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Secluded, listed stone cottage near Slaithwaite, family and pet friendly

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Third-party on-site parking, electric car charging point
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Slaithwaite, ENG
  • Peak District National Park
    12 min drive
  • Beaumont Park
    15 min drive
  • Huddersfield Town Hall
    15 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    39 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded, listed stone cottage near Slaithwaite, family and pet friendly

Merrydale Valley leads down to Slaithwaite village. There are 3 properties within Merrydale hamlet. Ours (Tyas House), our holiday let (Tyas Cottage) and our neighbours' house and barn which adjoins Tyas Cottage. Although the houses are fairly close together, they all have complete privacy. We are retired, so are usually at home.

With underfloor heating, massive insulation, solar panels and an electric vehicle charging point, Tyas Cottage is particularly eco-friendly

Much commented on is our steep, narrow, cobbled access lane. We are happy to ferry guests up and down the hill when there might be snow or ice on the road, but even large ambulances are able to get up and down in normal weather.

The cottage is furnished with very special antique furniture, much of it brought over from South Africa. This includes a hand-carved Georgian mahogany 4 poster bed.
The gardens contain several sculptural features. The metal pods that hang from a tree next to the millpond are very well used and children love the long swing next to the river.

Our guests seem to particularly enjoy the quiet, secluded, rural location. They often walk up through the woods on the ancient packhorse route that leads to the Rose and Crown with its delicious local beer (the steep walk is not suitable for the old and infirm. They would need to drive or be driven to the pub around the top of the valley). 

Slaithwaite is a vibrant village and definitely "on the up". It is a lovely walk down Merrydale to Slaithwaite (about 25 minutes). The topography of this district can be very steep with its tight little valleys in between vast heather-clad moorland. There are loads of varied and interesting walks in the area. Tunnel End could be a destination if one were to walk along the canal from Slaithwaite to Marsden. The Pennine Way is quite near to Tyas Cottage.

We are a ten minute drive from Slaithwaite station which has free parking and gives easy access to York, Leeds, Huddersfield, and Manchester. Shibden Hall, is the nearest Elizabethan House (about a 20 minutes car journey away). Anne Lister, of the TV series "Gentleman Jack" fame lived there in the 18th and early 19th centuries.


During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Colne Valley Museum. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • 12 minutes by car from Peak District National Park and 9 minutes from Colne Valley Museum
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Huddersfield cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Victoria Berryman

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2067 sq ft (192 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: £30 per pet per visit. Not allowed upstairs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children love it because of river, swings, woods

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Grade 11 Listed Secluded Stone Cottage Family pet Friendl
Grade 11 Listed Secluded Stone Slaithwaite Family pet Friendl
Grade 11 Listed Secluded Stone Family pet Friendl
Grade 11 Listed Secluded Stone Cottage Family pet Friendl
Grade 11 Listed Secluded Stone Slaithwaite Family pet Friendl
Grade 11 Listed Secluded Stone Cottage Family pet Friendl
Grade 11 Listed Secluded Stone Family pet Friendl

Secluded, listed stone cottage near Slaithwaite, family and pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and perfect
What a lovely cottage, so peaceful with lots of walks. The cottage is well equipment spaceful yet feels cosy. John was a lovely host. Will be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

P.K

Liked: Cleanliness
Treasure
Place with history in the heart of England ! The most magnificent garden and endless trails right from your doorsteps.Hosts John and Victoria nice people who can answer any of your questions. We’ve been in Louvre and Versailles , Buckingham Palace and many other gardens but this little garden above them all. Sorry, Kings and Queens you’ve lost this battle! It’s been the most amazing experience in our lifetime!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and gardens in a lovely area
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Tyas cottage. The gardens are surroundings were beautiful when we stayed in July. We all enjoyed playing in the garden, walking into the village, and exploring nearby. Our hosts were friendly and helpful and it was nice to be welcomed with a tea tray. We stayed with my parents who are in their 70s and our children aged 8 and 10. The cottage was perfect for these ages. Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent; but not suitable for all
The property has been extensively renovated to a very high standard, and combines modern and historical features; and is well-equipped, and the bed was comfortable. Property owners are readly available, and care for the property, described its utilities, and answer questions. Access by car is challenging due to steepness and narrowness, and manageable with very slow and careful driving. There are local walks, as well as nearby villages/ towns within easy driving distance. Although described as "...Kid friendly...", I would not recommend this for young children as there is a risk of young kids damaging fine looking old furniture; and vertical metal rods that are part of the staircase have wide gaps between them that could be climbed through/ fallen through even if a gate were to be used. Internet connection was easy to connect to but had no password. Mobile phone reception was fine. We enjoyed our stay, and recommend it for most (although not suitable for all), and would be unlikely to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five days at Tyas Cottage
Property was everything we wanted for 40th birthday celebration. John and Vicky were very keen that we had all the things we needed for our stay, and were able to tell us about the cottage and the local area. A lovely location even in winter - it must be even better in spring/summer. Sadly we had chosen the cottage because a hot tub was advertised as it would have helped with the children. This was not the case. After a long time on the telephone Vrbo did compensate in part for this misrepresentation.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This was a rare find! A beautiful quirky home with everything we needed for a quiet break. So unusual to stay somewhere with a kitchen fully equipped for cooking. Lovely welcome from the owners too. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

david p.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden gem
This wonderful property is found down by the water in a quiet, peaceful valley. Our hosts were so lovely and the cottage is a piece of living history. This is the perfect base for visiting the area which has much to offer. The gardens have been lovingly tended and make for an artful retreat. The cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable. Fabulous stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, secluded traditional Yorkshire cottage
A very beautiful and comfortable cottage hidden in a Yorkshire valley. Access could potentially be tricky in winter as it's down a very steep cobbled track but it was in a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephani H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay for a short notice business trip.
Wonderful stay for a short notice business trip. I decided to stay here because I couldn't find hotels during my business trip. I'm glad I had hotel problems because I had a lovely stay at this cottage. Victoria's gardens are very beautiful and inspiring. I enjoyed the fresh flowers in the cottage during my stay. I hope to come again, next time I'll bring my family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and people
Lovely remote and quiet property. House is great and very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil C., Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
Absolutely beautiful place. Couldn’t fault it in any way. Vicky and John where perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

susan a., LONDON

Unwelcoming
To say that pets are welcome at this property is a misnomer, indeed to say that humans are welcome is misleading too. Upon arrival anyone over 18 is instructed to read the rule book .. what to do if you get a stain on a towel, no moving of furniture, leaving bed sheets in a certain way upon departure so they can be inspected for stains amongst some of the many rules. Lots of information about the history of the property and the importance of caring for the furniture ... My dog could only really stay in the kitchen, and was not welcome in the garden. We felt like the owners wanted our money but did not really want visitors. The cottage is in a very secluded and beautiful location so if that what you're looking for go ahead and book, otherwise read the small print. For the price I would expect newer towels, that were soft, good quality pillows and duvet, a more powerful shower ... and most of all to be made to feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rupert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage full of character.
Tylas cottage is full of charm and character. It is very comfortable and spacious. The garden is a gem. Lovingly cultivated and quite stunning. There are some lovely walks from the cottage including one that leads to the local pub that has a breathtaking view of the valley below. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and secluded area
Set in a sheltered dell and surrounded by amazing landscape. Beautifully renovated warm property with all mod cons. Lots of walks to do direct from the property and within a short distance too.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula Mendez M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful country cottage
We had a wonderful stay, the cottage is perfect in so many aspects from the location and the grounds. Inside we loved the furniture, it totally felt like home from home. Also it was very warm which is something that for me is a must. The owners were delightful. Excellent walks and pub. Great place to take a dog too. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
A very nice house in a quiet and secluded area. Some beautiful walks around the area. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

joanna w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property, stunning surroundings and wonderful hosts
The cottage is lovely and so comfortable. The setting and the gardens are beautiful and leave so much to be explored. Vicky and John are perfect hosts. My family of four had a wonderful stay. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic cottage in a wonderful location.
We had a such a lovely stay at Tyas Cottage. The cottage is beautiful, spotlessly clean, and uniquely furnished, with everything we needed. The location itself is wonderful - waking up in bed with a view over the beautiful woodland was amazing. The hosts were very helpful - nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel very welcome. We can't recommend this cottage enough - and we hope very much to return.

10/10 Excellent

Rob R., Edinburgh, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning tranquil retreat
I was working in Brighouse for a couple of weeks and decided to rent a cottage for the weekend so the family could visit. Could not have been happier with my choice. Beautiful setting in the middle of nowhere, walked through the woodland and backstreets to the main town with the dog and kids having an adventure as we went picking blackberries. The hosts are lovely and helped us feel very much at home and the cottage is stunning, a complete labour of love i’m sure. Would rebook again without thinking

10/10 Excellent

kelly r., Aberdeen

Beautiful cottage in a picturesque location
Tyas was a beautiful, well appointment and well located cottage perfect for a nice easygoing get away. Everything you'll need is included and the lovely owners are just over the road if you need anything. I'll be coming back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great cottage with a antique interior (
The cottage is situated in a very quite and remote place and is attached to a very beautiful garden. Great for relaxing but also not to far away from interesting destinations such as Yorkshire Dales and Liverpool....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019