Givendale Cottages

Givendale Cottages offer guests the ultimate rural escape in the heart of North Yorkshire, where guests can enjoy English countryside at its very best. Situated on the Newby Hall Estate www.newbyhall.org and nestled on the banks of the River Ure, guests can enjoy fishing, cycling, extensive walks through,woodland, parkland, open fields along the riverbank and around the sailing lake straight from the doorstep. These two beautifully restored and newly renovated18th century cottages combine historic charm with modern comforts and both enjoy far-reaching views of the Yorkshire Dales, Ripon Cathedral, and the old site of a moated medieval manor house.

Flexible self-catering holiday cottages 

Moat Cottage and Chantry Cottage are attached cottages with interlinking gardens and when booked together can sleep up to 9 guests. Moat Cottage has zip and link beds which can either be made up as twin or superking, catering for all groups whether, family, friends or colleagues. 

Holiday Cottages in the grounds of one of England’s finest stately homes 

Set on the edge of the Newby Hall Estate www.newbyhall.org , guests can enjoy walking or cycling up to the impressive historic house and award-winning gardens which boasts; a miniature railway, Giles Brandreth’s famous teddy bear collection, a famous dollhouses exhibition and much -loved adventure playground, as well as the collections of impressive Chippendales, tapestries, paintings and sculptures within the magnificent Robert Adam house.

Newly renovated 18th century holiday cottages steeped in history 

The cottages have all been professionally furnished to a high standard blending antiques with fresh modern interiors and appliances. 

Luxury accommodation for Newby Hall wedding and events 

Newby Hall www.newbyhall.org is a very desirable wedding venue and hosts an impressive program of events over the season including; Theatre productions in the gardens, Vintage and Sport Cars in the Park, The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, Tractorfest, The International Fireworks Competition just to name a few... Givendale Cottages sleep up to 9 guests when booked together and just a 20 minute walk up to the Hall. 

Country holiday house with hot-tub

When both Moat Cottage and Chantry Cottage are booked together, guests are welcome to book a hot-tub for their stay as an extra add-on. Pricing and availability varies depending on seasonality, so please enquire through Shanie as early as possible if you are interested in our hot-tub option.

A perfect country retreat for walkers and nature lovers 

Nestled on the banks of the River Ure, surrounded by woodland, parkland, open fields, historic sites, lakes, animals and birds the cottages offer guests superb bird / nature watching, fishing, cycling and great walking routes straight from the doorstep.

Dog-friendly self-catering 

Dogs are very welcome! As well as providing extensive dog walks, the cottages all have enclosed private gardens, as well as a shared paddock and walled garden for excercising!

Outside dining areas and bbq terraces with breathtaking, unspoilt views 

The kitchens from both cottages open out in to pretty, private, enclosed gardens with bbq terraces overlooking beautiful, dappled views of woodland, open fields and far-reaching views towards the Dales, Ripon Cathedral and the site of an ancient medieval moated manor house. 

Farm stays in North Yorkshire 

The cottages border the land of a working farm, so there is livestock in the surrounding fields and freshly laid eggs available to buy from the honesty box in front of the farmhouse adjacent, with further home and home-made produce to come later this year.

Guest benefits

• 25% guest discount to get into Newby Hall and Gardens

• A generous welcome pack with milk, bread, butter, fresh eggs, tea, coffee and all the essentials.

• Fresh farm eggs and home produce available to buy onsite.

• Free bike hire onsite – guests are welcome to use any of the bikes in the cottage bike store.

• All towels and bed linen provided – the beds will all be made up with professionally laundered white cotton bedlinen with a bath-sheet and handtowel per guest. 

• Newly renovated, interior designed cottages furnished to a high standard with fully equipped kitchens with coffee machines , smart tv’s and good internet 

• Flexible, luxury self-catering accommodation sleeping up to 9 guests.

• A stunning rural setting, yet only 5 minutes from the Cathedral City of Ripon and M&S Food. 

Moat Cottage (Sleeps 4)

Moat Cottage overlooks the site of a medieval fort and guests can enjoy extensive views across the Yorkshire Dales. The accommodation comprises of; a small inviting entrance hall with cloaks cupboard and boot rack, a spacious light, open plan living / dining room with smart tv and two-way log burner shared with the adjoining kitchen. The fully equipped kitchen is furnished with washer / dryer, coffee machine and breakfast bar and enjoys lovely countryside views. The back door from the kitchen opens out into a pretty, enclosed garden with a private dining / bbq terrace overlooking beautiful, dappled views of woodland, open fields, the moated lake, with the Yorkshire Dales beyond. Upstairs the cottage has two attractive, south-facing bedrooms which can either be made up as twin single beds or super king to suit and a shared bathroom with separate bath and shower.

Chantry Cottage (Sleeps 5+)

Chantry Cottage boasts equal charm, attractive, cosy interiors with impressive views. The three tastefully furnished bedrooms include a master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room, a pretty, single bedroom with garden views and a double with views towards the Yorkshire Dales as well as a house bathroom with washbasin, loo and shower over the bath. The cosy snug, and a spacious sitting room, both furnished with log burners and smart tv’s, make this cottage perfect for families and larger groups. There is also a utility room with washing machine, dryer and downstairs loo. Outside, there is a private enclosed garden with a furnished terrace directly outside the kitchen for al fresco dining, or you can load up a tray and follow the path from the garden gate to a private bbq terrace built into the garden walls which offers spectacular unspoilt views of the Yorkshire Dales and Ripon Cathedral. Guest can also relax in the walled garden, kick a ball around in the paddock and enjoy superb walks through woodland, open fields, along the river, around the lake through parkland all from the doorstep.