Cottages That Sleep 8 In Yorkshire Dales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Kerry - Verified booking

  We were really impressed with the holiday let - the accommodation was beautiful and very well thought out.

  The kitchen was well equipped and the welcome basket very much appreciated after the long drive. The kitchen table was perfect size wise for our smaller group, but the main dining area would easily meet the needs of a larger group. The sofas were extremely comfortable (perfect for post hill walking flaking out) and the owners had made good use of the layout of the room. The bedrooms were gorgeous - our 11 year old is now angling for a king size bed. Our room was well laid out and the bed was suitably comfortable. We particularly liked the shower - wonderfully powerful and with a temperature switch that actually responded to your changes - I could have spent hours in there. The proximity to the town was a concern when we booked - we normally book more remote accommodation, but we were not disturbed at all by the comings and goings of Settle. I would heartily recommend this let to anyone - being in the town allows for access to all the facilities of Settle (you are a short hop from the river walk, the train station, the two main supermarkets and all the pubs and shops). The owners are next door and were really friendly and genuinely interested in whether you were enjoying your stay (but not intrusive!). Watch out for the bats flying overhead in the evenings - lovely to see. (An added benefit is that the house is right on top of a Pokestop, so any Pokemon Go players can get items without leaving the sofa!).

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• Angela - Verified booking

  The property was first class, from the huge sofas, to the 8 seater dining table which we made use of during our stay.

  The beds were extremely comfortable and having 3 en-suites in the double/king size bedrooms was fantastic, this left the bathroom on the landing free for me, I stayed in the family room with the 3 single beds. We did not get a chance to use the table outside as it was a little bit cold but if we did come in the summer I’m sure we would have. There is a lovely kitchen with everything you would want from an oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, two fridges, plates, cups, glasses and all the cutlery you could want, the welcome gift of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits was most welcome after a four hour journey so thank you Sue and James. In the local area you have two co-ops one small one at the petrol station, 20 second walk from Whitefriars Lodge and the a larger one further into the village. I can also recommend the Golden Dragon Chinese and the Fish shop just across the road. If you get a chance to go into Skipton we found a lovely place to eat called Dales Cottage Cafe & Grill, we had their roast dinners which were huge and the service is wonderful, this is a popular place, so please be prepared to wait or book a table. Overall we had a wonderful stay in Whitefriars Lodge and would recommend this property Angela, Maria, Jade and Jordan

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• Dominic - Verified booking

  We had a fantastic long weekend in Whitefriars Lodge.

  It's really nicely decorated and well-equipped, and the accommodation is great for a bigger party - it will accommodate up to nine, with two double rooms, three singles in one bedroom, and a further bedroom with a double that can be converted to two singles, which we chose. There's a huge comfortable living/dining room, with a massive table for nine to eat around, in addition to the small table in the kitchen. The property is close to but not actually on the main street, which is good for noise levels, and has a slightly quirky layout, being on first and second floors so the front door is actually up an iron stairway - you can see it in the pictures. The communication with James and Sue, the owners, was great, with lots of help on directions and things to do. Settle is a great location, really central for lots of walking and biking in the Dales, and the town itself is lovely, with three pubs within five minutes walk and a reasonably-stocked Co-op attached to the garage a one minute walk away. There's a bigger Co-op and a Booths within ten minutes walk. We had a really good meal in the Golden Lion. Whitefriars Lodge is thoroughly recommended and we're already booking for next year!

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• Charles - Verified booking

  Directions to the property and how to gain entrance were clear.

  The house was ideally situated being in a quiet location whilst close to the town centre with it's amenities. Settle is an ideal base for a range of walks to suit all abilities and for sight seeing. All our party were delighted with the weekend we spent there and, despite the rain, enjoyed the Treasure Trail which took us to interesting areas of the town we were unaware of. There was a good choice of restaurants, pubs and cafes which we did our best to sample. The owners have worked hard to refurbish the property and ensure that it is well furnished and equipped. It is very comfortable and did not seem crowded, even with eight people. Everyone was extremely happy with our stay and agreed we should return, as our weekend was over far too quickly. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were thoughtful and helpful hosts and deserve to succeed in this new venture.

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• John - Verified booking

  The accommodation couldn't be better placed, it's right in the middle of the town and a stone's throw away from everything.

  The house itself is roomy and comfortable and the beds were also comfortable. There's a TV with Sky available but we didn't have it on as we were either walking during the day or nipping out to the pub at night. As you may know Settle is located in the heart of some great walks and fantastic views, it didn't fail to deliver. The off road parking was great as it meant we didn't have to worry about leaving cars in local car parks, you could get three cars in or maybe four at a push. We arrived to find some tea, coffee, milk and biscuits which was a nice touch, just what we needed after our journey up there. Would we stay again - absolutely. Next time we wish to gather in Settle, this will be the property we seek out again.

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