You can look at pretty pictures all day long. But let’s hear from some happy customers who warmed their toes in front of the fire, pottered over to the pub, slept in the beds and sunbathed in the fully enclosed garden.

“Delightful! The best-equipped let we’ve ever stayed in. Thoroughly recommend the food at The Crown and The Forresters. Must-do walk to High Force.”

Anna and Paul, April 2021

“So homely! Thanks for a lovely stay. House is beautiful and super-clean! Beautiful village, lovely pubs… grub from The Crown is great. Recommend the walk to Low Force and High Force.”

John, Nicola, May and Eve, April 2021

“Thanks for a great few days. Cottage wonderful; area beautiful. Cottage wonderful – food and pubs fantastic. Did I say cottage wonderful?”

Kevin, Marion and dogs Deva and Finn, June 2021

“Really lovely, comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a fantastic location. Fab walks to High Force and the local villages. Great pizza at the local pub. Thanks – we really enjoyed our stay.”

Andrew, Jill, Matthew and Lottie the dog, June 2021

“Fab cottage, guys! Cute little village and wonderful area. Cottage fabulously clean and so much appreciated for the rest and relaxation.”

Fiona, Adelaide, South Australia, July 2021

“Beautiful cottage. We had an excellent three days with plenty to do with the dogs. Thank you.”

Adele and Douglas, Halifax, August 2021

“Excellent cottage – comfy, spotlessly clean and well-equipped. Recommend a visit to Richmond and its castle, and the Rose and Crown for a superb meal.”

Sandy and Liz, September 2021

“Beautiful and well-equipped cottage. Had a wonderful week. Lots of walks nearby that Teddy loved! Already booked to come back next year. Thank you.”

Michelle, Sean and Teddy the dog, September 2021

“Lovely, cosy cottage equipped with everything you could possibly need. Already planning our next stay. Thank you xx.”

Tibbie and Tom, October 2021

“Absolute best place to stay for our honeymoon and recover from the previous stressy months. Molly loved the treats and we love the cottage and surroundings. Thank you also for the lovely congratulations card for our wedding.”

Andrea, Jon and Molly the greyhound, October 2021

“What a beautiful, cosy cottage. So homely and warm. Thank you so much.”

Charlotte and Antony, Preston, April 2022

“Such a lovely, comfortable and cosy cottage in a stunning location. We will definitely be returning. Thank you!”

Ellie, Chris and Nero the dog, April 2022

“Brilliant place to celebrate being 82. Top-class cottage, walks, pubs, all amenities. The fact you are my nephew is incidental. Purrfect.”

Aunty Sheila and Jen, May 2022

“We had a week’s stay here at this gorgeous little cottage, right in the heart of Mickleton village. It had everything you could want for a relaxing break: cosy, quaint interior, a well-stocked kitchen, a suntrap courtyard garden, Netflix for relaxing at night, and even an Alexa in the bedroom! Throughout was clean and comfortable and every thought had been given to all the little extras, such as throws and even a welcome basket. The area has so much to offer: beautiful walks and towns to visit, but I must mention the Blacksmith’s Arms across the road, with the most delicious pizzas and a very welcoming host. I will definitely be visiting again with my dog who was made very welcome. All in all, I would highly recommend a visit to Bank Top Cottage. It’s a gem of a place.”

Tracey, June 2022

“An absolutely beautiful cottage. Everything (and more) we could have wished for.”

Amanda, Paul and dogs, Blackpool, August 2022

“Beautiful cottage. Everything perfect and I’m fussy, ha-ha. Dogs loved the nearby walks. Went alpaca walking and a lovely visit to Wetheriggs Animal Rescue. Lovely relaxing break.”

Janet, Caroline and dogs, September 2022

“A lovely family get-together, so homely and relaxed and everything you need. Best night’s sleep in months. So many little touches that make such a difference. We have had a lovely stay. Thank you to the owners.”

Marjie, Alan, Dianne, and Michelle, September 2022

“We have stayed in some lovely cottages and this is top of our list. Absolutely beautiful. We will definitely be back.”

Alison, Mark, and dogs, May 2023

“Lovely cosy cottage. Well-equipped kitchen. Comfy bed. Beautiful bathroom. Nice decor. Great location. Made Blacksmith’s our local. Visited Barnard Castle and High Force. Fantastic! Thank you.”

Paul and Liz, June 2023

“Lovely, comfortable cottage. Just what we needed after two days of agility. Show field not far away. Sadly no time to enjoy this beautiful part of the world, so we will have to return. Thank you.”

Theresa, Jon, and dogs, July 2023

“Yet another warm, comfortable stay in this fabulous cottage. We walked lots, we’ve eaten loads, and slept like logs. Thank you, Nigel and Sarah, for making a home from home. See you next year! PS Toby says thanks for the doggy treats.”

Karen and Jason, August 2023

“Brilliant trip in a beautiful cottage. Between the sofa, bed, and bath, we are so brilliantly relaxed and ready to start the year. Thank you so much.”

Tom and Cat, New Year 2024

“What a fabulous escape from the rat race. Great walks all around. Great food at The Crown and pizzas at The Blacksmith’s. Fantastic cottage. Thank you.”

Emily and Sam, February 2024

“Wonderful place. Had a great time.”

Bernard, Brenda, and collies, June 2024

“Just perfect! Thank you for accommodating the extra dogs. We will be back!”

Mike and Niki, plus FOUR DOGS, July 2024

“A lovely weekend break. Beautiful and comfortable accommodation. House was perfectly clean and felt like a home from home.”

Karen, Andrew, and dogs, August 2024

“Second visit. Just as perfect as we remembered it.”

Maxine, Linda, and dogs, September 2024

“Second visit in three years. Came for the calm, walks, and home comforts. The Fox and Hounds has the best food! Thanks.”

Dan and Leann, October 2024

“Beautiful cottage and lovely walks with the dogs. The Blacksmith’s Arms is very welcoming, although we did not sample the pizzas. Third visit here and every bit as enjoyable.”

Karen, Philip, Thomas, and dogs, New Year 2025

“Perfect place to relax and recharge. Cottage and all the lovely touches are gorgeous. Walks are endless. Thank you very much. xxx”

Jane and her dog, February 2025

“Ideal warm and friendly cottage, which makes a great base for visiting all the local attractions.”

Chris, Tracey, James, and Bailey, April 2025

“Lovely cottage, great places to walk, and we enjoyed visiting the local attractions, including The Crown and The Blacksmith’s.”

Sarah, Kim, and two dogs, May 2025

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