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7 Nights See prices

  • £2700  to  £4690

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Short Breaks From

  • £600 p/night
    Off peak
    (2 night min)
  • £825 p/night
    Peak season
    (3 night min)

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    17

  • Bedrooms

    6 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    3 (peak)
    2 (off peak)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Sorry
    No Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    6

  • Access

    Stairs

  • Log Burner

About The Healthy Home Retreat

The Healthy Home Retreat is an extremely flexible solution to group accommodation in Yorkshire. As one property, it can sleep up to 17 people so is perfect for your hen weekend, a giant Christmas with your extended family or for getting the cousins together during the school holidays.  The location is also pretty impressive. Guests are spoiled with a huge garden, incredible views and masses of space, yet are only a few miles south of Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Skipton is amazing. The friendly Yorkshire town has a busy market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Browse for a bargain and pick up some locally reared meat and fresh veg for a barbecue or cooked dinner back at the house. You'll find everything from cheese to chairs at Skipton Market! It doesn't matter if you miss a market day because Skipton is well served by locally-owned shops and boutiques with a wide array of homewares, clothing, jewellery, food, drink, and whatever else you could desire. Other favourite pastimes in Skipton include visiting the castle, walking beside the canal, watching the lightning-paced sales at the indoor cattle mart, and strolling around Skipton Castle. The town regularly hosts festivals and events, so keep an eye on the calendar to see what's happening during your stay.

Walking and cycling opportunities are plentiful locally, with footpaths and cycling routes to suit every age and ability. One of the most famous trails is Yorkshire's Three Peaks Walk encompassing Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. At 23.5 miles of some of the most challenging terrain in England, it's not to be taken lightly, but completing it would certainly be a highlight of your holiday. Other walks around Skipton include paths to Goredale Scar from Malham, the Skipton to Settle Walk along part of the Dales Highway, and Sharp Haw. There's also a gentle path through the woodlands around Skipton Castle. Cyclists and mountain bikers have access to an excellent choice of on and off-road routes. You only have to step outside the gate for immediate access to dozens of scenic walks.

Day trips from The Healthy Home Retreat can include sightseeing in Haworth, famous for being home to the Bronte sisters, or sightseeing and shopping in Leeds. There are golf courses, activity centres where you can drive a 4x4 or paintball and breweries to tour. Like many guests, you may find that you're perfectly happy to stay at home and make good use of the cupboard full of games and the garden.

The Healthy Home Retreat is only ever rented as an entire house so you will not have to share the garden or other facilities. Please see the owner's website for more information.

Contact the owner

Owner details:

Gina Lazenby joined Independent Cottages in February 2021


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Amenities / Facilities

  • Log Burner
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Cot
  • Highchair
  • Bike Storage
  • Golf Nearby
  • Kingsize +
  • Garden/ Outside Area
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite/ cable TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Dish washer
  • CD Player
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Horse Riding Nearby
  • WiFi

Location (The Yorkshire Dales)

Accommodation Comprises:

To give an idea of amenities with the property as a whole we have listed the layout for the Healthy Home Retreat below by showcasing it under the 2 named areas as the property is quite large.  Skipton Barn Cottage is the newest part of the property , including the barn conversion.  Skipton Peel House Cottage is the oldest original building. All of the bedrooms are named after birds to make them easy to identify. The houses oldest buildings date back about 700 years. You will have the use of the entire property, facilities and outdoor spaces.

Skipton Barn Cottage

  • Huge living space that works well for parties, socialising, or group activities like yoga.
  • Conservatory with comfortable seating and gorgeous views of the countryside.
  • Barn lounge sitting room with a TV.
  • "Partridge" family bedroom sleeping up to four people in one kingsize bed and two singles. There is also space for a travel cot. The room is on the first floor with views of the garden and pear tree, and an ensuite with a shower, WC and a handbasin.
  • "Lapwing" twin bedroom with two full-sized single beds and a skylight.
  • "Dove" double room with solid oak beams, thick stone walls, and views over the front of the house to the wildflower meadow.
  • "Goldfinch" double bedroom with similar views to "Dove". This bedroom is adjacent to the first floor living/dining room detailed below.
  • First-floor living/dining room with gorgeous oak beams, multi-aspect windows framing beautiful views, and a dining table. A fitted kitchen runs along the length of one wall and is well-equipped for self-catering.
  • Two shower rooms, each with a shower, WC and a handbasin.
  • Bathroom with a shower over the bath, a WC and a handbasin.

Skipton Peel House Cottage:

  • Big kitchen/breakfast room with oak beams, stylish wooden cabinets, a fireplace with a wood-burner, and a solid wood table that seats six people. The kitchen is very well equipped for catering for big numbers and is where guests would cook most meals when the house is full. The owners have thought of everything, including ensuring the serving dishes and pans are big enough for group catering, and providing two fridges. Supermarkets will deliver to the house, and the owners can recommend local catering companies if you want to get someone in to cater.
  • "Tea Parlour" sitting room with lovely views, vintage tea china for guests use, and charming decor.
  • Separate dining room in the oldest part of the house, with a long oak dining table that can be extended to seat up to 18 people.
  • Utility room with a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • Shower room with a WC and a handbasin.
  • "Robin" family bedroom sleeping up to 4 people in two single beds, 1 double bed and a double wardrobe with underdrawers, and views over the front garden.
  • Bathroom with a shower over the bath, a WC and a handbasin.
  • "Peacock" family room with dual aspect windows and fantastic views. It has a kingsize bed and a single bed/daybed, a wardrobe and some drawers for storage. There is space in here for a travel cot.

Outside: The garden is a haven for wildlife with areas for sitting, playing, chatting and eating. There are far-reaching views of the valley and lots of mature plants for shade. The house has off-street parking for several cars.

Additional Information: All utilities, bed linen, bath towels, WiFi and fuel for the wood burner is provided. Beds are made up for guests' arrival and the bathrooms are stocked with Faith in Nature toiletries. Short breaks are possible, depending on availability. No smoking.

The Healthy Home Retreat Tariff & Supplementary Information

Season Weekly Rate Short Breaks

Thu, 11th Apr 2024 - Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 2
Short break prices:
2 nights: £1,550 - £1,950 | 3 nights: £1,660 - £1,950 | 4 nights: £2,020 - £2,300 | 5 nights: £2,650 | 6 nights: £3,050

7 Nights
£3,850

2 Nights
From
£1,550


Wed, 1st May 2024 - Sun, 5th May 2024
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £1,650 - £2,750 | 4 nights: £2,020 - £2,995 | 5 nights: £3,395 | 6 nights: £3,595

7 Nights
£3,950

3 Nights
From
£1,650


Mon, 6th May 2024 - Thu, 23rd May 2024
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 3
Short break prices:
3 nights: £1,600 - £2,250 | 4 nights: £2,020 - £2,450 | 5 nights: £2,950 | 6 nights: £3,400

7 Nights
£3,850

3 Nights
From
£1,600


Fri, 24th May 2024 - Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 2
Short break prices:
2 nights: £2,750 | 3 nights: £2,750 | 4 nights: £2,600 - £3,390 | 5 nights: £3,790 | 6 nights: £4,290

7 Nights
£4,690

4 Nights
£2,600


Mon, 3rd Jun 2024 - Sun, 30th Jun 2024
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 2
Short break prices:
2 nights: £1,500 - £2,250 | 3 nights: £1,650 - £2,490 | 4 nights: £2,020 - £2,985 | 5 nights: £3,150 | 6 nights: £3,495

7 Nights
£3,995

2 Nights
From
£1,500


Mon, 1st Jul 2024 - Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 2
Short break prices:
2 nights: £1,650 - £2,690 | 3 nights: £1,950 - £2,690 | 4 nights: £2,100 - £3,140 | 5 nights: £3,440 | 6 nights: £3,840

7 Nights
£4,150

2 Nights
From
£1,650


Fri, 19th Jul 2024 - Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Changeover: Mon / Fri, Min Nights: 2
Short break prices:
2 nights: £1,750 - £2,990 | 3 nights: £1,950 - £2,990 | 4 nights: £2,180 - £3,390 | 5 nights: £3,790 | 6 nights: £4,290

7 Nights
£4,690

2 Nights
From
£1,750

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Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 17 in 6 bedrooms (2 quad, 1 twin, 1 triple, 2 doubles)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
Sorry, the owner does not accept pets
Accessibility:
Unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users. Please discuss any specific accessibility requirements with the owner
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Mon/Fri
Payment Options:
Bank Transfer
Group Booking Details:
All male groups - Please enquire with owner.
All female groups - Please enquire with owner.
Catering available - Yes (by arrangement).
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
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Gina Lazenby
Member Since February 2021

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