Guests say
Carriage House offers a spacious, well-equipped and comfortable stay in a peaceful village setting, with beautiful gardens and easy access to local walks and attractions. Guests praise the helpful hosts, dog-friendly environment, and the well-appointed kitchen. While some mention firm or creaky beds, occasional coldness, and minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests keen to return.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, with only a few minor issues such as bird mess on the stairs and some dog hair on sofas. Overall, cleanliness is consistently praised.
The location is frequently highlighted as a major strength, with guests loving the peaceful village, proximity to walks, local attractions, and amenities such as the pub and shop.
The cottage is described as spacious and comfortable, but several guests mention issues with the firmness or creakiness of beds and occasional coldness, especially in cooler weather.
Facilities are generally well regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen, ample parking, and good heating for most. Some guests noted minor issues with hot water, shower pressure, WiFi coverage, and lack of local information.
Hosts are described as approachable and helpful, assisting with requests such as replacing appliances and lending ingredients. While some guests appreciated these gestures, please note that such thoughtful touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
Refurbished in 2020, this lovely, first floor apartment has gardens to enjoy and waterfall and river with private fishing, Burton Force waterfall is nearby.. External steps to entrance.
All on the
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Fire, Sofa Bed (Double)
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
NSH, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with other properties on site). Courtyard with garden furniture, 2-acre garden with garden furniture and barbecue, and 5-acre paddock (shared with other properties on site). Fishing on-site. Private parking. The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at the property. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river in the paddock and a pond in the grounds.. Set in the beautiful grounds of the owners’ home, these four holiday properties (E5118, E5119, E5120 and E5551) are tastefully decorated and finished to a high standard, retaining many original features. Guests have the use of the large, landscaped gardens with ponds, waterfall and river frontage, plus private fishing. The quaint village of West Burton in which these cottages are situated, nestles in the Walden Valley among the beautiful Wensleydale countryside, and is well known as one of the loveliest villages in the Dales with a large village green, market cross, Burton Force waterfall and no through traffic; it has a truly traditional feel with a shop and a pub serving food. An excellent base for touring throughout the Yorkshire Dales, with the bustling market towns of Hawes and Leyburn only 10 miles. Bolton Castle, the Black Sheep Brewery and The Wensleydale Creamery are all within easy reach. For the walker, there is easy access from the village onto open moors and fells. For family days out, don’t miss The Forbidden Corner gardens and Lightwater Valley theme park. Shop and pub serving food 500 yards.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (17)
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Graeme Slight
Very well equipped and functioned perfectly. Great kitchen.Only -ve was a who’d of dogs but if they are gracious enough to accept dogs that’s ok. The settee’s did look a bit sad.
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Katrina and Steve
Very spacious and comfortable house. Everything you need for cooking.Lovely gardens you can enjoy and ample parking. Walks from the door and nice village pub serving food 6 to 7pm (just up the road)Great base for exploring the Dales. All dog friendly
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Su
The Carriage House was very spacious and clean and was a real home from home. The only thing we would improve was the single bed nearest to the window, which had an uncomfortably hard mattress. We loved walking down to the waterfall with our dogs and really hope to be back.