Craven House in Skipton | Stunning Yorkshire Group Cottage

About Craven House

Craven House is a stone-built Victorian property in Skipton, North Yorkshire. This seven-bedroom house sleeps 14 guests across multiple floors. Six bathrooms mean no morning queues for larger groups. The location puts you half a mile from Skipton town centre with a supermarket just 0.2 miles away.

Skipton sits at the southern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. The market town offers independent shops and weekly markets. You'll find excellent public transport links and the railway station is a 10-minute walk.

The first floor has four bedrooms: one double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, plus three twin and double rooms sharing a bathroom with bath and shower. The second floor features a twin with en-suite bath, a double with en-suite bath and another double sharing a shower room. Ground floor includes a fitted kitchen with gas AGA, dining room seating 10 and a shower room. The basement snug has TV and sofa bed for extra space.

Bolton Abbey sits 6 miles away (15 minutes). Skipton Castle is walkable from the house (10 minutes). The Yorkshire Dales National Park starts 8 miles north (20 minutes). Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway runs 2 miles away (8 minutes).

Multiple bathrooms and generous living spaces make Craven House ideal for multi-family gatherings and celebrations. The location balances town accessibility with Dales exploration.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Gas aga, electric cooker, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x tvs & dvd players, sky q with sports package, superfast broadband, cd player, library of books/games
✓Fuel & power included in rent
✓Bed linen & towels included in rent
✓Cot & highchair on request
✓Unrestricted roadside parking
✓Lockable bike storage
✓Courtyard with additional front sitting area with garden furniture & bbq
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop & pub 3 mins walk
✓Note: property is 10 yards from keighley road & subject to general road noise

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Craven House

Six bathrooms for 14 guests

Multiple en-suites and bathrooms across three floors mean everyone gets ready without waiting. Perfect for large family groups.

Walking distance to town centre

Skipton's shops, pubs and market are half a mile away. The supermarket is just 0.2 miles for easy provisioning.

Spacious dining for whole group

The dining room seats 10 comfortably with additional space in the kitchen. Everyone eats together without squashing in.

Well-equipped kitchen facilities

Gas AGA, electric cooker, two fridges, dishwasher and microwave handle meals for 14. Plenty of crockery and cutlery provided.

Basement snug with extra seating

Additional TV room in the basement gives groups extra space. Sofa bed provides flexible sleeping if needed.

Railway station within walking distance

Skipton Railway Station is 10 minutes on foot. Excellent public transport links make car-free visits possible for some guests.

Getting To Craven House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Craven House by car, take the A65 into Skipton and follow signs for the town centre. The property is on a main road with unrestricted roadside parking available outside and in surrounding streets.

By Train

Skipton Railway Station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the property. The station has regular services to Leeds, Bradford and destinations across Yorkshire, making car-free visits straightforward.

Unrestricted roadside parking

Skipton Railway Station (0.5 miles)

Half a mile from town centre

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Skipton Castle

Distance: 0.5 miles

BD23 1AW

Bolton Abbey

Distance: 6 miles

BD23 6EX

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Distance: 2 miles

BD23 6AX

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Distance: 8 miles

BD23 5DJ

Skipton Woods

Distance: 1 mile

BD23 1PP

Eller Beck Nature Reserve

Distance: 1.5 miles

BD23 2ND

Tesco Superstore

Distance: 0.2 miles

BD23 2AB

Skipton Market

Distance: 0.5 miles

BD23 1DY

Craven Court Shopping Centre

Distance: 0.6 miles

BD23 1DG

Skipton Railway Station

Distance: 0.5 miles

BD23 1EH

Skipton Bus Station

Distance: 0.6 miles

BD23 1JH

Aireville Park

Distance: 0.8 miles

BD23 1LP

Skipton Castle

Distance: 0.5 miles

BD23 1AW

Bolton Abbey

Distance: 6 miles

BD23 6EX

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Distance: 2 miles

BD23 6AX

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Distance: 8 miles

BD23 5DJ

Skipton Woods

Distance: 1 mile

BD23 1PP

Eller Beck Nature Reserve

Distance: 1.5 miles

BD23 2ND

Tesco Superstore

Distance: 0.2 miles

BD23 2AB

Skipton Market

Distance: 0.5 miles

BD23 1DY

Craven Court Shopping Centre

Distance: 0.6 miles

BD23 1DG

Skipton Railway Station

Distance: 0.5 miles

BD23 1EH

Skipton Bus Station

Distance: 0.6 miles

BD23 1JH

Aireville Park

Distance: 0.8 miles

BD23 1LP

Is Craven House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The basement snug provides a dedicated space for children with TV and comfortable seating. Skipton Castle offers hands-on history just 0.5 miles away. The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway runs 2 miles from the house. Aireville Park has play areas and open space 0.8 miles away. A cot and highchair are available at the property for younger children.

Groups Will Love...

Six bathrooms across three floors solve the biggest challenge for groups of 14. Three bedrooms have private en-suite facilities with bath or shower. The first floor bathroom has both bath and shower. A ground floor shower room adds convenience. The second floor shower room completes the facilities. No morning queues or bathroom scheduling needed for your group.

Pet Friendly

Craven House welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The courtyard provides outdoor space for pets. Lockable bike storage can store dog equipment securely. Skipton Woods sits 1 mile away for longer walks. The Yorkshire Dales National Park offers extensive walking routes 8 miles north. Unrestricted roadside parking makes unloading pet supplies straightforward. The property has no designated garden.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Craven House

The Woolly Sheep Inn

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD23 1DT

Bizzie Lizzies Cafe

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD23 1AB

The Narrow Boat

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD23 1UD

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Craven House

Is Craven House pet friendly?

Yes, Craven House welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The property has a courtyard area and lockable bike storage that can be useful for pet equipment.

How many people does Craven House sleep?

The property sleeps 14 guests across seven bedrooms on two upper floors. A basement snug has a sofa bed for additional flexible sleeping space if required.

What parking is available at the property?

Unrestricted roadside parking is available outside the property. There is no designated parking, so spaces depend on availability in the surrounding streets.

How far is Craven House from Skipton town centre?

The property is half a mile from Skipton town centre, approximately a 10-minute walk. Tesco supermarket is even closer at just 0.2 miles from the house.

What bathroom facilities does Craven House have?

The property has six bathrooms in total. Three bedrooms have en-suite facilities, with additional bathrooms on the first floor and ground floor shower room.

Is the property suitable for guests with mobility issues?

The house has multiple floors with steep stairs typical of Victorian properties. There is no lift and parking isn't guaranteed outside, which may present challenges.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen has a gas AGA, electric cooker, microwave, two fridges, dishwasher and all necessary equipment. The utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer.

What entertainment is provided at Craven House?

The property has Sky Q with Sports Package, two TVs with DVD players and a library of books and games. The basement snug provides additional viewing space.

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Craven House Reviews

Skipton is an ideal location for family get togethers and as in our case a walking group. Accommodation is extensive and would suit most groups. 3 floors so alot of steps. Accommodation has all the facilities anyone would want. If you don't want to use a car, excellent services by train and bus, 5 minutes or less from the property. We used both to walk sections of the Liverpool to Leeds canal. Bus services to the Dales way and Malham cove amongst the many opportunities. Excellent restaurants and pubs within 10 minutes walk.

Louise

14 of us ages from 76 years to 18 months . Everything we needed was available. Very clean and plenty of toiletsbathrooms. We all thought we would definitely stay there again

Clean and well maintained accommodation in a nice town, with in reach of beautiful walking paths and hikes. All members of the party really enjoyed the stay

We had a wonderful stay here for our good friends Hen Do. Really close to the town centre & super market comfortable, clean, spacious and had everything you could possibly need! Thank you for a great place for us to make great memories xx

Plenty of space in property for our group of 13. Parking near property a bit tricky at times. Road noisy at nighttime when had to leave windows open due to the heatwave. Doors in kitchen tricky to close but apart from that a great place to stay in a lovely town and plenty of things to do nearby.

Richard

The property is in a great location in the heart of Skipton. The house is warm with a constant supply of hot water. The kitchen is very well equipped with cooking utensils and pots and pans. The sitting room is cosy and a good size for a party of 10 to 12. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Brilliant ! Ideal for our group of 121, plenty of space, great dining room where we could all eat and chat, good combination of double and twin bedrooms. Tesco literally round the corner, only a short walk to town & canal. Parking was fine, price was good , kitchen and lounge area plenty big enough Ideal

Andrea

The house was warm and comfortable with just about everything we needed. We had a couple of minor issues, which we dealt with quickly. Skipton itself is lovely, and we want to go back to the area again, as there is so much more to see.

Melanie

Beautiful well equipped house, very spacious and great location. We had a fabulous weekend and would love to return in the summer to take advantage of the cute outdoor space and massive bbq . Highly recommended

Craven House is ideally situated about 4 minutes walk from the town centre. Also easy walking distance to the station. A big Tesco is just round the corner! We couldn't always park in front of the house, but there was enough parking in nearby roads for our 3 cars. There are a lot of stairs up to the front door and to each floor. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The lounge has lovely comfortable sofas, and the dining room is perfect for a big party. The little ones loved the basement games room. We had a wonderful family holiday with 12 of us.

Elizabeth

This is a fantastic house for a big group. The living room, dining room and kitchen are very spacious. There were plenty of bathrooms and the house was very clean. It is only a few minutes walk in to Skipton. We would definitely visit again.

Sylvia

Lovely holiday home for a family get together there was 10 of us ages 4 to 82 and had a brilliant time the house was big and clean all the rooms were very nicely furnished. Lots to do in Skipton and places near by.would certainly recommend .

Shirley

Dont get me wrong, the house is lovely however, there are some things which require attention. There are 2 fridges, both of which have parts which are broken, the water cooler on the large fridgefreezer doesnt work thank goodness because the bottled water we added had black particles floating in it from the mechanism. There were crumbs on the toaster! The beds were really comfortable and the location is ideal. You just need to pay more attention to detail. The grandchildren found a dvd they wanted to watch but the case was empty. Small things, but important nevertheless.

Kirsty

Perfect property for our weekend away. We were 3 families so the number of bathrooms was particularly useful! Lots of space, handy location for the centre of Skipton and great to be so close to the supermarket. Wouldn't hesitate to come back!

Christine

Lovely house. Lots of cutlery, crockery to accommodate large group. All amenities worked well. Had a lovely time

Great house which was perfect for our large family gathering for Christmas. Craven House is extremely well equipped, warm and comfortable. It had been nicely decorated for Christmas and contact with the owner was really good beforehand. Its a short walk into Skipton either along the canal or on various roads. Its is on a busy main road so wouldnt work for people who like rural getaways. Parking outside wasnt always possible but theres lots of other roads nearby to park on.

Joanne

We had a fantastic stay at Craven house for our daughters wedding. The house was absolutely perfect for a large family with everything you could want and loads of space for everyone. The bedrooms are a good size and the fact that there are plenty of bathrooms worked perfectly for us. The large dining room was great for a family meal the night before the wedding and then perfect for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready in the morning. The brides prewedding photos were beautiful due to the original character of the house. There is plenty of parking nearby and I cant recommend this property enough if you are looking for somewhere for a large group, walking distance into Skipton and a short drive to the lovely countryside.

Very enjoyable stay, we were a party of 12, 3 generations, grandparents, children and grandchildren. Only downside is no guarantee of finding a parking place outside or close to the property. Apart from that we would go again.

Very clean, had everything we needed and more. Thanks for our stay

This was our second visit to Craven House. It was just as we remembered. The house is lovely, spacious and very characterful, it is however a little tired, redecoration and some general maintaining of the back yard required. On a positive note, the size of the house and distance from the town centre is fantastic. Kitchen is very well equipped, beds comfortable and lots of wcbathrooms. Plenty of room for large groups of friends or family

Really lovely spacious and well equipped house with original features. Perfect location close to the centre of Skipton with Tesco a 2 min walk away and loads of good pubs and the castle nearby a wonderfully set up and equipped house in a fantastic location right between a supermarket and the pub filled town centre Fantastic house, clean & well equipped, in a great location, comfy beds, plenty of seating and a kitchen to make most cooks jealous! A lovely, cosy house perfect for groups looking for sociable spaces. Good layout and well equipped. Easy walking distance to town and very close to supermarket. Lots of stepsstairs and no designated parking so might not be suitable for anyone with reduced mobility but as long as that's not an issue, I would definitely recommend this house.

Jackie

Fabulous house for a family get together with everything you could need.

Jacqui

Property ideally place to walk into Skipton. very spacious property. It was warm, clean well equipped and we enjoyed our stay and will use it again

Great place I have stayed there twice and the house is ideally for a big group and so near the town.

A great property for a large family get together!

Tamsin

A good property with plenty of space for everyone. Perfectly convenient to get around Skipton easily. Clean and tidy with plenty of equipment in the kitchen. We enjoyed the courtyard garden. It is a little tired and there is a bit of road noise but absolutely nothing to complain about.

A great holiday property for a large group, a large kitchen and dining room, lots of cutlery etc good size bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms facilities, we had a great time. WiFi wasnt available in all rooms which was a disappointment for the youngsters. Skipton is central in the Dales we got out and about every day, even though the weather wasnt completely on our side

3rd time at Craven House. As always suberb house,great facilities.Location ideal for our golfing week.Would highly recommend

Geraldine

Beautiful house, very spacious and well maintained. Very well equipped with everything you need. You should mention its on a busy road, so difficult to park.

Everything was as it said. This is a Town House so there is traffic, outside space at a premium and the stairs are steep. This did not detract from our enjoyment of the holiday. Our group of 11 walkers were happy with the central location near rail and bus station. The showersbaths excellent. The aga certainly works! The dining room was large enough for us all to sit for breakfastdinner.

Elizabeth Eley

Loverly and handy place to stay Well quipped Great place for a family get together

Really enjoyed our stay in Skipton. The situation of the property gave us access to many different dales which was great as we were out walking every day. The property was really spacious and plenty of baths and showers. Great to have so much china and cutlery.

Great size property, lovely and warm and so convenient for the town centre. We were a group of 10 female friends so the number of bathroomsen suites was really good for us. We all loved it so much that one of our party is already planning another trip with her large family. Well definitely be back, thanks

Geoffrey

We had a lovely week staying at Craven House. Its a large property with plenty of bathrooms for a large party and with all the facilities we needed. Within easy walking distance of Skipton town centre and a large supermarket. Not far from the rail and bus stations for exploring the area if you wanted to leave the car behind. Free parking in the road, if you can find a space! A great family gathering.

Fantastic 4 night stay over Christmas 24th 28th December. Very comfortable and accommodated the 11 family members well. Property is well located with Tesco just round the corner and Skipton town centre a mere 10 min walk away. Well recommended.

Jessica

Fantastic stay, lovely and roomy, warm and comfy, all amenities we needed.

This is the second stay at this amazing house. A total of 10 family members plus Louie the dog . Very spacious home with every facility you need . This house is very warm and inviting plus the location is fantastic. We all had such a wonderful long weekend again . Thank you

Joanne

Facilities were good. House a little tired and one of the chairs in the kitchen was broken the wooden slats came out of the top when we moved the chair out to sit on it. Well stocked with glasses, cutlery, cleaning stuff etc etc

Perfect house for a large number especially if the party includes children.

A group of friends couples ans singles stayed for a week and we all enjoyed our stay. The house is clean, well equipped, comfortable and spacious. Plenty of space outside in the courtyard too for 9 of us to sit out on BBQ night. Conveniently located with supermarkets a few minutes walk, less than 10 mins walk to Skipton centre for shops and a good choice of pubs and restaurants and 10 mins walk to the railway station. A couple of prearrival queries were answered promptly by the owner.

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Craven House, Skipton

About Craven House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Six bathrooms for 14 guests

Walking distance to town centre

Spacious dining for whole group

Well-equipped kitchen facilities

Basement snug with extra seating

Railway station within walking distance

Getting To Craven House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Craven House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Woolly Sheep Inn

Bizzie Lizzies Cafe

The Narrow Boat

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Craven House Reviews