Guests say
Crag Cottage in Settle is praised for its cleanliness, cosy comfort, and excellent location, ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches like milk in the fridge and bedside torches. While some minor maintenance issues and a lack of certain consumables were noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests eager to return and recommend the cottage to others.
The cottage is consistently described as very clean and tidy, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition. However, a few minor comments about unemptied bins and a smelly log fire slightly affect the score.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local amenities and proximity to beautiful walks, with fantastic views across Settle. The central yet private setting is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with a lovely sitting area, comfortable beds, and a fab shower room. Some guests mentioned that the second bedroom and bed size may not be ideal for adults, which slightly impacts the score.
The cottage is well-appointed with good WiFi and a well-stocked kitchen. However, there are comments about the lack of logs for the burner, the need for a Bluetooth speaker, and limited consumables like dishwasher tablets and toilet paper, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like milk in the fridge and torches by the bed, there is no consistent mention of gifts, and some guests were disappointed by the lack of a welcome pack. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that gifts will be provided, and the score is set to null due to insufficient information.
About this property
Delightful, fully renovated mid-terrace cottage, dating from the mid-1800s which has been sympathetically refurbished, keeping its charm but giving you the comfort of a beautiful, contemporary home-from-home. Enjoying a quiet and elevated position with views overlooking the town and out to Pendle Hill, resting on the edges of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 7 Bowskills Yard is a fantastic base for a couple or a family of three who are embarking on their next Yorkshire getaway. Step into the inviting living/dining room, where you can look forward to evenings snuggled up in front of the Smart TV as the woodburning stove crackles nearby. Cook up delicious feasts in the well-equipped kitchen, featuring a handy slimline dishwasher and washing machine, ready to enjoy at the dining table over a bottle of fizz. Climb the stairs up to the first floor and savour the last of the day’s sunshine with your favourite tipple from the comfort of your private, paved patio area, nestled under Castleberg Crag and backing on to woodland. Wash away the day with a refreshing shower before wrapping yourself in a toasty towel, courtesy of the heated towel rail. As your eyes grow heavy, retire to one of two well-appointed bedrooms, a double and a small single, to catch your rest ahead of a day of adventure. It's only 400 yards to the Market Square where you can enjoy a stroll round the historic town with its many award winning pubs, restaurants and independent shops. Experience local life at the weekly market, held on Tuesdays, where you can buy local cheese, home baked bread and cakes, handmade jewellery and crafts. Those looking to learn more about the local area can wander the exhibits of The Museum of North Craven Life. Alternatively, you can see what's on at Settle Victoria Hall, a Grade II listed working Victorian Music Hall; there’s a wide programme of theatre, comedy, film and live music and indoor markets. Other attractions include the famous Settle-Carlisle Railway which offers exceptional views and scenery as it travels through the remote, scenic regions of the Yorkshire Dales, plus there’s the Settle and Giggleswick Golf Club and a public swimming pool. A wide variety of scenic walking and cycling trails are available right from your doorstep, where you can venture further into the Yorkshire Dales National Park and explore the natural wonders of Malham Cove, Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar or take in the beauty of the nearby Forest of Bowland AONB. Or tackle one or all of the three peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. Lake Windermere is a scenic drive away, situated in the Lake District, awarded Unesco World Heritage status for its stunning scenery; or you can visit the seaside town of Morecambe to walk through the Tern Project, a series of public art installations inspired by the birdlife of Morecambe Bay, and have a drink at the 1930s, art deco Midland Hotel. Continue onto the bustling market town of Skipton, home to an impressive medieval castle and a busy market, open four days a week. All this and more awaits with a stay at 7 Bowskills Yard.
Settle is a thriving market town on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, set against the UK's greatest outcrop of limestone - an area of scars, cliffs, caverns, and potholes - and some of North Yorkshire's most attractive landscape. Tuesday is market day in Settle, with vendors selling a wide range of crafts and items in the square. The Shambles, an old three-story building with stores on two floors and houses above, and the Town Hall dominate the market area, which is bordered by local businesses. There are a number of restaurants and pubs, as well as a public pool.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x small 2 ft 6 single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove and views across Settle and Pendle Hill
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, slimline dishwasher.
Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi, a selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on a first come first served basis.
Private first-floor garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: There is a step up into the property, please take care.
Note: There is limited parking near the property
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
- Forest of Bowland
- Skipton Castle
- Clitheroe Castle and Museum
Reviews (14)
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Mark
Recommend the views over the dales from the elevated position. House very comfortable though some cleaning could be improved. Also, a little mean with the necessities, no washing up liquid and limited toilet rolls! I nit pick but just takes off the shine. Would stay again.
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Graham
.. we took our rubbish home ....the log fire (we didn't use ) had embers in the grate and ash in the tray ... I cleaned that out... as it was a bit smelly when the wind was blowing ... the fridge... freezer compartment was iced up, and something was frozen in there so we couldn't put anything in .... I cleaned the lounge window inside and out as the sun shone thro there and it was driving me mad .....we have a lovely break in a special cottage and loved the weather we had which was a real bonus ...and
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Hayley
The kitchen could have been better stocked. There wasnât that much cutlery and there were no spoons/ spatulas for stirring/ frying. Unfortunately the oven has been left with a dirty baking tray inside. The ice box in the fridge needed defrosting and therefore couldnât be used. There are only three dishwasher tablets provided so I would suggest bringing/buying your own as I can see that this has been commented on before and no changes have been made. The windows in most of the rooms could have done with a clean. No issues with living rooms or bedrooms - has clearly been vacuumed and clean bedding and towels available. The main issue for me was the faint smell of sewage from the toilet. It was a saniflo toilet and upon looking this up they are designed to be flushed daily. I used the property after it had been vacant for a week. The smell may therefore may not be an issue generally. Worth noting that there is no door to the kitchen so smell of cooking and noises from the dishwasher and washing machine will spread to the living area. The owners manual stated that this was the first year that the property had been let and I would suggest that once the cleaning/ maintenance issues are ironed out and if the owners take a slightly less frugal approach to providing consumables then it will be a cottage worth staying at.