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Shire Cottage - Harrogate

Knaresborough, near Harrogate, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • Grade II listed converted stable offering comfortable accommodation for four guests
  • Located in the heart of Knaresborough close to the riverside, shops and restaurants
  • Lovely walks and fantastic cycling routes on the doorstep
Property code: OC-HH075

This pretty Grade II listed cottage enjoys an attractive location in a quiet cobbled courtyard, just a few hundred metres stroll from the shops and restaurants of Knaresborough town centre.

Shire Cottage is an attractive property offering a cosy lounge with a flame-effect fire, and a well-equipped kitchen/diner on the ground floor. Two bedrooms, both of which have super-king-size zip-and-link beds allowing them to be made up as twin rooms on request, are reached via a set of stairs in the lounge. Both of these rooms boast contemporary-style en-suite rooms, the first a shower room, the other a bathroom with a sumptuous double-ended bath.

Wander down the street from this property and within a few hundred metres find yourself in the heart of Knaresborough. The town’s castle, a dramatic ruin, lies within 0.5 miles of the cottage, as does the town’s pretty riverside area with its boat hire and waterside cafe. 4.5 miles from Knaresborough and easily accessible by road or train, the historic spa town of Harrogate is not to be missed, whilst both Leeds and York are situated less than 20 miles away.

 

  • 2 super-king bedrooms (can be made up as twin rooms on request)
  • En-suite shower, room
  • TV/DVD, iPod dock, and DAB radio
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Bike storage for 2 bikes
  • Use of shared laundry room (washing machine only)
  • Off-road parking available for two cars parked tandemly
  • Pubs and shops within walking distance
  • The cottage is located within the town centre
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 7th October 2025

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Reviewed by Douglas 5th September 2025

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Reviewed by Jeff 15th August 2025

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Very comfortable and well equipped dog friendly cottage conveniently situated close to the town centre and all the attractions that Knaresborough has to offer but set back from the road enough for it to be reasonably quiet. We really enjoyed our short stay.

Reviewed by Faye 26th July 2025

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Great space for a family of 4, location was excellent as we could walk into town or down by the river. There were plenty of places to eat out or grab some provisions and lots to do in and around Knaresborough. The hosts were very friendly, gave good directions and communicated their location perfectly - this made it really easy to find! Property waRead mores lovely, thoughtfully decorative but still homely. We took advantage of the dvd library and board games Hide

Reviewed by Janet 19th July 2025

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Shire cottage was brilliant! It had everything we needed for our stay and was really well equipped with crockery, glasses, cooking utensils and even a dishwasher. We were a family of 4 and were very comfortable. Richard and Jackie were on hand if we needed anything, otherwise they left us to ourselves, which was great. Very convenient for a walk upRead more the road into town with plenty of options to eat and drink. The railway station and the river were close by too. Hide

Reviewed by Deirdre 6th June 2025

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Perfect location for walking round Knaresborough and visiting this part of Yorkshire. The railway station looked handy to save driving to Harrogate. The cottage was ideal for 4 plus one Labrador with a park 2 mins away for a quick doggie leg stretch! The beds were very comfortable with crisp bed linen and high standard bathrooms. Large kitchen withRead more everything you would want to cook meals. We ate out in the town where there are many pubs serving food. Would definitely book again. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 2nd May 2025

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A lovely, well equipped, clean and comfortable cottage in a very convenient location. Friendly, helpful hosts. Thank you Richard and Jackie.

Reviewed by Barbara 26th April 2025

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So clean and comfortable and probably the best equipped cottage that we have ever stayed in. You can leave your car there and walk or use public transport to go to most places. You get a very warm welcome as well!

Reviewed by Fiona 6th April 2025

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This is a great place to stay. The cottage was perfect for our needs, it was cosy and nicely decorated. The hosts were lovely and very welcoming . The cottage was in a great location. It's only 5 -10 mins walk to the station and local shops and sites within Knaresborough. It's also central location for other places to visit. We would definitely booRead morek again if we return. Hide

Reviewed by John 26th October 2024

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We had a fantastic week at Shire Cottage. Thanks for Richard and Jackie for the lovely welcome pack. The cottage is perfectly located for walking around Knaresborough and the local country walks and as a base for our days in Harrogate and York. There are some excellent pubs and restaurants close by which we all really enjoyed.

Reviewed by Carl 19th October 2024

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Richard and Jackie were great hosts. The cottage was home from home, fully equipped and comfortable. The location was ideal, great for exploring. Lots of choices for great food and real ale.

Reviewed by Mike 1st September 2024

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Reviewed by Keith 17th August 2024

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Excellent hosts and a really lovely cottage. Highly recommended and we will definitely go back to explore more of Yorkshire.

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Location

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