Dog Friendly Cottages Yorkshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Helen - Verified booking

  Good standard of fittings and furnishings, towels and sheets good quality etc.

  Plenty of crockery and cutlery. Good location, village is lovely with walks from the door for us and our dog. Hare and Hounds pub a few minutes walk was dog friendly and served good food. The village is centrally located with easy access to Skipton, Malham and lots of lovely areas in the dales. Furniture comfortable and showers great. We did feel there were negatives to the property which could easily be resolved. Having paid over £1100 for one week, we thought it was very poor not to get a welcome pack ~ even a pint of milk and a packet of biscuits would have been a gesture! The back gravel yard was full of weeds, I couldn’t stand it and pulled most out from round the garden furniture so we could sit out. There were no cloths left to clean the outside furniture of the bird poo, and no kitchen roll we could use. The first set of stairs had no bannister rail which proved slightly problematic for one of our party. The skylights on the top floor need a really good clean round the frames, dried up flies and dirt kept dropping out when the wind blew. There were no instructions for things like the washer/drier, changing the gas bottles (which we had to guess to do) and also for the boiler (which we also had an issue with and had to Google how to repressurise). It was nice to have hand wash left in the bathrooms, but 2 of them were virtually empty. No washing up liquid or cloths and only 2 dishwasher tablets left. The kitchen waste bin had a lid with a handle so you had to wash hands every time you put something in the bin. Overall we were pleased with the property but felt the owners could do better given the luxury price tag. I accept this is self catering but we have been to properties for half this price and been better provided for.

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• Zoe - Verified booking

  The cottage is absolutely amazing.

  Very comfortable, well equipped, smart TVs in the bedrooms with Freeview for those rainy days. The views coming down the track when you first arrive are breathtaking. Beds are very comfy and the cleanliness is second to none. Every window has the most stunning views. Hot tub is great. It's an exceptionally rural place away from everything. No traffic noise no light pollution, exceptionally quiet. Great walks right from the door. I want to go back already and I've only been home one day. Some practical things to note - the track to the cottage is a stony gravel path. It is very well maintained but if you are precious about your car or have a low riding car this could be an issue for you. There are three cottages on site, all are very private but they do share a courtyard at the front- might be an issue if you are taking a dog that might not like other dogs/ people walking past. The court yard is very secure for pets. All back garden areas are separate and very private but they are open/unfenced. This means all views are completely uninterrupted but just something to think about if your dog is a runner. The cottage is right on the edge of a very deep reservoir, this means bugs/midges/gnats etc. Take bug spray for your skin, especially if you like to sit outside in the summer. Communication was great, key pick up was easy. The welcome hamper was exceptionally generous and the people that manage this cottage are so friendly and helpful. I holiday once a year in the UK and have stayed in many cottages but Skyfell has been the best place I have ever stayed. I loved it.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  A wonderful place to stay.

  It really does feel like your own personal slice of paradise, the location is lovely, right on the waters edge with spectacular views all around. My wife took her paddleboard and was in her element. The dogs loved it, the 4.5 mile walk around the reservoir is straight forward enough but with our German Shepherd being 11 we only did the full circuit once but she enjoyed the shorter walks each day. The grouse and pheasant kept her occupied! The property it self was spacious and had everything we needed. Beds where comfortable and everything was clean. Good water pressure for a decent shower. Even when outside the temperature dropped to 1 or 2 degrees celsius it was warm in the house. The lounge had a lovely open fire with a great stock of logs to keep us toastie in the evenings and add to the atmosphere. A big thank you to Jerry who looked after us when we had any questions and gave good instructions to keep the hot tub hot and clean. If he was at the property for any reason he kindly stocked us up with more logs, firelighters and changed the water in the hot tup. Really pleasant chap and a credit to the property. Little things like that make the stay that bit more enjoable. We would highly recommend this property to those wanting to escape and relax. But on the days that you do want to venture our, Grassington and Pateley Bridge are 10-15 minutes away and Ripon, which we thoroughly enjoyed, is just over half an hour away. Truly a great place!

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• Samuel - Verified booking

  From the moment we arrived the experience exceeded expectations.

  The bumpy road was bumpier than expected, the rural location was more remote than expected- but most importantly the stay was perfect beyond expectations! If you’re looking for a complete escape from reality and the opportunity to relocate to Northern paradise, then you’ve found the place. Skyfell has been completed to an exceptional standard and with all the additions of a modern property. Space is ample and the small touches never ceased to amase us. From the hamper on arrival, to the historic references, to the the personal support from Hayley and her team. We never felt far from a helping hand but also never too close to the neighbours the other side of the reservoir! The property hosted opportunities for everyone to relax and unwind. Personally I enjoyed running around the reservoir first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee in the hot tub before everyone woke up. Whilst others made use of the therapeutically comfy beds and deep bath tubs. Whatever you need to relax, Skyfell can provide. Thank you to Hayley and her team for such a fabulous visit and for making the property a staycation haven. All the best with the rest of the season and we hope to see you in 2021!

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• Lauren - Verified booking

  The perfect place to escape from everyday life!

  I knew from photos, that it was going to be picturesque but even then the surroundings were so much more magnificent than I expected. From the drive through the Dales, down the track to Grimwith Houses, looking out of any window of the property, walking/running around the reservoir route or driving to any other the little picturesque villages nearby. Its truly breathtaking. The listing doesn't tell you just how peaceful and tranquil the location is, or how many flocks of geese fly over, or the waterfalls and wildlife around the reservoir or even how close you get to the water just on the rocks by the side of the house- skimming stones available too. The house is beautiful and upon arrival, seemed to never end. It's a cosy place to go and enjoy doing absolutely nothing. The hottub is an absolute bonus and our children played for hours in it. The copper bath is an added touch of luxury. Jerry is a lovely bloke and happy to talk through the history of the three properties on site, and help with anything else. I could have happily stayed in the secluded bubble for much longer. Thank you Jerry. We will return!

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