Guests say
Hillside House is a charming cottage praised for its beautiful location, stylish decor, and comfortable bedding. Guests enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen and cosy living spaces, though some mentioned the top bedroom and bathrooms can be cold. The property's maintenance response is prompt, and despite an isolated incident of poor cleanliness, the overall experience is highly regarded.
Cleanliness was generally satisfactory, but one review cited a significant issue with the property not being serviced prior to arrival. This seems to be an isolated incident, as no other reviews mentioned cleanliness concerns.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty and proximity to local attractions such as Aysgarth Falls, contributing to a high score in this category.
The property is commended for its comfortable beds and cosy snug. However, some guests reported the top bedroom and bathrooms being cold, which affects the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living areas. However, issues with bathroom water spillage and a shorted fuse, although quickly addressed, indicate room for improvement in maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special attention to guest needs beyond the provision of facilities, so it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness.
About this property
West Witton 4.5 miles. Resting in the quaint village of Aysgarth, just a short car journey from West Witton, lies this fabulous, stone-clad, four-bedroom holiday home, Hillside House. Boasting off-road parking, bedrooms with Smart TVs, and a stunning setting within the magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park, this excellent property welcomes eight guests for a memorable escape to the heart of rural Yorkshire. Once you're parked up and unpacked, make yourself at home in your new lodgings by setting up shop in the fully-equipped kitchen/diner, where the chosen chef will find all they require to rustle up delicious, home-cooked meals for the whole group. Savour your meals around the dining table before settling down by the woodburning stove in the sitting room, which comes complete with a large corner sofa and sleek Smart TV. As day rolls into night, retreat to one of four, well-presented bedrooms, one of which is a tastefully-laid out attic room, comprising a plush double bed, elegant freestanding bath, and it's very own en-suite cloakroom - an idyllic sanctuary for you to rest and recuperate in after a long, fun-filled day. After you've finished your morning coffee whilst planning the day ahead in the enclosed rear patio, set off to explore the local area by popping into Aysgarth village, where you and the family can spend time traversing through the scenic greens of the Aysgarth Edwardian Rock Garden before visiting the Aysgarth Falls Yorkshire Dales National Park Visitor Centre, home to cascading waterfalls and pristine woodland, making a great setting for a picnic or day out hiking. When you've built up a sufficient appetite, the Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant offers something for every palate, whilst The Wheatsheaf Inn in nearby Carperby serves up traditional pub fare if that's more of what you fancy. A trip to Aysgarth would be incomplete without spending time exploring the wonderous peaks and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with amazing natural landmarks such as the aquatic spots of Middle Falls and Cauldron Falls, Ingleborough Cave, and Malham Cove merely scratching the surface of what this brilliant park has to offer. Whatever you choose to do during your stay in Aysgarth, be sure to do it from the fantastic base of Hillside House.
West Witton, a charming and historic Wensleydale village, is located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, halfway between Leyburn and Hawes. West Witton is a classic ancient community made up of stone-built farmhouses and cottages that enjoys stunning views of Bolton Castle, Penhill and its limestone scars, lush, rolling landscape, and the nearby fells. The village contains two pubs, one of which has been recognised as England's greatest seafood pub by the Wensleydale Heifer 2006/07 AA, as well as a well-stocked village store and a lovely green. The impressive ruins of Castle Bolton can be found across the valley from the village, and nearby towns like Middleham, Leyburn, and Aysgarth Falls are all only a short drive away. Middleham is home to a famous racing stable, a Norman castle, and a charming old market square surrounded by delightful shops, pubs, and restaurants. a great starting point for a walking vacation, for exploring Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors, or the Lake District.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king with Smart TV, 1 x second-floor king with freestanding bath and en-suite cloakroom, 1 x twin with Smart TV, 1x sofa bed in ground floor snug with Smart TV.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Electric and underfloor heating.
Electric double oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
5 x Smart TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear patio with furniture.
1 well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (6)
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Amie
When we arrived the key code given by sykes was incorrect but the owners had sent a message with the correct code (I had just not seen this) and we were sorted in minutes. House was warm and well presented on arrival. Sofas and beds all super comfy and lots of space for everyone to relax. We really appreciated having things like dishwasher tablets, hand soap, rubbish bags etc provided. Although we couldn't find a recycling bag or box so took our recycling home.
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Pauline
The snug was nice and cosy with an extremely comfy sofa in the living room and a huge TV. The kitchen had all the utensils, pots and pans etc that you could possibly need with a large dining table big enough for 10. The bathrooms were gorgeous and the top floor room had a bath in the bedroom. I would highly recommend this accommodation and wouldn't hesitate to return.
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Malcolm
The key code provided by Sykes was wrong; when I phoned the owner he said that he had sent us an update by Whatsapp with the correct key code. As I am not on Whatsapp I had not received this update. When we got in the property it was clear that something was wrong - it smelt musty. On checking the rooms we found that it had not been serviced since the last occupants. There were piles of dirty bed linen by each bed, the carpets were dirty. When we phoned the owner, he was clearly shocked and contacted the cleaner straight away. The cleaner arrived by 9:30 pm with 2 assistants and assured us that the house would get a 'quick clean' in only 2 hours; however,by this time we had decided to return home; this was to be a treat to celebrate my wife's birthday. When she saw the house she was so upset and said that she did not want to stay. I drove home, getting home at 2 am. We asked for a refund of the £1788 paid for 6 days; the owner offered us £200 as compensation for the 'inconvenience', which we declined. We have rented from Sykes Cottages on 7 occasions in the last 11 months and have stayed in some delightful cottages but we have been so disappointed with this experience.