Prospect House

Great location and spacious property.

Everything we needed was provided for. Parking could be a problem for a large car, and the parking space is not guaranteed for this property.

Prospect Cottage was overall clean and comfortable.

However, it is extremely dated especially the sitting room which in consequence we did not use. There are a lot of “bits and bobs” in the property e.g dusty fake flowers, grasses and miscellaneous ornaments. The property would present a lot better if these were removed. The kitchen ware is ok but oven trays and frying pan need replacing. The small courtyard at the rear needs drastic tidying up and plants placed in the various pots etc. The drain in the courtyard needs attention as it smelled quite rotten necessitating use of drain cleaner. The garden was a real bonus but the broken and ramshackle greenhouse should be either repaired or removed. The garden table and chairs were covered in algae/bird droppings which we cleaned to use but should have been in a usable state from the start of our rental. The bedrooms need lined curtains and/or blinds as morning light made sleep after c 5am virtually impossible. Though the property is advertised as having a car parking space at the rear it’s small and tight so this should be made clear. That the washing machine and dryer (not used) are in an outhouse should also be made clear, and said outhouse swept clean of dust and cobwebs.

Very clean and spacious property.

It has a beautiful fire place, and cosy living room. Huge kitchen/diner with everything that you need for your stay. The owner Paula very helpful. Would stay again.

Very well positioned property.

Well equipped with plenty of crockery, utensils etc. Clean throughout with plenty of character in an old fashioned way. The log burner and the fireplace in the lounge was very impressive. Parking not always available outside the property, but always an alternative place to park nearby. We very much enjoyed our stay in Prospect house in the delightful Middleham.

A very roomy property with lots of space to enjoy.

We found it warm despite the cold weather at the time and the lack of central heating: the storage heaters worked fine instead. The huge log burner was a delight when lit. It was also conveniently placed for what we wanted to do. We managed to park in front of the property every day we were there, which isn't always guaranteed. The kitchen despite it's size, could do with a few more secure storage places for bread and the like. The walk-in pantry is used to store cleaning equipment and materials so we couldn't use it for food. One or two of the pans (frying) need replacing I think.

Great place to stay.

Very comfortable and equiped with everything you need.

Excellent place to stay.

Cottage was so comfotable and spacious. Well stocked with all we needed. Middleham is a lovely village with good pubs and places to eat and so central for visiting places of interest in the are. Would definitly visit again.

Stayed a week in this huge and very quirky house just 100yds from the beautiful village square of the lovely Middleham.

Been visiting for over 30 years and definitely one of the comfiest houses we have stayed in. It also had the added bonus of a lovely garden where we managed to catch some late summer sun. Five of us stayed there very comfortably, wouldn't hesitate to return.

Paula is a very good host and communicated very well.

She was very helpful when I asked for recommendations of where to eat. The house was spacious enough for the four of us and has a lovely garden. We were lucky with the hot weather in September and could sit outside until the sun went down. The house was very clean and well equipped. It is in a great location in the centre of Middleham, close to pubs and a restaurant. The food at The Tack Room, a couple of minutes walk away, is excellent! Highly recommended. Prospect House is a great base for walking in the Dales.

Great location for exploring the Dales house was comfortable and plenty of room and well equipped.

For days in could do with TV but not an issue for us.

Lovely warm very well equipt house.

Has everything you need for a stress free break. Also a good base if you want to travel to the local sites.

We had a wonderful holiday in Prospect House.

The house had all the equipment needed and the furnishings very comfortable especially the beds. Only downside was the difficulty of climbing into the shower. A handrail would have been useful. It was too difficult to actually have a bath. A walk in shower would be a definite benefit. The owner was very helpful when we had a small problem with the tv. The garden was a really nice space to sit in the sunshine. Would recommend to anyone and would come again.

We loved our stay at Prospect House.

The cottage is easy to find and conveniently located in the centre of Middleham with lots of places to explore, even just walking out the door. It was a pleasant bonus to also be in a racing town, as we enjoyed watching the horses from the stable next door going to and from the gallops. The house itself is well kept and presented, with a lovely garden space. It was our first stay in Yorkshire and we already would go back!

Spacious and comfortable cottage in an historic village.

Lovely garden for play and relaxing. Provided a great base to explore the Dales.

This is the second time we have stayed at prospect house and it didn't disappoint.

We had a great week exploring the Dale's in this comfy house .

Everything you would need and if it’s not there the owner will sort it straight away, would definitely recommend, good location.

Very helpful and welcoming owner.

Clean, warm, comfortable and well-equipped. Only negatives were the barking dogs next door and the challenge of climbing in and out of a bath tub to take a shower.

A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the world.

The place was extremely clean and we had a lovely stay. We would definitely stay again!

A lovely clean comfortable house in the middle of this vibrant village .

The house is very well equipped although at the time of our stay there was no TV Reception due to a problem with the local transmitter which had been ongoing for 4 weeks .. While this was not the fault of the owner I think it should have been flagged up on the site , we didn't find out until two days before arrival when we rang for the key details . Apart from this we had a great few days and would definitely recommend the house .

The house is fantastic.

So well equipped and the owner was super helpful. People should be aware that the neighbour has 5 dogs so if you are frightened of dogs it's good to check they're not outside when you walk out the back door. The lack of an extra toilet was a problem a couple of times. This definitely would not put us off renting this house again.

House lovli.

. Dissaponted oven did not work.. As we like to cook family meals and its cheaper then eating out all the time... Minor thing but no tin opener.. We took alot of tins as a family of six... TV

We had a really nice stay and thought Middleham was a great base for exploring Wensleydale and Swaledale.

The cottage was pleasant and clean with a well appointed kitchen. Electric shower is v good, although the fixed splash guard meant it wasn’t easy to wash small children in the bath. A good high chair and cot were provided on request. Property is easy to find but on a few occasions we found we weren’t able to park directly outside the property. It took us a couple of days to find the washing machine in an outbuilding. As advertised, there was a bit of noise from the road and stables next door, but we didn’t find this a problem.

Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean in a great location.

Extremely comfortable beds. Everything we needed for a great stay in Middleham.

The tv was not working in the living room and the owner failed to fix it during our stay.

Also the cottage has overnight heating which I found far too warm (especially in May)and we weren't able to turn this off. Yes I was able to open a window but with the noise of the horses and the church clock it was difficult to sleep. Unfortunately this spoilt my stay. Otherwise the cottage was clean and well equipped and in a beautiful location

Prospect House is positioned perfectly in Middleham so that you can access and see all that goes on.

The stables over the road areba hive of activity and our children loved seeing the horses every morning. The house itself is comfortable, clean and warm. It is spacious and the beds were great. The garden is beautiful and we enjoyed sitting out in the sun. The surrounding village is packed full of history and the pubs in the village do great food. The Black Bull has a limited menu but the food is amazing and the service is great. The Richard III has a wider menu - we had the cheese platter. Very nice. At both pubs they did childrens portions of most meals. Great beers too! Outside of the village we travelled to Leyburn, Hawes and Aysgarth falls. Beautiful. Prospect house is a great base for the Yorkshire dales or just chilling out and eating! What's not to like?!?

A lovely well furnished house, with big rooms and the added bonus of a garden with a seated area.

The local shop, tea room and pubs are within walking distance. Watching the magnificent racehorses every day is a delight, and the sights, towns and villages of Wensleydale all within easy reach, make for a special break. Many thanks to Paula, for making sure everything went well.

Location of the cottage was excellent.

Easy walking to the moor and to the local pubs! Watching the racehorses pass by the cottage on their way to exercise on the moors, was an added bonus. Lots of nearby attractions, all a short drive or a walk away. The Edwardian rock garden in Aysgarth was a hidden gem. Communication with Paula was excellent and the whole experience was easy, comfortable and without any issues. This is my second booking with Sykes and pleased to say this one went as smoothly as the first one!

Loved the log burner.

Kitchen was spacious. Bedrooms were big. The town was very pretty. Great to see race horses out and about. The only negatives were: 1. Hot water ran out after 3 showers on first morning. 2. Front door was hard to shut.

Location is fantastic house is lovely very cosy Middleham itself for racing enthusiastic just brilliant couldn't ask for anything better loved it all

Very spacious cottage, clean and well stocked.

Host very welcoming.

Great holiday cottage everything you could need .

Thanks

Lovely big house and friendly, helpful owners.

The cottage is set in the lovely village of middleham on the edge of the Dale's.

We had a warm welcome and provided with some recommendations on where to go and explore as well as eat. The cottage itself is lovely and has a private back garden area. We had a lovely stay

A great location for exploring.

Highly recommend this cottage for a family holiday.

We really enjoyed our New Year break with friends but a few things could be better.

Although we knew that there was only one bathroom it was challenging at times for 6 adults in the house! :-/ The cottage could have been cleaner and it appeared it had not been deep cleaned for some time. The grill had not been cleaned from the last visitors, the bedrooms were in need of a proper vacuuming and dusting and to top it all there was a pair of worn men's boxer shorts left on the top bedroom floor from the last visitors! :-( The check out time is 10am and the check in time is not until 3pm so 5 hours should be more than sufficient time for a proper clean. All in all it is in a great spot in a wonderful village!

Nothing at all, cottage was very good.

Prospect House is very spacious with a beautiful private garden that is good for relaxing.

The cottage has everything you need for a holiday and the location is ideal for access to Middleham village square.

We were met at the property by the owner.

She was very friendly and gave us lots of advise re the local area and how to use things in the house. The house was clean and comfortable for our young family weekend break. The garden was a great space to use. We really enjoyed our time here

The owner of the cottage was out of the country at the time of the rental.

Instead of providing the appropriate telephone of the person looking after the cottage to arrange for key collection, we were given the owners details in the reminder email a week before the rental period. This problem was resolved but it was Sykes responsibility to give the correct information.

we had great time.

the cottage was very close to pubs and it was a treat to see the horses going for their gallop every morning. the people in the village were very friendly.

We had a brilliant time, and the accommodation was lovely, the only downside side was it is quite far from big attractions, we had a ten year old and a four year old who got a little bored but it was peaceful and relaxing and just what us adults needed!

The property was amazing, it was extremely comfortable and the location was perfect for our exploration of the Dales!

The owner was very nice and welcoming, we had a fabulous stay.

Cosy , clean and every thing perfect