Snaptrip says
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 inclusion of games and local tourist brochures. The property's original features and decorative touches add to its charm, and the owners are noted for their helpfulness.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property is generally well-kept, with only a minor mention of dust under the beds. This suggests a high level of cleanliness throughout, although attention to detail could be improved.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to the village railway station and ease of exploring North Yorkshire. However, the busy road and associated noise have been noted as drawbacks by some guests.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the house spacious. Some guests mentioned that the living room furniture could be more comfortable, indicating room for improvement.
The kitchen is well-appointed, and the house is equipped with games and a good-sized TV. However, there are comments about maintenance issues such as a faulty oven door and some shabby aspects, suggesting that some facilities may need updating.
The provision of milk, tea, and coffee upon arrival, as well as brochures for local attractions, demonstrate thoughtfulness. It should be noted that such gestures are appreciated but not guaranteed for every stay.
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 (9)
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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.
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Luke
Upon arrival, there was some milk,tea and coffee provided which was a nice gesture. The cottage is a great base for walking and a visit to Malham to see the cove and Janetâs Foss. After a 12 mile walk, Dyson House is a great place to come home and relax. There were a few areas which could be improved, the kitchen was lacking some utensils such as small sharp knives for chopping and the oven door was faulty as it struggled to close. The hinge on the left hand side is not secured in properly which caused problems during the stay. Another minor issue, was that in some areas of the home there are damp spots where wallpaper is starting to peel, which is something to watch in the future. Overall, we had a really enjoyable stay at Dyson House and would consider this cottage to stay in the future.
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Julian
Slightly limited space in the 3rd double was tricky for those with mobility issues. The property is on a busy road, but the double glazing effectively blocks the noise. Great access to the village railway station.