Guests say
The Hawthorns is a well-received cottage with a large garden, spacious rooms, and a variety of facilities including a games room. It is praised for its beautiful location, ample space, and suitability for large groups. The property is adjacent to a friendly pub and offers a comfortable stay, though some guests noted areas for improvement in maintenance and cleanliness.
Guests generally found the property clean, with specific mentions of a warm and tidy house. However, some noted that certain areas, such as under the sofa and the conservatory, could benefit from more thorough cleaning, and there were instances of leftover rubbish.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and quietness, with easy access to walks and a good country pub next door. It is ideal for country walks and is a short drive from well-known sites.
The beds are described as comfortable and the property spacious, but some guests mentioned that the stone floors could be cold and the sofas well-used. The annex was noted to be a bit chilly.
The property is equipped with a games room and ample kitchen supplies, but some guests reported issues with low water pressure and the games room needing an upgrade. The cooker and some furniture also appear to be dated.
While the reviews reflect a well-equipped kitchen and appreciated extras like logs and games, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Gisburn 2.7 miles. Our large and beautifully-appointed detached home sits in the picturesque village of Paythorne - nestled in the peaceful Ribble Valley between the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland - with stunning views across the fields from the house to Pendle Hill. As a family home for many years, the house is cosy and welcoming, with stylish, open plan living spaces including original features, a spacious rear garden and annex, and large kitchen-dining area making it ideal for bringing the extended family or groups of friends together. The Hawthorns is ideally located for groups seeking to explore the great outdoors, with a wide range of activities to choose from. There are short walks from the house around Paythorne Moor and Gisburn Park Estate, where wildlife lovers will enjoy looking out for the resident deer․ Or venture slightly further to explore the local beauty spots of Malham Cove, Stainforth Falls, and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, home to the famous Three Peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough․ And with the endless possibilities of the Lake District National Park less than an hour drive away, the house is a perfect base for walking holidays and to explore some of the best landscapes the country has to offer! For those seeking more high-adrenaline adventure, visit the mountain bike trails at Gisburn Forest, or take a more leisurely pootle through quiet lanes to explore the surrounding area on your road bike (which you can store in the secure bike shed at the house). Skipton, Settle, and Clitheroe are all a short drive from the house where you will find exciting and fun activities for all the family - including the 12th-century Clitheroe Castle Museum, the trails of Skipton Woods and Barden Moor, and the Settle-Carlisle Railway, where unforgettable rides can be enjoyed through the rural scenery. Food and drink lovers will appreciate the plethora of pubs and eateries in the area․ In Paythorne itself you will find The Buck pub, serving hearty home-cooked meals and local cask ale․ In the neighbouring village of Gisburn you will find the renowned La Locanda Italian Restaurant, as well as a deli and a shop․ And Downham, on the outskirts of Clitheroe, is home to the famed Assheton Arms pub. Arriving at the house you will find off-road parking for four cars on the gravel driveway behind an electric gate. The bright and welcoming entrance room features a large boot store and coat racks, stairs up to the first floor, and doors into the open-plan living space on either side. The spacious kitchen is well-equipped with a Smeg fridge/freezer, range cooker, double basin and ample storage. There are two dining areas - an extendable table in the kitchen, big enough to sit your entire party, looks out over the garden, whilst a smaller seating area next to the snug is perfect for a quieter meal or to sit and play one of the many board games available at the house. The snug is a small second living room with a music system, a collection of vinyl records and a TV, making it a perfect little hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the main living room. The main living room features a wood burning stove, a 65” Smart TV, and a huge comfortable sofa, offering plenty of room for everyone to cosy up together at the end of a busy day. Next door is a magical garden room with a living-wall of tropical plants, twinkling fairy lights, and a wood burning stove, making it a wonderful calming spot to retreat to. Stepping out of the main house into the garden, guests will be blown away by the stunning views across the fields to Pendle Hill and can choose to take in the scenery from the seating area on the veranda, or from the warmth of the large fire pit․ For our younger and more energetic guests, the large lawned paddock offers ample space for running around or playing football using the goal posts, and a games room in the stable block offering table tennis, darts and other games will keep even the most active entertained! Also accessible from the garden is the annex which consists of a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, lounge area with wood burning stove and sofa bed, and a small kitchenette․ Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open directly out onto the garden. Back in the main house and up to the first floor guests will find two king-sized bedrooms (one of which being en-suite), a double with en-suite, and a twin room․ All bedrooms have been carefully decorated and are seasonally-themed - from the mediterranean colours of Summer to the warming hues of Autumn. Also upstairs is a family bathroom with a deep, copper, freestanding bath, ideal for unwinding and soothing muscles after a day’s activities. The entire house is stylishly decorated and adorned with contemporary artwork, including originals and limited edition prints by local artists.
Barnoldswick, an old market town in the Pennine highlands on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border, is just eight miles from Skipton, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. The vibrant town sits in the heart of England and is proud of its manufacturing past, which spans a substantial textile sector to today's Rolls Royce aircraft engines. The beautiful summit stretch of the Leeds & Liverpool canal meanders through the town and the booming marina, while Pennine bike and bridleway trails run through the town.
Accommodation
Main House: 4 x first floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, plus a ground floor bunk room.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, handheld shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, Range cooker with gas hob, 2 x microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
2 x dining area.
Utility room with washing machine and clothes airer.
Sitting room with woodburning stove and 65 inch Smart TV.
Snug area with sofa, sofa bed and TV.
Orangery with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with 3 x woodburning stove.
Annexe: One double bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchenette, dining area, sitting area with sofa bed and woodburning stove.
Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburning stoves included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Wifi throughout the main property and annexe.
Secure internal storage for several bikes.
External games room with table tennis and darts.
Large, multi-level garden with lawn, patio, veranda, fire pit and furniture.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.7 miles, pub 0.1 milesPlease note: This property has a min of 3 night stay
Reviews (15)
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Caroline
An ideal place for our purposes. My friends and I had a lovely weekend and were all really comfortable. I would have liked to have had the handbook before we arrived but other than that it was all great.
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Nicola
Sofa was a little past its best and did smell a little unpleasant. We loved the layout but one of our older party members struggled with the steps around the house. When we arrived we were a little let down by the lack of upkeep of the gardens and greenery, it was all overgrown and the grass for playing football and games had not been cut for a couple of weeks and this stopped our younger party from playing. There was also empty cake boxes left on the kitchen floor which we needed to clean up. The snug was also underutilised as it had overgrown hedges at the windows and also smelled unpleasant. The bedrooms were lovely and roomy and had the comfiest beds and the bathrooms and showers were also good. Lovely space and room in the dining area for us all to eat together with lots of pots and pans etc. The annex was lovely inside but not much light when retiring for the night and the steps also had overgrown greenery making it a little difficult. One of the reasons we chose this cottage was for the gaming room and table tennis table, this was unusable as it was broken and seemed this had been a while. I had a good stay but this could have been much better with some additional upkeep and cleaning. The âConservatoryâ was full of cobwebs and was not able to be utilised either. I would ask for updated pictures to be taken in future before booking.
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Ruth
The property is very well equipped to cater for a large party, the beds were clean and very comfortable. Although at the side of a pub, there was no noise or disturbance. Slight negative points I feel I must mention - the property details stated there were electric gates, whereas the gates were permanently open and the property name was obscured by bushes, which made it a little tricky to find. The cooker although it worked has seen better days, and when searching for a lost bracelet, we found under the sofa in the living room and the cupboard in the hallway could do with a good clean underneath as we found a collection of objects including playing cards and a sock!! The annex was a little chilly and a few more toilet rolls would have been useful. Minor points but it can be these small details which make all the difference. Overall a very enjoyable stay for a family birthday and would certainly recommend.