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.
June 2008
Visitors from Lincs ... Did not expect to share the cottage with another family (The Martins - feathered variety) but they enjoyed it and so did we! Good walking and no rain. Truly a 4 star cottage.
Visitors from Nottingham ... Lovely cottage - well equipped, marvellous setting, great walking. Beautiful garden - to sit and listen to the curlews after a good walk - heaven! We will definitely be back.
May 2008
Visitors from Sheffield ... The cottage has surpassed our expectations! Thanks for all the 'extras'! The Forbidden Corner near Middleham is well worth a visit. Local pub very good.
Visitors from York ... We had an enjoyable week. The weather has been very kind. We have done some good walks in the lovely countryside. The cottage has been everything you could expect and more. Would certainly recommend.
Visitors from Suffolk ... Everything we could wish for. Excellent quality throughout. Would certainly recommend to others. Thanks.
April 2008
Visitors from Dorset ... Lovely views, super cottage. Managed a few walks, despite the rain!
Repeat visitors from Norwich .... Had a great time as always. Look forward to next year!
Repeat visitors from Leicester ... Enjoyable week at Craggley as always. Good walking and good weather, mainly warm and sunny although blizzards and snow on Sunday afternoon,
Visitors from North & South London ... Excellent stay. Good walking.
March 2008
Visitors from London .... Great weekend. Really pleased weather came as part of the package. No rain - a Yorkshire first! Cottage great. Very comfortable.
Visitors from Alderley Edge, Cheshire ... Superb hosts, wonderful accommodation. Lovely countryside, good beer and excellent fod. We will return!
Visitors from Grimsby ... Thank you for your attention to detail - this cottage is 'spot on'. We loved it. So relaxing. Thanks again!
Repeat visitors from North Wales ... Once again had a lovely time. Snow earlier in week made the village and Dales totally picturesque. We will return again next year.
Visitors from Nottingham ... A wonderful cottage in a lovely village. We were very comfortable and despite some wet weather, walked almost ever day. We used the markets in Leyburn & Hawes - great veg!
February 2008
Returning visitors from Berkhamsted ... Second visit as lovely as the first! Weather was fanastic! More sunshine than summer 2007 and warm enough for walks without coats! Thank you . Will be coming again. Many thanks to caretaker - house was immaculate when we arrived.
Returning visitors from Bristol ... It's the third time we've been here. We wish we could stay forever. We'll come back again. Olivia age 7.
Visitors from Teesside ... Had a lovely time. We'd love to come back again in the summer and have a BBQ.
January 2008
Visitors from Essex ... Lovely three day break. Felt totally at home in this wonderful cottage. A truly comprehensive collection of local books and maps. Will hopefully spend a week next time to pute them all to use.
December 2007
Visitors from Barnsley (New Year) ... Beautiful cottage, home from home. Thanks for the little extras and the Christmas decorations. It made it really special. Lots of walking, drinking and eating at the Fox & Hounds. Hoping to book straight away for next New Year and summer.
Visitors from Kirby, Notts (Christmas) ... Christmas decorations very much appreciated. A beautiful cottage and very comfortable. Great views. Excellent walks. We will be back in the summer. Happy New Year!
Visitors from Gosport, Hampshire ... Cold frosty weather - how beautiful everying looks. We have all had a wonderful relaxing time - looking forward to coming back in the summer. Cottage is beautiful and comfortable - thanks.
Visitors from Christchurch, Dorset ... Rain, wind, snow and sun - all in 5 days! Good break, not much walking but a lot of relaxing in front of the fire.
Visitors from Chester-le-Street, Co Durham ... We enjoyed our weekend break to celebrate a birthday. A welcome return to West Burton ........ returning to a happy place full of memories. Pity the weather wasn't a bit drier. Never mind, it didn't spoil our break at Craggley Cottage. It felt like coming home with lots of home comforts. Excellent cottage.
November 2007
Visitors from Cotswolds & Warwickshire ... Thank you for a fab weekend, beautiful location, lovely, clean & tidy, relaxing break. First visit to the Dales but not the last.....
Repeat visitors from Leicester ... Relaxing weekend at Craggley - all too brief.
Visitors from North Wales ... A beautiful cottage with all we needed for a relaxing break. A touch of luxury. Thank you.
Visitors from Worksop ... First time in the Yorkshire Dales. So luck to find Craggley Cottage. So cosy and well equipped & clean. Went to village bonfire then to pub. Very friendly people. Good weather though windy. Excellent walks. Hope to return soon.
October 2007
Visitors from Ramsgate, Kent .. Really loved the cottage. Everything we needed was provided. Garden was fantastic. Breakfasted outside each morning despite chilling mornings. We couldn't miss the views. As cat people, the visit from the black cat was an added bonus. Enjoyed watching the birds coming and going. Fox and Hounds good value wholesome food, and Copper Dragon beer recommended. Lots of Walks : Kettlewell to Arncliffe - hard work but rewarding. Worton to Adelburgh Moor also great. For tea and cakes Serendipity tea rooms in Leyburn. Finally thanks for the great weather. Came on Friday - dry and sunny until Wednesday evening! Thank you!
Visitors from Washington, Tyne and Wear ... A lovely cottage in a beautiful village. Cleanliness and attention to detail first class. The fresh flowers and food stuff provided for our arrival were most welcome. Many thanks to the caretaker for her hard work. The weather has also been kind to us this week and we have much enjoyed our time here.
Visitors from The Wirral ... We had a splendid relaxing break. Thank you.
Visitors from Bramley, Hampshire ... Our first visit to the Yorkshire Dales. The cottage is lovely, home from home. Have done lots of walking - enjoyed the scenery. The Forbidden Corner is a good place to visit for all ages. Hawes is good on market day - Tuesday. Thank you or the bread etc - nice touch.
September 2007
Visitors from Tamworth ... Lovely cottage, beautifully presented and so spotless. Have appreciated the log fires in the evening to defeat the autumn chills. We hope to return and make use of the fab garden in warmer weather.
Visitors from Basingstoke ... A lovely place to stay and so handy for most areas to visit. We had a great time.
Visitors from Ipswich ... Congratulations! You have achieved something very rare. A cottage that is even better than its description - 'home from home'. Well done! You must have worked very hard, everything is a credit to you. You have thought of everything. It has been an absolute pleasure to stay here. 6 stars!
August 2007
Visitors from Southend on Sea, Essex ... We've visited the Yorkshire Dales several times, but this is by far the loveliest cottage, most welcoming and attention to detail - amazing. The children loved the paddling in the rivers and waterfalls. Excellent walk to Malham Cove. Our return visit to the Wensleydale Heifer excellent. Also must say the kite flying was superb - something the kids have never done before. You are very lucky to have such a lovely cottage. Thank you.
Visitors from Gosport, Hampshire ... Had a wonderful relaxing week. Weather mainly sunny. Lovely well equipped cottage, bonus was the lovely garden.
Visitors from Somerset ... A lovely return to the Dales after a gap of 13 years, this time with two children. We managed some lovely walks and recommend White Scar Caves & The Forbidden Corner for children. A fantastic cottage. Thanks.
Visitors from Suffolk ... A lovely, comfortable cottage witha fantastic garden. Recommend the Keld to Muker circular walk and a visit to Surrender Bridge and the Old Gang smelt mill. Thank you for a lovely stay.
July 2007
Visitors from Scarborough ... Lovely place for Harry's first holiday! Hope to return in future when he will be able to make the most of the garden and toys provided.
Repeat Visitors from Odiham, Hampshire .... Weather has been fabulous if a little windy. Lots of fantastic days out on the fells (we must be fit by now ...). Great lunch at the Blue Lion at East Witton, trips to the Ribbleshead Viaduct, National Railway Museum, Harrogate, both breweries at Masham, and an organ receital at York Minster. Very much enjoyed the garden at Craggley and also your collection of fabulous books in the kitchen. This is our third visit to Craggley and it just gets better and better. Thank you very much for an excellent two weeks.
Visitors from Canada ... Bravo! What more can we say other than we hope we may be able to return soon. Only wish the weather had been better.
Visitors from Wargrave, Berkshire ... Superb cottage. Walking good. Cycling good. Hills a challenge for a tandem. For the well organised the weather was no problem and there are so many wonderful tea shops. No escape the showers.
Visitors from Tibenham, Norfolk ... Thank you so much! A fantastic cottage in a wonderful location. See you again!
June 2007
Visitors from Surrey ... A lovely cottage and garden. So glad we came for two weeks. Such a lot to see, beautiful countryside everywhere. Great weather apart from last two days. Made the most of the garden!
Visitors from York ... Best cottage ever - beautiful countryside, great walks. Very happy to have discovered this lovely village. We will be back. Hopefully better weather next time.
Visitors from Leicester ... Welcome break at Craggley - a firm favourite. Unseasonable weather for June. Monday was wettest June day on record, but still had some sunny days. Walked every day bar Monday. Lovely week.
May 2007
Visitors from Canada ... Our first but not last visit to the Dales. We loved every thing about it - the cottage views, walks, pubs and even the weather. Wish we could stay forever. Perfect in every way possible.
Visitors from Canada ... A lovely home away from home. Very clean, attractive, well supplied. Welcomed with fresh flowers & some starter supplies. Great location for many walks. A wonderful holiday!
Visitors from Glasgow ... Fantastic property. Nice touch with flowers and welcome pack. Will certainly be back.
Visitors from Kent ... An enjoyable week in a peaceful village. Cosy cottage after a long day walking. Very good food at the pub.
April 2007
Returning visitors From Norwich ... Beautiful weather all week so lots of walk and then undoing all the good work in the pub. Lovely, comfy cottage as always - looking forward to coming back next year!
Visitors from Measham, Derbyshire .... Had a fantastic time, cottage beautiful, great location, pub & walks brilliant. Everyone so friendly. Would definitely recommend to a friend and would love to come back
Visitors from Marlow, Bucks ... Beautiful cottage, Wonderful Yorkshire.
Visitors from Batley, West Yorkshire ... Another lovely stay. This is a very well planned and equipped cottage - idyllic!
March 2007
Returning visitors from Warborough, Leicester .... Enjoyed our week at Craggle as always.
Visitors from Leeds .... Beautiful cottage - home from home. Weather not good, but enjoyed every minute. Thank you to the caretaker for making the cottage so welcoming and so clean.
Visitors from Harpenden ... Wonderful stay in great surroundings. Lovely cottage.
Visitors from Kent ... This place managed to relieve the stress of an 8 hour journey with 2 children. Wonderful. Thank you.
Visitors from Congleton, South Cheshire ... Great location and a perfect cottage, thoughfully presented.
February 2007
Visitors from Little Shelford, Cambs .... Our stay was short but o so sweet. Thanks for all your care and thought. Lovely lovely cottage, lovely walks and exciting power cut at the pub!
Visitors from Berkhamsted, Herts ... Just what we all needed. Lovely house and area. Snow, rain, sunshine, just wonderful Yorkshire. We will be back!
A little lady age 4 from Bristol .... I saw some sheep on the way to Craggley Cottage. I want to stay forever.
Visitors from Newcastle under Lyme ... Cottage is lovely. You have gone to a lot of trouble to make your guests comfy. Enjoyed all the walks and going to the pub. Will be back.
Visitors from North Wales ... The cottage is really lovely and very well equipped. We would love to come again. Thank you.
January 2007
Visitors from Leeds .... Home from home, cozy, relaxing and everythig catered for.
Repeat visitors from Odiham, Hampshire ... Happy New Year! our second visit to Craggley and yet again a fabulous break. Great walks and then a bottle of wine around the fire. Thank you so much for making the cottage look so beautiful at Christmas and for the gift of the wine and crackers. Look forward to returning later in the year.
December 2006
Repeat Visitors from Leicester ... Lovely Christmas week at Craggley. Enjoyed the walking as always. Fire, Christmas decorations, crackers and bottle of wine much appreciated, as was the power shower! Many thanks.
Visitor from Harrogate ... Excellent cottage, very well equipped, everything that one would want. Very therapeutic, calm and relaxing
Visitors from Somerset ... What a lovely relaxing place! Wish we could have more time to enjoy it. The thought and love that has gone into this cottage make it a real joy to stay in.
November 2006
Repeat visitors from North Wales ... Lovely time as always, fourth time here. Will be back. Very relaxing.
Repeat visitors from Blyth, Northumberland ... Third visit. Nice to be away from hustle & bustle. Peaceful and relaxing.
Visitors from Doncaster .... Lovely time. The best cottage we have stayed in. Lovely and clean, fantastic. Hope to be back.
Visitors from Cambridgeshire ... Marvellous cottage, fantastic scenery, great walking. Fox & Hounds is a lovely pub, good food, friendly staff....and Susie wants to live in the cottage!
October 2006
Visitors from Sheffield ... The cottage is a true home from home. We will return soon I hope.
September 2006
Visitors from Cherry Burton ... Another lovely holiday in beautiful West Burton and your delightful cottage. Back next year we hope.
Visitors from Bramley, Hampshire ... Very relaxing and enjoyable, so much to see and do. Hope to be back again.
August 2006
Repeat visitors from South Wales ... Wonderful, relaxing, interesting and stupendous stay again. So much to see and do and beautiful cottage to boot!
Visitors from Odiham, Hampshire ... We now know it is an 'impeccable' cottage! Lots of lovely walks from the cottage, great meat from the butcher and great fun waiting for the fish and chip van on Wednesday! We will be back asap
Visitors from Newark ... We had a great family time in this beautiful area and cottage. What a well-equipped place -the children particularly enjoyed bingo! We will definitely be back.
July 2006
Visitors from Netherlands ... It was wonderful, we regret going home. Heatwave. If you ever think of selling this place, let us know please. We'll be back!
Visitors from London ... Another lovely stay.
June 2006
Visitors from Northamptonshire ... Sunshine, scenery and a beautiful cottage. What more could one ask. Thank you for allowing us to share this lovely spot.
Visitors from Newbury ... Great cottage, lovely village, beautiful area.
Visitors from Malvern ... too hot! great walking. The Dales are magnificent. Cottage is cosy and well equipped with lovely garden.
May 2006
Visitors from Batley ... Lovely gottage and very pretty garden with gorgeous view. We were lucky with the weather and had planned several walks, but found it difficult to tear ourselves away. It is so nice not to hear traffic, just birdsong. Cottage is well equipped. Thank you for the milk, bread and butter and lovely flowers.
Visitors from Mansfield/Somerset ... The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. Thank you.
April 2006
Visitors from Leicester ... Great week in lovely cottage. Love the garden and view.
Visitors from Norwich ... Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend the local pub!
March 2006
Visitors from Derbyshire ...I had a lovely time with my mummy and daddy. My favourit thing is the sheep. They make me laugh. I also like the door stops in the cottage and the curtain by the stairs for playing peep-o.
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"
