Visitors Book - Craggley Cottage

Our aim is to provide a quality, comfortable and well equipped cottage from which you can enjoy your holiday in the Dales. We are very pleased to be able to share some of the kind comments left by our guests in the visitors book and our feedback form since making Craggley Cottage available to guests in December 2003. We would like to thank our guests and we hope to see them again soon.

March 2006

Visitors from Macclesfield, Cheshire. Another wonderful week in the Dales & another excellent cottage. Very well equipped and comfortable.

Visitors from Lincoln. A beautiful cottage, well equipped. We had a lovely time.

February 2006

Visitors from Cambridgeshire. Lovely cottage. Lovely village with great scenery & the food in the local was outstanding with huge platefuls.

Visitors from Leicester. Excellent cottage - a real home from home. The log fire has been a real treat. Lovely scenery and really friendly people. You have a perfect cottage in an idyllic location.

Visitors from Brackley. Superb cottage. The caretaker has kept this place spotless. Very cosy with the fire. Thank you both for making the cottage such a lovely place to stay. We wish it was ours !

January 2006

Visitors from Gloucestershire. A much needed, but too short break in a very comfortable, cosy cottage

Visitors from Bradford. (their third visit) As long as there is such a high standard, we will keep coming. Heaven.

Visitors from Grimsby. Absolutely fantastic. Home from home. Can't wait to come back!

Visitors from Derby. A great cottage. Will definitely recommend to others & come back if we get the chance.

Visitors from Nottingham. Lovely, enjoyable break in a delightful cottage. Enjoyed the walks in fantastic scenery.

Visitors from Ashton Under Lyne. Lovely welcoming cottage with lots of thoughtful extras. Will definitely recommend to others. Enjoyed splashing in West Burton river!

December 2006

Visitors from Goole. A wonderfully equipped and cosy cottage & base for a lovely New Year break. Ideal for a winter break. Really enjoyable.

November - September 2006

....oops! where have they gone ....to be added ....

August 2005

Visitors from Mortimer, Berkshire ... (age 12, 8, 6) .... We had a fab time thank you so much. The cottage is great and I hope we can come again because it is so nice. The cottage is beautiful and I love it. I want to stay again.

Visitors from Wales & Australia ... Beautiful outlook from the garden makes a wonderful cottage perfect. Thank you.

Visitors from South Wales .... Very relaxing holiday in superb cottage, lovely gardens, walks, waterfalls, countryside. We all had a wonderful time. Many thanks - we will return again.

July 2005

Visitors from Newcastle -under- Lyme.... Lovely cottage. Had a relaxing break. Had fun at Kilnsey Park and caught 4 fish. Thank for you letting us share your cottage. It rained for 3 days but we still had a fantastic time. Will tell our friends.

Visitors from Derby .... Everything we wished for and more in your lovely cottage. Put the garden to good use in the wonderful weather. Thank you.

Visitors from Netherlands .... Lovely cottage, lovely garden, lovely Yorkshire Dales, lovely weather etc etc

Visitors from Sandhurst, Berks ... Beautiful cottage. Fantastic walks. Enjoyed the pubs and teashops on route.

June 2005

Visitors from Upminster, Essex .... A great stay in a beautiful cottage. Added bonus of lovely weather

Visitors from Cherry Burton ..... our fourth visit to West Burton. Cottage beautiful - one of the best. Another successful stay. Scenery lovely and walking great. Hopefully will be back next year. Thanks for the welcoming tray.

Visitors from Bristol .... Our second visit here to this cottage and this time blessed with a heatwave! We sat in the garden every day for breakfast. A splendid cottage. We will be back. Many thanks.

May 2005

Visitors from Hertfordshire. I must return to the Dales again with the sun, wind and the sky. Last year I left my socks there, I wonder if they’re dry!

Visitors from Norwich. Wonderful! Cottage cosy, clean & well equipped. Lovely garden to relax in. F&H in village does excellent food. Lots of walks from the doorstep. Thanks to caretaker for lovely clean welcoming cottage.

Visitors from Norwich. We had a fantastic holiday in Craggley Cottage, we are very sad to be going home. The cottage had everything we needed. We will definitely be coming back.

April 2005

Visitors from Cheshire. Perfect!!!

Return visitors from Northumberland. Love this cosy cottage. Peaceful, heaven away from city life. Will be back.

Return visitors from Lincolnshire. Lovely week in this super cottage, even enjoyed the garden this time.

Return Visitors from North Wales. Have been before, cosy cottage, so relaxing. Great to unwind. Fox and hounds v welcoming and friendly. Will be back again.

March 2005

Visitors from Croydon. Beautiful calm week in the foggy misty Dales .... Enjoyed the walking, overwhelmed by the warm welcome at the Fox & hounds. Castle Bolton & Middleham interesting for history buffs. Excellent comfortable cottage

Visitors from Blackburn. Lovely cosy cottage, very clean and well-equipped. Despite the snow, we've managed a good walk every day - then collapsed in front of the fire! We particularly enjoyed the walk to Aysgarth Falls across the fields at the back of the house. The Dales are such a beautiful area.

Visitors from Manchester. A beautiful cottage with lots of 'touches' which make it welcoming. A lovely anniversary weekend. Would love to come back in summer and use the splendid garden. Thank you!

February 2005

Visitors from Co Durham. Relaxing few days in superb surroundings.

Visitors from Lincolnshire. Superb cottage - so homely and welcoming after a day's walking. We loved all the pictures of local places. Really appreciated the maps and walking books. We'd love to return in warmer weather and enjoy the lovely garden.

December 2004

Visitors from Stockport. Purrrrfect. Even had a smattering of snow on Christmas day.

Visitors from Surrey. Cottage beautifully clean and cosy. We would love to return soon.

Visitors from Deesside, Wales ."Stayed in the village many times before, this cottage by far the best. Very enjoyable".

November 2004

Visitors from Halifax ..."Wonderful, relaxing weekend in a superb cottage. Blessed with the weather. Hope to be back soon".

Visitors from Glasgow....."the cottage was just fantastic"...

October 2004

Visitors from Rochdale ..."Great cottage, great village, great pub, great people, great food. FAB. We'll be back".

September 2004

Vistors from Bradford........"Nothing to say except - 'Perfect'. The Howarths should be very proud of such a wonderful place. We did not want to go home. Nuff said!"

Visitors from Oklahoma, USA "Great facility, great location, lousy weather still a fantastic holiday, will return."

Visitors from Hampshire. "Cottage and scenery beyond compare. Lovely restful week if it weren't for the long walks !"

August 2004

Visitors from Powburn, Northumberland..." From one beautiful part of the country to another. The rain did not deter us - a great walk to Gordale Scar. As for the cottage - we have stayed in many but this one feels like home as soon as you walk through the door. Can't think of anything we needed that wasn't readily available. Charmingly decorated cottage - fantastic views. We will definitely be back. This place certainly earns its 4 stars."

July 2004

Visitors from Leicester....... "Super cottage, lovely walks, good food. What more can you want !"

June 2004

Visitors from Australia........."all up to a very high standard"

....... "The cottage is tastefully equipped and furnished. Lovely gesture the fresh flowers and the basic foodstuffs most welcome. Wonderful food at the George & Dragon at Aysgarth. We've had a marvellous week's holiday."

May 2004

Visitors from Cannock........."the cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival it was a pleasure to enter the cottage and find everywhere beautiful... gold star for your caretaker"

Visitors from Northern Ireland. "A lovely setting for a relaxing break. House first class. Everything very friendly. Will recommend to our friends."

Visitors from Australia.."extremely good value for money...very well equipped with everything we needed.....loved the large bath towels ...we have thoroughly enjoyed our time at Craggley Cottage. We found all the books on the local area extremely useful."

April 2004

Visitors from Oxford........ "Beautifully finished and furnished. It had everything we needed and lots of appreciated extra touches"

Visitors from Bristol........ "Beautiful cottage, village and views. Incredible countryside. The road from Skipton to Hawes must be the best scenery in England. We will definitely be back."

Visitors from Tyne & Wear. "We had a wonderful weekend in this lovely cottage. Weather was lovely. Children enjoyed the waterfall and games, and good food in the village pub"

March 2004

Visitors from Dublin........."a beautiful comfortable and warm cottage"

February 2004

Visitors from Manchester ..............."It was all very good especially the kitchen"

January 2004

Visitors from London............ "excellently appointed" ....."immaculately presented"

Visitors from London......."Congratulations! A wonderful cottage excellently furnished and equipped. Thank you for all the local info."

December 2003 - our first visitors.

Visitors from London and Australia. ........ "very welcoming, with lots of personal touches tea coffee, lots of info on the area. Very well appointed, e.g. kitchen"