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"Really enjoyed our stay at barn owl cottage."
Everything was there to make a comfortable holiday. It was so peaceful with wonderfull walks all round and our dog loved it. Our host was very friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed by TrevorMay 2022
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"Enjoyable stay."
The weather was quite kind with rain at night. Nice position for many parts if the dales. Jenny was a very good host and always willing to help.
Reviewed by MichaelMay 2022
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"We had a great holiday."
Everything was wonderful.The cottage was lovely and weather was OK. No rain.Jenny was great.Very welcoming and really helpful. X
Reviewed by PamelaApr 2022
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"Very nice barn conversion, very cosy and central to all areas."
Jenny was very good and approachable. I would recommend this lovely place we will use again in the future.
Tony and Lynne Stevens Doncaster
Reviewed by LynneMar 2022
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"Really enjoyed our stay everything you would need."
Would have been nice to have Sky for evening viewing. But that didn't spoil our stay. Thank you very much.
Reviewed by SusanFeb 2022
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"The cottage is cosy and spotless."
Jenny the owner is fantastic and I would definitely recommend Sykes and Barn Owl cottage.
Reviewed by DerekDec 2021
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"The host was very helpful and always to hand if we needed her."
The Owl Barn was spacious, spotless and welcoming. Would highly recommend for a relaxing, well presented home from home in some beautiful countryside.
Reviewed by KatherineSep 2021
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"The host was very helpful and friendly"
Reviewed by StuartAug 2021
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"Great relaxing break away in this lovely cottage."
Clean and comfortable
Will definitely be returning
Reviewed by NickiJun 2021
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"As with all the cottages we have rented, the Barn Owl cottage was just ideal for a walking holiday."
The cottage was comfy, clean and the family were very friendly, nothing was too much trouble to make our stay enjoyable. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Reviewed by MaryJun 2021
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"What a great cottage even tea towels toilet tolls washing up liquor and surface and COVID cleaner plus eggs tea coffee milk biscuits."
Lovely fluffy towels. Fantastic break
Reviewed by PatriciaMay 2021
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"Short break exactly what was needed made all the more better by the quality, ..."
Short break exactly what was needed made all the more better by the quality, cleanliness and setting of the Barn Owl Cottage
Reviewed by JohnOct 2020
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"Beautiful and relaxing area, to widen down not to over crowed nice people,friendly, and helpfull"
Reviewed by KevinSep 2020
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"Beautiful place very spacious and comfortable"
Reviewed by MarkAug 2020
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"The cottage and the owners were excellent,loved it definitely go back there,superb."
Reviewed by ScottAug 2020
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"Very comfortable cottage, well provisioned with plenty of opportunities to dry Coats and dog towels after a very enjoyable but wet week."
Cottage was very warm and the owners extremely helpful.
Reviewed by LindaMar 2020
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"A nice cottage."
I’d imagine in the Sumer (or drier months) this would be a spectacular place, however, having arrived on the day Storm Dennis was about to start, the preceding rain meant access to the property was restricted to one way only, (and going the other way, the pathway had been closed on the route to Pateley bridge), so having young children this then meant to go to lately bridge was a 2.2 mile drive (uphill and downhill) instead of a nice family walk.. the weather severely restricted our activities as a family.
The property was spacious, water was very hot, and the heating was very quick to come on when required.
Only other negative, was the WiFi was a bit flakey (on your phone), but non existent on the smart TV, which meant due to the rain everyday, would have been a blessing for the children whilst at the property. (In the process of being updated, but not yet finalised)
The owner was very friendly.
Reviewed by RobFeb 2020
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"Hi
Just back from Barn Owl Cottage in Pateley Bridge , it was FANTASTIC wonderful owners Jenny and Johnny ,cottage was immaculate and exceeded our expectations."
We will defiantly be going back .
Reviewed by GeraldineNov 2019
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"Barn Owl cottage was a delight to stay in, the facilities were brilliant: we had everything we needed, and the location was perfect for exploring Yorkshire."
We had a brilliant holiday and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Barn Owl Cottage - it was light, airy, tastefully decorated and had the perfect amount of space for our family of four. There were lovely little touches such as tea, biscuits, hand soap and moisturiser that make your stay that bit more comfortable.
Reviewed by NatashaOct 2019
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"Lovely cottage with all facilities in Wonderful Yorkshire Dales and owner Jenny was very friendly and extremely helpful ."
We hope to stay there again in 2020.
Reviewed by MichaelSep 2019
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"Greeted by the friendliest owners and made to feel very welcome."
the cottage was beautiful and very comfortable with all the facilities we needed. Would definitely go back
Reviewed by SteveAug 2019
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"Very friendly and welcoming hosts and peaceful setting."
My one slight criticism is the shower, probably due to water pressure, it is more a sprinkle than a shower in the ensuite. I tried the shower over the bath but couldn't get a comfortable temperature with mixer taps, even though mine is run off mixer taps at home so I am used to trial and error getting it right!
Other than the shower problem I would recommend the cottage to other people.
Reviewed by GillJun 2019
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"The location for walking holidays is very good."
Barn Owl cottage had
plenty of room and was clean and tidy, however the sofas are old and uncomfortable. From the photo we wrongly assumed that the cottage was roadside when it is in fact in a small farm courtyard. The view from the window in the front of the cottage is of the cobbled yard that is used to park cars, the side windows both from the sitting area and the twin bedroom look straight into an attached tractor shed complete with tractor, and the double bedroom looks out onto a small patch of rough grass and the tractor shed doors,in fact there are no countryside views from the cottage
Reviewed by ChrisMay 2019
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"Unfortunately the weather was so miserable we decided to come home earlier than planned."
Barn Owl cottage was lovely.....the owner Jenny even offered to bring me a separate chair over as I have a problem with my spine. The cottage is situated in a yard so there is not much to see....having said that if we had had good weather we would have been out and about all day.
There was plenty of room in the cottage and there was a lovely welcome pack waiting for us so we could have a lovely cup of tea as soon as we got there. getting there was a bit of a problem........our sat nav took us almost to the doorstep , however we took a bit of a while to find the place. Having said that , we phoned Jenny and she stayed on the phone and stood outside the property doing Starjumps so we could see her. !!!!!! The cottage is very light and airy with plenty of space throughout. It is very well equipped and Jenny was nearby so if we needed anything ....we only had to ask.
Would I go back there..........I certainly would. !!!!!!
Reviewed by ElizabethMay 2019
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"Warm comfortable cottage right on the route of the Nidderdale Way."
Lots of space and helpful owner. Was a bit disappointed to find one bedroom window looked into barn and skylight had no blind. Would have liked a washer as we were walking all week.
Reviewed by NancyApr 2019
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"Barn Owl Cottage looks out onto the farmhouse courtyard with convenient parking."
It is a quiet area within a beautiful location in the Nidderdale Valley. A 10min walk down the country lane led us to a pond walk with swathes of bluebell & wild garlic flowers in late April. You are surrounded by fields of lambs frolicking in the sunshine & if you wish to ride, the local equestrian centre is a 5min walk away. Pateley Bridge is a 15-20 minute walk from either direction from the cottage. Jenny & Johnny we’re both very helpful and friendly hosts. I would recommend them for self catering & the area for b&b. 10 out 10.
Reviewed by JanetApr 2019
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"The Cottage living room outlook was of part of the farm square used as a store for farm and other machinery."
Not a great view to look out on.
The lounge seating was in very poor condition,very uncomfortable and requires replacing. As a result of this it was impossible
to relax and be comfortable in the evenings.In general it needs a large amount of small items ie door hanging hooks unusable,
coat hangers that are not properly secured,a shower not secured properly in the master bedroom en suite ect.
A small amount of work would make a great difference.
Mr Shaw, many thanks for your feedback.
I'm really sorry you didn't enjoy your stay with us. After seeing you in the courtyard I asked if you were ok in the cottage with your reply "Yes thanks you but please could do with some fresh towels". I brought over some fresh towels and I also popped in some free range eggs off my chickens for you. If you had expressed your concerns about how uncomfortable the sofas were I would of certainly gone out of my way to find you 2 chairs to sit in. We now realise that they may not be of choose to people over a certain age but we are currently in the process of adding a armchair to the seating area. I have also checked the coat hangers and the hooks behind the bathroom door and all I could find was one was slightly loose which just needed tightened up. Barnowl is suited on a grade 2 listed Farmstead which has a tractor on it.The sofas are leather and of personal preference. We are just a 3 tick cottage in the heart of Nidderdale nowhere do we state that's its luxury. I have been doing this 9 years and have come to the conclusion that I cannot please everyone but can only try and make people feel very welcome and be on hand if I can help in anyway which is always made clear as I check people in by leaving my mobile number on a card.I am very approachable and would of done anything to fix the issues you had. Property Owner
Reviewed by WilliamMar 2019
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"Lovely cottage and we were made very welcome highly recommend if you are looking for a cottage in this area."
some fantastic walks to do
Reviewed by MaryFeb 2019
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"Cottage is simply beautiful, the setting is perfectly located for most places."
Lots of walks. Host was very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much bother for her. Will definitely visit again.
Reviewed by CarolineFeb 2019
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"Just come back from a weeks stay in Barn Owl Cottage."
It was a homely cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Jenny was lovely and couldnt do enough for us.
Will definately be returning!
Reviewed by LauraNov 2018
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"We enjoyed our stay at Owl Barn."
Jenny, the owner was friendly and approachable. The location is ideal, just over a mile on the roads to Pateley Bridge or a little longer by the scenic walk along the river. The cottage itself is spacious and tastefully decorated and furnished. The heating is simple and easily controlled by a thermostat which is great for the cold snap we had during our stay. There was plenty of hot water too. We found the kitchen was well equipped for our needs. (Note, unlike most other cottages there is no starter pack of tea/coffee etc so guests need to bring initial supplies)
We found the Internet unreliable during our stay, the main issue being it would frequently go off for a few minutes and then come back on again. Two or three times when it didn’t come on, we had to contact Jenny to reboot the system which she kindly did to get it going again. The lights over the mirrors in the ensuite and bathroom have no bulbs in them so don’t work - this would be useful for applying make-up/shaving etc (neither room has any natural light). On Sykes website, it is clear that there is a variety of toiletries supplied in both the bathroom and ensuite, which is misleading and not even soap is provided.
Reviewed by ClaireOct 2018
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"Great value."
Beautiful spot. Lovely helpful owner. Cottage lovely , warm and tastefully decorated. Small niggles would be not enough crockery bearing in mind there is a dishwasher, and not more towels as mentioned in previous reviews but a large better quality towel would be much appreciated especially for my 6 foot husband. Showers poor but unlike previous items not easy to rectify, and reflected in reasonably priced rental.
Would we return? Definitely!
Reviewed by BevOct 2018
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"This was a long awaited holiday and really not sure what to expect!"
However, it was brilliant our hosts Jenny and Johnny were wonderful and they went out their way to help finding a good hairdressers, where to go for a good meal really Jenny was just an adorable girl. The cottage was lovely, rooms a big size and warm which suited me as I feel the cold badly it was the beginning of October with a nip in the air. Thank you Jenny and Johnny for the warm welcome.
Reviewed by JennySep 2018
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"We were surprised about how few essentials were in the cottage such as no milk jug, only 4 teaplates, 2 tea towels for a week, 1 bath and 1 hand towel each for a week, only 1 shelf in the oven and no washing machine."
The lighting was very poor and the sofas very uncomfortable.
3 of the Windows looked out into a covered shed housing a tractor.
The area itself was very picturesque but very disappointed with the accommodation.
Thank you for your feedback, all feedback is very important to me. Following your review I am looking to add some more kitchen crockery at the property. With regards to towels, I do advise on arrival that if any more towels are needed to please let me know and I will happily provide these. I appreciate your comments regarding the washing machine, however we do not advertise having one. I am sorry you did not find the lighting sufficient and sofa uncomfortable, I think this is more a preference thing as the majority of of our guests score us very highly on comfort. I am always available for guests to contact me during their stay and I am very approachable to assist with any issues they may have. Once again, thank you for your feedback. Kind regards. Property Owner
Reviewed by ChristineAug 2018
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"The area is beautiful lots of places to visit."
Pateley bridge has lots of nice cafes and quaint shops. The cottage was just perfect and the owners so friendly and couldn't do enough for us to make our holiday great
Reviewed by BrendaJul 2018
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"Excellent cottage."
Walked the Nidderdale Way and used cottage as base. It was in an ideal location.
Reviewed by AndrewJun 2018
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"The owner jenny was on hand when we arrived and welcomed us to the cottage and showed us around and if we needed anything just call."
The cottage was warm and comfortable with everthing you would need for a break away from home. thanks again jenny.
Reviewed by JamesMay 2017
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"The cottage is so well located."
We also loved the walk into Pateley Bridge along the lane from the farm and then the river Nidd. Pateley is lovely too. Overall one of the happiest family holidays we have had.
Reviewed by DianeApr 2017
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"Lovely welcome from the owners on our arrival."
Fantastic cottage with spacious warm rooms. Great location which made for a perfect weekend stay.
Reviewed by PeterNov 2016
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"Everything was perfect we felt very relaxed and the welcome we received made us feel at home."
As for booking with sykes we have used you many times and find you very helpful and nothing is to much trouble. Keep up the good work.
Reviewed by sueOct 2016