Villas In Skipton

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Denise - Verified booking

  A very special place It is hard to put into words just how special High Hall is.

  This is not a run of the mill holiday home. Quite apart from the magnificence of such a historic building, and the incredible location overlooking the Wharfe Valley, the level of detail that has gone into making the holiday experience unique is astounding. The accommodation is majestic yet very comfortable. The bedrooms and bathrooms are sumptuous with rainforest showers and a high tech whirlpool bath. (The master bedroom has a door on to the Minstrels’ Gallery - how cool is that?) The kitchen is extremely well equipped and a beautiful room to spend time in, especially in the morning. (The two dishwashers are a godsend.) The dining hall is grand enough for a celebration dinner but comfortable enough for an informal supper on other nights. We were thrilled to be able to use a very special dinner service on the Saturday evening depicting an artist’s impression of High Hall; I have never come across a holiday home that allows guests to use such precious items. We were also really pleased that there was enough glassware to cater for our event. We were lucky in that the weather was hot and sunny and we were able to make good use of the expansive garden, hot tub and summer house. Again, the attention to detail here was second to none; the owners had even provided yoga mats in the studio. It was a truly special holiday for all of us and I am sure that I will never again enjoy my birthday as much as I did at High Hall.

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• Andrew - Verified booking

  Our stay at High Hall was a terrific success - we hoped for comfort, space, and a touch of luxury, and we found all three in spades.

  You know those estate agent's pictures taken with wide-angle lenses that leave you feeling disappointed when you arrive? Well, High Hall is the opposite - you walk in through the front door and it unfolds and reveals itself as you explore, with a sense of spaciousness everywhere. The owners have refurbished and equipped the house sensitively, finding just the right balance between preserving its historic character and providing comfort and modern convenience. There's something to enjoy in every room, often in every nook and cranny, and much to enjoy in the outside space and facilities too. Our party enjoyed the hot tub on a freezing winter night, for example. It's a great place for a family or friends gathering - enough large well-equipped rooms for everyone to gather together, but also with enough space, and large rooms, for anyone to find peace and quiet in a corner when they need it. Be prepared for a bit of quirkiness (it's been standing a long time, and it's Grade 2* listed for good reasons), pay attention to the incredibly detailed care and guidance prepared by the owners, and the house will repay you. It's in a beautiful location, too, and we were blessed with glorious winter weather, but there's no chance you'd feel claustrophobic if bad weather kept you indoors. We were praying we'd be snowed in at the end of our week, but alas, we had to leave.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  We chose to stay at High Hall for a week, as our son was getting married in the area, and this property could accommodate a large number of our family.

  We were absolutely delighted with our choice. High Hall is an outstanding historical property, sympathetically maintained, yet also designed to provide all guests with a luxury experience. The hosts have gone to extreme lengths to ensure comfort is guaranteed, especially in the bedrooms, where natural linens dressed the relaxing beds. Tasteful and authentic interiors throughout this amazing property added to our holiday experience, and as we were staying during the Christmas season, we were privileged to see the glorious tree, which reached high up to the gallery landing, in the main hall. Whilst we did not make use of the landscaped gardens, due to the time of year, we could admire the incredible details created within it, such as the yoga room, carp pond, hedging, lawns, herb gardens and sculptures. Some of our party very much enjoyed the hot tub, which was positioned close to the house. The host provides a detailed booklet of processes and procedures, to ensure guests can easily understand how to operate the various systems and therefore get the best from their stay. High Hall offered us an incredibly unique experience. Thank you Ken.

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• Luke - Verified booking

  Number 7 The Oaks was beautifully clean and very well equipped.

  The living room, kitchen and main bathroom were of a good size. We cooked each day and this worked well. The double bed was very comfortable. We stayed in October and the central heating worked very well and there was also an electric heater in the living room- cosy and warm. The balcony was a great size. A welcoming bottle of fizz and biscuits was a lovely touch. The statics are well spread out and the site itself was very quiet. The staff at reception were very friendly and helpful and there’s masses to do in the area. The staff were very knowledgeable about possible day trips. Things to consider… The site is very close to the A65 so if you need total peace and quiet don’t book on this site. Quarry lorries come past day and night and they do make a noise-especially at night! There is no information folder at the static. Sykes usually has one with lots of helpful info in (we had to seek help to get the boiler to work).

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• Philip - Verified booking

  With 14 people to accommodate, there are not so many houses to choose from.

  But we were well pleased to discover High Hall in Appletreewick. It was so well equipped: every bedroom and bathroom had its own particular style, and there were extra decor features everywhere. It was fascinating to explore and discover the maze of passages and stairs, but we sorted it in the end. The garden was beautifully cared for and looked lovely, but we were invited to help ourselves to vegetables and fruit from the gardens. The central heating provided a very pleasant temperature, but there was additional heating from log fires for extra comfort. Talking of comfort -- the beds were very comfortable and snug. The house is set in a lovely part of Yorkshire with walks all around the Wharfe valley. The two nearby pubs in the village did us proud with good facilities for our big birthday celebration. I could think of nothing lacking or needing adding for us. Everyone was very satisfied.

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