BRIDLEWAYS COTTAGE, lovely cottage, ideal for a family or couple, with open fire, in Far Westhouse, near Ingleton, Ref 10021

Description from the manager

Sleeping four people in two bedrooms, this charming end-terraced cottage is in the hamlet of Far Westhouse, two miles from Ingleton. Bridleways Cottage is a charming end-terraced cottage in the hamlet of Far Westhouse, two miles from Ingleton. The cottage has a king-size double room and a twin. There is a house bathroom and an additional cloakroom in the utility. The kitchen has a breakfast area, and in the sitting room is an open fire and a dining area. Outside, the cottage offers beautiful gardens with furniture, and off road parking for one car. Bridleways Cottage is a wonderful base for couples or families to take in the splendid scenery..., pretty villages and wonderful walks of the area.

Amenities: Night storage heaters with open fire in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio with iPod dock. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Fuel for fire on honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off road parking by the cottage for 1 car. Ample roadside parking 50 yards from the cottage. Gardens to the front and rear with pond and garden furniture. Summerhouse with bike storage. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops 1.5 miles, pub 10 mins walk. Note: Cottage has a septic tank. Note: There are steps and an unfenced pond in the rear garden, therefore children need to be supervised at all times.

Region: From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Town: The attractive village of Ingleton is nestled beneath Ingleborough, one of the famous ‘Three Peaks’ on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Offering a wide range of shops, pubs and places to eat, the winding streets of this pretty village all converge on a central market place. A mile outside of Ingleton and down the Hawes road are the well known White Scar Caves. Open to the public, these caves display a huge number of caverns full of stalactites and stalagmites, with one cave home to a huge underground lake. The superb ‘Falls Walk’ offers an interesting circuit which takes in some of the impressive cascading waterfalls of the area whilst the proximity to both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake distract make this an excellent place for walkers.Read more

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Additional notes from owner

All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. The "Min. Per Night" prices quoted are based on the weekly rental price, they are not applicable for short breaks. See our short break policy or ask for further details.
Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• grayfam
  Edinburgh

  Pretty cottage, good location, but problems with cold.

  Left on 04/11/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  We know and love the area around Kirkby Lonsdale so the location was excellent - just off the main road, but definitly rural with walking oppertunities from the door and good views of Ingleborough even if you do not fancy climbing it. Pub ( with wifi and food) 15 mins walk. Shops, Pubs, Resturants, Markets and Supermarkets in Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle - max 20 min drive ( see my other reviews)
  The cottge is as pretty as it looks in the pictures and there is a pleasing attention to detail in things like cushions and flowers. Very well equipped kitchen.The rooms are spacous.Beds and chairs comfy. The garden would be lovely in the summer months - a real old fashioned cottage garden.
  So -it could be delightful, and I am sure it is in the summer. Why the low score ? We were freezing the whole stay, and this completely detracted from our comfort.. The property had been empty for several weeks and it was the coldest spring in living memory, so we realise conditions were unusual. When we arrived the cottage was perishing ! I wont go into details about the extent of the cold because its boring, but on phoning the owner the next day to say it was unacceptable the initial response was ' I dont know what I can do' and a denial there had been problems before - the visitors book records at least 2 other families having been cold. We agreed to keep the fire on for 24 hours and she brought over a heater at our request. The cottage did warm up a bit after 48 hours, but we were all relieved to get back to our central heating on return home (and we are the sort of people to wear jumpers etc indoors) .
  The problem in this cottage is the lack of proper central heating - it is night storage only. The cootage is old - thick stone walls and exposed in aspect. When it is really cold the heaters do not warm up sufficiently, and there is always the problem that they are at thier coldest in the late afternoon/early evening, just when you want to return to a warm cottage having been out all day. The fire does help but it is not practical , or safe, to have it on all day when you are out and about , never mind the fact you are being charged extra for fuel for what is essential and localised heating - our daughter wanted to study at the dining table but could never use it for long because she got so cold even with the fire blazing at the other end of the room.
  So - all in all - recommended but not for winter .
  A bit disappointed in sykes - have been to several of thier other properties without a problem but not a peep from them re this !

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  Response from Sykes Holiday Cottages - 05/03/2013

  

  Sykes Holiday Cottages

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  Thank you for your review and we are sorry that you experienced some problems with your booking.
  
  The owner was surprised to read your comments after you had stated in the visitors’ book that she had ‘provided extra heaters and advised you to keep the fire lit, and that after 48 hours it was fine’. We confirm that the property had been let over the previous months and the owner herself had also stayed at the property during the cold spell. The cottage had been heated all winter and it was very unfortunate that you stayed the coldest week and during the coldest March for 50 years. When you telephoned to say that the temperature was unacceptable the owner was also surprised to learn that you had not lit the fire. The cottage is very old and needs the fire to give added warmth during the cold weather. The owner was keen to provide extra heaters, logs and coal to make your stay more comfortable, and check that all the storage heaters were working and hot. It is also noted that the owner was surprised by the amount of crockery broken, during your stay. She understands that accidents happen when people stay, and this is inevitable with holiday property ownership, but regrets that you omitted to inform her which could have inconvenienced the next guests.
  
  Finally, the owner does her best to ensure that all visitors enjoy their stay and is extremely sorry that despite acting immediately to provide the extra heaters and additional logs and coal, you were still unhappy with your stay.

• Derek Freeman
  Chelmsford

  you will not be disappointed

  Left on 12/06/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  Bridleways cottagemakes for a delightful stay, you have the lakes to the west with all there beauty and to the east the beautiful dales with all the views and walks they have to offer,the towns of Settle, Hawes, and Kendle in the Lakes are just a short drive away and not forgetting the lovely train journey from Settle to Carlisle. Investigate the history of making the railway then visit the little church of Chapel-Le-Dale where some of the workers,children nad families are now resting.The waterfalls at Ingleton are a must to visit take your time and enjoy the walk remember to take your boots.
  A shop and restuarant are close by with fuel and small super market and shops at Ingleton. If you want a lazy day just sit in the elivated rear garden with a drink of your choice listen to birds and marvel at the colour of the butterflies as they flit through the flowers. What did we like the best..Everything. Having enjoyed this holiday was all due to the expert help we recieved from Sykes holidays throughout.
  Jill and Derek Freeman.

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Families

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