Sandy Cottage, Linton

This18th Century stone-built terraced cottage is located on the Linton village green and offers comfortable and spacious accommodation for up to five people. Well-renovated by the current owners, this cottage boasts Yorkstone flags, aged timber floors and exposed beams, providing accommodation full of period character. With a cosy sitting room and feature stone fireplace, a dining room with French windows leading to a private Yorkstone flagged rear patio and three bright bedrooms, this property is an excellent place for a family vacation. Centrally located in the beautiful National Park, this cottage makes a great holiday home no matter what the time of year. Note: The stairs are made to the standard of earlier times and so are steeper and more narrow than modern steps. Please note that this property can only accept check ins on Mondays and Fridays.

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Summary
  •   Max. Occupancy 5
  •   Bedrooms 3
  •   Bathrooms 1
  •   Changeover Friday
Features
  •   Pets Allowed
  •   Towels Provided
  •   Linen Provided
  •   Dishwasher
  •   Cooker
  •   Fridge
  •   Washing Machine
  •   Television
  •   Kettle
  •   Garden
  •   Log Burner
  •   Wifi
  •   Pub Nearby

Accommodation Details

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x single. Bathroom with bateau bath with ball & claw feet, separate power shower cubicle, basin & WC. Ground floor cloakroom with basin & WC. Fitted shaker-style galley kitchen. Dining room & sitting room with log or coal burning stove.

Oozing with classic Dales character, this charming 18th century stone-built cottage overlooks the village green and riverside life of Linton, one of the prettiest villages in the Yorkshire National Park. Restored by the current owners, Sandy Cottage is a delight, with Yorkstone flags, aged timber floors and exposed beams providing distinctive first-class accommodation. The cottage boasts a cosy sitting room with open fire in a feature stone fireplace, a dining room with French windows leading to a private Yorkstone flagged rear patio, and a fabulous location just yards from one of the best gourmet pubs in the area. Centrally located in this beautiful part of the National Park, there are lovely walks from the doorstep, while nearby is popular Grassington, with its wide range of shops, pubs and art galleries, annual Grassington festival in the summer and annual Dickensian Festival, which delights visitors with its traditional Christmas market and entertainment. Something for everyone whatever the time of year!

Set along the Linton Beck, the village of Linton itself is home to packhorse bridges, stepping-stones and fords, as well as multiple stone houses clustered around the central green, all dating from the 17th and 18th Century. The Fountaine Hospital, founded in 1721 is also located in the village and is one of the regions most renowned landmarks. Close by are the Linton Falls on the River Wharfe and a variety of paths and bridleways through the picturesque countryside. Down dale are the haunting Abbey ruins and Priory at Bolton Abbey, whilst the elegant town of Ilkley, overlooked by the famous Ilkley Moor, is within easy driving distance. Kettlewell and Buckden, with spectacular limestone scenery are also worth visiting.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating & open fire. Electric cooker, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher. TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, books/games. Fuel, power & initial supply of fuel for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Free roadside parking within village . Private rear patio with furniture & BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2 miles, pub 2 mins walk. Note: The stairs are made to the standard of earlier times and so are steeper and more narrow than modern steps. Please note that this property can only accept check ins on Mondays and Fridays. Note: Grassington 1940s Weekend 21-22 September 2024. Go Vintage! Yarndale 28-29 September 2024 - the famous Festival of Wool. Grassington Christmas Lights switch on Friday 29 November 2024. Grassington Christmas Markets Saturdays 30 November and 7 December 2024

Location Details

Set along the Linton Beck, the village of Linton itself is home to packhorse bridges, stepping-stones and fords, as well as multiple stone houses clustered around the central green, all dating from the 17th and 18th Century. The Fountaine Hospital, founded in 1721 is also located in the village and is one of the regions most renowned landmarks. Close by are the Linton Falls on the River Wharfe and a variety of paths and bridleways through the picturesque countryside. Down dale are the haunting Abbey ruins and Priory at Bolton Abbey, whilst the elegant town of Ilkley, overlooked by the famous Ilkley Moor, is within easy driving distance. Kettlewell and Buckden, with spectacular limestone scenery are also worth visiting.

From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Reviews

Lovely dog-friendly cottage in idyllic village ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Bright, clean rooms with a great power shower perfect for freshening up after a day walking and sightseeing, before strolling 2 mins to the excellent village pub - Fountaine Inn (despite close proximity there were no noise issues and only once during our week stay could we not park close to the cottage, by the side of The Green - and then it was only a few minutes walk away). The patio courtyard is a suntrap in the afternoon too! Can definitely recommend and will be returning.

Rated by Samantha H reviewed on 21st July 2024

This is an absolutely beautiful cottage in a great location. It is really comprehensively kitted out to an excellent standard, and everything in it is absolutely immaculate. There is lots to do in the area for all ages, and there are plenty of pubs and tea shops for when the legs need a rest from the fantastic walks. We're very happy to recommend and definitely hope to return.

Rated by JoF1009 reviewed on 26th July 2021

If you get the chance to book this cottage - do it! It's THE perfect place to base your Dales holiday. So much to do in the area. We have 2 active boys age 10 & 12 who were occupied making friends on the green playing ball games. The cottage has everything you need, including a super useful tumble dryer for when you come back damp from the inevitable Yorkshire downpours. Kitchen is small but adequate for home cooking. The pub next door but one is a real selling point. Fab food , lovely decor & take away chips! Highlight for us was family trout fishing at Kilnsey Park. The Kids caught 5 fish themselves which we brought home & barbecued in the garden! Yum. Hope to return to this lovely cottage & area again.

Rated by J_Patenall reviewed on 10th August 2016

Fantastic location and a homely cosy cottage.

Rated by Mr Adcock reviewed on 2nd April 2016

The Cottage is in a lovely village and is nicely decorated. It was very well equipped and had everything you could possibly need. There were several walks we discovered from the door to the nearby villages. Overall a lovely Cottage in a lovely peaceful location.

Rated by Mrs Gale reviewed on 2nd November 2015

Everything about Sandy Cottage is just perfect for our needs, the location, size and style. Additionally it is furnished in a very eclectic and stylish way that really suits us as a family, it felt like home the moment we walked through the door. Every need is met, everything was of good quality and in perfect condition, we have stayed in many cottages in this area over the years and this is now our favourite, it was hard to leave.

Rated by Mrs Garvey reviewed on 5th September 2015

On entering Sandy Cottage the smell of clean fresh linen was wonderful. The cottage was spacious, exceptionally clean and very well equipped. An excellent location. I would say the best cottage we have stayed in in the UK. We enjoyed the scenery and fly fishing on the river Wharfe.

Rated by Ms Pattison reviewed on 24th May 2015

Overall, we had a very good time in the Yorkshire Dales. Sandy Cottage is cosy and comfortable. The location is the top of all, it could not be better than this. Would happily recommend to any friends and family who are thinking of holidaying in the area.

Rated by Mr Kulke reviewed on 4th May 2015

"The situation of the property was on a lovely green with picturesque buildings nearby and excellent walks."

Rated by Mr Rawlings reviewed on 8th April 2015

The cottage was very cosy and felt like a home-from-home. The village was beautiful and quiet so a great place to be located and good walks from the house. Nice our dog could stay in the cottage too. WiFi was good to have.

Rated by Mr Bonney reviewed on 2nd November 2014

A great location within easy reach of Grassington and good local walks. The cottage was ideal for us and we hope to make a return booking.

Rated by Mrs Holden reviewed on 26th October 2014

The cottage was situated in a beautiful place which gave us easy access to Burnsall where we went to a wedding. A great place for walking and the Fountain Pub did amazing food. We had a great weekend.

Rated by Mr Hanson reviewed on 11th September 2014

An excellent location in a beautiful setting. There are many walks from the cottage, we especially loved the one down to Linton Falls and carrying onto Grassington. It is also central to many other Dales destinations. Highly recommended.

Rated by Mrs Smallpeice reviewed on 2nd September 2014

The location of the cottage is truly excellent and the cottage was very cosy and welcoming. Would stay here again and recommend to others. The lounge was a great size and the downstairs had a good layout, including a second toilet and outside courtyard.

Rated by Miss Drury reviewed on 1st May 2014

We have had a lovely time here as the cottage is like a home from home; very cosy and welcoming. Would look to come again, and would gladly recommend to family and friends.

Rated by Sykes reviewed on 28th December 2013

Sandy Cottage was in a brilliant situation in a beautiful hamlet with walks from the door. The cottage was very well equipped and you just felt at home straight away.

Rated by Mrs Moxon reviewed on 22nd October 2013

Back again for another visit. Love this village as it has family connections - sadly no members of the family live in the village now. The weather, for once, was amazing - used a cardigan once! Green very busy but it added to the atmosphere and calmed down mid week. Ducks and Geese fab - got attached to the Mum with 13 gooslings - so fascinating to watch. Friends joined me for 5 nights - they found the stairs very steep - just to be aware - it is an old cottage and to be expected. Kitchen well appointed and good to have the extra loo downstairs. The towel provision is still poor - one small bath towel per person - still not acceptable for a weeks stay - just where are the hand towels. And no hairdryer! As previous reviewer patio area small but not looked after. As the weather was lovely spent considerable time cleaning the patio table which was particularly dirty with ingrained dirt. Plants need trimming back and tidying too. Please please put a mirror between the door and wardrobe in the twin room - impossible to dry hair and look in the mirror on wardrobe door without bending down - not a comfortable experience. A very low cost mirror would change all this. Having said this - will be booking again as absolutely love the location and it is a lovely cottage. Just find the above niggles annoying as so easily rectified. Food - Fountain very very convenient and good food. Lovely walk to Grassington over Linton Falls. We had one good meal at Devonshire Arms - and one not so good - we did choose the early menu for both meals - the main menu looked good. Not sure what happened on our second visit.

Rated by thecuriouspast reviewed on 18th July 2013

A very well presented cottage in a superb location but bath towels are tiny; agree other suggestions that you take your own bath sheets. The stair is steep, not a negative but something to be aware of. A dog friendly pub/restaurant is just yards away, busy but welcoming with good food. The village green with its resident ducks (and weekender children) is very picturesque. Another dog friendly pub, the Old Hall, serving lovely food is an easy 15 minute walk across the fields at Threshfield. Nearby Percevall Hall Garden is also to be recommended. After a week we left feeling we had only scratched the surface of what the area has to offer. A return visit to Wharefdale is a must and Sandy Cottage in Linton is ideally located and we will not hesitate to book again. Our only small gripe was that the very small patio area had not been cleaned in months; we had wonderful weather during our stay and thought it reasonable to have expected the outdoor area to have been up to scrach in June particularly as there was no yard brush for us to tidy up the patio ourselves. Overall though, a well equipped, comfortable cottage, finished to a high standard, good value for money in a beautiful part of the country,

Rated by monnow reviewed on 7th June 2013

Delightful location in an gorgeous village with an excellent pub next door.

Rated by Mr Grey reviewed on 22nd April 2013

Very good location for walking. Linton is a very pretty village. There is a super pub next door. Cottage was perfect for our family. Countryside around is idyllic.

Rated by Mr Owens reviewed on 4th March 2013

Cosy cottage in very cold weather. Excellent location. Pub almost next door!

Rated by Mr Camm reviewed on 23rd January 2013

Absolutely perfect cottage in a perfect location, wonderful. We couldn't have wished for anything better, shame we couldn't have stayed longer but can't wait to go back and would definitely recommend to our friends and family. Fantastic walks on your doorstep, lovely Pub/Restaurant 2 doors down. Oozed character and charm, just perfect.

Rated by Mrs Dear reviewed on 17th December 2012

Just spent a weekend at Sandy Cottage,Linton. What a great place. Totally clean and with all the little touches that make you feel welcome. Outstanding location surrounded by stunning countryside and just a few paces from the local pub. Heaven!

Rated by Mr Ranshaw reviewed on 11th December 2012

I think that this was one of the most comfortable cottages that we have had the pleasure in staying at. Situated adjacent to a great pub and in easy stride of some beautiful walks. The accommodation was extremely well appointed and we found ourselves wanting for nothing. Would highly recommend this to anyone.

Rated by Mrs Miles reviewed on 11th December 2012

The location of the property is superb. The village is very pretty and the cottage looks out on to a green with a beck and stone bridges. There is also a nice pub a couple of doors away. A short walk past Lintin Falls takes you to Grassington and numerous walks can be made from the cottage.

Rated by Mrs Smith reviewed on 29th July 2012

Know the area very well and this is a perfect location. Linton is a beautiful Wharfedale village close to Grassington + Location Location Location - fabulous + Design and layout + Plenty of storage - useful front porch for coats and shoes + Welcome pack + Good pub two doors away providing excellent food + Linton Laithe - excellent full english breakfast - ring to book + Good value - Towels inc - one small!! bath towel each and only two hand towels (bathroom and toilet) not acceptable. Really should offer a hand towel for each person and one in the kitchen. The size of the bath towel would not cover your modesty if you didn't have a dressing gown with you. I had to go out and buy a bath sheet. - No hair dryer - no wifi (land line given as reason not to have - would suggest sharing with next door if poss as they have wifi) - No shelf for toiletries in the bathroom - No radio - cars turning in front of cottage due to dead end and busy pub Despite a few minus points can't wait to stay again.

Rated by thecuriouspast reviewed on 8th July 2012

Sandy Cottage was a fabulous base to return to after a day walking out in the Dales and across the moors. The cottage was beautifully decorated and comfortably equipped - so good that we didn't want to leave! Linton is a picturesque village, with walks from the doorstep. The village green complete with resident ducks and the river running through adds to the beauty. The Fountaine Inn, just a lethal few yards from the cottage, offers excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere. What more could you want? Can't wait to return.

Rated by lwaite reviewed on 1st July 2012

Everything was great. It helped that the weather was perfect. Walking straight from the door. Wonderful pub two doors away. Perfect.

Rated by Mrs Holloway reviewed on 3rd June 2012

It was a beautiful cottage in a fabulous village location. The pub nearby was fantastic and did great meals.

Rated by Mr Spurdens reviewed on 12th October 2011

We had a great time especially our 5 year old daughter who we could not keep away from the little stream (very safe) and the ducks. The pub next door was excellent and very welcoming of children. Our only minor gripe would be that the lounge furniture could be more comfortable. Over all a great place and we would go back.

Rated by A FlipKey verified reviewer reviewed on 14th September 2011

Just wanted to say we had a fabulous time at your beautiful cottage in Linton. It was really homely and had everything we needed. There were some nice touches - the delicious biscuits, the tea and coffee, but most of all the lovely comfortable beds! I'm sure we'll be back again! Thanks again, the week was bliss!

Rated by Mr McKeith reviewed on 20th August 2011

Fantastic location for walking and exploring the Dales. The kids made friends and played out on the green most evenings. We had a wonderful holiday despite the weather.

Rated by Mrs Greatrix reviewed on 15th August 2011

The village was lovely and the food in the local pub excellent. This is a great venue for kids as we felt our daughter was safe at all times.

Rated by Mr Nicol reviewed on 18th July 2011

The cottage, situated in a beautiful village, was so cosy, well equipped and spotless. Lovely touch with a welcome pack provided. Bed lovely and comfy. Excellent shower and hot water always available. Great pub within ten seconds offering superb food. A gem of a place!

Rated by Mrs Scott reviewed on 3rd June 2011

Sandy Cottage was an excellent base for exploring Wharfedale and beyond. We loved the fact that there are literally walks on your doorstep! The cottage was excellent too - really lovely, warm and very comfortable. The close proximity to the Fountaine Inn was another bonus! We had a wonderful time. Thank you.

Rated by Miss Mitchell reviewed on 1st March 2011

Really lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.

Rated by Mr Ranshaw reviewed on 20th December 2010

We were very impressed with Sandy Cottage it was beautifully furnished real home from home. The location was fantastic and was enjoyed by all. We have a puppy and were a bit dubious about a dog friendly cottage having not used one before but we were pleasantly surprised and Sandy Cottage is a credit to its owner.

Rated by Rowe family reviewed on 5th November 2010

A lovely cottage in beautiful location. This cottage was a perfect base for a lovely holiday in the splendid Dales. The cottage is a credit to its owner and we would and have recommended it to our friends.

Rated by Mr Rowe reviewed on 23rd August 2010

Linton is a lovely village and the pub was extremely good. Lots of lovely walks around the village for the dog.

Rated by Mrs Kaye reviewed on 3rd August 2010

The cottage was in a lovely location with the view of the village green from our front window and lots of ducks for our little boy to see. Ideal base for looking round the Yorkshire Dales, the property had everything that you need to have a comfortable stay.

Rated by Mr Kilpatrick reviewed on 29th March 2010

A good base for a walking holiday and exploring the Dales. Very pretty village, with pub close by serving excellent food.

Rated by Miss Nunn reviewed on 25th March 2010

The cottage was absolutely fabulous and felt like home from home.

Rated by Ms Anderson reviewed on 1st March 2010

This property is one of the nicest we have stayed in. It was lovely to have really high quality fixtures and fittings, a really cosy, comfy and welcoming home from home.

Rated by Mr Chatterton reviewed on 16th February 2010

We had an excellent time, the cottage was a picture postcard and all the locals were very friendly. There are plenty of walks all with wonderful views. We just wished we had booked for the week.

Rated by Mr Chivers reviewed on 20th January 2010

A superb area and a delightful cottage. Excellent pub in the village.

Rated by Mrs Cowie reviewed on 10th November 2009

Lovely location - excellent pub next door.

Rated by Mrs Smale reviewed on 2nd November 2009

Tranquil setting in a very pretty hamlet. Excellent walks from the doorstep.

Rated by Mr Sullivan reviewed on 28th September 2009

A lovely cottage in a quiet and beautiful setting.

Rated by Mr Gardiner reviewed on 27th September 2009

The cottage was well placed for touring the Dales, there are plenty of walks from the cottage door and VERY good food at the pub next door! Very familiar territory for us, the landscape, not the pub!

Rated by Mr Jones reviewed on 17th August 2009

The cottage was spacious, extremely well-equipped and in a very good location particularly for walking. It was also ideally placed for eating out at very good local pubs.

Rated by Mrs Way reviewed on 3rd August 2009

A beautiful property. A lovely setting with friendly people. A perfect retreat.

Rated by Mrs Sanford reviewed on 22nd September 2008

Sandy cottage was perfect. Beautifully decorated and the attention to detail was superb. A great location for exploring the dales in a peaceful location. We have stayed in a number of cottages throughout the country and this is the best yet!

Rated by Mrs Grainey reviewed on 7th September 2008

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