Guests say
Dale View is a warmly received cottage, praised for its prime location in the Yorkshire Dales, offering stunning views and a plethora of walks right from the doorstep. Guests find the cottage cosy, well-equipped, and particularly suitable for walkers and nature enthusiasts. The local pub and village shop add to the convenience, enhancing the stay with local hospitality.
The majority of guests report the cottage as clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated comments on areas needing improvement, such as cobwebs and dusty spots. The overall impression remains positive, with high standards of cleanliness noted in several reviews.
The location is highly acclaimed, with guests loving the proximity to walking paths, local amenities, and the tranquil setting. The stunning views and ease of access to the Yorkshire Dales contribute to a near-perfect score.
Comfort is consistently highlighted, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the cottage warm and inviting. Some mention low beams and a stone staircase as points of caution for taller guests, but overall, the cottage is seen as a cosy retreat.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and good Wi-Fi. Some guests mention the need for more logs for the woodburner and minor maintenance issues like a wobbly toilet seat, suggesting room for improvement.
While guests appreciate the well-stocked kitchen and immediate essentials, there are no consistent mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
In the the heart of The Yorkshire Dales National Park, this characterful period cottage is surrounded by stunning scenery and ideally situated for anybody who loves walking, with both challenging hill climbs and a selection of more leisurely rambles along the beautiful River Wharfe. The cottage offers satellite TV as well as superfast broadband, ideal for streaming your favourite movies or music and, being in a location where mobile reception can be hard to find, a telephone with free unlimited calls to UK landline and mobile numbers is bound to come in handy. Full of character and charm, the cottage boasts a spacious lounge with inglenook fireplace, a warming woodburner, exposed beams and satellite TV. With a spacious and well-equipped quarry-tiled kitchen, a master bedroom offering glorious views across the dale and the beautiful River Wharfe, and one quaint twin bedroom, a stay at this lovely property is topped only by a relaxing walk to one the fabulous local pubs! The parish of Buckden is just a short drive away from the popular village of Kettlewell. Grassington, famed for its summer festival and Dickensian Christmas celebrations, is a 15-minute drive and Hawes, celebrated for its Wensleydale cheese, is approximately 12 miles away. The historic market town of Skipton, with its Norman castle and award-winning high street hosting a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, is 18 miles.
Make the most of this memorable location. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 943969, together sleeping eight people.
Buckden is a small village situated at the foot of Buckden Pike within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Within the village you will bring two cafes, a pub, a village green and a village shop, surrounded by wonderful scenery. For those feeling active, The Dales Way passes the village and the surrounding area offers a magnitude of walking routes to explore the superb countryside setting.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with rainhead shower over bath, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Kitchen with dining area and quarry-tiled floor.
Front and back gardens with garden furniture and pond
Oil-fired central heating and sitting room with woodburner.
Electric range cooker with ceramic induction hob, combi microwave/oven/grill, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, DVD player, bluetooth speaker, TV with Freeview, Super fast wifi, telephone with free unlimited calls to UK landline and mobile numbers, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and initial logs for woodburner incl in rent.
Additional logs for the fire can be purchased locally.
Bed linen and towels incl in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Village shop, and pubs serving good food within a 2-mile radius.
Shop 50 yards, pub 50 yards.
Note: This owner requires a £150 Good Housekeeping Bond, the bond is to be paid two weeks prior to the commencement of the stay.
Note: No stag or hen parties or similar allowed at this property.
Please contact the office if you have any queries regarding this as approval would be needed from the owner.
Note: There is a pond in the garden so children must be supervised.
Note: The banister/balustrade height in this property is less than 1m and therefore extra care maybe needed especially if you have small children
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
Reviews (34)
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Hannah
The cottage is in ideal situ for getting in some local walks, Buckden Pike especially and, also, not far away from some charming neighbouring villages. The cottage itself is quaint in a rustic and somewhat neglected fashion. The low ceiling and concrete staircase are distinctive and certainly reflect the age of the property along with several layers of dust and dirt that have accumulated over the years. Although the property generally has everything you need, be prepared to bring the essentials: salt and paper, tea and coffee and don't expect any greeting hamper. Some areas of the property were lacking cleanliness, some plates and glasses were dirty and placed back in the cupboards. And unfortunately the bathroom wasn't properly cleaned on arrival with hairs in bath/shower. This somewhat tainted the experience with the uncertainty of the cleanliness of the property. Overall we had a nice stay, although some minor improvements would have made the visit lovely.
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Hannah
The cottage is in ideal situ for getting in some local walks, Buckden Pike especially and, also, not far away from some charming neighbouring villages. The cottage itself is quaint in a rustic and somewhat neglected fashion. The low ceiling and concrete staircase are distinctive and certainly reflect the age of the property along with several layers of dust and dirt that have accumulated over the years. Although the property generally has everything you need, be prepared to bring the essentials: salt and paper, tea and coffee and don't expect any greeting hamper. Some areas of the property were lacking cleanliness, some plates and glasses were dirty and placed back in the cupboards. And unfortunately the bathroom wasn't properly cleaned on arrival with hairs in bath/shower. This somewhat tainted the experience with the uncertainty of the cleanliness of the property. Overall we had a nice stay, although some minor improvements would have made the visit lovely.
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Sarah
It is in a perfect location for getting around the Dales. We were very happy with everything. And it was great to be able to switch off from the outside World quite literally, as Buckden is a complete dead zone as soon as you hit it - no phone calls, texts or 4G! But the cottage supplied a landline and WiFi. Also take a torch, as when going to the lovely Buck Inn at night for tea it's pitch black! The pub meals were fantastic with lots of choice, the local shop has the basics, and download a PDF map before you go if you decide to walk to the Pike or do the circular walk! We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, and thought the community bonfire with no fireworks was a lovely touch on the 5th!