“Vanessa was Very friendly and helpful, the perfect host.”

“Vanessa ; very friendly and welcoming. Location; peaceful and bucolic, Room, large and bright. Amenities; so many! Posh toiletries, wine, scones withclotted cream, tea, cookies,and more. Couldn’t be more generous. AND home made jams!”

“The hotel is located in a perfect rural location for taking off on Yorkshire footpaths off the main roads. The breakfast was amazing and the rooms spotless. All the extra amenities added to the charm of the place.”

“The English breakfast is simple and good, but you can ask to add something, like yogurt and cereal. The lodge is located a bit away from the village so that you have to drive out for dinner. However, this is a very nice place to stay for a while and we would like to come back if we visit here around again.”

“The property is quite exceptional - very tasteful and beautifully maintained. So peaceful and relaxing. Vanessa is an excellent host - very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. The cooked breakfast is delicious and all cooked to order so arrives piping hot and freshly cooked.”

“A beautiful location. Quiet and peaceful with ducks ,chickens and fabulous walks from the Lodge. Vanessa was an amazing host. Nothing was too much trouble and she went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. Rare to find someone so caring. Excellent breakfasts a bonus.”

“Beautiful house with lovely gardens with resident rabbits on the lawn, ducks and chickens wandering around and even the remote control lawnmowers which helped to keep guests entertained! Lovely bedroom with beautiful view! Great choice of breakfast items. We felt as if nothing was too much trouble for the owner who was also a great source of information about the local area, recommending places to visit, some lovely walks and some very good tearooms and also ice-cream parlours!”

“We loved our three break at the lodge , the whole experience was fantastic , would highly recommend .”

“We had a lovely stay at Thornton Lodge in September 2021 and the host Vanessa was excellent and accommodating. The grounds are lovely and well kept. Our room was large with a king size bed so plenty of room to relax and sleep. Breakfast is excellent with fruit and yogurt, cereal, full English, beans on toast, egg or whatever is your preferred option. We will stay again as it is in a quiet location, short drive to Hawes and is ideal for getting to many waterfalls, and to see the the wonderful red squirrels at Snaizeholme which were a delight to see close up. Highly recommended.”

“Vanessa is a very kind and helpful person, always eager to improve the overall experience for people staying with her. She has abundant local knowledge that really helped us plan the few days we stayed with her so that we could pack in as much as possible. We managed to do a lot of things and see a lot of places in a short time due to her invaluable advice. She is very friendly and approachable . We cannot thank her enough .We had a really nice stay.”