Guests say
Orcaber Farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales offers a delightful stay with its high-quality furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and sociable open-plan living area. The hot tub and garden are consistently praised, and the property's cleanliness and comfort are highlighted. Its location is ideal for exploring the local area or enjoying a relaxing retreat. The owners are attentive, enhancing the experience.
Reviewers consistently mention the property being extremely clean, with everything seeming newly fitted. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the comfort and enjoyment of the guests.
The property's location is praised for its quiet setting, ideal for exploring the dales and Lake District. It is also noted for its beautiful surroundings and proximity to local amenities, making it a great base for various activities.
Guests find the farmhouse to be spacious, warm, and comfortable, with good quality beds and bedding. The presence of extra touches like USB points and comfortable sofas adds to the overall comfort.
The farmhouse is well-equipped with a hot tub, secure dog field, and sociable areas. Some minor suggestions for improvement include more kitchen equipment for large groups and better instructions for appliance use.
While guests appreciate the high standard and the extra touches provided, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful gestures that are guaranteed for every stay. Therefore, a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Perched in the picturesque village of Austwick, North Yorkshire, at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is this superb four-bedroom dwelling, The Farmhouse . This delightful retreat combines traditional charm with contemporary amenities, offering a memorable stay amidst the stunning Yorkshire countryside. Upon entering your new abode, be immediately struck by its warm and inviting ambience; the spacious open-plan living space features a woodburning stove, plenty of dining seating for eight guests and a well-equipped kitchen with all the mod cons required to whip up culinary delights for the whole family. Venture out the pristine enclosed garden, perfect for alfresco dining or delighting a morning coffee before sinking into the bubbling waters of the hot tub, letting your cares melt away as you take in the breathtaking views of the rolling hills. On chillier evenings, escape to the sitting area and light the woodburning stove, curling up in its warmth as your delight a movie marathon on the Smart TV before treating yourself to a warm shower in the sleek shower room. When sleep calls, choose from four wonderfully-presented bedrooms including a ground-floor super-king-size and three further king-sizes on the first floor, two of which benefit from their own en-suite facilities so you can get ready or wind down for the day in style. Beyond your lovely base, Austwick offers a wealth of things to see and do, lace up your walking boots and explore the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, with its charming villages and scenic walking trails. For history enthusiasts, the nearby Ingleborough Cave and Clapham Village offer fascinating insights into the area’s geological and cultural heritage, while the bustling market town of Settle resides only a short drive away, featuring the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway. The majestic Malham Cove and the awe-inspiring Ribblehead Viaduct are also within easy reach, showcasing pretty backdrops for outdoor adventures and memorable photography. However you choose to spend your days here in North Yorkshire, do it from the fantastic base of The Farmhouse.
Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this is arguably one of the finest areas for walking in the region. With limestone pavements and scars, caves and open moors, the area has a wealth of natural interest and there are wonderful cycle tracks and walks on the doorstep. Austwick boasts a local pub serving excellent home cooked meals and a country hotel for something a little more special, as well as a shop and Post Office for visitors’ daily requirements. This quiet village is nicely off the beaten track, yet the market towns of Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Skipton and Kendal are all within easy driving distance.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x king-size with TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking available.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and hot tub.
Sorry, no smoking.
Two well-behaved dogs allowed.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.6 miles, beck 0.1 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
Reviews (25)
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Alan
We were shown around the property and Gaynor told us to see her if we had any needs at all . The property is very well furnished and comfortable with no expense spared We found that it stayed very warm so didn't need to leave the heat on very much , bedroom en suite showers and shared shower room were amazing. The hot tub was very welcome and had plenty of use , luckily we had great weather over our stay which made our time even more enjoyable . We can highly recommend staying here at Orcaber Farmhouse and will be booking another visit early next year hopefully . Thank you Gaynor ands Neil .
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Martha
One of our group is disabled, and the ground floor bedroom with its en suite was ideal. We had two dogs with us, and much appreciated the enclosed garden to let the dogs out without having to lead them up and take them for a toilet break in the early morning. The dog exercise facilities were superb - there was an enclosed dog field and a running circuit - they had a great time chasing the ball into the stream, and longer walks were available. The hot tub was fabulous - clean, bubbly, relaxing - terrific at night, with its lighting, and great during the day, after a day's walking or sight seeing. The kitchen facilities were great - everything you need, and the nearby supermarket, Booths, provided food of M&S standard, for home cooking. Wi fi was great, the smart televisions had a range of streaming channels, including Netflix. The only suggestion I have for improvement is for the owner to build a swimming pool - that would be the icing on the cake!
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Susan
It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and furnished and equipped to a very high standard. There was so much to see and do in the immediate vicinity and the views from the house and garden just amazing. We were very lucky with the weather with glorious sunshine every day. We walked locally to the beck and enjoyed days out to Ingleton falls, Malham Cove, Grassinham and Clapham nature trail. We would love to stay again.