Nana Duck's Cottage, Holiday Cottage, Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
We have a truly lovely holiday cottage, situated in the heart of Herriot country- Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Close to Yorkshire Dales and Moors.
Nana Duck's Cottage - sleeps 4, pet friendly, riverside location, two minutes to the town. Nana Duck's Cottage is our family run cottage and means a huge amount to us here at Nana Duck's HQ - we are Laura, Neil and Herb the dog! Nana Duck's Cottage was my late mum's much loved home for nearly thirty years and we are delighted to have been able to keep it in her memory by opening as a holiday let i
n June 2020 and naming it after her - Nana Duck, as this is what the grandchildren all called her! Fully renovated and restored throughout, we hope you love Nana Duck's, which was a former mill building, as much as we all do! Enjoy a short break or an even longer holiday at Nana Duck's Cottage which is situated in the lovely, peaceful setting of Riverside Mews, right in the heart of Thirsk town centre, yet tucked away in a quiet, traditional mews, Nana Duck's Cottage has picturesque views of the bubbling brook, Cod Beck, that threads it way through this beautiful market town and is moments from everything Thirsk has to offer, as well as plenty of walks from the doorstep. With a King Size and a double bedroom, this pet and child friendly cottage is the ideal place to base yourself to take in the sights and sounds of everything that North Yorkshire has to offer - we are close to both the Yorkshire Moors and Dales, so it is a great base to explore this incredible and beautiful county. Ideal for holiday makers, families, walkers, cyclists or those who just want a short break, Thirsk itself is a friendly market town that has plenty to do for all the family, from antique shops, boutiques and lovely arts and crafts shops to dog friendly cafes, pubs and eateries. The riverbank is just 50 yards away from the cottage with its abundance of ducks that the family can enjoy feeding (wet bread please though and not too much or better still they love frozen peas or duck food!). We offer:-
We offer:-
๐5 star reviews from all guests!
๐กFully renovated throughout with modern and vintage pieces
๐คฝโโ๏ธ riverside location and views
๐ถ Dog friendly โ up to 2 large or 4 small dogs welcome!
๐บ Free WiFi and Smart TVs!
โ 50 yards from bustling marketplace with bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs - many of which are dog friendly
๐คซ Quiet mews cottage
๐ Free parking in courtyard for one car
๐ King Size and double bedroom
๐ฅ Fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons
๐ Upstairs bathroom with bath and overhead shower
๐ Self-catering
๐ณ Situated in the heart of Herriot country
๐ถโโ๏ธ Ideally located for walks, plus easy access to York, Harrogate, Ripon, Richmond, Bedale. On the edges of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and close to the Yorkshire dales. 30 - 60 minute drive to various beaches
About Thirsk
Thirsk is a traditional North Yorkshire Market town positioned midway between the stunning North York Moors and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, right in the midst of Herriot country for those James Herriot fans. In the famous James Herriot stories created by the writer Alf Wight, Thirsk is the fictional 'Darrowby', a central location in the tales featuring the activities of a Yorkshire vet. The World of James Herriot Museum in Thirsk occupies the original surgery of Alf Wight who lived in Thirsk for more than fifty years. Thirsk is very pet friendly. There are plenty of walks that start directly from Nana Duckโs cottage, following the river or through fields and pathways you can go further afield, enjoying the breath-taking Yorkshire countryside, including the Hambleton Hills with their many footpaths and cycleways. Just two minutes away from Nana Duckโs cottage you will find the cobbled market square in the centre of Thirsk where you can enjoy the interesting pubs, buildings and houses many dating back to the eighteenth century, when Thirsk was an important posting station. Thirsk's oldest inns include the Three Tuns dating back to 1698 and The Golden Fleece that is thought to date back to Tudor times. There are also a number of museums, galleries and the world-renowned James Herriot Centre is literally round the corner - a must see for fans of All Creatures Great and Small. Thirsk also has plenty of traditional shops, cafes and tearooms to choose from and even its own racecourse if you fancy a fun filled day out. There really is something for everyone and the best thing is, its all year round! Thirsk is the principal market town of the Hambleton Hills, forming the western part of the moors and is a haven for keen walkers and cyclists with numerous pathways and cycle tracks close by. It is an excellent base for touring the whole of the Yorkshire Dales National Park as well as the North Yorkshire Moors and the stunning coastline, which is easily reached within an hours drive across stunning scenery. The historic medieval city of York is just ยฝ hour away and well worth a visit, as are Harrogate, Ripon, Northallerton, Knaresborough and Richmond - all stunning and crammed full of lovely independent shops, cafes and bistros. The famous White Horse of Kilburn and the incredible views of Lake Gormire from Sutton Bank is just 4 miles away. Please always try to book direct with cottage owners, as we can offer fantastic discounts directly to guests. Large online travel agents charge a fortune (as much as 25% commission!), so try to help small businesses, like ours by booking direct!
20/06/2025
This year we have lost some of our most amazing guests, who have departed this world. We just want to say to the families of those who have stayed with us and been such a big part of our journey - we are so sorry for your losses and send you all huge hugs.
All our guests mean so much to us here at Nana Duck's Cottage, Holiday Cottage, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. We will miss you.
So sorry to the families who have lost their loved ones this year. And thank you for being a part of our family ###
13/06/2025
We have got this Saturday until next Sunday available at Nana Duckโs Cottage, Thirsk if anyone wants 3 to 7 nights away?!!!
Go on!! Treat yourself!!!!
Drop us a message if you fancy a last minute break!!!
Nana Duck's Cottage is dog and child friendly and situated in the lovely, peaceful setting of Riverside Mews, right in the heart of Thirsk, with picturesque views of the bubbling brook, Cod Beck, that threads it way through this beautiful market town.
With one king and one double bedroom, this pet and child friendly cottage is the ideal place to base yourself to take in the sights and sounds of everything that North Yorkshire has to offer. Ideal for holiday makers, families, walkers, cyclists or those who just want a short break. Thirsk itself is a friendly market town that has plenty to do for all the family, from antique shops, boutiques and lovely arts and crafts shops to dog friendly cafes, pubs and eateries.
The riverbank is just 50 yards away from the cottage with its abundance of ducks that the family can enjoy feeding!
We offer:-
๐5 star reviews from all guests!
๐กFully renovated throughout with modern and vintage pieces
๐คฝโโ๏ธ riverside location and views
๐ถ Dog friendly โ up to 2 large or 4 small dogs welcome!
๐บ Free WiFi and Smart TVs!
โ 50 yards from bustling marketplace with bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs - many of which are dog friendly
๐คซ Quiet mews cottage
๐ Free parking in courtyard for one car
๐ King Size and double bedroom
๐ฅ Fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons
๐ Upstairs bathroom with bath and overhead shower
๐ Self-catering
๐ณ Situated in the heart of Herriot country
๐ถโโ๏ธ Ideally located for walks, plus easy access to York, Harrogate, Ripon, Richmond, Bedale. On the edges of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and close to the Yorkshire dales. 30 - 60 minute drive to various beaches
27/04/2025
So sorry everybody!!! Our telephone number hasnโt been working since Friday due to a broken phone! Yikes!!
We think quite a few of our guests have been trying to send us WhatsApp messages, but they havenโt come through now we have a new phone!
If we havenโt messaged you back since Friday, please resend your message to our usual number - 07801 542901 otherwise we are so sorry we wonโt have received what you sent!!!
Thanks so much!!!! ๐ฅฐ โค๏ธ ๐งก
20/04/2025
Happy Easter to all our friends, family and followers! Hope you are enjoying the long bank holiday weekend and are able to spend time with loved ones at this special time.
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03/04/2025
๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ Easter School holiday alert! ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฃ
We have a very rare week long cancellation during the Easter school holidays here at Nana Duck's Cottage! We now have Friday 18th April to Friday 25th April available, priced at just ยฃ725! Grab a bargain!
Please drop us a message here, or email us at [email protected] or give us a call or WhatsApp us on 07801 542901 to book the dates!
Nana Duck's Cottage is dog and child friendly and situated in the lovely, peaceful setting of Riverside Mews, right in the heart of Thirsk town centre and has picturesque views of the bubbling brook, Cod Beck, that threads it way through this beautiful market town.
With two double bedrooms (one has a king sixed bed), this pet and child friendly cottage is the ideal place to base yourself to take in the sights and sounds of everything that North Yorkshire has to offer. Ideal for holiday makers, families, walkers, cyclists or those who just want a short break.
Thirsk itself is a friendly market town that has plenty to do for all the family, from antique shops, boutiques and lovely arts and crafts shops to dog friendly cafes, pubs and eateries.
The riverbank is just 50 yards away from the cottage with its abundance of ducks that the family can enjoy feeding!
We offer:-
๐5 star reviews from all guests!
๐กFully renovated throughout with modern and vintage pieces
๐คฝโโ๏ธ riverside location and views
๐ถ Dog friendly โ up to 2 large or 4 small dogs welcome!
๐บ Free WiFi and Smart TVs!
โ 50 yards from bustling marketplace with bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs - many of which are dog friendly
๐คซ Quiet mews cottage
๐ Free parking in courtyard for one car
๐ King Size and double bedroom
๐ฅ Fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons
๐ Upstairs bathroom with bath and overhead shower
๐ Self-catering
๐ณ Situated in the heart of Herriot country
๐ถโโ๏ธ Ideally located for walks, plus easy access to York, Harrogate, Ripon, Richmond, Bedale. On the edges of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and close to the Yorkshire dales. 30 - 60 minute drive to various beaches.
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01/04/2025
Want to enjoy the sunshine in North Yorkshire this week? We have the next days unexpectedly available here at Nana Duck's Cottage, Holiday Cottage, Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
ยฃ115 per night! Available from tomorrow (Tuesday 2nd April) until Sunday 6th April! Any 3 night or more stay!
Quick - get in touch!!! Wont be around for long!
PS. This is NOT an April fool!!!!!
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26/03/2025
So sorry we have been absent from social media for a while! We have had our hands a little bit full in recent weeks!!!!
Meet Herman!
Any guesses on what breed he is?!!!
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17/02/2025
There is an amazing pet shop in Thirsk, literally just round the corner from Nana Duckโs Cottage. If you are staying at our cottage with your furry friends, please do pop round to Moose&Me - Natural Pet shop and browse their fantastic selection!!
We will soon be leaving little goody bags for our guests with woofs (or other animals!), so watch this space for a taster of what your lovely dog or cat or other furry family member might receive!!
Exciting!!!!
Xx
06/02/2025
Rare availability this week at Nana Duckโs Cottage nestled in the heart of Thirsk, North Yorkshire! We have had a cancellation from Friday 7th to Friday 14th February!!! Minimum stay - 3 nights anytime between these dates, from just ยฃ320 for 3 nights!!! Quick grab a bargain!!
Nana Duck's Cottage is dog and child friendly and situated in the lovely, peaceful setting of Riverside Mews, right in the heart of Thirsk, with picturesque views of the bubbling brook, Cod Beck, that threads it way through this beautiful market town.
With one king and one double bedroom, this pet and child friendly cottage is the ideal place to base yourself to take in the sights and sounds of everything that North Yorkshire has to offer. Ideal for holiday makers, families, walkers, cyclists or those who just want a short break. Thirsk itself is a friendly market town that has plenty to do for all the family, from antique shops, boutiques and lovely arts and crafts shops to dog friendly cafes, pubs and eateries.
The riverbank is just 50 yards away from the cottage with its abundance of ducks that the family can enjoy feeding!
We offer:-
๐5 star reviews from all guests!
๐กFully renovated throughout with modern and vintage pieces
๐คฝโโ๏ธ riverside location and views
๐ถ Dog friendly โ up to 2 large or 4 small dogs welcome!
๐บ Free WiFi and Smart TVs!
โ 50 yards from bustling marketplace with bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs - many of which are dog friendly
๐คซ Quiet mews cottage
๐ Free parking in courtyard for one car
๐ King Size and double bedroom
๐ฅ Fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons
๐ Upstairs bathroom with bath and overhead shower
๐ Self-catering
๐ณ Situated in the heart of Herriot country
๐ถโโ๏ธ Ideally located for walks, plus easy access to York, Harrogate, Ripon, Richmond, Bedale. On the edges of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and close to the Yorkshire dales. 30 - 60 minute drive to various beaches
28/01/2025
Oh itโs just lovely to see Peter, one of the original vets who worked with the one and only Alf Wight on Our Great Yorkshire Life on Channel 5 just now as they are featuring our favourite Yorkshire town, Thirsk as well as lots of other amazing places in this amazing county!
27/01/2025
We have this weekend - Friday to Monday at a special bargain price of just ยฃ320!!
Dates for 2025 are open and selling fast, so please drop us a message if you have any dates in mind for your break at Nana Duckโs Cottage, Thirsk! APRIL and MAY FULL!!!
We have 3 night stays in January and February for just ยฃ300!!! Drop us a message to find out more!
February now SOLD OUT!!!!
Nana Duck's Cottage is dog and child friendly and situated in the lovely, peaceful setting of Riverside Mews, right in the heart of Thirsk, with picturesque views of the bubbling brook, Cod Beck, that threads it way through this beautiful market town.
With one king and one double bedroom, this pet and child friendly cottage is the ideal place to base yourself to take in the sights and sounds of everything that North Yorkshire has to offer. Ideal for holiday makers, families, walkers, cyclists or those who just want a short break. Thirsk itself is a friendly market town that has plenty to do for all the family, from antique shops, boutiques and lovely arts and crafts shops to dog friendly cafes, pubs and eateries.
The riverbank is just 50 yards away from the cottage with its abundance of ducks that the family can enjoy feeding!
We offer:-
๐5 star reviews from all guests!
๐กFully renovated throughout with modern and vintage pieces
๐คฝโโ๏ธ riverside location and views
๐ถ Dog friendly โ up to 2 large or 4 small dogs welcome!
๐บ Free WiFi and Smart TVs!
โ 50 yards from bustling marketplace with bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs - many of which are dog friendly
๐คซ Quiet mews cottage
๐ Free parking in courtyard for one car
๐ King Size and double bedroom
๐ฅ Fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons
๐ Upstairs bathroom with bath and overhead shower
๐ Self-catering
๐ณ Situated in the heart of Herriot country
๐ถโโ๏ธ Ideally located for walks, plus easy access to York, Harrogate, Ripon, Richmond, Bedale. On the edges of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and close to the Yorkshire dales. 30 - 60 minute drive to various beaches
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Celebrating Nana Duckโs Cottage, Thirsk, North Yorks.
We are delighted to welcome friends, family and visitors to our new page to celebrate the coming opening of Nana Duck's cottage. After a turbulent few months, Neil and I are delighted to have been able to purchase my late mum's gorgeous cottage in the heart of Herriot country - Thirsk, North Yorkshire, and are very much looking forward to keeping her beloved home in the family for many years to come by offering it as a delightful, yet quirky holiday let in this beautiful part of the world.
We are thrilled to be able to renovate this delightful two bedroom cottage and be able to offer its beautiful facilities, local area amenities and beautiful scenery to all our friends, family and to the wider public who are looking for a short term break or a longer holiday in this tranquil location.
Opening later this year, in April, please do get in touch to find out more about our special discounts and rates for the coming summer season. You can book direct with us for extremely reasonable rates at certain points of year (the Winter season and some of the weeks of the year) by emailing us at [email protected] and letting us know the dates you prefer and we will let you know if you can do a direct booking at a reduced rate or if you will need to book through Cottages.com (https://www.yorkshire-cottages.info/york-and-the-wolds/york-vale-of-york/nana-ducks-cottage-uk30389) who will be managing our non-direct bookings during our first year of operation. Please do try and book direct first!
Enjoy a short break or even a longer holiday at Nana Duck's Cottage which is situated in the lovely, peaceful setting of Riverside Mews, right in the heart of Thirsk town centre and has picturesque views of the bubbling brook, Cod Beck, that threads it way through this beautiful market town.
With two double bedrooms, this pet and child friendly cottage is the ideal place to base yourself to take in the sights and sounds of everything that North Yorkshire has to offer. Ideal for holiday makers, families, walkers, cyclists or those who just want a short break, Thirsk itself is a friendly market town that has plenty to do for all the family, from antique shops, boutiques and lovely arts and crafts shops to dog friendly cafes, pubs and eateries. Thirsk is a traditional North Yorkshire Market town positioned midway between the stunning North York Moors and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, right in the midst of Herriot country for those James Herriot fans. It is near to the medieval city of York, Harrogate, Ripon and our county town Northallerton.
Cod Beck and its riverbank is just 50 yards away with its abundance of ducks that the family can enjoy feeding (wet bread please though and not too much!). There are plenty of walks that start directly from Nana Duckโs cottage, following the river or through fields and pathways you can go further afield, enjoying the breath-taking Yorkshire countryside, including the Hambleton Hills with their many footpaths and cycleways.
Just two minutes away from Nana Duckโs cottage you will find the cobbled market square in the centre of Thirsk where you can enjoy the interesting pubs, buildings and houses many dating back to the eighteenth century, when Thirsk was an important posting station. Thirsk's oldest inns include the Three Tuns dating back to 1698 and The Golden Fleece that is thought to date back to Tudor times. As well museums, galleries the world-renowned James Herriot centre, Thirsk also has plenty of traditional shops, cafes and tearooms to choose from and even its own racecourse if you fancy a fun filled day out. There really is something for everyone and the best thing is, there's something to do all year round! Thirsk really can be enjoyed summer, winter, autumn or spring!
Facilities include:-
Riverside views
Two doubles ( one King size and one double with additional occasional single bed) plus sofa bed
Lounge/diner
Fully furnished kitchen
No smoking
Wifi
Dogs welcomed
Two minute walk to local amenities, including cafes, restaurants, pubs, The World of Herriot, museums, galleries, the race course, etc.
Parking for one car in the court yard, with cheap parking (about ยฃ2.60 a day) at the Marrage car park - a one minute walk.
Ideal for walking, site seeing, cycling or just a general break from the hustle and bustle of real life!
In the midst of Herriot country and close to local towns - York, Ripon, Northallerton and Harrogate.
Please do get in touch to find out more! We take direct bookings!