Shiers Farmhouse

Lovely house - everything we needed.

Owner responsive when we had a problem with the wifi.

My second time here, and this is a comfortable cottage in a great location.

Very clean on arrival, and I appreciated the quality of the bedding. I would definitely come back again.

Wonderful property in great location.

Cosy with underfloor heating and woodburner. Great walks from the property and close to Grassington and Skipton. Spacious and has everything required for a pleasant stay.

A very comfortable Christmas stay at Shires Farmhouse.

A well-equipped kitchen and a lovely log burner made our stay over the festive period perfect! The whole family had a great time. A perfect location for the beautiful Yorkshire Dales,lot's of walks and villages to visit and only 10 minutes from Skipton. The cottage is a mix of old with a modern kitchen and bathrooms to make the stay comfortable. A few extra cushions in the lounge would be appreciated and extra mugs ( to save on washing up!) Looking forward to returning again.

Shiers is an old Yorkshire farmhouse with character, set in the beautiful Dales.

The main room is cosy and the large kitchen-diner is mostly well equipped, though we felt a few more mugs would have been useful. The two main bedrooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The bathroom and shower room have been recently refurbished to a high standard. On our last evening there was a problem with the radiators which we reported and is being dealt with by the owner.

We had a lovely stay at Shiers Farmhouse.

The house is comfortable and warm with lots of space. The countryside is beautiful. We did a few walks from the door especially of note is the walk over Cracoe fell to the war memorial and surrounding moorland. Linton village is well worth a visit. Lots to do locally in Skipton, Malham and Grassington.

The accommodation was spacious, comfortable and clean.

The weather turned a bit colder while we were there but the farmhouse was nice and cosy. The hot water is certainly hot so it was great to enjoy a bath for a change. The kitchen was well equipped and the dining are nice to sit in at anytime of day or evening chatting. The beds were very comfortable and the pillows, which can be quite important and I usually take my own but hadn't, were so comfy I felt it was even better than my own. All interactions with the owner Jane was helpful and she had given such clear information concerning the property and our stay everything went smoothly. The location is super too. The farmhouse is in a great setting and a great starting point for some Yorkshire Dales adventures.

Very Clean and comfortable, cosy lounge and a good kitchen with everything you need apart from a bread knife.

10 min walk to the pub is a bonus. Very clear communication from the owner, who left a box of chocolates in the fridge along with a pint of milk.

Our second stay here was excellent.

Shiers Farmhouse is a lovely property to stay in. It has everything. Three good bedrooms, two well appointed bathrooms, a lovely kitchen/diner, good sized lounge and a lovely garden and sitting out area. We also appreciated the flowers, chocolates and milk on our arrival. Thank you, Jane, for making us feel so welcome again. We hope to be back next year.

We had a lovely family holiday at Shiers Farmhouse and really enjoyed exploring the Yorkshire Dales, with beautiful walks from the door and moorland drives to places further afield.

The cottage was very comfortable with bright rooms, excellent beds, a big bath tub and cozy sitting room with log burner and interesting books. The Skyes listing makes it sound rather luxurious which isn't necessary, we were glad to find the cottage has a relaxed, homely atmosphere, a place we could settle into and make our own for a week. The relationship between the kitchen and the dining space was nicely communicative so that as a group we could cook and chat together and we loved the long pew by the entrance for taking off walking boots. The garden could do with two extra chairs and at the porch more hooks for hanging up wet coats but otherwise we found all we needed for an active rural holiday.

Shiers farmhouse was a disappointment to us.

I will start with the good points. 1.Comfortable beds with quality bedding and pillows. 2 Nice modern bathrooms except the terracotta tiles on the floor in the ground floor bathroom ( we had a 17 th century cottage and did the same thing.We ripped them out the following year ) Now the drawbacks. 1. The kitchen needs a total refurb.The wooden worktops are a health hazard as they are cracked and cannot be cleaned properly. 2. There is a miscellany of pans/crockery/cutlery.This is a cottage for 6 people and there were not 6 glasses to match.. The cutlery was silver plated and cannot go in the dish washer which is provided.I could go on about frying pans that should be disposed of as they were past their best shall we say. 3.The cottage itself needed redecorating and a deep clean. 4. The cottage obviously runs on a septic tank ( which we also had so understand the do’s and don’t s ) no bleach etc.There was no information about this. 5. The sofas were a mismatched pair with old cheap and stained cushions. 6. The outside table and chairs were mismatched,old and tatty. 7.There were rooms locked off from us which made the cottage a lot smaller and should be made clear to potential guests. 8. Absolutely no welcome pack,not even a pint of milk in the fridge… As you can see from our review we will not be returning to Cracoe.There is a difference between tatty and shabby chic.It is a very fine line to navigate and this cottage did not come up to standard.I have no idea how it passed Sykes inspection but I have taken photos and will be passing them on.

The property is set in a wonderful location allowing peace and quiet and excellent garden space.

Grassington and Skipton are just a few miles away by car and there are some wonderful walks to places like Linton, Threshfield and Hebden etc. I would highly recommend this property for a quiet escape to the country.

We had a great stay at this spacious and well equipped cottage.

The south facing garden was brilliant and full of bird life, including a starling doing bird impressions. We also enjoyed the partial solar eclipse on our first morning. There are plenty of walks direct from the door. Linton (Fountaine Inn) and Linton Falls, Burnsall (Red Lion), Grassington and the walk up to Rylstone Cross were among our destinations. The village pub is easily walkable (15 mins) down the very quite lane onto the main pavemented road. We would definitely consider a return visit.

This lovely farmhouse has a large very well equipped kitchen (casserole dishes in addition to pans for example.

The drawing room opens on to a sloped garden with snowdrops leading up to the enclosed field behind with views towards Grassington. The master bedroom is very large with views of the rear garden with lots of bird life. Bathrooms on both floors are welcome. We would definitely stay again. Restaurants nearby include the Devonshire Arms (walkable), the Angel at Hetton (also has a bar) and the Fountaine Arms at Linton where you can walk along the river or over to Grassington with many more cafes and restaurants. The Craven Arms at Appletreewick is famous for its pies.

We spent a wonderful week in this very comfortable cottage at the end of December.

The communication with the owner was very easy, we would definitely stay here again!

Beautiful, specious cottage, very well equipped.

Location for n the south Dales is perfect.

Old charming house with all comfort you need for a perfect stay.

To mention especially heating, modern bathrooms and spacious kitchen with all necessary electrical appliances. We appreciated the detailed information given by the property owner in advance and that she was contactable if necessary.

This is our third visit to Shiers in the last two years and it won’t be our last.

How much more can be said. Shiers Farmhouse is well-equipped, spacious and comfortable with a very home-like feel which is so important. It is very well located for visiting local sites and great walks. Thank you and we look forward to our next stay.

This is a lovely, cosy cottage.

It was really beautifully clean on arrival, and had all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. I have some mobility issues, and had no issues getting around the cottage, and also found that the downstairs shower room was ideal. The cottage is also really well situated, with lots to do right on the doorstep. Will definitely be back.

Perfect holiday cottage, the cottage was spacious and felt homely and welcoming.

It was super clean and had everything we needed. We used it as a base to get ready for my wedding in Grassington and it was in the perfect spot and we couldn’t have asked for more.

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage, what a special place.

Very comfortable and a great location for exploring the Dales, whilst being close to the conveniences of Skipton. Thank you, we hope to return for another stay next year.

The property is ideally placed for exploring the dales and the fittings were excellent - the bathrooms and kitchen appliances (super new cooker) very good.

The general ambiance was good with a lovely back garden to sit and enjoy the wildlife. However we did have concerns about clothes storage and the kitchen utensils. The former consisted of one hanging frame and the latter was a pot pouri of antiquated cutlery and crockery - is was difficult to see how these features got past Sykes' quality assurance measures. Also the cleaning and maintenance products were sparce. This parsimony was reflected in the 'welcome pack' which would have cost around £1 so we did not really feel that welcome, especially given the price of rental.

We enjoyed our stay in this traditional Dales farmhouse.

We checked around carefully before we left to ensure all should be as we found it but must apologise for not emptying the kitchen waste bin. We completely overlooked it! It was lovely waking up each morning, drawing back the curtains and seeing the variety of birds on the bushes in the back garden. The property is well placed for exploring the Dales and is quite close to two well provisioned shops and a number of places to eat. The living room is on the dark side and could benefit from additional lighting as has been done with the equally darkish farmhouse we are currently in, which makes it cheerful and snug. We appreciated the welcome carton of milk and pack of biscuits. The beds were very comfortable and the property is well appointed. .

This place is amazing.

Very comfortable and clean. Gorgeous peaceful rural setting with huge garden. Lovely walks from the house. Excellent farm shop and cafe round the corner can recommend the sausages. Very convenient for Skipton, harrogate or into the dales. Hoping to stay again soon.

The cottage was lovely, only let down by the garden seating, one of the four chairs was broken, so we couldn’t all sit out together.

Would have liked to have known about the steps in the kitchen and the staircase before we went as one of our party has mobility issues, maybe pics on the listing, but we still had a lovely holiday in this cottage and the area is beautiful, would recommend

Lovely location in the heart of the Dales in close proximity to Grassington and Skipton.

Spacious cottage with a lovely garden.

Lovely comfortable cottage.

Beds were really comfortable. Would highly recommend

Everything perfect.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Location and comfort of property was absolutely spot on. Perhaps another reading lamp in the main bedroom would be good as only one by the bed.

Delightful cottage, lots of room, comfortably furnished, clean and warm.

Would be very happy to stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay in the farmhouse.

It was reasonably comfortable although the bed in the largest room was a little unsupportive. Having said that though, the house is spacious with lovely bathrooms and a well-stocked kitchen making it ideal for a family get together. If you want to use the stove in the living room it’s necessary to buy logs. The house is well situated with many walks and close to many other picturesque villages in the Dales.

Great holiday home.

Had everything we needed. Very spacious. Would definitely book again/recommend.

Very comfortable cottage in a lovely are of the Yorkshire Dales.

Beds were very comfortable and the rooms were adequately furnished. The kitchen had everything we needed with a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Two updated bathrooms were very nice. Only problem we had was with the heating system. It could have stayed on a bit longer during the day and come on a bit earlier in the morning. Would recommend and would stay here again

Shiers Farmhouse was everything we hoped for.

Photos etc were accurate, the kitchen was well equipped, bathrooms were modern, rooms were spacious, and overall there was a high standard of quality furnishing indicating much care and attention by the owner. Welcome by caretaker Dawn was also much appreciated. Shiers Farmhouse is also well located for visiting local places of interest and local walks. Highly recommended.

Such a beautiful, extremely clean and comfortable cottage this is!

Location very good if you like walking or visiting other places by car. Would definitely recommend staying here! Everything was provided that we needed and more! the rooms are spacious and relaxing. Hope to stay again one day.. Thank you

Lovely cottage in great location.

Everything we needed and more. Very spacious rooms both upstairs and down.

This is almost certainly the nicest cottage that we have stayed in over the years, and is very good value.

It is a spacious, beautiful and very comfortable home, with everything you need and more. Wonderful walks and sights as soon as you step out of the door. Spectacular scenery wherever you look and a short drive away are miraculous places, such as Malham Cove and Tarn. We wish we could have stayed longer, it was brilliant. We had a chance meeting with Dawn, Shier’s housekeeper, who was lovely, warm and welcoming.

For directions to the cottage it would be useful to say look for the wooden sign board for Beckside and Shiers farmhouse is just before Beckside as the metal gate is not clearly visible when wide open.

It was a beautiful homely cottage with so much to do nearby we were spoilt for choice

Beautiful property in a great location.

Really great facilities, and so much space. Perfect for all of our needs. Owner and caretaker were very helpful. Caretaker came out at night to make sure we had batteries for the torches in case we had a power cut during the storm. Would highly recommend to all!

Spent a delightful Christmas 2021 at this lovely property- great location - rural but not so remote that you can’t walk to a pub or shop.

Can recommend the Devonshire Arms in the village - food fantastic. Property itself was clean, spacious, well equipped and toasty warm and cosy. Easily managed our family of 5 adults. Bird life is amazing. 10 minutes to Skipton and Grassington. Overall a great stay.

The only thing wrong with our holiday was that it wasnt long enough.

Wardrobe space would be a useful addition.

Cooker needs attention, grill didn’t work. Heating timings in the lounge could do with being reviewed. However the heating did come back on quickly when the thermostat was adjusted.

Lovely light filled farmhouse, spacious and great outdoor area.

Only downside is the beds are really soft and a bit of an acquired taste! High spec fixtures and fittings but the kitchen and downstairs bathroom could do with a deep clean.

Extremwley clean bathrooms ,towels and bed sheets.

Bed matresses very soft and uncomfortable. Overall great cottage size. Enjoyed

While everything else was very satisfactory, would just have liked to have the WiFi available in more rooms throughout the property.

We loved the holiday but do feel we should have been offered a full refund when we had to cancel last year (2020) rather than just having the booking transferred to this year.

Some areas of the kitchen we not properly cleaned, for example the cooker hood was covered in a layer of grease and there were numerous cobwebs here and there.

The high chair needed a good scrub as well for the baby. What was most unfortunate was there were workmen right outside the property as we arrived, digging holes and putting in a new water pipe. This went on all week, so we had noise and problems getting in and out and parking our cars. We appreciated that this was unexpected by the owner, but in hindsight, had we known, we would certainly not have booked this cottage. Although some areas of the cottage and rear garden were nice, we all agreed that we wouldn't return for another stay, despite the workmen.

I loved the peace and stillness of this old stone cottage, with its thick walls keeping out anxieties about the Co-Vid.

The peace and quiet of the location was a joy. Also loved the quirky old furniture. I do think however, that potential visitors should be aware that as the cottage is very old, they may find some things difficult - the main one for us was the heating. It took us quite a while to work out how to keep the cottage as warm as we would like. NB the caretaker was very helpful in this regard as was the owner who remotely organised a heating engineer the same day we mentioned a problem. It's not that it doesn't work, more that with the walls being so thick and there being two different heating systems, it took some getting used to. A further point is that the stairs are a little uneven which is again due to the building's age, but could be a problem if visitors had mobility problems. Overall, I would describe this as a home full of charm and peaceful atmosphere.

The written directions to get to the property will benefit from a review; and suggest "at left had bend, heading towards Grassington; on leaving Cracoe, turn right onto single track lane.

Where lane bends slight right, turn left towards farm and seasonal campsite. Shiers farm house is up a short shared drive, on the right before the farm gate.

In light of covid and the extra time needed to clean the cottage I would have expected the cottage to be spotless, but it was not.

I had to clean the fridge freezer and the kitchen table. There was food and crumbs found down side of the sofa, this was found as we cleaned the cottage before we left. The cottage is a lovely and in a great location but spoilt by poor cleanliness and old and well used equipment , such as cups, serving dishes and cooking trays.

Lovely place to stay.

Very comfortable and clean. Would definitely return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Lovely house with great facilities and in a wonderful position for walking.

Spotless cottage, we had a lovely stay.

We encountered some issues with the heating.

We managed to have the radiators working but couldn’t regulate the upstairs bathroom to a comfortable temperature and we were unable to operate the underfloor heating in the kitchen. Everything else was very fine once we had worked out the best place to park! We so appreciated the milk etc that was supplied.

Tv was smart TV.

During stay WIFI went down for 12hours.This left us without TV

Photo is a bit misleading as the hedge had not been cut so access to the lawn area was restricted.

However the patio was fine for sitting out. Awkward to get onto the internet (we had to seek help from the owner and caretaker) and to tune in the TV. Otherwise the cottage was comfortable and well-equipped and we enjoyed our stay.

Shiers Farmhouse was absolutely stunning.

Furnished and equipped to a really high standard with a lovely garden. Great base for seeing the surrounding areas of Grassington, Linton, Kilnsey, Burnsall & Appletreewick.