Dragonfly Cottage Holiday Let

12/07/2024

Another parting gift from this weeks guests who are now on their way back to Scotland. Much appreciated Tony & Margaret

05/07/2024

Another parting gift from Lynne & Rob of Cleeveland who left today. Another lovely couple who left saying they were 100% coming back again

27/06/2024

We've been surprised once again by our guests gestures. Every year for the last three years we've hosted a couple of Elderly sisters, who arrive and leave by taxi as neither of them drive. They normally have a day out during the week but this year we simply couldn't get a taxi organised for them so Shirley took them out for the day and it made their week. They left us a Thank You card and a box of Belgian chocolates and very naughtily, £80 for us to have a meal on them. We are touched by such generosity.
As soon as they get home tonight, they will book again for next year as they always do. We do what we do for our guests because that's what we want to do, not for financial reward so we've decided on next years visit, we will take both of them out for a meal.

14/06/2024

We said goodbye to Lynne & Mark today following their fourth visit. As always, their "thank you" gesture is much appreciated. Fantastic guests who have become close friends. We look forward to seeing you guys again next year. Safe journey x

10/06/2024

Current guest Mark Helsby added to his tally this morning with "Jenni" at 21lb 8oz

31/05/2024

24/05/2024

Our latest guests, Andy and Tracy have just left after a two week break. A delightful couple who arrived as guests and left as friends and someone we truly look forward to welcoming back again in the future.

16/05/2024

Current guest Andy is enjoying his fishing. He's had a few tench and I think 5 carp, topped off with these 2 commons at 19lb and 20lb 5oz

12/05/2024

Our current guests Andy & Tracy are here for a fortnight and fishing. Andy opened his account with a Tench although not his chosen quarry. He opened his carp account this morning with this hard fighting 15lb 12oz Common....first of many hopefully

26/03/2024

Some recent captures for our guests to look forward to.......

24/01/2024

The bookings calendar for 2025 will go live on 8th February for those that want to secure their place early on.

17/01/2024

Dragonfly Cottage can be found on a new website now https://www.yorkshireholidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/77457-dragonfly-cottage

31/12/2023

Wishing our customers, old and new, a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and we look forward to welcoming many of you back this coming year. John &Shirley

24/12/2023

Wishing all our previous guests and those still to visit, a very Happy Christmas. Thank you for your custom. John & Shirley

15/12/2023

Sunset over Dragonfly this evening

20/11/2023

We waved off our final guests of this season today, that is unless we get any last minute bookings. Now it's time to start our annual maintenance routine, one, which following a recent change in legislation is going to prove expensive. We've already renewed our wiring safety certificate and undertaken PAT testing. To comply with the legislation change, the locks on all exit doors have been changed to thumb turns. Additional exterior lighting has been added. The Boiler will be serviced on Wednesday and then we have to replace some internal doors and frames with Fire Doors. That will almost result in damage to the plaster, so re-plastering and then redecoration will come next. Finally, it is recommended that we replace the fire extinguishers with more suitable ones. Once we've completed that little list, we will be ready to welcome next seasons' guests.

25/09/2023

Just one of the gems that might grace the net of our holiday guests

13/09/2023

A new addition for any of our angling guests who fancy fishing anywhere on the lake other than their dedicated swim next to the cottage

14/07/2023

Finding something like this after guests have departed means so much to us both. It's so appreciated as it confirms that we are still "doing it right" Thank you so much Lynne Houghton and Mark Helsby, we look forward to welcoming you again next year for your fourth visit. John & Shirley

19/05/2023

Bookings are now being taken for 2024. Book now to avoid disappointment

Whether you are a keen fisherman or just someone who loves being by water then this is the place for you. Situated next to the owner’s home, this is the perfect waterside retreat for couples.

28/02/2023

We've replaced the tackle shed for our guests, so much easier to open than the original steel shed and more suitable for storing rod holdalls

18/01/2023

First guests of the new season.....and the first review

20/12/2022

So, another year comes to an end. We've made more new friends and seen old friends return. Many have already booked for next season and we look forward to welcoming old and new friends alike. We've been very fortunate to have some superb guests only ruined by one couple that all but trashed the place. They are now blacklisted so will not be able to book with us again. So, the Boiler has been serviced, a new kitchen floor went down a couple of weeks ago because of water damage and tomorrow the decorators arrive to freshen up the whole cottage ready for the new season. Also on site will be our electrician to undertake PAT testing. Shirley and I would like to thank all our previous guests for their patronage and to wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

10/11/2022

Almost half of next season is booked already, fancy a break in beautiful Yorkshire, tour the area or simply sit and fish for stunners like these. Book now to avoid disappointment https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/77457-dragonfly-cottage?n=7&pd=1

10/11/2022

It's been another good year here at Dragonfly. We've met a lot of new guests, made new friends and seen many old friends return. Bookings for the 2023 season are filling up nicely and we look forward to greeting old and new friends alike. To those who have supported us over the last couple of years, thank you for your custom. John & Shirley

23/07/2022

This week we welcome back Joan and Gerald......who visited us for the first time a few short weeks ago. They enjoyed their stay so much, they're back already .must.bedoing.something.right

17/06/2022

The real pleasure of holiday letting is the people we meet. We've made some real friends, people who came here as guests and whose company we have enjoyed. The reviews remain excellent and we are seeing more and more repeat visits and that tells us we are getting it right. We look forward to meeting new guests, making more friends and welcoming returning guests

09/06/2022

This weeks guest Mark Helsby just landed this beauty at 18lb 15oz

03/10/2021

Our current guests Lynne and Mark Houghton have been enjoying the sunny spells between the showers. Mark sold most of his fishing gear a while back and had to borrow some to fish this week. His reward is this stunning Mirror at 13lb 12oz.

29/09/2021

Our current guest, Andrew Parr has saved a blank with this one after losing one earlier in the week