Guests say
Old Hall Cottage receives glowing praise for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful countryside location near Settle. Guests consistently highlight the relaxing hot tub, comfortable beds, and the helpful, friendly host. The cottage is ideal for groups and families, with excellent walking opportunities nearby. While a few minor maintenance and equipment issues are mentioned, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a popular choice for a relaxing break in the Yorkshire Dales.
The majority of guests found the cottage immaculately clean on arrival, with only rare minor comments (e.g., a sticky kitchen floor). The hot tub is regularly checked and maintained, further contributing to the high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, peaceful, and ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, with walks from the doorstep and easy access to Settle. Guests appreciate the scenic views and tranquil setting.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a cosy atmosphere, especially with the log burner and underfloor heating. A few noted minor issues with a sloping bed and an uncomfortable sofa bed, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and ample space for groups. Some guests noted the lack of a freezer, washing machine, or certain kitchen basics, and occasional maintenance issues (e.g., shower drainage), but these are outweighed by the positive feedback.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as the log burner being lit on arrival, provision of towels and robes for the hot tub, and the host's proactive communication. While some mention the absence of a welcome basket, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Settle 0.5 miles. This delightful semi-detached, stone-built coachman's cottage is located in beautiful rolling countryside in the small hamlet of Stackhouse, just half a mile from the market town of Settle. Situated in its own spacious grounds, the house is located in a wonderful countryside location with superb long distance views and lovely walking opportunities along the River Ribble. A fabulous rural retreat for large families or groups looking to get away from it all and enjoy the magnificent countryside, the lovely fresh air and the opportunity to spend time in a first-class holiday home. All individually styled, combining a hint of both the modern with the more traditional, the cottage has a spacious bespoke kitchen leading through into an open plan sitting room with cosy woodburning stove.
A perfect place to spend time together preparing sumptuous meals, relaxing by the warming fire, catching up on the latest news and planning the next walk. A separate dining room with a welcoming open fire can also be used as a snug or turned into a ground floor bedroom, a great addition to this lovely cottage. With underfloor heating from the eco-friendly solar panels, guests are provided with that little something extra for their well-deserved break. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, with two nicely set out doubles, a family room with flexible sleeping arrangements and a useful single room. The bathroom is modern and very stylish, and there is a useful cloakroom on the ground floor.
Outside is a superb 'soft tub' providing guests with an ideal place to relax in the soothing waters and enjoy the views across the spacious lawns and the surrounding meadowland. Good cycle routes are available from the doorstep along quiet lanes and the ride up to Austwick and Horton in Ribblesdale is a particular local favourite. The challenge of the Three Peaks is just a short drive away, not for the faint hearted but certainly a rewarding achievement for those of the more energetic persuasion. Nearby Settle and Giggleswick are a real delight with good old fashioned pubs, excellent cafes, a good range of restaurants, a weekly market, a small but very interesting golf course and the renowned Giggleswick School.
The Courtyard on the edge of the town offers a great place to visit with furniture makers, award-winning cheeses and lots more. For train lovers access to the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway line is on the doorstep and well worth a ride through some of the most scenic places in the country. Both Skipton and the Lake District are both under an hour's drive away, making this cottage a delightful place to be whatever the time of year.
Settle is a popular market town situated at the south west rim of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The market day in Settle is held on a Tuesday and the town has shops, restaurants, pubs and a public swimming pool. The famous Settle-Carlisle Railway crosses some of the most beautiful and inspiring upland scenery in the country and the natural attractions of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar are well worth exploring. Also within driving distance is the nearby towns of Skipton and Malham.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double with basin, 1 x single, 1 x family room with 1 super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) and 1 single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower only.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar (seats 2), dining area (seats 6) and sitting area with multi-fuel stove.
Utility.
Dining room with small double sofa bed and open fire.
Underfloor heating on ground floor from solar panels, electric radiators in dining room and on first floor, multi-fuel stove and open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio, iPod dock, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove and fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair (cot bedding not provided).
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Bike storage.
Lawned garden with patio, furniture and hot tub.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 12 mins walk.
Note: No stag/hen parties, or similar.
Please note: the hot tub may not be up to temperature on arrival and please can guests vacate the hot tub from 10pm every night and ensure no music is played in the garden from this time.
Please note this property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £400.
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
Reviews (47)
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Caroline
We couldnât get the fire going on the first night so we contacted Janet the owner. She sorted it quickly and had a nice chat, and also offered to show us the lambing sheds on their farm up the road. We all enjoyed this bonus excursion and learnt a lot from Janet. The garden is big with a flat lawn, so on the dry days we could play games outside. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. The hot tub is great and only a couple of steps from the door.
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Charlotte
It was a great set up for our large family group - the large dining table was perfect for meals and board games. It was also baby friendly with fire guards, a high chair, a travel cot and a bed guard. The kitchen was well equipped although the toaster is on its last legs and could do with replacing. It would also be worth having an oven glove by the wood burner as the handle gets hot (ours at home doesn't get hot to the handle, so we were caught out). Would happily recommend this overall!
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Adele
Very well equipped kitchen with plenty of cooking utensils, crockery, glasses etc. Exceeded our expectations. A fire had been lit in the log burner for our arrival. White robes provided for use with hot tub. A stunning location about a 30 minute walk from the town centre. Absolutely loved Old Hall Cottage.