Guests say
Foxes Retreat in Ripon is a spacious cottage with a pleasant garden, ideal for families or friends. Guests appreciate the comfortable, well-equipped interiors and the peaceful setting, perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. The driveway is noted to be tight, but alternative parking is available.
The property is described as clean and well-maintained, with crisp white bed linen, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
Set in a peaceful area within a pleasant village, the location is ideal for touring the Yorkshire Dales, though the driveway's accessibility is a minor concern.
Guests find the cottage warm and comfortable, with ample space for extended families, contributing to a lovely holiday experience.
The house is well-equipped, though the absence of a tumble dryer and the need for garden maintenance are noted. Parking challenges are mentioned, but they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A spacious and welcoming village home perfect for families or friends, Foxes Retreat combines comfort and convenience with a great location—ideal for relaxing escapes, scenic adventures, and exploring the best of rural Yorkshire.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Coffee Machine, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Back garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Nestled in the peaceful village of Thornton Watlass, conveniently located between the charming market towns of Masham and Bedale, Foxes Retreat offers a comfortable and well-equipped base for families or groups looking to explore the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. The village itself boasts a welcoming local pub serving good food and real ales, as well as a cricket pitch on the green, adding to its traditional Yorkshire charm. The property is also well placed for visiting nearby Crakehall, Middleham, Leyburn, Catterick and Leeming Bar.
This spacious holiday home features four good-sized bedrooms, including two king-sized rooms on the ground floor, and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. Upstairs, you’ll find two twin bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room. The cosy living room invites you to unwind in front of the wood-burning stove, with a Smart TV for evening entertainment. A well-equipped kitchen and a separate dining room provide all you need for enjoying home-cooked meals. Outside, the enclosed garden with outdoor furniture is the perfect spot for a morning coffee or summer evening drink. And with the welcoming village pub just a stone’s throw away, you’re never far from a warm Yorkshire welcome.
The surrounding area is packed with things to see and do. Masham, just a short drive away, is famous for its quaint market square, local breweries including Theakston and Black Sheep, and regular markets. Bedale and Ripon, both traditional market towns, offer further opportunities for shopping, dining, and discovering local history, while Middleham is home to its historic castle. Local attractions include The Wensleydale Railway, Forbidden Corner, Ripon Cathedral, Fountains Abbey, Aysgarth Falls, Thornborough Henge and the striking rock formations at Brimham Rocks.
For walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, Wensleydale and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are within easy reach, offering spectacular walking routes such as Hackfall Woods, Jervaulx Abbey, or The Druids Temple near Ilton – a fascinating and mysterious folly. The area is popular with walkers, hikers and cyclists, with many local walks and nature reserves to explore. Wildlife lovers will enjoy a visit to the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park or Thorp Perrow Arboretum, both close by. Other local activities include golf, horse riding, horse racing, bird-watching, wild swimming and fishing.
Whether you’re exploring heather-clad moors, enjoying picturesque village walks, or sampling local produce in traditional pubs and cafés, Foxes Retreat is the perfect base for discovering the heart of North Yorkshire.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (5)
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Hannah Dalton
We absolutely love this cottage. There is loads of room and it’s ideal for a multi-generational family holiday, or friends holidaying together. It’s very warm and comfortable with a fascinating selection of books. Also crisp white bed linen. Ideal touring area for the Yorkshire Dales.
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Confirmed Guest
perfect for what we needed, the garden could do with a trim back overall and as the very tight driveway was basically unusable, the house itself is large and has everything you could want short of a tumble drier ,the parking situation is not helped by the horrid "karen" neighbour across the road who obviously resents anyone parking on "her " road and deliberately parked off her own drive to make the road gap impassable for anything larger than a car .despite her best efforts i would happily stay there again should the need arise ,a great place
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Suzy
A lovely, attractive, comfortable cottage in a very pleasant village. Very interesting books in the library Only downside, the driveway was steep and narrow because of jutting wall. However we parked outside the cottage with no problem.