About

Priory self-catering holiday cottages are named as such because of their close proximity to Syningthwaite Priory and are owned by the Rawlings family who have farmed the area since the grandfather of the present David Rawlings rented it from Lord Hawk in 1920. Consequently he bought the Farm including the 12C Priory in 1948 and over a period of time his family did live in the Priory itself.

The farm is mainly arable growing wheat, potatoes and oil seed rape, but there are also a few sheep.  You can see the havesting of the oil seed rape at the end of July, the wheat in August and the potatoes in October/November. The cottages are near to the working farm and there is activity as such during these periods, but we are sure that you will find the farming programme both interesting and fascinating to watch.

The views from the cottages are of open fields and woods in the distance and away from traffic or population. There are walks round the boundaries as well as public footpaths and bridleways from the cottages. David is on hand to answer any questions relating to the farm should you be interested.

The Cottages

We have 7 newly built cottages, which are architecturally in keeping with the Priory, which is believed to have been built around 1160. We have named the Cottages after the Prioresses who ruled the Priory until the dissolution of the monasteries around 1536 when it had 12 nuns in residence. The building and estate was then bequeathed to Robert Tempest by King Henry VIII and is now a working farm.

Creating a new complex of cottages, courtyard gardens, preserving a barn and a Priory has been a challenge but a worthwhile one as we are sure that you will appreciate the peaceful ambience that exists amidst a fascinating mixture of ultra modern amenities, contemporary furnishings and historical artefacts and architecture.

Priory Cottages are conveniently situated between the best experiences that Yorkshire can offer for a superb holiday break. Go west from the A1 and within 30 minutes you are heading into the Yorkshire Dales National Park, go east and the North York Moors National Park and York City beckons you. Whatever you require from your holiday, may it be walking, shopping, site-seeing or just relaxing and enjoying the fabulous scenery surrounding Priory Cottages we have plenty for you to see and do – we can safely say you will want to stay longer or return soon.

All accommodation is  professionally designed and each cottage is individually styled within a different theme. They are beautifully appointed to an extremely high standard with quality contemporary furnishings and close attention to detail. Each kitchen is fully equipped with every modern convenience, including electric and microwave ovens, ceramic hob, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and ironing facilities. Worktops are solid Italian granite, and floors are Travertine tiles. The bathrooms have contemporary luxury Italian bathroom fittings, tiling throughout and soft white towels. In the bedrooms we have top quality mattresses, white cotton bedding and luxury soft furnishings and each cottage has a TV in a bedroom .

The lounges feature a 32″ Plasma screen TV/DVD/Blu-Ray, Wireless internet access and glazed French doors leading to a beautifully landscaped Courtyard Garden. You have a choice as to either walk or relax in the communal garden in full view of the historical Priory or enjoy the privacy of your own patio. Here, you can enjoy those summer evenings, sipping wine beneath the stars, listening to the country side beyond and soaking up the history that is Syningthwaite Priory.

Booking information

• Minimum stay 3 nights
• Checkin after 3PM and Check out at before 10AM
• Pets £20 per stay
• High chairs and cots available free of charge on request
• VAT included in all prices