Blacksmith Cottage

87 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely studio apartment, nicely decorated, very clean, has everything you need, lovely touches with bottle of wine, crisps and sweets."

  will definitely return

  Reviewed by Caron5.0★Oct 2024

• "This is the second time we’ve stayed in the Blacksmiths in the last three weeks, and have stayed in Lotties Loft several times and we loved both."

  We’ll be returning next year.

  Reviewed by Dave5.0★Oct 2024

• "Really enjoyed our stay just had a problem when we arrived as didn't know 1940s ..."

  Really enjoyed our stay just had a problem when we arrived as didn't know 1940s weekend was on so all roads blocked also the photograph of garden was decieving as its only a small concrete patio looked much bigger on photo apart from that all good but wouldn't book again when the 1940s was on as we had to carry all luggage ect from top car park

  Reviewed by Theresa4.7★Sep 2024

• "Really nice , quality decor and finish ."

  Nice little touches around the place especially the bottle of wine on arrival . Bit on the pricey side and some more wardrobe space would have been good but nothing to complain about and we’d be very happy to stay here again

  Reviewed by John4.1★Aug 2024

• "Fabulous small cottage in the heart of Grassington."

  Great facilities, the shared patio is great for dog owners.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Aug 2024

• "Blacksmiths cottage is a very nice property, spotlessly clean, very well equipped with everything you might need."

  It is in a great position in the center of Grassington.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Jul 2024

• "Wonderful little holiday let in the heart of Grassington."

  Spotless and well equipped. We will definitely be back for another visit.

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Jun 2024

• "The cottage had everything we needed and more in the heart of the village."

  We had a great time!

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jun 2024

• "A wonderful stay lovely little cottage with all amenities and ideal location."

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★May 2024

• "Great little cottage and all on one level."

  Has everything you need, spotlessly clean and the location is ideal for exploring the Dales and right in the centre of Grassington.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Apr 2024

• "Blacksmiths cottage is a pet friendly ground floor apartment situated in a little road in the centre of grassington village which is beautiful."

  You can't park outside the property, but the village central square is paces away. The village can get chokka on a Weekend and many shops are closed on a Monday instead. It was a lovely surprise when we went in, true to the photos. It was spotless and compact but had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay and well suited us. Personally I would alter some of the furnishings to create more space and make more of the room, but it was all thoughtfully done, clean and of very good quality and the bed was very comfortable. It was a cold and rainy April outside but we were cosy and warm. We were there for a week, but you could easily stay for much longer here. It wasn't the weather to sit out on the little patio, you wouldn't have been able to use the furniture as it was all damp & the little garden area needed a little tending as does ours this time of year. But we would definitely go back to this property. There are many cafès, and several pub/hotels in the village to choose from. We had a nice meal in the retreat tearooms/bistro and forresters arms , and an excellent meal in the black horse which was slightly more expensive. There is only 1 little Co-op for your basics. 5minutes along to Threshfield in the car there is an esso spar fuel station and shop. But neither are cheap so the locals do their big shop in Skipton which is worth a visit, only 25m away. Wherever you go it will be through stunning countryside, winding roads & some very steep hills and bends. Linton falls is just over the road and worth a walk. Bolton Abbey was just stunning. Those monks knew what they were doing when they chose where to build ! It's £15 for parking but don't let that put you off. Thats per car not person and its for the Abbey as well. Also worth visiting is beautiful little Burnsall, a hamlet next to the river Wharfe with an old bridge over and the red lion pub right on the riverbank where we had one of the best Sunday dinners ever. We walked along the riverbank which was beautiful and there is a lovely old church and 16th century school which is still in use. You do need a car ... or a bike... to get around this beautiful part of the country. The weather wasn't our friend on this trip, but blacksmiths cottage was

  Reviewed by Lindsey5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely little cottage in the centre of Grassington."

  Just a couple of minutes from all there is to see in the village. Reasonably clean cottage, with all the things you need for your stay. This is a down floor cottage with a property let above, which could be noisy at times with the creaky floorboards above. We were woken most nights in the middle of the night with people going to and from the loo. We also had to turn the boiler off at night as it sounded like a plane was taking off in the room when it clicked on! The only other issue is the lack of parking in the village, but the car park at the nearby visitor centre was accessible and cheap if you couldn’t get parked in the village centre. Lovely pubs, shops and cafes are welcoming and friendly, and the chippy which was 2 doors down from the cottage was great with lovely staff and good quality food. We would come back for another visit when we are next in the area. Love the Yorkshire Dales.

  Reviewed by Alison3.8★Apr 2024

• "Excellent property."

  Has everything you need in a small space. Is comfortable and clean, in an excellent location. Would highly recommend for a couple or a single person and is dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Daphne5.0★Mar 2024

• "We loved our stay at Blacksmiths cottage ."

  Close to the village. Very cosy place to stay. We will be back next year for another visit.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Mar 2024

• "Have stayed in Blacksmith and Lotties Loft and loved both."

  Everything you could need is there. I literally can’t think of a negative. If you’re looking to stay in the village, pick one of these two, you won’t regret it.

  Reviewed by Jeff5.0★Dec 2023

• "Great communication from owner."

  The cottage was spotless and decorated beautifully..the owner had provided every item you could possibly need during the stay..location was great..would definitely stay again

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Dec 2023

• "Very clean tidy property in the heart of a lovely village."

  Close to amenities. The welcome gift was appreciated and enjoyed. Thank you

  Reviewed by Pam5.0★Nov 2023

• "Cottage was all that we could have asked for, In fact it was more than we expected."

  , Very comfortable and clean. Welcome pack was greatly appreciated. Pity about the weather

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Oct 2023

• "This cottage has everything you need."

  You will want for nothing. Small but perfect for me and my dog or a couple. It is clean, comfortable and right in the middle of Grassington so convenient for everything. Car parking is difficult but i used the National Trust carpark for a small fee, but you can pull up outside cottage ,unload then go and park. Been before and will be back again soon.

  Reviewed by Daphne5.0★Oct 2023

• "Very nice living area, very close to the village."

  Nice kitchen and bathroom and small outside sitting area. Would definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2023

• "A delightful little cottage, great location in the village and beautifully presented, all the comforts of home - thankyou."

  A studio style cottage, also includes outside court yard garden so great for two people.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2023

• "Loved it so much hope I kept it clean"

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely little cottage in a great location, nice pubs on the door step,great walks and scenery."

  Definitely will be back

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Aug 2023

• "It is an ideal base and a really well equipped cottage in the heart of Grassington."

  The bottle of wine on arrival was a lovely touch. The cottage had modern additions such as Alexa, which was a welcome surprise. We would definitely book this cottage again for any future visits to the Dales. The only recommendation, we have for improvement would be information regarding recycling at the property itself (however we did make use of the recycling point on the village square). Free parking is not always available, however the national park carpark is a very short walk away, excellent pricing for a week and also allowed use at different national park authority car parks across the Dales.

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Jul 2023

• "Return visit to this special cottage, ideally situated in Grassington, although no allocated parking, never a problem getting parked at the top of the village."

  Looking forward to returning again soon.

  Reviewed by Sarah Rebecca5.0★Jul 2023

• "Blacksmiths cottage was beautiful."

  Comfy, clean ,well equipped, in a friendly location, quiet , and helpful 'locals'. The owner - Mrs Smallwood delivered a perfect stay for two of hs. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Ashley5.0★Jun 2023

• "A great cottage in a perfect location."

  It has everything you need and is very comfortable and spotlessly clean. We have stayed several times and will definitely be going back.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely studio flat, convenient for everything in the village."

  Reviewed by Gary4.7★May 2023

• "Perfect little get away, thank you."

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★May 2023

• "Had a lovely few days."

  We would definitely come again.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Apr 2023

• "There was no information regarding recycling of paper, glass or plastics."

  we took our newspapers home but left the glass and plastics in the kitchen as we did not want to put them out the rubbish bin.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Apr 2023

• "The cottage was lovely, in the heart of the village."

  One or two minor criticisms, the garden is a sun trap but was untidy, the chairs hadn’t been cleaned for the summer and the pots needed attention. The freezer was completely iced up and had food from previous holidaymakers. But we had a great stay and would visit again

  Reviewed by Carole4.7★Apr 2023

• "Brilliant place."

  Everything was of a high standard. Would differently go back. Shame am time went to quickly.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Mar 2023

• "Great place to stay with everything you need to make your stay perfect."

  Ideal location for a nice stroll around the shops and pub's. We have already booked a return stay.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Feb 2023

• "Our favourite place, a beautiful very comfortable cozy cottage,everything on your doorstep."

  Lots of beautiful walks from the door and Grassington is a lovely little village what more could you want. We have already booked yo return.

  Reviewed by Garry5.0★Feb 2023

• "Lovely clean cosy cottage near all local amenities all you need and more for a perfect stay."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jan 2023

• "For 2 people the cottages was perfect."

  I would recommend it to anyone staying in or around Grassington.

  Reviewed by Charlie5.0★Dec 2022

• "This is a beautiful studio apartment in the centre of Grassington."

  It is very clean and comfortable, and is decorated and furnished to a very high standard. The kitchen is also well equipped and the cottage is warm and cosy and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. We certainly recommend it to others and will return in the future.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Nov 2022

• "Really impressive one bedroom apartment in the centre of Grassington."

  Brilliant utilisation of space with everything needed to enjoy a relaxing week in the beautiful Dales town. Owner responded immediately to any questions asked and the bottle of wine provided on our arrival was much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Allen5.0★Nov 2022

• "Fabulous, beautifully kept and perfect for hikes or just relaxing ."

  home from home xx

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a lovely holiday."

  Everything was perfect.

  Reviewed by Alma5.0★Oct 2022

• "Stayed here in August 2022."

  We absolutely loved our stay in this gorgeous little cottage. Very clean and comfortable. It had all the facilities we needed for a weeks stay (could have stayed another week). Excellent location right in the heart of the idyllic village of Grassington. Great pubs, eateries, shops within a stones throw away. Ideal for a couple or single person. Excellent value for money. Just re-booked for March. Will be returning regularly.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely cottage in the centre of Grassington but still in a quiet location."

  A very compact cottage with everything anyone would need during their stay. Decor is very tastefully done. Love our stays in the cottage and look forward to a return visit. Only downside is no parking but manage to park not too far away.

  Reviewed by Sarah Rebecca5.0★Jul 2022

• "A small but comfortable well equipped cottage in the centre of Grassington."

  Ideal for myself and the dog or a couple and a dog.

  Reviewed by Daphne5.0★Jun 2022

• "Everything great but the patio was unkept and overgrown so having evening drinks outside was not as nice as it used to be."

  No pots and covered in leaves with the trees overgrown . Inside was a delight thank you

  Reviewed by June4.7★Jun 2022

• "Very nice but small accommodation but ideal for a couple and one dog."

  We did initially have an issue with the boiler but on calling the landlady this was sorted out very quickly. The location is perfect with fish and chip shop practically next door, several pubs and coffee shops within a couple of hundred yards and a well stocked Nisa store only a few minutes walk away. There is also a very informative free museum 100 yards away. The parking is not great, could not find a space on arrival but would highly recommend parking at the Dales visitor centre only about 10 minutes walk away, you can buy a weekly parking ticket for £15 but can use it in all the Yorkshire Dales and Richmond Council car parks. The village of Grassington is stunning and very friendly with several great walks nearby, if you wish to travel further afield I would recommend the Tan Hill Inn which is Britain's highest pub, we stayed there one night in the middle of our holiday, it is quite pricey but well worth the experience. If you've never visited the Dales before I would highly recommend both Grassington and Blacksmith's Cottage.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2022

• "Best location."

  Very pretty, comfortable, everything you need. Lovely host. Beautiful village, with everything in walking distance. Dog friendly. Will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Minette5.0★Apr 2022

• "Fantastic property in a great location to enjoy Grassington and the surrounding area."

  Everything you need is on your doorstep from shops, cafes, pubs and great walks. The property is brilliantly clean, comfortable and very well equipped with all you could need.

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Mar 2022

• "Although it was very nice, I wouldn't say it was suitable for a walking holiday or for a dog really, especially given you walk straight into a small kitchen area straight off the main road."

  Therefore the kitchen floor gets very dirty very quickly and particularly un-hygienic especially when you have a dirty dog and soaking wet walking clothes.

  Reviewed by David3.8★Dec 2021

• "This is a lovely cottage which has been thoughtfully decorated throughout and being in the centre of Grassington is ideal for eating out or exploring the fantastic surrounding countryside."

  Reviewed by Rob5.0★Nov 2021

• "Great location in the centre of the village."

  Beautiful, cosy, comfortable and warm cottage, containing all necessary equipment.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely little cottage very clean and comfortable."

  Would highly reccommend

  Reviewed by Geraldine4.7★Sep 2021

• "TOILET BRUSH REQUIRED PLUS WASTE BIN IN BATHROOM"

  Reviewed by Harry5.0★Sep 2021

• "A very small but well equipped holiday cottage."

  The bed was comfortable, the furniture was well considered and we enjoyed the addition of Alexa music! The kitchen area was thoughtfully laid out with everything you need for a week’s holiday. It was also novel and enjoyable for us to stay right in the middle of such a gorgeous village. So, we would like to thank the owner for a truly comfortable little place to stay.

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Sep 2021

• "A really cute little cottage right in the middle of grassington."

  every little touch had been carefully thought of, would definitely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Aug 2021

• "Excellent accomodation right in the heart of Grassington."

  Although compact the property had all the facilities for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Parking is very limited in the town but we never had an issue that required more than a minutes walk. (This is pretty much the same for everyone) We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jul 2021

• "Perfect location and Cottage"

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2021

• "Had a very enjoyable 5 day stay in this studio cottage."

  Very relaxing and perfectly located in Grassington. The cottage contains everything you may need and perfect for two people. Although you can hear if someone is in the upstairs cottage, it didn’t disturb or spoil our stay. Would love to return.

  Reviewed by Sarah Rebecca5.0★Jul 2021

• "My friend was ill so we had to come home, yet we received no refund even through we had insurance for the holiday."

  Reviewed by Geraldine2.5★Jul 2021

• "Really enjoyed our stay, lovely little self contained accommodation in a great location."

  The garden is overhung by some very large trees from the neighbouring church yard however which was a shame for us in mid summer, but there is more than enough outside space near-by to enjoy.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Jun 2021

• "As has been mentioned before, the only downside to the cottage studio is that noise from the upstairs flat can be heard whenever people are moving around."

  It wasn't too intrusive when we were there but could be a problem if the inhabitants were particularly noisy. This would be difficult to remedy but perhaps should be emphasised in the Spec. Other than that the cottage has everything possible and was very comfortable and well equipped.

  Reviewed by Hilary4.7★Jun 2021

• "Wonderful position, clean quiet and very comfortable bed."

  Felt bigger than imagined due to clever use of mirrors. Great location for walking and cycling, with a rear courtyard to keep the bikes in. If I had to find any criticism it would be we had to buy a cafetière for our morning coffee fix but that was all we could find to criticise

  Reviewed by June5.0★Jun 2021

• "Facilities were of a high standard."

  Very enjoyable holiday in a great setting. Owner was very approachable and informative. Will use this residence again. The only downside if anyone is in the above residence can be noisy.

  Reviewed by Dave4.4★May 2021

• "The apartment was very bijou but exceptionally comfortable, tastefully furnished and the best shower we have ever had in a holiday cottage."

  Great location in the centre of the village. Only downside is not having allocated parking.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2021

• "Nothing to be aware of."

  Lovely cottage - perfect for 2 as a walking base from Grassington.

  Reviewed by Alec5.0★Apr 2021

• "It was a lovely property, small but great use of space and in a great position"

  Reviewed by A4.1★Oct 2020

• "A beautiful bijou apartment, perfect for a short stay in Grassington."

  It’s really well placed for everything in the town, just steps away from shops, pubs and restaurants. We’d definitely recommend Blacksmiths Cottage and would love to stay there again.

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely cottage very central, friendly place with excellent fish and chip shop next door, dog friendly place no problem taking them into a cafe or shops."

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Mar 2020

• "The cottage was perfect and centrally located but still quiet."

  Very comfortable, and despite not being the largest place it was well equipped, well decorated and actually we started there with two adults 1 child and a dog and there was enough room. The separate kitchen and space for a table and chairs where nice to have. Definitely stay here again!!

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Nov 2019

• "Very small , photos misleading , especially of patio bit, and a mess when we were there last week , leaves everywhere"

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Oct 2019

• "Excellent location close to Grassington centre."

  Good location for visiting nearby tourist attractions. Good shopping experience. Warning for the future: It is probable that parking restrictions will be brought into force in the village. This will mean that parking in the centre will be restricted to 2 hours maximum on parking meters. Long stay parking will be either at the top of the village or the National park car park at foot of the village (charges apply), both car parks are approx. 10 minutes away.

  Reviewed by Brian3.8★Aug 2019

• "Excellent location close to centre of village, very nice studio flat"

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Aug 2019

• "Wonderful cottage every thing you needed home from home beautiful location great pubs food would highly recommend it."

  Reviewed by Allan5.0★Jun 2019

• "The only issue staying at Grassington is the lack of parking, which we were unaware of until we arrived."

  The accommodation was very good, clean and comfortable.

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★Jun 2019

• "It was Snowing, Dickensian Christmas feeling, absolutely magical, what a wonderful superb break in the most beautiful place."

  Reviewed by Gary3.8★Mar 2019

• "Firstly the description of this property as a cottage, when it is plainly no more than a bed sit, was blatantly misleading."

  Oven was so in need of a good clean, it set off the fire alarm every time we used it and there was a shortage of oven ware. Shared access to the garden does not work when both sets of occupants have dogs, so great care was needed when letting dogs out. First few days went ok, till the bedsit above was let, and due to the presumably wooden floors, it sounded like a herd of wildebeest had moved in. We could hear every time the occupants moved, and that included night time toilet visits. This was the final straw, and we left two days early. To be fair, despite the property being tiny, it was warm and reasonably comfortable, but severely let down by the above points. Second cottage in in less than six months booked with Sykes, in my opinion lacking in several aspects, will make me thing long and hard before any repeat booking.

  I am sorry that you feel that our property description is misleading. However, I do note that this is described as a “beautiful ground floor studio” on our website. Further to this we did also point out the shared access to the garden in our advertisement. However, I would like to assure you that we have passed your comments on to the property owner. However, we were unfortunately not aware of these points during your stay and were therefore not in a position to help get your holiday back on track. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith2.5★Jan 2019

• "The cottage was beautiful."

  Cosy on a evening. Everything you needed at hand. Cleanliness was of high standard too. Tv could of done to be up graded poor reception on all channels. And one side of the enormous bed had seen better days husband was sliding out at one side. Would recommend to friends. Thank you for a enjoyable stay. Village was wonderfull too.

  Reviewed by Debbie4.7★Dec 2018

• "It is called a cottage but it's a studio, and the photos were really deceptive and made the place look much bigger than it was."

  As is actually a cottage split into 2 it was very noisy when there was people up stairs.

  Reviewed by Ann3.4★Oct 2018

• "The cottage was just perfect, it was cosy, very clean, very close to the square, but best of all it was dog friendly."

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Aug 2018

• "The accommodation is a perfectly comfortable, well appointed ground floor bedsit."

  We stayed 3 nights at the opening weekend of the Grassington festival and this place is slap bang in the middle of the town. Uphill on one side of you is the old enigmatic graveyard, and going downhill next door but one you have an excellent chippy (didn't smell and is only open a couple of hours a day) and best of all next to this is the Blackhorse. You may think, like me, that's perfectly located, but then there are 3 more pubs within a couple of minutes of this, all the fine arts and crafts shops, and also tearooms aplenty if you like that type of thing. If you like to sit in or drink tea in the garden then this is not really the place for you to stay. However this is Grassington, it's in the Yorkshire Dales, so who in their right mind is going to stay in. We like to walk too and there are numerous great walks from Grassington. We hiked to Kettlewell and back via Conistone Dib and the following day we did a walking tour of the local villages - Linton, Thorpe, Burnsall, Hebden - and then a gentle stroll down the Wharf back to Grassington. We have stayed all over the dales in many types of cottages and this is probably the smallest but we would stay here again. Oh and the locals will make you feel so welcome.

  Reviewed by Robert4.1★Jun 2018

• "One of the best we have stayed in."

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2018

• "The location of the cottage was a bit restrictive for parking but the Town Square was ideal to park only a small away."

  The village was lovely and located in a nice part of North Yorkshire. We will be back sometime soon.

  Reviewed by Les5.0★Feb 2018

• "I didn't realise the whole property was one big room until opening the front door."

  Parking a bit of a nightmare and there were no rubbish bins

  Reviewed by Robert3.8★Apr 2017

• "The town and surrounding area well exceeded our expectations and was an area we will reconsider visiting on our next trip to England."

  Reviewed by Erich5.0★Oct 2016

• "Very cosy cottage."

  Owner very helpful and solved broadband issue. Quite noisy due to occupants above but owner is already looking in to further soundproofing. Not much parking very near cottage but excellent solution was weekly parking permit in Dales National Car Park about 5 mins away - but well worth it as gave free parking in all other Dales car parks. Excellent food in village. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Oct 2016

• "Photographs of the property are a little deceiving - do not show it is all one room"

  Reviewed by David4.6★Oct 2016

• "The cottage was lovely and ideally situated for Grassington village."

  We loved it however, there isn't a facility for parking your car at the cottage which it appears has put some people off from booking again. We knew the village so expected this but it may be better to say in the information about where you can park so that it isn't a bad surprise when people get there. The parking wasn't too far away but it was a little walk. However, you can stop outside the cottage to load and unload your car but as the road is single track, not for very long. It is 2 doors down from the Black Horse pub, which is lovely and convenient and there wasn't any noise from it at all. Because of the thick walls of the cottage there was hardly any outside noise at all and it was lovely and cosy. The most noise came from the people walking about upstairs and one night when the tumble dryer was put on which vibrated downstairs and did keep us awake. Some people, in the visitors book, had said that the bed was awful. it wasn't awful but I think the mattress either needs changing or turning over as over time there are definite dips in it where people have slept and this could be a bit uncomfortable. After finding my `spot' though it was fine. Everything that I needed in the cottage was provided including some lovely towels, which was a nice surprise as we have had some very thin ones in the past. It was very well presented and clean too. The nice touch was the bottle of wine left which went down very well. Overall though we had a lovely time and would definitely go back to Grassington.

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.8★Sep 2016

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