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Guests consistently praise the cottage for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location, ideal for exploring the local area and enjoying the tranquility. The well-equipped kitchen and cosy atmosphere are frequently mentioned, alongside the convenience of nearby amenities and eateries. While some guests noted the lack of outdoor space and minor issues, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage's cleanliness, with guests often describing it as immaculate. One incident of cleaning not being completed upon arrival slightly impacts the score, but overall, the standard of cleanliness is very high.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, as well as local amenities within Sedbergh. The peaceful setting with a brook at the back adds to the charm, although the lack of outdoor space is noted.
Guests frequently commend the comfort of the beds and the cosy living space. The cottage's warm and inviting atmosphere is appreciated, with only minor comments about the potential squeeze for larger groups and steep stairs.
The cottage is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, though some guests missed having a freezer. The lack of heating in the top floor bedrooms and the absence of a drying area for wet gear are noted. Overall, facilities meet guests' needs but with room for improvement.
While some guests received a welcome hamper, others did not mention this, and it is unclear if this is a standard offering. Without consistent references to thoughtful gestures, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
This three-storey, newly renovated mid-terrace cottage of 3 Settlebeck Cottages rests in Sedbergh, Cumbria. It is an excellent base for a family holiday and is situated in the countryside within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and in close driving distance to the Lake District National park offering a great base to explore both.The property, a grade 2 listed building historic built in the late 18th century, enjoys original features, which are especially noticeable on the ground floor, with stone flag flooring and exposed beams throughout. Grab a seat at one of the plush sofas in the sitting room and switch on the TV for some evening entertainment and there's a gas fire for extra warmth. The foodie of the group will be pleased to find that not only is the kitchen/diner a convivial and stylish space, but offers a great range of appliances, including a slimline dishwasher and a washing machine. When dinner has been fixed up, enjoy it at the dining table over a bottle of wine, whilst you catch up on your countryside adventures. When sleep calls, progress upstairs to one of the three zip/linked bedrooms, with this one being a first-floor super-king-size enjoying a wall-mounted TV and access to a contemporary en-suite shower room, which enjoys sleek fittings and metro tiling. The first floor additionally hosts the family bathroom, where a bath with shower over offers a relaxing soak amongst the bubbles, while the idyllic sound of the nearby stream creates the most relaxing ambiance. Continue to the second floor to find two more fantastic bedrooms, a charming twin and a spacious double; both bedrooms contain wardrobe storage, whilst the double additionally houses a handy desk. Embark on a leisurely walk into the heart of Sedbergh, where a selection of eateries await, including the award-winning Black Bull restaurant and gastropub, offering a tasty menu and local ales, as well as The Thirsty Rambler, Al Forno Italian Kitchen and the Three Hares Café and Deli, all perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking! From the comfort of 3 Settlebeck Cottages you will also have easy access to Sedbergh Golf Club and the beautiful sight of Cautley Spout, which can be reached by the Sedbergh trail. Venture into the Lake District National Park, where you can explore a plethora of idyllic villages and towns, including Windermere, well-known for its famous lake where you can try your hand at one of the excellent watersports on offer, with paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and wakesurfing all readily available. Ramblers will not want to miss the opportunity to hike up to the viewpoints of Queen Adelaide’s Hill and Orrest Head, where you can soak up the breath-taking views which look out towards the Langdale Pikes. Explore the fascinating attractions of Windermere Jetty Museum and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction or test out your clubs at the excellent Windermere golf club. From here, head to Ambleside where you can explore an impressive 2nd-century Roman Fort, learn more about the area at the Armitt Library & Museum Centre or visit the picturesque 70-ft Stock Gyhll Force. Continue onto Grasmere, where you can wander the former home of the great literary, William Words Worth followed by a traditional sweet treat from the 15th-century bakery. If you can tear yourself away, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is also easily accessible, here you can spend the day in Hawes, a market town featuring the Dales Countryside Museum, walks to Aysgill Force and Cotter Force, along with being close to the vast Semer Water Nature Reserve. Why not spend some more time in the Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales, or maybe you'd like to venture further to the Arnside & Silverdale and the Forest of Bowland AONBs? There is something for everyone at 3 Settlebeck Cottages!
Sedbergh (pronounced Sed-Ber) is an ancient market town in northern Dentdale, situated at the foot of the magnificent and wild Howgill Fells. Sedbergh is only 12 miles from the Lake District National Park and is located just inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The town has an olde worlde feel to it, with narrow streets, small stores, traditional bars, a notable school dating back to 1525, and a 12th century church. The serenity of the surrounding valleys makes it a great year-round vacation spot.
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x second-floor twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
A first floor bathroom with bath, shower over basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On-street parking.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Please note : There is no dedicated outside space on the property, but it is located close to town but also very close to numerous walks and public footpaths.
Note: There is no bike storage.
Note: There is no garden or yard attached to the property, though there is a lovely bench for seating outside at the front of the cottage.
Note: This property does not have EV Charging, if caught using the property to charge your car, there may be a charge to your good housekeeping bond for this.
Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
Note: please make all bed configuration requests in advance, there will be a callout fee if this is not requested in advance.
Paul
We loved hearing the babbling brook at the rear of the property and the fact you could park right outside the cottage. Excellent location for days out walking and close to Sedburgh centre to collect supplies. We had a lovely time here and will be back!
Jeffrey
Serving dishes would be useful It would be useful to have information about recycling. We took ours to the carpark in the Main Street.
David
There are lots of places to visit nearby all within reasonable driving distance. The property description is slightly misleading as it also includes the property next door in the initial photo so overall it was smaller than we anticipated. The lack of outdoor space was not an issue for us and we knew this before booking. We had read on some reviews that people were given a welcome pack but we did not receive one on our recent visit. There were 3 packs of rather sad looking hotel biscuits in the kitchen hamper but nothing else. We presumed there would be a freezer of some sort in the kitchen but thatâs not the case. Thatâs a basic for any kitchen but there wasnât even a freezer box in the fridge. The kitchen itself is OK for 4 people but it would be very tight for 6 eating in there. The top floor bedrooms had no heating during our stay and despite us reporting this and being assured somebody would call to look into it, nobody turned up. We left the key in the key-safe every day as requested. Whilst the weather was OK it needed some heating on, so this was not pleasant as the radiators were literally stone cold. Itâs like they werenât even connected to the boiler. It was very disappointing to be told it was going to be attended to and for that not to happen without even a call back. The bathroom configuration did not work for us as both bathrooms are on the 1st floor meaning those staying on the 2nd floor had to come down a floor to use the facilities. That may not sound like too much of an issue but the stairs are really steep and narrow. They need more grab rails or ropes on the stairs to make them more secure as losing your footing is not difficult.
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