Holiday rentals in Skipton

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Guest suite in North Yorkshire
The Old Sawmill Charlotte Skipton
Situated at the entrance to the ancient Skipton Castle Woods - Charlotte is a newly furbished holiday let on the ground floor of The Old Sawmill. Only five minutes walk into Skipton town centre along the canal towpath. With Eller Beck running alongside, step out and experience the woodland, beautiful and romantic! Charlotte has a sister! - Emily who sleeps 4/5 - separate bookings needed. The sisters are ideal for get togethers - family or friends. Discounts offered on longer stays. Dog friendly.
5–12 DecIndividual Host,
£90 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest suite in Gargrave
Little Dairy Annexe, 18th Century barn conversion
Beautifully renovated 18th century listed, self contained annexe with lounge area, fully fitted kitchen and huge vaulted bedroom with marble tiled en suite. Situated in the centre of Gargrave village near the river, 10 min walk from station and on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Perfect for a walking holiday, with the Pennine way and the canal nearby and Malham, Bolton Abbey just down the road. Super restaurants and pubs close by and everything you need including Au Lait toiletries.
17–24 SeptIndividual Host,
£104 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 376 reviews
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Home in North Yorkshire
Comfortable Family House near Skipton Castle
On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Historic Market Town of Skipton Light and airy house with very comfortable beds Great location for walkers/cyclists Very suited to host guests attending weddings etc.Taxis plentiful & reliable & inexpensive even after midnight Quiet residential area, so STRICTLY NO PARTIES Children’s playground 200 m away Host, if present, & to ensure privacy of guests, may reside in adjacent annexe which has shower & shared utility room and bike storage
9–16 JunIndividual Host,
£95 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 274 reviews

Popular amenities for Skipton holiday rentals

Stay near Skipton's top sights

Skipton Castle Woods61 locals recommend
Morrisons9 locals recommend
Skipton Boat Trips7 locals recommend
Keelham Farm Shop44 locals recommend
The Woolly Sheep Pub14 locals recommend
Bizzie Lizzie's, Swadford Street10 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Skipton

Guest favourite
Cottage in Gargrave
Peaceful riverside cottage.
9–16 SeptIndividual Host,
£81 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews
Guest favourite
Home in North Yorkshire
New Holiday Let in Skipton, North Yorkshire
2–9 DecIndividual Host,
£104 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews
Guest favourite
Cottage in Gargrave
Toll Bar House 2 Bed Cottage in Gargrave
8–15 OctIndividual Host,
£119 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews
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Cottage in Skipton
Thanet Cottage
30 Sept – 7 OctProfessional Host,
£123 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews
Superhost
Apartment in North Yorkshire
Central Skipton - Devonshire Court Apartment 2
6–13 JunIndividual Host,
£105 per night
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews
Guest favourite
Home in Skipton
Cherry Tree House
20–27 NovIndividual Host,
£106 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviews
Guest favourite
Home in North Yorkshire
'Hoglet House' central Skipton in quiet cul-de-sac
17–24 AugIndividual Host,
£166 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews
Guest favourite
Townhouse in North Yorkshire
Gladstone Holiday Home, Skipton
1–8 JulIndividual Host,
£137 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in North Yorkshire
'Number Seven' Canal-side apartment with parking
25 Dec – 1 JanIndividual Host,
£133 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews
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Apartment in North Yorkshire
Regent's Retreat
6–13 JanIndividual Host,
£88 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews
Guest favourite
Cottage in Thorlby
Cosy escape in quiet hamlet in Yorkshire Dales
9–16 NovIndividual Host,
£87 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 76 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in Skipton
Tranquil apartment in the heart of Skipton
10–17 SeptIndividual Host,
£159 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Skipton

Total rentals

170 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

60 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

70 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

110 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

7.1K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

£24 before taxes and fees

Your guide to Skipton

Welcome to Skipton

A colourful, happening place just beyond the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Skipton is one of those proud Yorkshire communities that offers the perfect combination of town and country. Whoever said England is a nation of shopkeepers might have had Skipton in mind. Locally run independents have graced its streets for more than a century, though these days wine boutiques, designer homeware stores, coffee roasters, and bike vendors sit alongside the age-old butchers and farm shops. Throw in craft beer bars, micropubs, the friendliest of inns, a smattering of smart and quirky restaurants, and a castle, and you can see why people come — and stay.

The stellar sights of the national park’s southern reaches — iconic Bolton Abbey, Malham Cove’s 70-metre-high sweep of white limestone, and the pretty valleys and tumbling waters of Wharfedale — are nearby. So are the gorgeous northern Dales around Swaledale and Wensleydale, located just a 30-to-40-mile showstopper of a drive or cycle ride away.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Skipton

You won’t want to miss Skipton’s historic market, which dates back to medieval times — and chances are you won’t, as it takes place four days a week and features such goodies as chocolate brownies, Greek olives, and Cuban cocktails. Spring and summer are good for swimming in Dales rivers; autumn and winter are best for invigorating hikes. In July, the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival has celebrity chef demonstrations, workshops, food stalls, and music on Funkirk Farm, west of the town. The community throws itself into local events, such as Kettlewell’s rather niche scarecrow festival in August, when the village’s gardens are filled with hilarious scarecrows made by local residents. The pretty Wharfedale village of Grassington hosts a Dickensian Festival in December, with period dress and street entertainers.


Top things to do in Skipton

Swimming near Bolton Abbey

The dramatic ruins of Bolton Abbey’s Augustinian priory lies next to the River Wharfe, which can be crossed via 60 chunky stepping stones. From this wide, shallow section, follow footpaths further upriver to some amazing wild swimming spots at deep pools. Those who dare can leap from a high limestone cliff into the cold, inky water at Loup Scar, while others ride inflatables down the gentle rapids. More civilised is the outdoor pool and heated indoor pool at Ilkley lido.

High Corn Mill

Next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, a 14th-century mill that once ground corn for the town and castle has been transformed into a space housing independent businesses. The restored water wheel can be seen from a special viewing area. After a stroll around, check out the adjoining Skipton Castle Woods, one of England’s very few remaining ancient woodlands.

Ilkley Moor

To the east of Skipton, Ilkley Moor is wonderful for walking, especially around the dramatic natural rock formations of the Cow and Calf, to be celebrated afterwards with a roast dinner in the pub.

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