The Old Stables

56 Customer Reviews

• "Really lovely property we had a problem with the heating the very nice owner was there within 10mins to sort the problem out."

  Television could have been bigger if it had been summer wouldn’t have mattered. We would definitely book again and recommend.

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Dec 2024

• "Loved the stables, some minor constructive criticism: 1."

  There were no instructions on how to operate the heating system. 2. The TV was small compared to the size of the room

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Oct 2024

• "Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location."

  Clean and tidy upon arrival and the underfloor heating and showers we lovely. Only 2 things I would suggest is maybe a bit of a heads up for the drive from Kirkby Lonsdale to the cottage. It's a proper single track road and needs to be navigated with care. And maybe consider a visitors book so that people can leave feedback and suggestions for local places to visit etc. Have found that invaluable in other properties. Other than that a fantastic week was had. Thank you

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at the old stables."

  The owners were very nice and shared information about the buildings. The weather was not the best but we did get out and about and enjoyed ourselves and the log burner was very welcome.

  Reviewed by James4.4★Aug 2024

• "Property was lovely and comfortable… kitchen very well equipped."

  Bathrooms clean. Surrounding area lovely and peaceful, neighbouring properties very quiet. I would like to point out though that the what3words provided on the Sykes listing is incorrect, it takes you to a property further up the road. If it hadn’t been for the owners precise directions we wouldn’t have noticed this. This is the correct what3words for the property ///mistress.infringe.tweaked

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Aug 2024

• "Photos do not show adjoining neighbours who made arrival different to the described idyllic retreat."

  Kettle does not turn off automatically Clean cottage but over worn in places. Outdoor furniture not in good condition & a parasol would help to make garden look more enticing. Location ideal for surrounding lovely towns & activities

  Reviewed by Mark3.4★Jul 2024

• "Beautifully converted building in a lovely area."

  Spacious and well maintained. Friendly and helpful owners nearby. Thoroughly recommended.

  Reviewed by Tobit5.0★Dec 2023

• "The property was fabulous as always, a new kitchen since we last stayed."

  Angie and Mal very welcoming and lovely to talk to. This cottage is in a wonderful peaceful setting, with plenty of wildlife and great for bird spotting. My granddaughter loves it. Thank you Angie and Mal !

  Reviewed by Vivienne5.0★Aug 2023

• "We loved our stay at The Old Stables."

  Fabulous house. Lovely kitchen and powerful showers! Very clean. Ideally situated to enjoy both the lakes and the dales. Peaceful location and we will be rebooking in the future. Thank you for having your property as a holiday home !

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2023

• "Beautiful cottage in a very quiet location."

  Well equipped cottage and very clean. Owners also gave us a courtesy visit after arrival. Dog owners please note that the old stables cottage does not have a fully enclosed garden but the road is very quiet and more of a country lane. The only access to the stream is via the garden of another cottage which was disappointing for the kids, the woods are also not accessible (these are what we look for for the kids so thought I'd mention it for others). A short drive into Kirby Longsdale which is lovely with plenty of places to eat, drink or shop.

  Reviewed by Debra4.7★Aug 2023

• "Fantastic cottage lovely quiet location immaculately kept, owners live close by and manage property."

  Offer any assistance! if needed. One of the nicest places i have stayed in exceptionally well-kept Kitchen very well stocked with everything you need plus extras.

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Jul 2023

• "This is a lovely property in a very peaceful, rural setting, but not far from Kirby Lonsdale, perfect for families."

  The very spacious living room with a modern kitchen provided everything we needed for 4 adults, our 4yr old granddaughter and Daisy our cocker spaniel! We appreciated the fact that the owner had popped round a couple of times to check that everything was okay. We stayed during the very hot weather in June, but this amazing old stable building with its thick stone walls, and cool ground floor bedrooms meant we all slept well. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Keith3.8★Jun 2023

• "We loved this property."

  The living area was spacious and very comfortable and there was everything that we needed in the kitchen and bedrooms.The area is very quiet and it is within easy driving distance of Kirby Lonsdale and all their facilities. The owners were very friendly and helpful. This is the second time we have been to one of their properties and we would certainly recommend it. So would Meggie the dog who loved playing football in the garden.

  Reviewed by Ailsa4.7★May 2023

• "Nestled in a picturesque location between the Lakes and Yorkshire, this cottage was the perfect base for our 3 peaks challenge."

  We found it easy to find and parking was ample for our 3 cars. The cottage is very roomy, and the living room felt very spacious for the 5 of us. The kitchen looks recent and is well equipped. The ensuite bedroom was comfy, there was a little drain smell in the bathroom and you cannot open the window but the extractor works very well and the shower has a good pressure. We had little contact with the owners but they did respond to my enquiries promptly.

  Reviewed by Virginie4.4★May 2023

• "Lovely setting and beautiful house that unfortunately needs a good spring clean."

  Apart from the kitchen the rest of the house is full of dust and cobwebs and dead insects.the double bedroom is particularly dirty with thick dust on the headboard and dust and hairs on carpet.the furniture is very out dated and shabby.the sofa cushions are very dirty and worn and under them I found old sweets and bits of food!under the sofas the floor is very dusty.I had to clean both bath and shower before use as although they had been superficially cleaned they both had hairs in them.bathroom cabinet dirty down the sides and inside cupboard and toilet bowl covered in hairs at floor level.All doors downstairs need wiping down.The electric was off for several hours one day due to maintenance work of which we were not given notice of until it was actually off,only later to learn from a neighbour that they had been noticed 4 weeks earlier of power cut!in a message the owner claimed she had not picked up her messages from power company which may have been true but 4 weeks is plenty of time to have done so!if we had known it would not have been a problem we could have got up earlier and had breakfast before electric went off.I know I could have raised The cleanliness issues with the owner at the time but didn’t want cleaners coming in for the day whilst we were there and can’t think of how else this matter could have been resolved.

  Reviewed by Josephine1.3★Apr 2023

• "Exposed beams, all positive"

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the old stables."

  It’s in a super spot only 10 minutes from Kirkby Lonsdale. Beautiful countryside views from windows upstairs. It’s a big cottage so plenty of room for the four of us. The new kitchen was a bonus - very smart! The cottage could do with an update in places particularly the carpets in the bedrooms. The twin bedroom off the utility has a musty damp smell. Bed sheets in this room were very old/worn too and could do with an update. It also needs a thorough spring clean - lots of cobwebs in the main lounge and bathrooms dusty in places. Kitchen equipment issues - knives not sharp and the bottle opener was bent. Also no information book was left like in other cottages I’ve been too….would have been useful to have recommendations for pubs and restaurants and local walks. When I mentioned the musty smell to the owner she claimed it was to do with our dirty walking boots which was a ridiculous statement as the smell was there when we arrived. Unfortunately the owners took my issues with cleanliness in a personal way. They did come over on the first day and clean the twin bedroom off the utility again & main bathroom (after me speaking to a Sykes agent). Also towels should have been provided like in other cottages I’ve stayed in.

  Thank you for your feedback, and we hope you enjoyed your stay. We felt like we did rectify the issues that were mentioned to us, like the mirror and dust. We did ask if there was anything else we could do for you to which you responded with no everything was fine, and Sykes closed the case as they also were told that you were happy with the outcome. After your stay, we did come across 2 stainless steel burnt pans that took a long time to clean, in addition, we found a significant amount of dog hairs all over the carpet and a pink stain on the king-size duvet which took several days to remove with several clean products. Once again we are sorry for the issues you experienced and hope you enjoyed your stay at The Old Stables, feedback is extremely important to us to help improve our standards. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah3.8★Feb 2023

• "Not a first time visit to the Capstick's properties and hopefully it won't be the last."

  Our grandkids are from the other KL (Kuala Lumpur) and just love the peace and quiet at the cottage in comparison to the bustle of both KLs. Another great family visit. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Margaret-ann5.0★Dec 2022

• "Fantastic stay at The Old Stables, beautiful property immaculately presented."

  The owner was very helpful and the accommodation was perfect in every way! Location was spot on to visit the Dales and Lake District as well as having the beautiful town of Kirby Lonsdale on it’s doorstep. Very quiet and peaceful, a rural idyll! Would love to return and would highly recommend this property. 5 of us stayed (with a dog!) and we all had a fantastic time!

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Oct 2022

• "There is a bad drain smell coming from the on suite bathroom."

  Everything else was really nice, we had a nice relaxing time.

  Thank you for your feedback. The issue has now been dealt with, and it is a shame that you didn't contact us during your stay as we would have happily assisted you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by James4.1★Oct 2022

• "One of the best cottages we’ve stayed in ."

  Very roomy with everything you could want in a vacation. Down a long narrow lane so not for the faint hearted and on the edge of a beautiful village with plenty of pubs, shops and beauty spots. Very very dog friendly which was brilliant will definitely be back

  Reviewed by Terri5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely property."

  Very comfortable, everything we could possibly need. Very peaceful setting. Such a great place to come back to after a day out walking. Would definitely recommend. Would recommend The Royal in Kirkby Lonsdale. Easy access to the lakes and dales. Perfect all round.

  Reviewed by Eunice4.7★Jun 2022

• "Absolutely lovely cottage to stay in."

  Really comfortable and clean, lots of room for the 5 of us and in beautiful surroundings. So pleased that our dog could come too. We loved it. Bathrooms were great (loved the powerful showers!) and the kitchen was perfectly equipped too. (small tip though - the kitchen knives were quite blunt so could do with a sharpen.) Overall, a fabulous cottage.

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Apr 2022

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  Perfect place to be close to nature, plenty opportunities to walk and hike; lovely evenings around fireplace, calming sound of the river nearby. Peaceful and quiet place, perfect to unwind. Host were very helpful.

  Reviewed by Pawel5.0★Feb 2022

• "Great cottage and speedy response within the hour when we had an issue with the fridge."

  Looking forward to hopefully returning when the new kitchen is in and to explore the Yorkshire Dales further. The open plan upstairs works well for two families and enough seating for all six of us. Was a lot more than we expected and lovely quiet location .

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Feb 2022

• "The Old Stables is accurately listed and offers a great standard of accommodation to spend quality time with family and friends."

  The Old Stables had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The property was extremely clean and welcoming and dressed for Cristmas. The Old Stables is ideally situated for the Lakes and Dales; with some beautiful walks and villages to visit. We had a few ladybird visitors inside but not an issue they kept themselves to themselves. Excellent accommodation, location and amenities.

  Reviewed by Marie5.0★Dec 2021

• "This is our 2nd time staying at the Stables and we just love everything about it."

  Reviewed by Annie5.0★Oct 2021

• "We had a great holiday in this cottage."

  Everything was just as described, excellent showers and a lovely living room with a welcoming wood burning stove. Peaceful location near the lovely town of Kirkby Lonsdale.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2021

• "We had a lovely week in this cottage."

  Great location for some peace and quiet and lovely walks. A couple of things to note, the postcode given by Sykes was incorrect but luckily when we contacted the owner to arrange key collection we were given the correct postcode. The nearby village/town of Kirkby Lonsdale is well worth a visit but you really need to pre-book restaurants (also applies for visiting the lakes). Such a beautiful part of the country, we certainly enjoyed the fresh air!

  Reviewed by Loretta5.0★Jul 2021

• "The property was very difficult to find, not appearing on Google maps and with no phone signal in the area, so we only had Sykes' directions to go on which could do with improving."

  There are three bedrooms downstairs, however on our trip one smelled very badly of the cesspit and another had the boiler in (enclosed in a cupboard) so only one bedroom and one bathroom were really useable. One of the taps in the bath kept falling off and both appeared to have been put on the wrong way around. Cleaning in the bathroom also could have been better. On the positive side, the upstairs is a wonderful space, beautifully converted, in good taste, and with plenty of nice touches like the wood above the windows, lighting and multiple speakers for the hifi system. The underfloor heating was amazing and the place never felt cold (in October). There was zero traffic noise with only birds and a river for sounds. The rainshower and woodburners were nice extras, as was the dishwasher. There was plenty of crockery and cutlery, although a decent bottle opener would have been appreciated and perhaps a pizza tray or similar. The owners seemed very nice, as were the other local people we met.

  Thank you for your feedback. We work very hard to provide a great guest experience for our Customers when they stay I am sorry that you had an issue with a smell at the property. Since reading this feedback, we have attended to the drain at the property & this has now been resolved. The tap on the bath has been fixed & had the above been reported to us during your stay we would have attended to it straight away for you. The directions are the same ones that are provided to all Customers and have not been an issue in the past for anyone. We have provided the same information for many years and the postcode will bring you straight to the cottage using a satnav. I am sorry this was an issue for you. The phone signal can be intermittent dependant on the network that you have as to the signal strength in certain areas of the country. Once again, thank you for your comments as they are very important to us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam3.1★Oct 2020

• "Accommodation ,cleanliness in property could not fault Angela and Malcolm Capstick thank you for a lovely stay"

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2020

• "Covid19 fears meant that we forwent the stay and my brother stayed for just one of the nights instead Apparently it was so good his wife "would have bought it (if it weren't so remote)" He confirms all the above and says we really missed out."

  Bah, maybe another time

  Reviewed by J5.0★Mar 2020

• "Lovely cottage , warm, clean , light and spacious"

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Feb 2020

• "Hi Stayed at the cottages numerous times and as usual everything was great, my only issue was we booked through booking."

  Com who were a nightmare, in the end i spoke to yourselves and it was sorted straight away.Apart from that we will be back again to enjoy the peace and quiet surroundings. Cheers Craig

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Nov 2019

• "Excellent accommodation, everything we expected."

  Everything was clean and all the essentials were provided. Some advice on local transport options in advance would be helpful as we didn’t realise it would be so difficult to get a taxi which left us stranded in the pouring rain at 1130pm!

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Nov 2019

• "We really enjoyed staying at this very comfortable property."

  The surrounding countryside is beautiful and very quiet. Owners instructions for finding it are very clear, but don’t use the post code for sat nav as this takes you to owners farm about half a mile away. Can warmly recommend this place. We had a toddler with us, so we were nervous of the upstairs living room and the staircase, but it was easy to barricade with furniture!

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Oct 2019

• "A fabulous cottage done to a very high spec."

  Perfect for a weekend away to walk the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and discover the area. Lovely and quiet and great outside space for the dog too.

  Reviewed by Zoe5.0★Sep 2019

• "The appartment was perfect."

  But the address in the Booking.com homepage was wrong. Therefore we spent more than 2 hours to get there. The correct address is LA6 2ES. NOT "LA6 2EW"!! Please revise this point in the homepage. otherwise, perfect!

  Reviewed by Sugiura5.0★Aug 2019

• "The traditional style in beautiful surroundings made our family celebration absolutely perfect."

  Thank you.

  Reviewed by Helena5.0★Jul 2019

• "My daughter, granddaughter and my Border Collie and myself had a wonderful time, the cottage was in a lovely location and the owners Malcolm and Angela had provided everything anyone could possibly ask for."

  The cottage is a beautiful building, dog friendly, with a nice garden, comfortably bedrooms, lovely spacious kitchen, lovely open plan lounge and dining area, and ample parking. It is a wonderful area to explore the Dales and if you wanted to go a little further north, the Lake District is within easy reach. We do an annual walk with friends up Pen Y Ghent ,and the cottage was very near there, wherever you drive or walk you are in beautiful scenery. The cottage was very peaceful and Kirkby Lonsdale with the River Lune flowing through it has some excellent shops ,cafes, a wonderful bakery, ice cream parlour, and if you like home made pies and quality meat, the Dales butchers is probably one of the finest butchers shops I have ever visited. If you are a lover of traditional cheese, tootle down the road towards Settle and you will experience some of the most amazing cheeses at the Courtyard Dairy.You probably won't buy cheese from the supermarket again! All in all we had a really lovely stay and we highly recommend the cottage and Malcolm and Angie the owners. Hopefully we will have another break back there soon.

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Jul 2019

• "Cottage was lovely, nice location, very comfy."

  Facilities were good and what you would expect from a holiday cottage. Usually when staying somewhere ive been greeted with a hamper with wine, bread and bits and bobs which is a nice touch but nothing here which was a shame. Would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Jodie4.1★Jun 2019

• "This converted barn was superb and in an idyllic setting about ten minutes drive from Kirkby Lonsdale."

  A car would be essential. The owners couldn't have been more helpful and they live reasonably close by.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2019

• "A beautiful cottage with a spacious lounge and well equipped kitchen."

  Set in gorgeous countryside it was everything we required. Friendly welcoming hosts.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★May 2019

• "Great location (Dales, Howgills, Lakes)."

  Lovely conversion. Beautifully furnished. Well-equipped. Super-clean. Only (minor) shortcomings were inadequate supplies of some consumables (e.g. loo roll, dishwasher tablets) although the owner rapidly supplied tablets when texted. And we could only find one tea-towel, which was insufficient for 6 people for a week, and only 4 logs and minimal kindling in the basket on arrival, which seemed mean, and was not enough for a decent fire on the first night. Overall, strongly recommended as a great base for a week.

  Reviewed by Harry4.7★Apr 2019

• "Great place."

  Relaxing converted Stables in lovely area. Fantastic base to explore the Lakes and surrounding areas. The underfloor heating was a great plus and the dog loved it. Large log burner upstairs meant even more warmth if needed. Great pubs, shops etc in Kirby Lonsdale, beers,ales and coffee all very good at Kirby Lonsdale Brewery in centre of town and had a great meal at Black Bull in Sedbergh which is only 20 minutes drive on back road from property. Well equipped kitchen and good WiFi. Enjoyed the sounds of the river rolling by and the enclosed garden and terrace ard eat if you want to get out and enjoy alfresco drinks and food. Friendly, helpful owners. Great place to get away from it all!

  Reviewed by John5.0★Feb 2019

• "Lovely place, warm and welcoming."

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2018

• "Very well equipped and comfortable."

  The cottage is ideally situated for many places to visit. We had a really enjoyable holiday.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2018

• "Lovely property, very spacious, well furnished with character."

  We had a lovely time - Thank you

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2018

• "Absolutely amazing place to stay and a beautiful well decorated cottage with period features."

  Stunning great surroundings everything you could ask for in a relaxing break. The property had a good Sky package and wifi. The property is in a good location and not far from places of interest which you may wish to visit. The mattress in the main bed room could do with a change and the 3rd bed room was a bit dusty and felt damp. The mobile network was not great had good Wifi in the property. If you plan to order for a Tesco delivery during your stay, pls do get the correct post code. The post code that comes on Skyes booking is for the cottage owners.. Our delivery was collected by the cottage owner and we were not informed of the same. With no network there was no way to call Tesco to check why the delivery had not arrived. So literally we had nothing in the cottage for coffee / BF the day we arrived . . The cottage owners had left our stuff in boxes and being a hot day the milk etc was bound to have gotten bad and not a word of apology for not getting in touch with us which was a bit annoying. Tesco was not helpful either as they said they can cancel the order and we shopped for the entire lot of stuff required for our stay. and later past lunch time and when we had finished shopping we get a call from the owners to say the stuff was with them.Really put us off.. Was a wasted day 1 for us waiting for tesco and having double the stock of what we wanted. A lesson well learn was to call the contact number and get the correct post code.

  Reviewed by Anusha3.1★May 2018

• "The old stables is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings."

  The house feels like a home from home, comfortable and with everything you need. It is a great base for visiting so many places 3 counties on your doorstep. My granddaughter loved watching the cattle in the fields opposite. If you like the sound of birdsong on a warm late spring morning, the hammering of a woodpecker and the gentle rustle of the wind in the trees then this is the place to be

  Reviewed by Vivienne5.0★May 2018

• "Lovely cottage in very quiet rural setting."

  It has been very well converted and fitted out. it was nice to have such an extensive collection of kitchen equipment and basic items.

  Reviewed by Grahame5.0★Feb 2018

• "Difficult access lane to cottage."

  First floor living rooms good for view but inconvenient for frequent up and down stairs. Direction details not very clear. In general, a nice cottage with total peace and quiet

  Reviewed by Helene4.6★Jun 2017

• "Great location and spacious cottage"

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Apr 2017

• "Lovely cottage in a very friendly area"

  Reviewed by Edward4.6★Feb 2017

• "The owners Malcolm and Angela were very helpful and friendly."

  Reviewed by Marjorie4.8★Aug 2016

• "This cottage was a lovely place to stay."

  Plenty of room for our family (2 adults, 2 children, 1 dog). A very very lovely quiet location, most amenities were in a reasonable distance. Really conveinient access to both the Dales and Lakes. We loved it, we didn't want to come home, a very cosy welcoming cottage. I would highly recommend booking this cottage.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Aug 2016

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