On the outskirts of Skipton, in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, this charming, family-run hotel boasts a wonderful canal-side restaurant, great leisure facilities and idyllic views of the Leeds and Liverpool canal.
Skipton is a delightful traditional market town and is known as the Gateway to the Dales. On the banks of the canal, surrounded by the beautiful Yorkshire dales and within easy reach of York and Harrogate, the hotel offers the best of traditional Yorkshire hospitality and good accommodation.
Dine in the canal-side Baby Swan Restaurant and enjoy the wonderful views. Watch the colourful narrow boats drift by, sometimes with equally colourful characters on board! The restaurant also offers wonderful views of the local wildlife. Local swans nest on the canal bank here every year and proudly present their latest brood. The pub next door also offers delicious home-cooked food.
Guests are entitled to free use of the impressive leisure facilities, including the indoor swimming pool.
Family-run, the Rendez-vous at Skipton offers a warmth and a professional hospitality, with staff who really do care.
All guests can use the hotel’s leisure facilities during their stay, free of charge. Children under 16 years are welcome to visit until 18:30, but must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult at all times.
Alternative therapies such as Reiki and Indian head massage can be provided by Catherine Nelson, a holistic therapist. Advance appointments are essential.
Ample free parking is available for guests’ use.
Hotel Facilities
General
Luggage Storage,
Restaurant,
Garden,
Heating,
Free Parking,
Terrace,
Bar,
Parking ,
Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
Elevator,
Newspapers,
Designated Smoking Area,
24-Hour Front Desk,
Gay Friendly.
Activities
Jacuzzi,
Indoor Swimming Pool,
BBQ Facilities,
Solarium,
Children's Playground,
Fitness Centre,
Golf Course (within 3 km),
Sauna,
Turkish/Steam Bath.
Services
VIP Room Facilities,
Barber/Beauty Shop,
Airport Shuttle,
Souvenirs/Gift Shop,
Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
Room Service,
Dry Cleaning,
Bridal Suite,
Fax/Photocopying,
ATM/Cash Machine on site,
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
Internet Services,
Breakfast in the Room,
Packed Lunches.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 10.00 per 24 hours.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
One child under 11 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 3.
Individually styled bedrooms include executive suites and family rooms, all with private bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite tv, radio, trouser press, hairdryer, iron/ironing board and hospitality tray. Many have stunning countryside views All rates include VAT, free use of the leisure club and ample free car parking. Breakfast is not included.
Individually styled bedrooms include executive suites and family rooms, all with private bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite tv, radio, trouser press, hairdryer, iron/ironing board and hospitality tray. Many have stunning countryside views. All rates include VAT, free use of the leisure club and ample free car parking. Breakfast is not included.
Amenities:
Bath,
Bathroom,
Satellite TV,
Iron,
Telephone,
Shower,
Toilet,
Ironing Facilities,
TV,
Hairdryer,
Tea/Coffee Maker.
Rendezvous@Christmas 2008 - 3 night package
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At Rendezvous, you will find the very best of Yorkshire hospitality and a personal touch! We have created a package which takes care of everything, except buying the presents!!
Christmas Eve – Check in to your room, then relax in our spacious Hospitality Lounge with a glass of Mulled Wine and a Mince Pie. The more energetic may prefer to spend some time in our refurbished Leisure facilities before enjoying a candle lit 3 course meal, with a welcoming glass of bubbly. Dance the night away to popular local duo ‘The Look’ and our in house DJ. Overnight accommodation is of course, included.
Christmas Day – Enjoy a traditionally cooked English Breakfast in our Conservatory/Restaurant – our porridge is legendary! A fabulous lunch will be served in our ball room, with Santa making an appearance by barge. A family sing a long and party games will provide a whole afternoon’s entertainment. Your day will draw to a close with a buffet supper and Christmas themed quiz.
Boxing Day – After a leisurely breakfast, why not stroll into Skipton or take a drive into the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside. Tickets are available for those guests wishing to take a trip on the Embsay-Bolton Abbey steam railway. Make sure you return to the hotel in time for Afternoon tea. Your evening meal will be accompanied by a first class Father Ted tribute act. Enjoy your last night’s accommodation before checking out on the morning of the 27th December.
Standard Double/Twin room
This package is competitively priced to attract those guests looking for a quiet escape from their family in this hiatus between the festivities.
Free upgrade to a canal side room – subject to availability.
Amenities:
Bath,
Bathroom,
Satellite TV,
Iron,
Telephone,
Shower,
Toilet,
Ironing Facilities,
TV,
Hairdryer,
Tea/Coffee Maker.
Restaurants and Bars
Dine in the canal-side Baby Swan Restaurant and watch the world go by. Watch the canal barges and colourful narrow boats, and the sometimes equally colourful characters on board or admire the abundance of local wildlife. The local swans nest on the canal bank here every year and proudly present their latest brood.
The hotel is proud of its restaurant, which offers straightforward, tasty food, cooked by an experienced and professional kitchen team, dedicated to supporting local suppliers.
Bill, the restaurant manager, not only cooks, but also entertains with his own individual style, cooking delicious flambé meals, including wonderful Steak Diane.
Tempt your taste buds while you sit in the beautiful new conservatory on the canal side, with sweeping views of the hills and dales. The new conservatory is now available for the ultimate waterside dining experience and for private party hire. It is even licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
The view is wonderful both day and night and the atmosphere is great for family celebrations.
You could also choose to relax in the hotel’s detached public house next door, the Snaygill Arms. The pub offers fresh home-cooked food and home-made bar meals. There is a fantastic open fire in the winter and a marvellous screened outside dining area in the summer. The Snaygill Arms also boasts the only outside play area in Skipton, as well as free Wi-Fi wireless internet access and a cash machine (with no additional charges for cash). There is plenty of parking available.
Directions
By Car: The hotel is situated on the A6131 Skipton to Keighley road, one mile (1.6 km) south of Skipton town centre .
By Train: The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Skipton railway station.
By Air: The hotel is approximately 16 miles (26 km) from Leeds Bradford International Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport and the journey from the airport to the hotel should take about 30 minutes.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation