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"We loved our time at this cottage."
The kitchen/dining area was so light, clean and bright and had everything we needed.
The lounge, bedrooms and bathrooms were all excellent and we had the added bonus of being able to lock our bikes up in the barn.
Right on the edge of The Forest of Bowland and The Yorkshire Dales so ideal for walking and biking. Also only a relatively short drive to Clapham, Austwick and Settle.
Loved it.
Thank you very much for the great review Paul. The cottage is right on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales but is also found very close to the Lakes and also the Forest of Bowland which makes for some great days out as you said. Having the barn to lock bicycles and other equipment securely is definitely an added bonus for people who want to explore or take part in a variety of activities knowing that all their belongings are kept safe and sound when they are not being used. Property Owner
Reviewed by PaulJul 2022
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"A superb cottage."
Immaculately clean and well equipped . Green Smithy Cottage if full of character, set in a quiet location but well located for Bentham Village (check out the Black Pig for food - superb) walks from the door or further afield whether coastal, forest, reservoir or simply the Dales. Host Malcom greeted us with a pack of very welcome essentials and couldn't do enough to ensure our stay was perfect. We would definitely recommend Green Smithy Cottage.
Thank you, the comments are very much appreciated. It is really satisfying when guests have had such a great time, of course good weather and great places to eat always add to the experience and make for a really enjoyable break. Property Owner
Reviewed by JimJun 2022
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"Fabulous cottage!"
Beautiful location. The cottage had everything we needed for a lovely holiday. Really clean. Comfy beds. Parking was very easy. The owner was on hand if we needed anything. Really could not have asked for more. Would definitely return.
Thank you for the kind comments. The location of the cottage does lend itself for guests to explore The Dales, The Lakes, the Forest of Bowland as well as the Lancashire and Cumbrian coast. We are pleased you had a very enjoyable stay. Property Owner
Reviewed by EmmaJun 2022
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"Peaceful location."
Comfy beds and good facilities. Very welcoming owners. The wine, milk, biscuits welcomed. Good information provided in the cottage of things to do and local walks.
Thank you for the very kind feedback and we are really pleased that you had a great time, of course the good weather also helped. We always send out the cottage information pack when our guests contact us regarding key collection, as it also contains information on one or two places to eat, walks from the cottage and other useful details which help our guests plan their stay. Property Owner
Reviewed by NicolaApr 2022
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"A very pleasant and well equipped cottage."
The cottage was warm and modern. There was everything provided to make the holiday relaxed and easy.
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Green Smithy Cottage and that everything was provided to ensure you had an enjoyable stay. Many thanks for the feedback. Property Owner
Reviewed by IanNov 2021
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"Cozy, clean and well equipped."
A beautiful base for exploring North Yorkshire and the Lakes. Highly recommended.
Many thanks for your kind feedback, we’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Reviewed by LucyNov 2021
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"All good & as expected
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All good & as expected
Nice to be greeted by the owner and shown round
A bit off the track but totally as expected and ideal
Thank you for your very kind comments and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Green Smithy Cottage. We always meet our guests on arrival and show them round the property to make sure they are happy with everything and provide a friendly touch. Property Owner
Reviewed by StuartOct 2021
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"Malcom the owner was in contact with us on the drive up from Oxon."
He was there to meet us when we arrived.
Thanks
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. We always try and help guests even when planning their drive up here as there are so many roadworks nowadays, especially on the motorway network. Property Owner
Reviewed by DavidAug 2021
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"Lovely place to stay and very friendly people"
Reviewed by MirandaJun 2021
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"Really great stay with great country walks and views."
The cottage was very comfortable with all we needed to make it a great place to come back to and relax
Thank you very much for the very kind feedback, we are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and had a relaxing break. Property Owner
Reviewed by PaulApr 2021
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"We had a very comfortable stay at Smithy Green Cottage, the owner was there to meet us, socially distanced."
It provided a great base for some outstanding walks locally.
Reviewed by Christine & DavidOct 2020
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"Very comfortable and clean cottage and was exactly as described."
Would recommend to anyone wishing to visit the Yorkshire Dale's.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased that the cottage lived up to your expectations and was as described in the Sykes website. Property Owner
Reviewed by JohnSep 2020
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"Had a wonderful."
Cottage very welcoming and owners met us which was nice. Everything in the cottage we needed and also plenty of information on the surrounding area for us to read. We would definitely recommend to friends. In fact friends have already asked us to pass them on the details. Whoever stays here won’t be disappointed.
Reviewed by JessicaOct 2019
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"We had a lovely stay at Green Smithy,the cottage was cosy & warm with a fab wood burner which we did use,lovely welcoming pack waiting for us added a nice touch,Bentham right in the middle lots of places to go & things to do,would definitely like to go back one day,the only gripe was the drive it’s not that easy too park your car & if you have a S."
U.V,which I do it’s was very tight too get it in the drive & worse at night as it was so dark,even with the outside light on!,we did manage though,just a bit difficult!. Green Smithy is a lovely place & I definitely recommend it :-)
Reviewed by TraceyOct 2019
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"Sykes were fantastic, as I called to arrange to arrive day later due to our wedding."
The lady contacted the owner Malcolm and confirmed, and was incredibly knowledgeable about dog and family friendly attractions. Malcolm met us at the cottage, and we had a fantastic week. The cottage was one of the finest we've stayed in and really was home from home. Great location and all the facilities we could need. We enjoyed many day trips with the kids and our dog. Would love to visit here again!
Reviewed by GlenAug 2019
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"The location of the cottage is a little misleading as listed in the description."
Whilst the cottage is only one mile from High Bentham, what is not stated is that the mile is up and down some relative steep slopes, via a road with no foot path and blind bends. I would not walk this route in perfect daylight let alone at night.
Again, whilst the description states parking for one vehicle off road is technically correct, the vehicle in question should only be a mid sized family car. anything larger then the parking is very tight.
However, the cottage its self is very clean, comfortable and a pleasure to be in
Dear Mr Bilton, were really pleased that you found the cottage to be a pleasure to stay in and enjoyed your break.
We would just like to add a couple of points in answer to your comments, taking the car parking first.
The off road space is based on a BMW X4 which we would class at a large family SUV and is parked in the space regularly without problem.
Having an even larger space to the front would detract from the character of the property, however it is worth pointing out that other customers have had no problem parking even larger SUVs in the same space.
As for the location, the description that Sykes put together is in our view not misleading, it simply states that the cottage is 1 mile from High Bentham.
There are two roads near to the cottage that lead to high Bentham of which you have only described one. The second runs almost parallel to the first and is nowhere near as steep, has a grass verge along probably 70% of its length on both sides and is typical of a country lane.
The second lane is quite clearly shown in the OS maps found in the cottage and this is the road myself and my family usually walk in to High Bentham.
I hope this clarifies your 2 points and we look forward to welcoming you back to Green Smithy Cottage.
Property Owner
Reviewed by GrahamAug 2019
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"Great cottage very clean and with everything"
Reviewed by ChristopherJul 2019
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"Thoroughly enjoyed holiday - very comfortable."
Only one problem which was sorted out quickly by owners.
Reviewed by CharlesMay 2019
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"Outstanding cottage!"
Great location, with lovely walks from the door. Very dog friendly. Welcomed by the owner, which was a nice touch. Made to feel like it was a home from home. Delighted with our stay.
Reviewed by StephenFeb 2019
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"The owner is very friendly and professional."
very spacious and everything is new...sparkling clean. quiet. even have free wines, biscuits as gifts...very satisfied with the choice and experience. highly recommended to other guests.
Reviewed by ClarkDec 2018
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"The owner Malcolm met us upon arrival and was extremely helpful and friendly."
We really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this cottage to friends and family.
Reviewed by MarkOct 2018
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"This cottage was even better than we expected."
A very clean, well equipped cottage. Walks on the doorstop for us and our dog. Exactly what we wanted for a week in the dales
Reviewed by VickiSep 2018
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"The cottage is lovely and the owners couldn’t have been more welcoming."
They met us on arrival and showed us everything we needed to know, and left us welcome gifts. The cottage is spacious and finished to an extremely high standard. I have read on other reviews that the gate is narrow, but we managed to fit a large 4x4 on the drive and it offered peace of mind that we could park our car safely and that our dog and small children would not stray from the grounds without us opening the gate.
The cottage contained everything we needed for a relaxing stay. It is in a quiet location but still only a short drive to Bentham. For anyone thinking of walking to Bentham though, be aware that it is about a 25 minute walk - fine for adults but those with small children may prefer to drive. We found parking in Bentham no problem though so this wasn’t an issue.
We felt the cottage was terrific value for money and would consider staying again.
Reviewed by KeirAug 2018
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"We were met by the owner and shown through the cottage."
All our questions were answered and the book with details in it was excellent plus we were given a small welcome pack which was very nice.
I would definitely recommend this cottage as it was very clean and comfortable. I would perhaps like to see better signage ie a sign post on the corner if it is possible. If you have a small SUV be advised that it is quite tight to get your car in through the gate. All in all a lovely property.
Reviewed by JacqualineAug 2018
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"The cottage was lovely it had everything we required to have a great holiday."
Out in the countryside but still close enough to Bentham to walk there and back although it's all up hill on way home. We were made very welcome by Malcolm & Elaine on arrival. Very peaceful with comfortable beds which was great for long lies in.
Reviewed by PaulaJul 2018
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"We found the cottage so beautiful, it was so peaceful and relaxing just what we wanted would love to go back sometime."
Reviewed by AnneJul 2018
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"This cottage is an absolute gem in a stunning location so clean and very easy to settle into as everything is where you would expect it to be nothing seems to have been overlooked ."
A very friendly welcome from Malcolm which was much appreciated as was the bottle of wine , chocolates ,and milk .
Can honestly say this cottage is probably the most well equipped one we have stayed in and there has been quite a few .
Would love to return one day .
Reviewed by BrianJun 2018
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"Green Smithy Cottage was perfect for our holiday with Monty (the dog)."
Spacious, lovely furnishings, dog friendly floors, enclosed patio area and a warm welcome from Malcolm, the owner. It was like home from home and a pleasure to return to at the end of our days spent exploring the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. The cottage’s location was excellent - perfect for some peace and quiet, yet brilliantly accessible to lots of villages, towns, countryside and pubs! We couldn’t recommend Green Smithy Cottage enough. Thank you Malcolm, Elaine and Sykes Cottages for a super holiday.
Reviewed by RussellJun 2018
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"A beautiful cottage in a really lovely part of the country."
So very well appointed. Everything in the very best taste.
A warm welcome. Could not wish for anything more.
Thank you.
Reviewed by MargaretApr 2018
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"Really comfortable, clean, quiet, modern cottage, everything you could want, a real home away from home."
Reviewed by PaulApr 2018
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"Brilliant accommodation, easy booking facility, easy to understand directions, key collection and overall booking procedure."
Will definitely be using again!
Reviewed by GaryMar 2018
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"Had a great stay at Green Smithy Cottage, a beautiful place to stay with all the comforts of home."
Exceptionally well kept with all modern amenities, the cottage has been renovated to keep the quaintness of an old cottage along with comforts of modern living. The owners Malcolm and Elaine made us very welcome and their cottage is a credit to them.
Reviewed by GeraldineMar 2018