Guests say
The Friendly Room in Lancaster, Yorkshire Dales, receives high praise for its welcoming hosts, Pip and Alec, and its prime location for exploring the dales. Guests consistently note the property's cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. The village charm and local amenities, including a pub with great food, add to the positive experience. The property is ideal for both relaxing and active holidays, with beautiful walks right on the doorstep.
Guests frequently commend the property for its cleanliness, describing the studio as 'spotless' and 'clean'. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the comfort and appeal of the property.
The property's location is highly praised for its convenience and beauty, situated in a lovely village with easy access to local walks and attractions. The proximity to the Yorkshire Dales makes it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside.
The studio is consistently described as comfortable, with a well-furnished lounge area and comfortable bed. However, a few guests mentioned noise from the fridge and electric meters at night, which could be a minor issue for light sleepers.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the property being well-equipped for self-catering stays. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and the availability of cooking equipment. A suggestion for an additional saucepan indicates that while facilities are excellent, there is room for minor improvements.
The hosts are noted for their thoughtfulness, with guests mentioning the provision of local information, historical insights, and even a fairy godmother-like assistance with laundry. While gifts are not guaranteed, the overall hospitality and helpfulness of the hosts are evident.
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
Reviews (46)
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Thomas V
The owners are next door and very pleasant and helpful. The kitchen facilities are a little limited with no oven but there are options close by for eating out if necessary. We loved the place, our second visit and we will be back next year.
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Ann
Location great, hosts very friendly and welcoming. Will be returning.
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Anne
We appreciated the comfortable bed, soft towels, modern cooking equipment, SMART TV, loads of storage for food, clothes, toiletries etc and the nice outside sitting area. The owner was friendly and helpful whilst not being intrusive and although they live on site their property does not look into the Friendly Room. The property is located in the lovely village of Austwick with a small shop and pub within minutes walk and very easy access to lots of great walking country. The owners have complied a file with lots of walks.