The Friendly Room
ID: S3514
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
The Friendly Room receives glowing praise for its welcoming hosts, spotless presentation, and cosy atmosphere. Guests consistently highlight the beautiful village location, excellent walking opportunities, and well-equipped studio layout. The property is described as comfortable and thoughtfully arranged, with many appreciating the extra touches from the owners. While a few mention minor issues such as fridge noise and limited kitchen equipment, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a relaxing break in the Yorkshire Dales.
Cleanliness is frequently mentioned, with guests describing the property as spotlessly clean, well maintained, and tidy throughout their stay. No significant negative comments were found regarding cleanliness.
The location is universally praised, with guests loving the picturesque village of Austwick, proximity to local amenities, and easy access to walks and attractions in the Yorkshire Dales. The setting is described as ideal for exploring the area.
Guests consistently report a comfortable stay, highlighting the cosy bed, warm environment, and relaxing atmosphere. A few mention minor disturbances from the fridge or heaters at night, but these are outweighed by the overall comfort.
The studio is described as well-equipped and thoughtfully arranged, with modern appliances and plenty of storage. Some guests note the absence of an oven or limited kitchenware, but most find the facilities more than adequate for their needs.
Many guests mention the owners' warm hospitality and thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs with milk and biscuits. While these gestures are appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A beautiful ground floor studio property, attached to the owners' 17th century house, on the edge of Austwick, one of the most popular villages in the Dales. Thoughtfully restored and individually styled, this Austwick cottage has been elegantly furnished to provide quality accommodation in a wonderful location. This cottage in Austwick offers superb facilities on one floor with level access. The open-plan living area has a king-size bed, small modern kitchen and sitting and dining areas. Add to this a separate shower room and guests have a perfect romantic retreat, somewhere to get away from it all and enjoy a Dales visit at its finest.
This cottage in Austwick is only a minute's walk from the village green and excellent local pub, and just twenty yards from the front door is The Traddock, an award-winning hotel and restaurant. Ideally situated in this beautiful part of the National Park, this Austwick cottage is in an excellent location for exploring on foot or by bike. The market towns of Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale are nearby and the impressive Three Peaks and Malham Cove are not far away. Take a trip on the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. A fabulous Austwick cottage holiday location.
Arguably one of the finest areas for walking in the region, the village of Austwick provides an excellent base for ramblers looking to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Full of limestone pavements and scars, caves and open moors, this diverse and varied scenery offers a wealth of wonderful cycle tracks and walks through areas full of natural interest. In addition to boasting an excellent local pub serveing home cooked meals as well as a country hotel for an extra special night out, Austwick also has a shop and post office to meet visitors daily needs. As one of the less well-known villages in the area, this wonderful little settlement offers a quiet location off the beaten track and away from the crowds. With the towns of Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Skipton and Kendal all close by, Austwick provides peace and quiet without leaving you feeling marooned.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Open plan studio accommodation with king-size double bed (zip/link, can be 2'6" twins on request), kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Night storage heaters and one radiator (from owners' central heating system).
Microwave oven, 2 ring halogen hob, fridge, use of washing machine and tumble dryer available via owners, Smart TV ,WiFi, selection of books.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for two cars.
Secure storage and workshop area for bikes and outdoor equipment.
Small patio with garden furniture, small garden area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 min walk.
Note: Short breaks available all year round - 3 nights (Fri start only) or 4 nights (Mon start only) at 70% of weekly rate, please contact Sykes Cottages to discuss.
Note: WiFi has been upgraded to a direct fibre connection
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
- Forest of Bowland
Reviews (59)
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Tracey
Had everything we needed. In a superb location with close proximity to the three peaks.
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Steve
The friendly room has a fab little kitchen, lovely bed / shower and a comfy sofa. I loved watching the bird feeder and at the front are side views of fields. I heard the local owl a couple of times too! Austwick is a lovely village, the gastro pub also has a bakery with proper patisserie options. Pip and Alec are kind & thoughtful but not obtrusive. They left a little welcome pack of tea/coffee, milk, chocolate biscuits and a gluten free cake for my food allergy. We highly recommend!
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Paul
Our second stay at this property and a big thank you to our hosts who could not be more welcoming and helpful. Paul and Christine