The Friendly Room

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

56 Customer Review(s)

Mr Austin
May 2021

“Friendly and welcoming host.”

Very comfortable, clean and well appointed studio apartment. Lots of nice small homely touches and a tranquil relaxed feel. Wifi reliable, ample room for car, plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen unit was well stocked and we were able to do full english, packed lunches and hot evening meals using the equipment provided. There was even a toaster and a slow cooker, which we'd not seen in the description but would have used if we'd known. The village is nice and quiet, but good walks right ...

Very comfortable, clean and well appointed studio apartment. Lots of nice small homely touches and a tranquil relaxed feel. Wifi reliable, ample room for car, plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen unit was well stocked and we were able to do full english, packed lunches and hot evening meals using the equipment provided. There was even a toaster and a slow cooker, which we'd not seen in the description but would have used if we'd known. The village is nice and quiet, but good walks right on the doorstep and all the visitor attractions we wanted to do were just short drives away. Would definitely consider returning.

- Mr Austin, May 2021
Richard T September 2020

“Mr”

Great place for a few days away, perfect for that self catering break. Whenever you see the owners they always check everything is OK nothing seems too much trouble for them. The pub in the village serves great food but book before you arrive. Thanks for everything

- Richard T, September 2020
Mr Torrance September 2020

“Great place for a few days away, perfect for that self catering break.”

Whenever you see the owners they always check everything is OK nothing seems too much trouble for them. The pub in the village serves great food but book before you arrive. Thanks for everything

- Mr Torrance, September 2020
Mrs Flint-patrick September 2020

“Lovely hosts.”

Brilliant location

- Mrs Flint-patrick, September 2020
Mrs Tucker November 2019

“We had a wonderful three week stay, the accommodation was exactly as advertised and more.”

Our hosts Pip and Alec were very friendly, helpful and in-fact Pip was like a fairy godmother helping with our washing. Nothing was too much trouble for them. On our last morning Pip made us a lovely big breakfast to send us on our travels, lovely gesture. In addition, the village is lovely for walks, the pub is great too which we can highly recommend and You can get the best coffee at the local Post Office, Also a must, which came recommended, visit Elaines Tea Room for lovely meals and cakes and The Court Yard for its award winning cheeses. We can’t fault the place. We will definitely be returning for a short break, it would be rude not too. See you soo Pip and Alec x

- Mrs Tucker, November 2019
Mr Paterson October 2019

“Owners next door, very welcoming and helpful.”

Village shop and daily papers a couple of minutes walk away. Lots of information, maps etc. Everything you could need for self catering.

- Mr Paterson, October 2019
Mr Williams September 2019

“It was great very very friendly everything worked and a great position between Dales and Lakes PERFECT”

- Mr Williams, September 2019
Mr Bailey June 2019

“Good location in a nice village.”

Hosts very friendly.

- Mr Bailey, June 2019
Mr Parry May 2019

“Excellent area for visiting the dales.”

Lakes. Bowland. The owners was very helpful and friendly hope they have a. Good season

- Mr Parry, May 2019
Mr Prince April 2019

“Great location.”

very friendly welcome

- Mr Prince, April 2019
Mr Burgess October 2018

“The Friendly Room is brilliant.”

It's a great place to relax and it has everything you need. The owners add those few extra touches that makes it special.

- Mr Burgess, October 2018
Mr Swann September 2018

“Friendly, helpful hosts.”

Comfortable, clean studio flat. Lovely village. Lovely area. Had a great time. Incidentally, I was also impressed with Skyes' advisors whenI needed to contact them. Excellent all round.

- Mr Swann, September 2018
Mrs Wardle August 2018

“The friendly room was so comfortable and the owners were very welcoming and hospitable.”

This part of Yorkshire is beautiful wonderful scenery. We would definitely recommend the friendly room.

- Mrs Wardle, August 2018
Mrs Bettany August 2018

“Excellent property in beautiful location situated at the edge of the village.”

Ideal location for walking and climbing the three peaks of Yorkshire.

- Mrs Bettany, August 2018
Mr Pegg June 2018

“No, the information provided was spot on and the Rights could not have been more welcoming, helpful and informative.”

- Mr Pegg, June 2018
Gordon June 2018

“Very comfortable place to stay and ideal location.”

The owners were very helpful. The noise from the fridge turning on may be a nuisance to light sleepers but it wasn't much of a problem for us. Small point, could do with another saucepan (only one there) if you were going to do a lot of self-catering. Really a great place to stay if you are aiming to eat out most of the time. We would certainly stay there again.

- Gordon, June 2018
Mrs Todd December 2017

“Hi this was a lovely, bespoke studio with well thought out features and fittings and very friendly, helpful owners.”

I wouldn't book it again due to the fact I am a very light sleeper and the storage heaters resulted in the fridge being very noisy at night as it tried to maintain it's temperature and the meter in the kitchen cupboard emitting a very loud 'clunk' every few seconds! The storage heaters made it quite difficult to control the temperature too. A real shame as the area has a couple of nice walks, useful local amenities including a gastro pub which served delicious and inexpensive fare. It's also just 90 mins drive to The Lakes.

- Mrs Todd, December 2017
Mr Adie September 2017

“A lovely studio cottage in a beautiful location.”

Friendly and helpful owners.

- Mr Adie, September 2017
Mr Robinson September 2017

“Lovely spot in a lovely village with very friendly hosts.”

Nothing was any bother for them and went out of their way to make us welcome. One niggle was the noise the fridge made on a night, but easily resolved, turn it off until the morning ! Ha ha ! Very pleased.

- Mr Robinson, September 2017
Ms Hayes August 2017

“The accommodation was extremely comfortable and the location was a perfect base for exploring the dales.”

We particularly enjoyed the village and the fact that it was 'off the beaten track' for tourists compared to some others in the area.

- Ms Hayes, August 2017
Miss Hatt August 2017

“Beautiful place in the middle of the Yorkshire dales.”

The owners were fantastic and couldn't do enough. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back.

- Miss Hatt, August 2017
Mrs Maynard July 2017

“The property was ideally situated for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and the owners of the property were very helpful and friendly.”

Excellent holiday.

- Mrs Maynard, July 2017
Ms Pope April 2017

“High quality equipment and very well thought out use of space.”

- Ms Pope, April 2017
Ms Francis March 2017

“A small but very well thought out studio property.”

The hosts are very welcoming, the bed and lounge area very. Comfortable. We loved it, and it had everything we could need.

- Ms Francis, March 2017
Mr Armstrong November 2016

“Great studio cottage, perfect for a long weekend in fabulous countryside.”

- Mr Armstrong, November 2016
Mr Mowbray October 2016

“The Friendly Room is all it says it is.”

Cosy without being cramped and well equipped, the microwave oven is actually a combination oven which we found very efficient. OUtside is an elevated patio area overlooking the road. Location could not be bettered, we were able to walk every day on a different route straight out the door. Two niggles though, be prepared for some noise from the fridge and the electric meters, which, although during the day merge into the background, become more obtrusive in the quiet of the night, perhaps earplugs would help. Weighing up the pros and cons though, a second visit has to be on the books.

- Mr Mowbray, October 2016
Mr Armstrong February 2016

“The Friendly Room is a lovely little place situated near some fantastic walking routes in the Dales.”

The owners were so welcoming when we arrived and have really thought of everything to make it an enjoyable stay. I'd recommend it to friends and family, very impressed.

- Mr Armstrong, February 2016
Mrs Froy February 2016

“Liked the cosiness of everything being in one room.”

The weather was sunny but freezing and The Friendly Room was a delight to come home to and find warm and welcoming. It was a lovely break for four nights and just what we needed.

- Mrs Froy, February 2016
Mr Fox January 2015

“Extremely high standard of property.”

It seemed that a lot of thought had gone into making the property comfortable for its guests. Helpful, pleasant hosts.

- Mr Fox, January 2015
Mrs Lunt November 2014

“Lovely comfy "Room" with everything you need for a chill-out break.”

In a convenient location in a lovely village with the 'Game Cock' pub round the corner serving lovely bistro food. Great scenic walks on your doorstep or within easy travelling distance. The owners have taken care to make 'The Friendly Room' a lovely place for a break.

- Mrs Lunt, November 2014
Mrs Foot September 2014

“The accommodation was extremely comfortable.”

- Mrs Foot, September 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2014

“Perfect for a couple”

We had a lovely long weekend in this perfectly appointed studio accomodation. An ideal location for walking from the door, and in a great village location with everything you could need. Including a fabulous "gastro" pub.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2014
Mrs Tyrie July 2014

“The buzz of the Tour de France presence!”

The stunning scenery, friendliness of the Yorkshire people, superb location with so many options. Great accommodation with friendly, helpful owner/hosts and great weather.

- Mrs Tyrie, July 2014
Jaytee444 July 2014

“Perfect accomodation in a superb location”

Every bit as good and more than the description. Very friendly and helpful owners who have thought of everything in creating this very attractive and comfortable accommodation. Ideal village location with easy access to explore all the many features of this beautiful locality.

- Jaytee444, July 2014
Ms Patterson May 2014

“We liked the cleanliness and sunny atmosphere of the cottage, and the welcoming, friendly owners.”

They were helpful and accommodating, without being intrusive.

- Ms Patterson, May 2014
Mr Hunter October 2013

“We had great stay in this studio cottage.”

It was very comfortable. Located in a quiet village, but with great access to both the Dales and the eastern district of the Lakes and Morecambe Bay.

- Mr Hunter, October 2013
Mr Uden August 2013

“Cottage was modern and stylish.”

A really good location, and our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything was really great, no complaints at all.

- Mr Uden, August 2013
Mr Scheffers May 2013

“A beautiful place to stay, with the Yorkshire Dales just around the corner.”

- Mr Scheffers, May 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer April 2013

“Good Base for Three Peaks Country”

The Friendly Room is a studio apartment of above average quality well suited for a couple. The interior is quite modern with plenty of light and room. The location is just off the main road through the village, but as the village is itself off the a65, it remains pretty quiet all the time. Austwick is well situated for walks in Three Peaks country either straight from the cottage, or as a base for other places such as Settle, Horton, Clapham, and Ingleton. There is a pub and general store in the village, and a restaurant across the road. A walk of a mile takes you to a super café/bistro in the hamlet of Feizor. I would recommend this property to a couple who enjoy walking and wish to explore the area.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, April 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer November 2012

“A lovely place to stay.”

The Friendly Room was just that. We felt welcome and warm after some wet walks in the hills. A marvellous walking centre for Ingleborough area with fine walks starting from the front door without using a car. The owners are discreet and friendly offering a cream tea welcome and all the local advice you need. The studio room is practical and stylish - the oven is a complete microwave/grill/convection appliance - much better than the advertising suggests! Perfect for a romantic stay.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, November 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer October 2012

“Excellent accomodation”

A relatively new conversion and in an excellent location. The owners very helpful and friendly. We would definitely return again.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, October 2012
Mr Parkinson October 2012

“Our hosts were very friendly and helpful.”

- Mr Parkinson, October 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2012

“comfortable studio close to the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales”

helpful hosts made for a pleasant stay. good food avilable opposite in the hotel, and in the pub in the village

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2012
Mr Hunt September 2012

“Perfect village setting, exactly as described.”

Property was perfect, ideal for walking and sightseeing in the Dales.

- Mr Hunt, September 2012
Mr Brown September 2012

“The location is excellent for accessing the Dales.”

The property was clean and modern. The local pub food is that good that we didn't need to cook.

- Mr Brown, September 2012
Mr Walter August 2012

“Lovely, bright, modern studio in a good area.”

Lots of interesting walks and pretty villages within a 15 mile radius. Made very welcome by friendly owners.

- Mr Walter, August 2012
Ms Pope July 2012

“Very friendly helpful hosts.”

- Ms Pope, July 2012
Ms McKechnie June 2012

“We liked the overall quality of the property, the wonderful owners and their adorable dog.”

- Ms McKechnie, June 2012
Mr Langley March 2012

“Quality accommodation and friendly hosts.”

Lovely, quiet, unspoilt village location.

- Mr Langley, March 2012
Mr Akam March 2012

“We particularly liked the small patio area overlooking the countryside which caught the sun.”

Although it was March all the time we were there the sun shone. Very lucky!

- Mr Akam, March 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer January 2012

“One of the best and all on the doorstep”

Comfortable, warm, clean, etc. friendly owners and scenic. Fantastic area for walking and cycling and geocaching. We would like to return sometime and we would recommend The Friendly Room to everybody.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, January 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2011

“Bijou accommodation with everything you could wish for”

Although it is literally one room, this accommmodation has been extremely well designed. The bespoke kitchen has everything you need in a compact space and the living/bedroom area is very comfortable. The village is unspoilt with a shop, pub and hotel/restaurant and there are lovely walks from the door.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2011
Mrs Oconnor November 2011

“We found the cottage cosy and ideal for us and the locality of the cottage to many walks and cycle routes and places to visit was also ideal.”

The owners were very friendly also.

- Mrs Oconnor, November 2011
Mrs Brown September 2011

“Excellent location with walking and cycling from the door - we didn't use the car once.”

Very friendly and helpful owners. Well equipped so you could choose to eat in or use one of the two good eating places in the village.

- Mrs Brown, September 2011
Mrs Teason September 2011

“Our hosts were exceptionally friendly, helpful and generous.”

The cottage is perfectly located in the lovely village of Austwick, and we enjoyed our many walks around the countryside as well as excellent dinners at both the Game Cock pub and the Traddock Hotel. We didn't have a car, but it was no problem to catch the local bus into Settle for market day, where we got wonderful provisions for cooking back at our cottage. We also caught the Settle to Carlisle train up to Carlisle, a beautiful trip.

- Mrs Teason, September 2011
Mr Smith September 2011

“I thought the accommodation was very well equipped, without cluttering the fresh, modern decor.”

There were thoughtful touches which shows the owner's attention to detail. Austwick is a very pretty and friendly village, well situated for walking in the western Dales, but also within easy range of all of the Yorkshire Dales, the Forest of Bowland and even the South Lakes.

- Mr Smith, September 2011
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The property

A beautiful ground floor studio property, attached to the owners' 17th century house, on the edge of Austwick, one of the most popular villages in the Dales.

Thoughtfully restored and individually styled, this Austwick cottage has been elegantly furnished to provide quality accommodation in a wonderful location.

This cottage in Austwick offers superb facilities on one floor with level access.

The open-plan living area has a king-size bed, small modern kitchen and sitting and dining areas.

Add to this a separate shower room and guests have a perfect romantic retreat, somewhere to get away from it all and enjoy a Dales visit at its finest.

This cottage in Austwick is only a minute's walk from the village green and excellent local pub, and just twenty yards from the front door is The Traddock, an award-winning hotel and restaurant.

Ideally situated in this beautiful part of the National Park, this Austwick cottage is in an excellent location for exploring on foot or by bike.

The market towns of Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale are nearby and the impressive Three Peaks and Malham Cove are not far away.

Take a trip on the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

A fabulous Austwick cottage holiday location.

Summary

All ground floor
Open plan studio accommodation with king-size double bed (zip/link, can be 2'6" twins on request), kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Night storage heaters and one radiator (from owners' central heating system)
Microwave oven, 2 ring halogen hob, fridge, use of washing machine and tumble dryer available via owners, TV with DVD and Freeview, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for two cars
Secure storage and workshop area for bikes and outdoor equipment
Small patio with garden furniture, small garden area
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 1 min walk
Note: Short breaks available all year round - 3 nights (Fri start only) or 4 nights (Mon start only) at 70% of weekly rate
please contact Sykes Cottages to discuss
Note: WiFi can be intermittent.

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About the location

AUSTWICK

Settle 5 miles; Ingleton 5 miles; Skipton 20 miles.

Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this is arguably one of the finest areas for walking in the region. With limestone pavements and scars, caves and open moors, the area has a wealth of natural interest and there are wonderful cycle tracks and walks on the doorstep. Austwick boasts a local pub serving excellent home cooked meals and a country hotel for something a little more special, as well as a shop and Post Office for visitors’ daily requirements. This quiet village is nicely off the beaten track, yet the market towns of Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Skipton and Kendal are all within easy driving distance.

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Reviews

“Friendly and welcoming host.”

“Mr”

“Great place for a few days away, perfect for that self catering break.”

“Lovely hosts.”

“We had a wonderful three week stay, the accommodation was exactly as advertised and more.”

“Owners next door, very welcoming and helpful.”

“It was great very very friendly everything worked and a great position between Dales and Lakes PERFECT”

“Good location in a nice village.”

“Excellent area for visiting the dales.”

“Great location.”