Last Minute Cottages in Sedbergh

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• David - Verified booking

  The cottage is in a good location just a short walk from Sedbergh.

  There are lots of places to visit nearby all within reasonable driving distance. The property description is slightly misleading as it also includes the property next door in the initial photo so overall it was smaller than we anticipated. The lack of outdoor space was not an issue for us and we knew this before booking. We had read on some reviews that people were given a welcome pack but we did not receive one on our recent visit. There were 3 packs of rather sad looking hotel biscuits in the kitchen hamper but nothing else. We presumed there would be a freezer of some sort in the kitchen but that’s not the case. That’s a basic for any kitchen but there wasn’t even a freezer box in the fridge. The kitchen itself is OK for 4 people but it would be very tight for 6 eating in there. The top floor bedrooms had no heating during our stay and despite us reporting this and being assured somebody would call to look into it, nobody turned up. We left the key in the key-safe every day as requested. Whilst the weather was OK it needed some heating on, so this was not pleasant as the radiators were literally stone cold. It’s like they weren’t even connected to the boiler. It was very disappointing to be told it was going to be attended to and for that not to happen without even a call back. The bathroom configuration did not work for us as both bathrooms are on the 1st floor meaning those staying on the 2nd floor had to come down a floor to use the facilities. That may not sound like too much of an issue but the stairs are really steep and narrow. They need more grab rails or ropes on the stairs to make them more secure as losing your footing is not difficult.

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• Mary - Verified booking

  This is a new letting in an old cottage which the owners have refurbished to a beautiful standard.

  We were honoured to be their first guests! The living room has THE most comfy sofas, plus a spare chair and big footstool, so plenty of room for us all to be cosy despite the weather (we had storms Dudley and Eunice while we were there), and the gas/log burner effect fire made it all the cosier. And it's a good size too. The bedrooms have super comfy beds and there's plenty of cupboard storage for your things. The bathrooms (one is ensuite) are modern and at the same time in keeping with the old cottage. The kitchen is well equipped - as we as a group are still wary of Covid we didn't want to eat out, and it had everything we needed to prepare all our meals. (there isn't a freezer compartment if you want to have ice cream, but there's 2 places to buy icecream in town) The owners welcomed us by text, and were very approachable. - I feel like we have new friends. They also emailed us a PDF with lots of info about the cottage and the area. Parking was no problem - room for at least one car outside and the others very nearby. It's a short walk (5 mins) into the Main Street of Sedbergh, which has independent shops, cafes and pubs/ eateries (next time!), and books for sale everywhere. The surrounding area with the Howgill Fells, access to the Yorkshire Dales or the Lake District, has everything for the outdoor enthusiast (one of our family did get out high each day despite the weather). There's also lovely riverside walks for the less fell-fit. 3 Settlebeck Cottages was exactly what we needed for our first full family stay together under one roof in 2 years, and hopefully we'll come back again.

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• Antony - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our holiday at Garth Gill.

  It was easy to find and in a really peaceful location, with only a few vehicles going past. Contactless check-in was smooth. The property was spacious and we found the beds comfortable. There were tables in both the kitchen and living area, suitable for either formal or informal dining. There was a spacious fridge-freezer, and the microwave and oven provided good cooking facilities. We were able to get a supermarket shop delivered to the property without any issues. Overall, the kitchen was well-equipped. The internet and TV were of a good standard. Outside the property, along with the neighbouring sheep, there was plenty of wildlife. However, if watching the wildlife isn't your thing, there is a train track in the distance (noise unobtrusive) to add to the great view across the valley, and we were treated to some low-flying military jets! We were able to appreciate the outdoors in all weather due to a covered area as part of the property. We took a couple of short strolls up the quiet road (we only saw two people during our five-night stay) and could have gone further had we wanted to. There was plenty of scenery on the property's doorstep, including some lovely streams. At night, we were treated to some lovely, dark skies, so take your binoculars! All in all, we had an excellent time at Garth Gill and would not hesitate to return (we didn't want to leave!)

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• Amatul G - Verified booking

  Firstly I would like to say we really enjoyed our stay the property was beautifully furnished with an impeccable taste and all bedding,towels etc were of excellent quality.

  The good quality hand wash and toiletries were an additional touch which was appreciated. We enjoyed the snacks and tea/coffee etc which were left to welcome us. However we had a few issues when compared to our other holiday breaks in the uk; Their wasn’t a detailed welcome pack containing information/instructions for operating the central heating or for the fire in the sitting room. The water pressure in the showers is not very good. The main bathroom has no window blind and that is an issue as the window is not frosted. The kitchen did not have a long handled brush, dustpan &brush for general cleaning. The plinth under the kitchen units keeps falling when you open the dishwasher which was something we had to be careful with to avoid it falling on our toes. For some reason there were two greasy roasting tins in the cupboard and one chipped drinking glass. A mat at the entrance would mean we had somewhere to wipe our feet and the floor can be kept clean especially when faced with rainy weather. Lastly the WiFi connection was not very good. Just some points which if rectified would definitely give the property 5 stars.

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• Sam - Verified booking

  Garth Gill Cottage was one of the best places we have stayed, a real home from home, we didn't want to leave you, stunning!

  On arrival a basket with wine, bread, jams and other treats welcomed us. The cottage was warm and inviting, it's remote plot on the hills give you a sense of peace and privacy but not far from village shops at Hawes it's perfect for anyone wanting a relaxing holiday. The views from the windows are unspoiled hills and sheeps, cows and red squirrels (if your lucky) as the neighbours. Close to all the main attractions and brilliant for walkers, with some of the best walks on your doorstep and only 30 minutes or so from the 3 peaks challenge. It was a joy each evening to come back after a long walk on the mountains to light the fire and settle down for the night. I recommend Malham a must see, Whernside and the Viaduct and a drive to Skipton to visit the beautiful town. Julie and Ian are fantastic hosts, happy to help with anything that you might need to know. We definitely will be back! Thanks for making our holiday wonderful. Sam and Adam

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