Guests say
Swallow Barn is highly praised for its stunning location, cleanliness, and spaciousness, offering a cosy and luxurious stay with underfloor heating and beautiful views. It's well-equipped for family gatherings, with a welcoming host and thoughtful touches like games and fresh eggs. The open-plan design and ample bathrooms cater to large groups, although some guests noted limited outdoor space for children and pets.
Guests consistently commend the property for its cleanliness, noting it was 'beautifully clean' upon arrival. The attention to cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is celebrated for its beautiful views and proximity to walks and local attractions. However, some guests mentioned the working farm environment as a limitation for free movement of pets and children.
Reviewers frequently mention the comfort of Swallow Barn, highlighting the luxurious underfloor heating, spacious rooms, and cosy atmosphere, making it ideal for both small and large groups.
The facilities are generally well-received, with special mentions of the well-equipped kitchen and entertainment options. Some guests noted minor issues with Wi-Fi strength and the need for sharper knives, suggesting room for improvement in maintenance.
The thoughtfulness of the host is evident through the provision of games, puzzles, and DVDs, as well as occasional welcome gifts like tea, coffee, milk, and biscuits. While these gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Silsden 2 miles. A fantastic stone-built, semi-detached barn conversion set on the owners small working farm, high above the Aire Valley, two miles from Silsden and six miles from Bolton Abbey. This lovely Dales cottage near Silsden offers impressive accommodation in a rural location, ideal for large family groups to get away from it all and enjoy a memorable holiday together. This Silsden cottage exudes elegance and country character, with modern touches like underfloor heating seamlessly combined with the many original features, including a stone floor, old apex beams and exposed stonework. The cosy, sociable living accommodation has an open plan design including a kitchen, dining area, sitting area with cosy woodburner and a spectacular turned staircase leading to the bedroom suites; a modern layout taking advantage of the spacious accommodation. Upstairs, the landing is beautifully lit with large Velux windows set into the ceiling. The five comfortable bedrooms in this Silsden cottage comprise three with fabulous en-suites, whilst the main bathroom includes a luxurious freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle. With wonderful walks from the doorstep leading through the nearby woods and across the fells, with many complete with lovely, long-distant views, this Yorkshire Dales cottage provides guests with rural living at its finest. Set between beautiful Bolton Abbey, with charming riverside walks and picnic areas, and historic Haworth, a short drive brings you to the popular market town of Skipton, which holds regular markets on its cobbled main street, offers relaxed boat trips along the canal, and is home a fascinating Norman castle well worth exploring. To the north lies Wharfedale, with the charming town of Grassington renowned for its traditional country pubs, shops and restaurants. This Silsden cottage is a lovely holiday home, perfect for family and friends to enjoy this scenic and much loved corner of the Yorkshire Dales.
The pretty town of Silsden, set on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, commands sweeping views of the River Aire and its valley, and has a thriving community. With steam railways offering regular excursions through stunning scenery, canal day trips, castles and pretty market towns all within easy reach of the town, Silsden is a wonderful base for touring Bronte Country and South Yorkshire.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 2 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 3 x twin (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC).
Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Utility.
Gas underfloor central heating with woodburner.
Range cooker with 3 x electric ovens, 6-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Free Sat TV, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 5 cars.
Secure bike storage.
Private patio garden with furniture.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome.There is a £20 per pet per holiday supplement Dogs would need to be kept on lead at all time outside as this is a working farm Dogs must also remain downstairs during your stay.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 miles.
Note: Natural water supply from spring.
Note: No stag/hen or similar
Nearby points of interest
- Brontë Parsonage Museum
- Bradford Industrial Museum
- National Science and Media Museum
- Bankfield Museum
- Abbey House Museum
- Skipton Castle
- Gordale Scar
Reviews (71)
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Andrew
The views across the valley from the top of the dales were absolutely breathtaking and the sense of space both outside and inside the barn was wonderful. The rooms were really comfortable and cosy (one or two of us found the beds a bit too soft but realise this is personal preference so you won't please everyone!) and having 5 bedrooms for the 8 of us in our group, 3 being ensuite and with an additional family bathroom and downstairs toilet, was excellent. The kitchen was really well equipped and the dining area was perfectly set up for family/group meals. We loved the lounge and got great views of the sunsets. Thank you again.
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David
Will definitely stay again. An extra set of keys would help as we were 3 families.
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James
Amazing views, really clean, great kitchen equipment. It's quite remote so difficult to explore the local town on foot unless you're prepared for a hike.