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, well-equipped accommodation. Guests consistently highlight the peaceful village location, ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, and the thoughtful touches provided by the owners. The property is especially appreciated for its comfort, accessibility, and proximity to local amenities and scenic walks. Minor issues, such as fridge noise and microwave placement, are mentioned but do not detract from overwhelmingly positive experiences. The Friendly Room is highly recommended for couples seeking a relaxing and memorable stay in a beautiful setting.
Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with guests describing the property as spotless, very clean, and well maintained throughout their stay.
The location is universally lauded, with guests loving the tranquil village setting, easy access to walks, and proximity to local amenities and attractions in the Yorkshire Dales.
Guests find the accommodation extremely comfortable, noting the quality of the bed, furnishings, and the overall cosy atmosphere, with special mention for accessibility for those with mobility issues.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests appreciating the well-equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, and thoughtful use of space. Minor points are deducted for occasional comments about fridge noise and microwave placement.
The hosts are frequently described as exceptionally welcoming and helpful, often providing welcome gifts such as biscuits or milk. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
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 (66)
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Carol
It is very well equipped with everything you need for a great stay in a beautiful area, the village is tranquil and lots of great places to see from the doorstep. We would highly recommend this place, plus the owners our super lovely and friendly.
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Joan
Welcoming hosts with good advice on local walks. Excellent location in delightful village.
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Richard
Perfect for us as Margaret has mobility issues . Everything on one level as was the shower . High standard of furnishings and kitchenware . We will be returning. Alec & Pip were excellent hosts and made us very welcome. Austwick is a lovely old village where everyone we met was friendly too