Guests say
Dyson House is a spacious and well-located cottage in Skipton, ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Guests have praised its comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and the thoughtful touches like games and local tourist brochures. While some guests mentioned road noise and minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is one of a welcoming and inviting stay.
The property is generally well-kept, though there were comments about dust under the beds and some areas showing signs of wear. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than a trend.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to local attractions and the village railway station. However, several reviews mention the busy road and associated noise, which affects the tranquillity for some guests.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the house spacious. There are some remarks about limited space in one of the bedrooms and the living room furniture not being particularly comfortable for everyone.
The kitchen is well-equipped, and there are entertainment options like a good-sized TV and board games. Some guests noted issues with the oven door and a need for more utensils, suggesting room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests appreciated the provision of milk, tea, and coffee upon arrival, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of such gestures or other thoughtful amenities that might be provided regularly.
About this property
Set within the scenic Yorkshire Dales in the small village of Long Preston in North Yorkshire, is this fantastic cottage, Dyson House. Once the former village pub, Dyson House is set over two floors and can sleep up to eight guests, it benefits from retained original features, an enclosed garden and easy access to the surrounding areas of Settle and Skipton. Park up in one of two convenient off-road parking spaces at the rear of the property, before wandering through the neat front garden to step into your new holiday home. Look forward cosying up on the plush seating in the sitting room in front of your favourite film on the TV, as the open fire crackles nearby. Cook up a storm in the fully equipped kitchen, with handy washing machine and dishwasher, as your guests uncork a bottle of wine and set the table. Gather around the dining table to savour a delicious meal and toast to wonderful holiday. As the evening draws to a close, take your pick from one of five bedrooms, a ground-floor single, a single, a double, a double with TV or a double with en-suite shower room, all beautifully decorated and ideal for catching your rest. Treat yourself to a relaxing soak with your favourite book in the bath, before joining your guests in the enclosed garden for an alfresco breakfast and a catch-up. Explore your local surroundings with a leisurely stroll into the local village, where you will find a well-stocked convenience store, several large village greens where you can enjoy a run around with the little ones followed by a picnic, and two welcoming pubs where you can treat your guests to a meal out. If you don’t feel like driving, the village has a railway station which will take you to the nearby town of Settle, where you can delve into history at The Museum of North Craven Life or the Settle Station Water Tower, now a heritage museum. There is also the beautiful Queen’s Rock which overlooks the River Ribble and the nearby picturesque Scalebar Force Waterfall. Venture to Malham, where you can step back in time at the Town Head Barn, enjoy a tasty meal at The Secret Garden Bistro, before taking in the impressive scenery at Malham Cove and Janet’s Foss. Be sure to make a trip to Skipton, where you can expect a plethora of shops and eateries, as well as the Craven Museum and Gallery and the remarkable medieval Skipton Castle, where you can tour the former dungeons, kitchen and bedchambers. Bring your family and friends to share a memorable stay in Dyson House.
Set within the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, is the charming village of Long Preston, which boasts a good selection of village greens, perfect for playing with the children or enjoying a picnic, two welcoming pubs serving delicious meals and local ales, a handy convenience store where you can stock up on essentials and a railway station, perfect for travelling to the nearby town of Settle where you can visit the weekly market and the historic town hall.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with TV, 1 x double, 1 x single, 1 x ground-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire
Gas central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars at the rear, on-street parking available also.
Enclosed garden with lawn and seating, accessed through a gate via the driveway.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Good Housekeeping Bond: £250.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
- Forest of Bowland
- Skipton Castle
- Clitheroe Castle and Museum
Reviews (11)
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Frances
Cottage needs some serious tlc
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Katharine
It meant the front bedrooms especially had loud traffic noise all night long. The house itself was spacious and comfortable.
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Sarah
We were really worried we'd break it as no clear way to close it. *The living and dining rooms were very dark and cold have done with more side lights. *The hall down to the front door (which we didn't use at all) could do with coat hooks as we piled the bench high with coats.