View towards the quaint property entrance
Meet the Clydesdale horses
Spacious and light open-plan design
Picturesque surroundings even from the dining table
Dreamy super-king-size double bed
Kick back after a day of exploring
Bathroom with walk-in shower
Garden seating to gather for a BBQ or some bubbly
Friendly farm residents
1 / 9  View towards the quaint property entrance
2 / 9  Meet the Clydesdale horses
3 / 9  Spacious and light open-plan design
4 / 9  Picturesque surroundings even from the dining table
5 / 9  Dreamy super-king-size double bed
6 / 9  Kick back after a day of exploring
7 / 9  Bathroom with walk-in shower
8 / 9  Garden seating to gather for a BBQ or some bubbly
9 / 9  Friendly farm residents

Birchwood Stable Cottage

Harrogate District, Yorkshire Dales
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 1
3
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • This lovely cottage is set on a working farm in tranquil surroundings
  • Within easy walking distance of the historic Ripley Castle
  • Ideally situated for visiting Ripon, Harrogate and York
Property code: HH013

This delightful cottage is situated just a short way from the picturesque village of Ripley with its beautiful castle and courtyard shops, and lovely walks around the lake. The popular spa town of Harrogate is just 4 miles away, and is home to the Valley Gardens, the Stray, the RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, Harrogate Theatre and a choice of great restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. You could also visit Ripon, famous for its cathedral and its racecourse, explore historic Knaresborough Castle, enjoy the famous Nidd Gorge walks, or visit Mother Shiptons Cave. You will also be ideally placed for the Yorkshire Dales, the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the vibrant city of York.

On entering this spacious and tastefully furnished cottage, you will find yourself in the attractive and welcoming open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner/bedroom which features beautiful exposed beams and country views. Here you will find a cosy lounge with comfy seating, TV, DVD and radio, and a delightful dining area. Theres also a choice of books and games. Heading over to the kitchen you will find it fully equipped with an electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge and freezer. You will also find a comfortable super-king-size double bed, which can be made up as two single beds on prior request. Theres also a hallway for storing boots and shoes, with a vanity sink for hand washing, leading to a utility room with washer/dryer. You will also find a shower room complete with a walk-in shower and WC, both of which have grab rails.

Stepping outside, you will find the cottage has a choice of garden furniture and a BBQ area for you to relax. A BBQ is provided, but please bring charcoal. There is ample off-parking space for two cars. The owners are happy to show guests their working farm which has cattle, sheep and Clydesdale horses. Stabling is also available for guests horses if required. Please note, 1 dog are welcome but guests must respect the fact the owners have working farm dogs who may be territorial.

  • 1 super-king-size double bed, which can be made up as 2 singles on request
  • 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC
  • Microwave, electric hob and oven, fridge and freezer
  • TV, DVD and radio
  • Washer/dryer in utility room
  • Garden furniture and BBQ area
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Stabling available for horses if required
  • Set on a working farm
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Gas central heating and electric included
  • Welcome pack of toiletries and beverages
  • Children welcome but please bring own cot and highchair
  • Discount for stays over 4 weeks
  • Ripley within walking distance, with shops, restaurants, pubs and castle
  • The walk to Ripley requires crossing the A61 road which can be busy at times
  • Harrogate 4 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Kirsten Wilcock

This property joined our collection in 2018 and is managed by Kirsten.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John, 5th November 2024

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Enjoyed our week there, great bathroom, shower brilliant.

Reviewed by Ken, 20th October 2024

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Reviewed by John, 28th September 2024

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Reviewed by Michael, 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Margaret, 9th September 2024

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Beautiful cottage very clean & spacious. Pat & Kate were very helpful, friendly & nothing was too much trouble. The Clydesdale horses and the sheepdogs (Nell & Skye) are really friendly & the views are just fabulous

Reviewed by Janet, 17th August 2024

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Very clean, comfortable and lots of room. Very friendly owners, and the animals where amazing. Totally relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Sue, 20th July 2024

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Lovely spacious cottage. Very friendly hosts, great to be so close to the horses

Reviewed by Hans, 13th July 2024

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We loved our stay, it is a very cosy cottage with a nice and friedbly atmosphere. We felt very much at home and relaxed and the welcome was very warm.

Reviewed by Susan, 6th July 2024

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Perfect location for visiting the Dales and Harrogate.The cottage itself is very comfortable and really had everything provided that you could possibly need and the fruit was a particularly welcome perk.As has been said in previous reviews the hosts are friendly and ask if things are going well whenever they see you but the real selling point of thRead moreis cottage is being round the wonderful animals-sheep,goats,the majestic Clydesdale horses and playing ball with the dogs.Loved it. Hide

Reviewed by John, 1st June 2024

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We had a very enjoyable break and Kate the owner could not have been more helpful. She allowed us access to her Clydesdales and other livestock on the farm.

Reviewed by Pauline, 20th May 2024

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Cottage was great for the dog as it had a garden. The view of the clydesdale horses was amazing and to top it one of them had a foal. Near to York and Harrogate and easy to drive around the dales. Fantastic holiday, even with the rain

Reviewed by Hazel, 11th May 2024

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Very comfortable cottage. Great location. Wonderful Clydesdales and a lovely friendly host.

Reviewed by John, 30th March 2024

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Lovely, comfortable and warm cottage with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The lovely farm animals made for an added bonus. Kate looked after us from when we arrived to when we left , including lovely fresh eggs ! Would like to return

Reviewed by Gary, 26th March 2024

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Reviewed by Paul, 7th October 2023

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We had a really great week at the cottage, lovely location and stopping on a working farm was really good fun and a change for us. The owners Kate and Pat lovely people and Ripley a beautiful village.

Reviewed by Sandra, 20th September 2023

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Reviewed by Francis, 9th September 2023

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Lovely little cottage, in ideal position for visiting Yorkshire and the Dales. The farm dogs were very friendly and used to wake us up every morning by tapping on the window. The field at the back of us had shire horses in it who were friendly, also the foals were gorgeous, I wish I could have taken one of them home with me.

Reviewed by Bernie, 2nd September 2023

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Lovely cottage on a working farm. Great views across a field with horses, sheep, goats and chickens ! A sheep dog visited us every day, ready to play. It's in a good location for Harrogate and the village of Ripley is just up the road. We really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Alan, 7th August 2023

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Reviewed by Susan, 28th July 2023

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Really enjoyed our stay cottage was very clean bed was very comfortable plenty of equipment in the kitchen our host was a lovely lady very chatty considering this was on a working farm a good base to visit other areas 5 minuete walk got you into the village Ripley as if you were like me were able to use our bus pass to go to Harrigate, Rippon, and Read moreLeeds our host recommended a place to eat The George at Ripon billed as the best carvery in Yorkshire highly recommend and hope to return with sun Hide

Reviewed by Veronica, 20th July 2023

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My host was delightful with a warm welcome and her continued interest in how my holiday was going whilst giving privacy. Lovely to see horses, sheep, hens and rabbits etc from the rear of the cottage. The location of the cottage is excellent and Ripley (a small delight) in easy walking distance with busses into Harrogate, Leeds and Ripon. Easy roadRead more connections to many excellent locations. Hide

Reviewed by Graeme, 9th July 2023

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Reviewed by Fraser, 16th June 2023

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Ripley is a nice place and a good place to start from when traveling out for the day. The accommodation is satisfactorily and all needs are met, like all the places we have stayed at, if you look you will find a problem or an improvement that could be made but nothing to be worthy of complaint at this holiday let.

Reviewed by Margery, 8th June 2023

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Reviewed by Robert, 30th May 2023

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Nice cottage clean and tidy friendly approachable owners with lovely dogs and horses plenty of walks and attractions a short drive away will definitely return

Reviewed by Patricia, 29th April 2023

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This was our second visit to this lovely cottage and, yet again, we were not disappointed. It is so convenient for Harrogate and sight seeing around the area and wonderful to wake up to the sheep and Clydesdales. A bonus this year was the two newly born foals. Thank you Kate for making us so welcome. Another wonderful stay.

Reviewed by William, 15th April 2023

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Lovely well appointed cottage in a peaceful country setting with friendly collies and goats and two great Clydesdale horses. Handy for visiting Harrogate and York.

Reviewed by Sue, 23rd March 2023

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A lovely cottage, well equipped and comfortable with extra touches such as fruit, biscuits, hot chocolate and a tea tray. Kate was very welcoming and made us feel at home. It was wonderful to see so many newborn lambs. In the field behind the cottage, besides the Clydesdales, we saw pheasants, rabbits, redwings and buzzards. We had an enjoyable fewRead more days visiting the dales; had a super meal at the Boars Head hotel in Ripley and another at the Game Cock Inn, Austwick. A relaxing break. Hide

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Location

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