Guests say
Waters View is a well-received holiday rental in Skipton, praised for its prime location, modern decor, and high-quality facilities. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and the thoughtful personal touches from the owner. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.
Guests consistently mention the property's spotless condition, indicating a high standard of cleanliness. One review mentioned the need to wash some items, but this seems an isolated incident.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to the town centre, scenic canal views, and convenient parking, making it an ideal base for exploring Skipton.
The majority of guests find the property comfortable, noting the quality of the bed and the overall spaciousness. However, some guests suggest additional lamps for better lighting and mention the steep stairs as a potential discomfort for some.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a fully equipped kitchen and modern amenities. Points are deducted for recurring minor issues such as the TV angle, fridge door, and lack of non-slip shower mat, which indicate room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests appreciate the personal contact from the owner and the overall thoughtfulness in the property's presentation, there is no mention of gifts, and therefore it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Nestled in the market town of Skipton, just south of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, sits this inviting abode, Waters View, with great views of the canal. Set over the lower-ground-floors, Waters View offers an inviting base for couples seeking a well-presented base for accessing Yorkshire. Upon arrival you will find one off-road parking space, situated directly outside the property so you can easily unload your belongings. Enter on the ground-floor into the open-plan living space, equipped with all the essentials for home-cooking along with a small utility area for hanging coats/shoes/boots handy for when your trails take off on a muddier route! Pop open a bottle of your favorite tipple to compliment a hearty feast, before curling up on the sofa and catching up on some TV. Descend to the lower-ground-floor where you’ll discover the king-size bedroom and en-suite shower room. Amble into the town centre of Skipton, home to the 12th century fortress Skipton Castle and the Craven Museum and Gallery, along with a multitude of pubs, bars, restaurants and independent stores where you can grab a gift to take home. A short stroll will take you to the Medieval Castle, one of the oldest in the country, the lively canal basin, Skipton woods, the charming four-day market set out down the entire length of the main high street. Visit the stunning grounds of Bolton Abbey and cross the famous stepping stones, or test your swing with a round of golf at Ilkley Golf Club. Take off further afield and explore 17 acres of diverse gardens and activities at Valley Gardens Harrogate, or test out the local delicacies on a Yorkshire Appetite Food Tour. Those looking to get their steps in can take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge, climbing Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Choose Waters View for your next escape for Yorkshire. Note: This property can be booked with Moor View (Ref. 1119523) - together they sleep four guests, making it ideal for two couples.
Skipton is conveniently located for day trips to the surrounding areas, including the Dales, York, the Lake District, and the West Coast, and has earned the nickname "The Gateway to the Dales" as a result. A colourful market occupies the cobblestone setts on either side of the high street in this charming market town, which also features a beautiful old parish church and an ancient castle open to the public. Skipton was ranked as the best place to live in Britain by The Sunday Times in 2014, and it was again named one of the top nine towns in Yorkshire and the North East in 2016. Steam railways at Embsay and Bolton Abbey offer regular excursions, and the Leeds–Liverpool Canal passes through Skipton, offering quick access to the mile-long Foulridge Tunnel and the five-rise locks at Bingley. You can leave your car at home and still enjoy golf, swimming, squash, tennis, and snooker thanks to the reliable public transportation system.
Accommodation
Canal-side duplex apartment.
One lower-ground-floor king-size bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
Reviews (29)
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Angela
Skipton has loads of lovely pubs most serving food and great walks direct from the front door. If we were being really picky we would recommend a couple of lamps in the lounge for mood lighting. Communication with Andy the owner was brilliant we will be booking again.
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Roger
If I went again I would take a teapot, flood lighting for the kitchen, non slip shower mat and notes on how to undo the hob lock, steps to reach the draw cord on the blinds. (The cords could of course be lengthened as in my own home!) The bedroom lighting is excellent unlike the upper living area! A possible low cost improvement would be to add strip lighting under the kitchen cupboards.
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Rae
Note bedroom and bathroom is downstairs. Convenient to Skipton canals and centre. Highly recommend.