A private stone cottage on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with its own spa deck and a big garden for the dog.
The cottage sleeps two adults, with a sofa bed for up to two children, in the village of North Stainley just outside Ripon.
Inside there's oak, olive-green walls, underfloor heating and a freestanding bath. Outside you have a private deck with a hot tub, cedar sauna and cold plunge, looking over a big garden. Walks start from the gate, and the market towns of Ripon and Masham are both under fifteen minutes away.
We live on site, so help is close by, but the cottage, deck and spa are yours alone for your stay.
Heat up in the cedar sauna, cool off in the cold plunge, then sink into the hot tub under the fairy lights. Go round as many times as you like.
A barrel sauna on the deck, ready about 20 minutes after you switch it on.
A cedar tub of cold water right beside the sauna, for the brave.
Hot tub with lights and two jet settings, under an electric awning.
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Finished to a high standard, with everything you need for a long weekend or a full week. See the full cottage.
Dogs are welcome inside the cottage, there's a big garden for them to explore, and you can walk straight out onto quiet lanes and footpaths. Hackfall Wood and the riverside walks are close by.
“The garden is huge, our dog loved it. Spa amenities were great, not often you get a sauna and ice bath.”Aisha, September 2026
Every guest so far has given us top marks. Here’s every review from Airbnb and Booking.com.
“Drew’s cottage is absolutely amazing. I have just spent 3 nights here and really don’t want to leave… everything here is as described or better and I really can’t wait to return. There’s not enough stars on the app to give it what it deserves.”
“This place was absolutely immaculate, and I genuinely loved everything about it. The gardens are amazing, and the balcony was the perfect spot to sit, relax and unwind. The hot tub, sauna and ice bath were just exceptional and made the whole stay feel like a proper little luxury escape. I also loved that it was dog friendly.”
“Absolutely amazing place. Very accommodating for everything, dogs had a brilliant time. Replied within minutes. Place is very private. Would definitely recommend and will certainly be booking again.”
“Great location, lovely walk along the river nearby. Beautifully decorated property with all essentials to make it a comfortable stay. Spa facilities great. Dog and child friendly!”
“Amazing place, pictures don’t do it justice. The garden is huge, our dog loved it. Spa amenities were great, not often you get a sauna and ice bath. Walks from the door. Welcome package was very thoughtful and much appreciated. Lovely to wake up to birds chirping with a lovely view.”
“Facilities were unbelievable, everything inside the property was amazing also nothing I could fault whatsoever.”
“Fabulous. There wasn’t anything that I could fault.”
“Looking onto fields, woodlands and a path down to the river. It is unique, everything you need is available.”
“We had a lovely stay here (2 adults and 2 dogs). The outdoor space is absolutely gorgeous and a lovely place to relax in the hot tub/sauna. Inside the property is very modern throughout and very tidy. There’s some lovely dog walks around the area and this was just what we were after.”
Rated 10/10 with no written comment.
“Lovely place, would definitely recommend.”
5.0 from 7 reviews on Airbnb · 10/10 Exceptional from 5 reviews on Booking.com
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North Stainley is a quiet village between Ripon and Masham. Fountains Abbey, Ripon Cathedral and Masham's breweries and pubs are all a short drive away, and Lightwater Valley is in the village itself.
