Guests say
Orcaber Cottage receives high praise for its cleanliness, stunning location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the thoughtful touches provided by the friendly hosts. The secure garden is a hit with dog owners, and the property's recent refurbishments are noted for enhancing the stay. The picturesque views and the opportunity for walks right from the doorstep make it a desirable retreat in the Yorkshire Dales.
Reviewers consistently mention the immaculate condition of the cottage, highlighting its cleanliness as exceptional. The property is frequently described as spotless, indicating meticulous maintenance.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views and proximity to walks and local attractions. It is described as perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, though one review suggests signage could be improved for finding the property.
Guests find the cottage to be very comfortable, with special mentions of cosy underfloor heating, comfortable beds, and a warm atmosphere. The spaciousness and quality of the furnishings contribute to the overall comfort.
The facilities are generally regarded as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen and quality bedding and towels. However, a few guests noted the Wi-Fi could be improved, and one suggested more cutlery would be beneficial.
While many reviews express gratitude for the hosts' helpfulness and the provision of amenities, there is no specific mention of gifts. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed if gifts are a regular feature, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Austwick 1 mile. This stone-built wing of a large Dales farmhouse is located on the owner's working farm in beautiful rolling countryside, just one mile from Austwick, one of the most popular villages in the National Park. In a wonderful location, this first-class holiday cottage offers fabulous views of the surrounding area and is ideal for a large family, group of friends or two couples to get away from it all and enjoy this scenic area. Renovated to a high standard, the property features a magnificent open plan living area which has underfloor heating provided by a biomass heating system. This spacious room also has a wonderful central feature woodburning stove set in a stone-built surround. The L-shaped modern kitchen is well-equipped and there is a spacious dining area to one side providing a great place to eat a delicious meal, reminisce and make plans for the next day. The remainder of the living area is made up of a fantastic sitting area with a wall-mounted TV and an external door which leads to the garden. Upstairs the main bedroom has a modern and luxurious en-suite shower room and is a lovely place to wake up and enjoy the great views out across the meadows towards Three Peaks country. The other bedrooms offer flexible accommodation with one containing a twin bed which can be turned into a super king-size double on request and the other with a single bed and a useful guest bed. Both of these bedrooms are well-served by a modern bathroom with a bath, separate shower, basin and WC. This is excellent walking country, with plenty of routes from the doorstep and for the more energetic who love a challenge, the Three Peaks is one not to be missed, taking the average fit walker nearly twelve hours to complete, or they can be enjoyed at your leisure, maybe by doing one a day. Enjoy scenic drives and cycling along quiet lanes with the rides out towards the Trough of Bowland being particularly special. Just a mile from the pretty Dales village of Austwick, this is a great place to visit with a village green, excellent local pub, and The Traddock, an award-winning hotel and restaurant. The market towns of Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale are nearby and Malham Cove is not far away. Take a trip on the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. A lovely holiday home in a stunning location.
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.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms with TV: 1 x super king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request), 1 x single with pull-out trundle bed.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Biomass central heating with underfloor heating on the ground floor and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs (2 with basic Sky and 2 with Freeview), DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Enclosed garden with patio, terrace and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
Reviews (74)
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Virginia
Owners have gone above and beyond making sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
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Robert
Clean, warm and comfortable. Helpful owners when we arrived.
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S
The downstairs provided us with great relaxation and eating space as well as a sunny enclosed garden for early evening sunny drinks. Upstairs the bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and really comfortable with nice linen and constant hot water.The availability of the secure dog paddock and the track walk made a wonderful bonus for us and our reactive dog. I would not hesitate to recommend this property (or the others on site as all to the same high standard) to anyone considering a visit to this part of the country.