) on the western side of the North York Moors is well-known as a starting point for walkers and cyclists. This gorgeous little place is real picture-postcard stuff. It also offers excellent facilities including a cafe, village stores and a fish and chip shop. If you're a bit of a foodie, this part of Yorkshire is packed with fantastic gastropubs, restaurants and delis. ?

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Barbara 19th February 2025

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When arriving at the cottage we arrived to a very generous welcome pack, which was much appreciated. Carole left us very precise details about everything in the cottage. We had a wonderful stay, lovely walks, and a visit to the lovely town. We had a wonderful break, the house is beautiful and so comfortable. The beds were lovely, we really enjoyed Read morethe wood burner. Would definitely stay again Hide

Reviewed by Ulrich 20th December 2024

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Very welcoming host, house is perfectly situated for exploring the moors and coast. Decorated with a lot of taste, you will have a wonderful time in this charming cottage. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Phil 4th October 2024

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A beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. beautfully equiped. Highly recommend the village pub (The Greyhound) for both food and drink. Locals and staff are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. If you have dogs the walk from the back door is perfect for that 'daily walk' Lots of other things to do locally, recommend wondering around ThiRead morersk and exploring. The welcome pack is by far the best we have ever had; and that was for both human and dogs! Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Rosemary 20th September 2024

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Fox Cottage was lovely. We only stayed for a short time. However, coming back to a warm cottage that had everything we needed made the short stay very easy. The welcome pack was much appreciated.

Reviewed by Beatrice 13th September 2024

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We loved the quiet garden and the kitchen/dining room best of all. It is an ideal situation for exploring the Thirsk/Moors/Dales area and York, too. Lots of good restaurants nearby. This is our second stay at Fox Cottage and we will be back.

Reviewed by Amanda 6th September 2024

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What an absolutely idyllic cottage. Set down a country lane, it has a stunning garden with the sun all day. Lots of birds and wildlife to watch and listen to. Very dog friendly, lots of lovely thoughtful touches the owner left, dog bowl, blanket, towel, treats and a ball. The welcome hamper was amazing with lots of treats. Fully equipped kitchen, cRead moreomfy beds and cosy lounge. We spent a very relaxing week at Fox cottage and cannot recommend this enough. Excellent communication with the owner Hide

Reviewed by David 16th August 2024

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Excellent accommodation in a lovely setting. Brilliant for dog walks. Welcome pack was totally unexpected and generous. Super food at the local pub just down the lane. Thirsk is a lovely market town. Fox Cottage is in a super location for exploring the Yorkshire Moors or Yorkshire Dales. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Jackie 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 21st June 2024

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Lovely comfortable, well-equipped cottage - a true home-from-home. Welcome basket packed with tasty goodies kicked the holiday off well, and all was just as we had hoped. Excellent communication from the owner ensuring that all went smoothly. The track to the cottage is long and quite bumpy, so take it slowly. The upside is that the property feels Read morevery private, peaceful and close to nature, whilst only a 10min walk to the village and the excellent pub. Would happily have stayed much longer. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 14th June 2024

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We have just enjoyed a lovely relaxing stay at Fox Cottage. The house is very light and spacious, bigger than it looks on the photos. The garden is absolutely beautiful, full of cottage garden flowers and birds, also it was 100% secure for our reactive rescue dog with no other dogs nearby. The welcome pack was very generous and the chocolate browniRead moree was amazing, very tasty! The house has everything you need for a stress free relaxing stay, Carole really has thought of everything! Hope to return! Hide

Reviewed by Dennis 10th May 2024

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Fox Cottage is charming, peaceful and restful. It is comfortably furnished and well equipped and the large wrap-around well kept garden is a lovely place to sit at all times of the day. We brought our small dog, who the owners kindly provided some treats for, and the Welcome Pack was the best we have ever had. The communication with Carole, the ownRead moreer, was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. We highly recommend Fox Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Gail 3rd May 2024

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We would highly recommend this cottage. Location was perfect and very quiet. This cottage has everything you would need for a peaceful break

Reviewed by Sue 29th March 2024

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Fox Cottage is a great property - clean and homely! Carole, the owner, left a lovely welcome basket for us, which included breakfast things, wine & even Easter goodies! She was super responsive to all our queries. The cottage is tastefully decorated & very well-equipped. We didn't have to purchase any cleaning products, as everything & more was proRead morevided. Amazingly dog friendly- a brilliant walk from outside the back gate & doggy essentials provided (bowl, poo bags, blanket). Fabulous garden too. Hide

Reviewed by Cleo 22nd December 2023

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The cottage was lovely & very well equipped including an Aga. We were very grateful for all the provisions, Christmas decorations and treats left for us by Carole and Ollie & we appreciated how they checked everything was ok. The beds were comfortable and the shower very warm. The number of plates, glasses & cutlery is a bit limited if having visitRead moreors, so a couple more of each would be useful. It's a very peaceful and quiet village with great walks nearby. Highly recommended, hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 30th September 2023

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Home from home loved the log burner and all the personal touches. Beds were very comfortable had a wonderful stay

Reviewed by Beatrice 15th September 2023

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Fox cottage is very clean, light and bright, and well equipped.. The sofas and beds were comfortable, the kitchen large and cheerful and the garden lovely.We especially liked the fox theme throughout. The owner had anticipated every possible requirement and fulfilled it, such as making a lovely cake for our arrival. We hope to return.

Reviewed by Lin 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by David 22nd July 2023

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Lovely house, in a very rural location. Peace and quiet apart from the sounds you'd expect from the country side.

Reviewed by Suzanne 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon 23rd June 2023

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We had a lovely stay at Fox Cottage . The house and garden are both beautiful. Everything we needed was provided . The location was good as it was close to main roads to get out and about but was also very quiet. The welcome pack was the best we've had. I am sure we will be rebooking in the future

Reviewed by Mark 16th June 2023

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Lovely location, house and amenities.

Reviewed by Amaya 10th June 2023

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We absolutely loved our stay here. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. The owners were perfect hosts, always available via text and extremely helpful. We loved the extras that were left for us and thought that was a lovely touch. We had many great days out with lots to do nearby. We particularly enjoyed the beautiful garden which wRead moree spent a lot of time in. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 3rd June 2023

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We were five adults and a baby and the cottage catered for all our needs, being spotlessly clean with comfy beds. Everything was provided, including a most generous welcome pack. The garden was delightful and the views were lovely, with hares playing in the fields. Contact with the very helpful owner was easy. There were useful notes on local walksRead more and we walked into Thirsk one day. The cottage is in a good central location for visiting many scenic, interesting and historic places. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 19th May 2023

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Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in this gorgeous cottage with a fantastic garden which is dog proof. Handy base for sightseeing, walks and the local pub which serves great food. Couldnt ask for more

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