The Stables

trawden , yorkshire dales - south

4 guests
2 beds
2 bathrooms
Pet Friendly

4.8Outstanding

3.0Sykes Holiday Cottages rating

The Stables is a charming, two-bedroom stable conversion resting in the small, Lancashire village of Trawden.

Woven with original features throughout, including lovely, beamed ceilings, The Stables enjoys a peaceful setting, tucked away from the hustle and bustle, making it a wonderful base for couples, small families or four friends, looking to enjoy rural Lancashire.

Park up and head indoors, to be met by the homely sitting room, where you can lounge after a day of sightseeing, with a sleek, wall-mounted electric fire to light for a little warmth.

Head into the kitchen/diner, fully-equipped for a self-catered stay, where you can prepare and enjoy meals together, or if the weather allows, set the patio table and relish in an alfresco affair, ending the evening with a glass of wine and some planning.

Catch some rest from the two well-appointed bedrooms on offer, including a double with a sleek en-suite shower room, and a twin, with a bathroom and cloakroom completing the home.

Previously voted as one of the best places to live in the Northwest, the village has the Trawden Arms pub, where guests can dine out and sample some real ale, Jackie & Francesca’s Old Rock Cafe & Cake Shop for brunch, a Post Office which opens on Mondays, the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin Trawden, and a playground, whilst further amenities lie in nearby Colne.

Wycoller Hall and Country Park can be reached by a stroll or short car journey, reputed to be Ferndean Manor in Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, which guests can tour and enjoy refreshments from, or head to Haworth, which is only a few miles across the Pennines, possible to follow the Bronte Trail; here you can also join the Keighley/Worth Valley line for a steam trip with the Railway Children.

For wet weekends, head to Boundary Mill Outlet, with fantastic discounts and a range of shops, or if you’d prefer to feel at one with nature, both Pendle Hill and nearby Boulsworth Hill await walkers of all ages and abilities.

With Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall, Skipton, Blackburn and Bradford reachable by car, and Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds by rail, there’s so much to see and do in the area.

Enjoy the best of Lancashire and Yorkshire from The Stables.

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Everything you'll need

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.8

Based on 28 reviews

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Facilities and Maintenance

We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent at The Stables of The Old Vicarage in Trawden.

The conversion of the property had been completed to an extremely high standard and the facilities were excellent with a toilet downstairs and upstairs being a real benefit. The place was very clean throughout and it was a nice quiet location while our dog settled from day one. The owner Andrew lives just opposite in The Old Vicarage and was very helpful but not intrusive in any way. We enjoyed our stay so much that we decided to book for Christmas and then also to go back again in early November! That should tell you all you need to know about the quality of the property. Excellent!

NanetteOct 2026

This is our fifth stay at the stables and we have two more booked so far next year.

Beautiful cottage, Wonderful host in a lovely part of the world.

FranOct 2026

We enjoyed our stay at The Stables.

Very cosy with everything we needed. We found Andrew to be very helpful.

LindaOct 2026

We arrived to the property and the owner was in the home which he admitted had not been cleaned as his 'help' had not arrived.

There were hairs in the ensuite sink, crumbs and dog hairs throughout the entire property and the kitchen sink and worktops had not been cleaned. The ensuite shower cannot be used as the water does not get hot. The barbecue had not been cleaned. There is a broken chair on the patio which cannot be used as it isn't safe. There was a blockage within the manhole cover which caused the downstairs to become flooded via the toilet with waste water soaking into the carpet. The owner left us to clean this up after the flood and did not check on us at all after he had arranged for the blockage to be cleared. We were charged for the drainage company costs and money taken from our account without our consent. The blockage was blamed on us with no proof that we had done anything to cause it

JamesAug 2024

Owner response:

Thank you for writing this review, I was very disappointed to read your feedback. I was in the Stables just completing the preparation myself for your arrival. I was not aware what time you were arriving. The property had been vacuumed and the work surfaces cleaned. I would have gladly carried out a further clean had you contacted me to request this. Likewise, I would have shown you how to increase the temperature of the shower from its standard pre-set status. The barbecue was clean but inevitably shows natural signs of use. The garden chair has also been replaced; one small slat was broken. Your wife contacted me on Wednesday evening to tell me the downstairs toilet was overflowing with a combination of toilet and shower waste. She agreed she had been flushing baby wipes which were quite visible. I managed to halt the overflow with a plunger and then summoned an emergency drainage engineer who was able to clear the blockage in the dedicated pipe from the toilet to the manhole. He again noted wipes were present. You have his report as evidence of this. I then provided towels and sheets to soak up the overflow and left a dehumidifier to dry out the carpet overnight. I looked for you the following afternoon to check but unfortunately you were out. You left the following morning without returning the key personally as most guests do. This usually gives an early opportunity for feedback. Had I seen you before you left, I would have advised you that I would contact Sykes about the good housekeeping bond due to the charges I incurred because of this. The total cost to me was £270. As a gesture of goodwill to your family I only asked for half of this sum to be charged to you. I also waived the labour costs and made you a payment in lieu of a further clean you did not give me the opportunity to carry out, whether or not it was necessary. I am sorry you did not experience the stay you were expecting but I hoped that you would appreciate my prompt response and generosity in halving the charges I incurred due to the overflow.

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House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1108839
Parking
Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted