Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sharon - Verified booking

  Beautiful little cottage, surprisingly spacious with 2 living rooms.

  Me, my husband, and our dog spent 5 nights here at the end of January 2025. We'd have our morning coffee in the front lounge as this was a much brighter room first thing, then settle down in the rear living room in the evening after a day out exploring. There are plenty of DVDs to watch, however we didn't use them as we took our Firestick. Thete are 2 large bedrooms, the master has plenty of storage with huge wardrobe space. The dining area is super cosy, especially at night with the little fairy lights glowing on the tree. Kitchen has all the mod cons and everything we needed. Location wise, the cottage is situated just 2 minutes away from the River Ribble for exercising the dog, plus a lovely church with a historic graveyard to explore - if you're into that kind of thing!! The White Bull is a 2 minute walk in the opposite direction, although it was closed Monday and Tuesday, as was the Black Bull, which is a further 5 minutes down the road. We highly recommend the Ribchester Arms, which is approximately a 10 minute walk from the cottage, they do delicious and very reasonably priced meals all day. Parking is available on the main road outside the cottage. All in all, a lovely, peaceful and relaxing break.

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• Janet - Verified booking

  Very good accommodation in well converted barn.

  Well maintained, well equipped and thoroughly cleaned. Beautiful area, lovely views, walks and lots to see and do. Yes, as others have said it is close to the road but that is the nature of barns. It did not bother us too much. Excellent garden centre - Holden Clough close by, well worth a visit. We also enjoyed a walk doing the Pendle Hill Sculpture Trail ending with a very good meal at the Pendle Inn. Steven is a very good host who took the time to visit to ensure we were settled in and again to check all had been well the evening before we left. He was very keen to know if there was anything he could improve on. We know from looking back at previous reviews he takes this very seriously and puts suggestions into action. Notably, there are now outdoor chairs and sun loungers to compliment the wooden outdoor table with seating. So, we did mention a non-slip mat in the shower and replacement of worn non-stick pans would be a good idea and are confident this will be done. Get Outlook for iOS From: Sykes Cottages <no-reply@sykescottages.co.uk

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• Antony - Verified booking

  We visited Skirden View cottage for a home away from home trip with our dog.

  We often eye up small cottages that have a modern feel, quiet sites and beautiful views, and this location was just the option we needed. We took full advantage of the hot tub facilities in the good weather, despite there being no covering over the hot tub, it was a beautiful view looking over the fields and the animals past the farm. The amenities and welcome hamper were so well thought out, and most items of household goods in the kitchen/living space were available, especially if you have booked a longer stay. We visited lots of the local pubs, especially the local, The Spread Eagle for a few meals. They were very welcoming, had a great variety of theme nights, good food/drink and dog friendly! If you are looking for somewhere to go for nice walks within a 30 minute drive, Bolton Abbey Ruins and Malham Cove (for any of you Harry Potter fans) were well worth the tough walks - make sure to bring walking boots! We would definitely look to come back to this location again, and thank the hosts for an amazing stay. Thank you!

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• Kathryn - Verified booking

  An excellent stay, the barn was immaculate and the beds incredibly comfortable.

  It is located in a beautiful spot overlooking the countryside and River Ribble and is perfectly located for visiting the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland. The property has been beautifully renovated and the feature window makes for a perfect spot to sit with a coffee and view the sunrise over the hills. There is some road noise but we didn't find it overly noisy to the extent that it ever bothered us and we were staying in the room on the road side. The property is well equipped and we had everything we needed during our stay. The Spread Eagle pub is a minute drive away and is well worth a visit for good ales and wholesome food. The owner was very welcoming and attentive during our visit and he couldn't do enough to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. We look forward to returning to the property in the future.

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• Helen - Verified booking

  Absolutely fabulous property, without doubt one of the best we have stayed at.

  Clearly a lot of thought has been put in by the owners to ensure the comfort of their guests. Fixtures and fittings were outstanding throughout with top quality on display in every room. The little extras such as the extensive welcome pack, fresh flowers and fluffy bathrobes and slippers provided that touch of luxury which was really appreciated. The views from the ceiling to floor doors were amazing constantly changing with the weather. Hot tub was the icing on the cake and a great way to relax at the end of the day. Cottage is in a fantastic, peaceful location but makes a great base with loads of brilliant visitor attractions within half an hour’s drive. Overall we had a tremendous week’s holiday at Skirden View and would have no hesitation coming back - very highly recommended.

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