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9 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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5 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
96 Customer Reviews
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"Great location for all the family"
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"High quality, beautiful property in a fantastic location."
Centrally situated for all the amenities of Settle with fabulous walking opportunities right from the door. Unusual to get that and still have plenty of parking. We would definitely stay in this property again; it’s ideal for groups.
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"Excellent accommodation, very clean."
Good facilities. Excellent communication with the property owner. Would highly recommend.
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"We loved the house which has been sensitively improved and modernised making it perfect for a holiday for a large family."
My daughter wished one of the bathrooms had a bath! The location is fantastic, right in the centre of the town with private parking for 4 cars. The kitchen is well equipped with 2 fridges but lacked sharp knives (typical of rental properties) and chopping boards, but these are minor niggles. We had a great stay and have booked again for next year.
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"Really enjoyed our weekend, a group of friends away for the weekend for walking."
The accommodation was prefect warm comfortable and clean. Shops, takeaways and pubs very near. Lots of good walks. We will be back we enjoyed the area so much.
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"Great location and property for our group to stay in pre and post our Yorkshire three peaks challenge."
Good facilities with bathrooms for each room.
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"Myself and two friends booked Whitefriars as a base to do motorcycle touring around the surrounding area."
It was a perfect location, with easy access to the Wolds and not far to the Lake District. Settle is a great place, plenty of choice for eating out, cafes, Indian, fish and chips, pub meals, all fantastic. The house was perfect, clean and tidy with everything we needed, exactly as advertised, thank you. Definitely recommend and we’ll be back
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"Lovely place to stay, perfect for break in the dales, in the heart of Settle, with great access to the town, great shops, cafe's and bars."
Thank you
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"Thank you for a fabulous stay."
Everything about the house was excellent. It was clean, very comfortable, well equipped. Location was fabulous, with all amenities close at hand, and easy access to the Dales. The owners were very helpful, friendly and responsive. Would definitely want to stay here again if visiting the area.
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"Very clean, comfortable and well appointed accommodation."
Would definitely recommend.
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"Lovely place."
We were made very welcome on arrival. Very spacious and clean, the six of us had a great time here.
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"This is the best placed cottage we have stayed at through Sykes - in a quiet spot but close to all facilities Settle has to offer."
Comfortable beds. So many gorgeous walks close by and an ideal home for our party of 7 adults. 3 of our party walked to the swimming baths - 5 minutes away - for an early morning swim on some mornings. We also thoroughly enjoyed our railway trip to see the viaduct which is really impressive. Booths at the end of the alley too, so convenient to shop! Excellent fish and chips from the local chippy but don't leave it too late or they run out of stock. James the owner very friendly - we've had a lovely time, thank you!
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"It was very good."
The house was spotless and comfortable and had everything we needed for a good break. The location was excellent, close to the centre of Settle but also very quiet. There are lots of options for eating and the transport links open up the wider area too. We were interested in walking and there are so many good ones from the three peaks to river walks and Malham cove nearby. All in all a good week.
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"Very comfortable, clean and with good facilities."
Location perfect. Recommended.
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"Another lovely stay with friends( 4 couples)Everything we needed especially comfy beds with lovely bedding and soft towels."
Kitchen well equipped and great having two fridges( food and beer!). property ideal location in Settle with friendly owners on site if needed ,but not intrusive.
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"We had a great stay in Whitefriars Lodge."
It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Settle was a great location too. Would recommend.
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"What a gorgeous property."
Each room having en-suites is genius and made our mixed group feel more comfortable. The place felt like home the minute we walked in, and was so central to town that we had everything on our doorstep. 100% recommend.
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"Would benefit for access to a washing machine especially as we went running and walking whilst staying."
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"A fabulous property in the centre of Settle."
There's parking at the property and there are lots of restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops near by in easy walking distance. We will definitely be returning next year.
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"This was our second visit to Whitefriars Lodge and we have rebooked for next year."
We were a party of six and found every aspect of the Lodge more than adequate for our needs. As always every room was spotlessly clean and cosy despite the inclement weather. The kitchen is well equipped and the location is perfect for accessing the many shops, eateries and transport links that Settle has to offer.
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"This is a very lovely property the beds are comfortable, plenty of room, there is no waiting for bathrooms as there are 4 with showers and a downstairs WC."
Obviously I understand with the price of energy these days that the heating could not be on all day, but on some of the days, it was a little bit cold when the heating went off after 10am and did not come back on until after 2pm and there were a few cold days when we were there so we could have done with the heating. Fantastic having the dishwasher and my niece really enjoyed cooking in the nice size kitchen. Ample space in the living/dining room for everyone to sit down. This is a fabulous property and would recommend it to anyone with big families. Thank you James and Sue.
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"An excellent property in a great location."
It has everything you need for your holiday, comfy beds, and settees, fully equipped kitchen, warm and lots of space. Close to some excellent places to eat and with lots of walking opportunities. Host is very responsive and helpful. We would highly recommend this property.
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"Excellent location and facilities for a week of walking and cycling."
Private parking and secure bike storage were real bonuses in the town centre location.
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"We had a fabulous week's stay at Whitefriars Lodge and James (one of the owners) was very friendly, helpful and attentive to any small problems that arose."
Whitefriars was perfect for our needs, but there were only 6 of us staying there, so can't comment for larger groups. The only problem we faced was not being able to get a meal in any of the pubs (we couldn't pre-book as we were hiking every day and no idea what time we would get back). It was particularly nice having a bathroom each so there was no 'queuing' after a day's hike! And the beds where extremely comfortable - thank goodness! We did some excellent walks from Whitefriars without having to drive anywhere - we did catch the train to Horton-in-Ribblesdale to do Penn-y-ghent and then walked back to Settle - hard work, but very rewarding.
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"Spacious, well maintained and perfectly located"
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"Lovely spacious house."
Comfortable and well equipped. Very central location which was ideal, but the trade off for this was that the passing traffic was quite noisy early in the morning. TV and Wifi was a bit flaky at times. Overall a very good place to stay and very welcoming hosts.
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"Wonderful property in a fantastic location."
Hosts really welcoming. We were a party of eight and everyone was absolutely delighted with everything. Thoroughly recommended.
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"A very comfortable house in a great location."
Brilliant for local restaurants, pubs, tea rooms etc. with plenty of walks available straight from the front door.
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"James was an excellent host, friendly and helpful."
We would certainly stay again. Very well equipped kitchen and a spacious apartment.
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"The property is very well cared, warm, comfortable and equipped."
It was nice for everyone to have their own ensuite facilities with lots of hot water. We did not cook in but the kitchen seemed well equipped. Two fridges were needed and appreciated. One quibble, the Freesat box kept loosing the signal and at times the wi fi was flaky. More than one toilet roll per bathroom would have been nice .
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"Comfortable, clean, and warm house with well equipped kitchen."
In a quiet location with local facilities (and wonderful countryside) on the doorstep. Ideal for reunions and family get togethers.
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"A comfortable, clean and spacious property."
Keysafe was fiddly and difficult to access
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"A lovely, comfortable place to stay, well heated, well furnished and equipped."
Thanks for the clear access instructions - we had a great time.
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"A great location and the facilities were so comfortable making for a very enjoyable stay."
Thank you for being so flexible with our arrival and departure times. The rooms were spacious and having en suites were a bonus. Lovely walking in the area and would recommend visiting the Hoffman Kiln. Lots of bars, cafes and restuarants nearby
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"Great property and location."
Spacious and comfortable for 8 people. Close to all amenities and activities we wished to complete. Would definitely stay again. The only additional requirement would have been a washer due to the activities we were completing.
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"Very impresses property well resourced and in an ideal setting,after a few days ..."
Very impresses property well resourced and in an ideal setting,after a few days stay we were planning to come back the following year
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"Excellent place to stay very comfortable with everything you need clean and tidy ..."
Excellent place to stay very comfortable with everything you need clean and tidy we would recommend any one to stay here
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"A fabulous property that is in a great location in the village of settle."
A great welcome from the owners and perfect for a get together with all the family
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"Lovely property with a very friendly and helpful owner."
Extremely clean and comfortable rooms throughout and a great location. Many thanks.
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"This was a beautiful holiday home really clean and fab inside."
Parking was perfect we had 3 cars. Great location to walk out into Settle. Owners were really helpful and friendly. A real gem for a central larger holiday cottage.
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"Ideal situation, no need for a car."
Booths, shops, pubs, theatre and railway all within walking distance. Everyone friendly and helpful. Home from home.
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"Very comfortable, cosy property."
Ideal for a group of friends or multi generation family as all rooms have private bathroom and there's plenty of parking space. Well equipped kitchen - everything had been thought of. Convenient location for the shops and restaurants of Settle and for accessing some stunning walks. Very quiet at night and over the weekend; 2 of the 4 bedrooms get a bit of traffic noise on weekday mornings but not too much of an issue at this time of year when we didn't need the windows open. Would definitely return.
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"The property was first class, from the huge sofas, to the 8 seater dining table which we made use of during our stay."
The beds were extremely comfortable and having 3 en-suites in the double/king size bedrooms was fantastic, this left the bathroom on the landing free for me, I stayed in the family room with the 3 single beds. We did not get a chance to use the table outside as it was a little bit cold but if we did come in the summer I’m sure we would have. There is a lovely kitchen with everything you would want from an oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, two fridges, plates, cups, glasses and all the cutlery you could want, the welcome gift of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits was most welcome after a four hour journey so thank you Sue and James. In the local area you have two co-ops one small one at the petrol station, 20 second walk from Whitefriars Lodge and the a larger one further into the village. I can also recommend the Golden Dragon Chinese and the Fish shop just across the road. If you get a chance to go into Skipton we found a lovely place to eat called Dales Cottage Cafe & Grill, we had their roast dinners which were huge and the service is wonderful, this is a popular place, so please be prepared to wait or book a table. Overall we had a wonderful stay in Whitefriars Lodge and would recommend this property Angela, Maria, Jade and Jordan
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"Very good accommodation, owners very helpful and facilities excellent."
A good location and would stay again.
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"The accommodation couldn't be better placed, it's right in the middle of the town and a stone's throw away from everything."
The house itself is roomy and comfortable and the beds were also comfortable. There's a TV with Sky available but we didn't have it on as we were either walking during the day or nipping out to the pub at night. As you may know Settle is located in the heart of some great walks and fantastic views, it didn't fail to deliver. The off road parking was great as it meant we didn't have to worry about leaving cars in local car parks, you could get three cars in or maybe four at a push. We arrived to find some tea, coffee, milk and biscuits which was a nice touch, just what we needed after our journey up there. Would we stay again - absolutely. Next time we wish to gather in Settle, this will be the property we seek out again.
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"Had a lovely stay."
Perfect accommodation for a catch up with friends. Great location for walks and food.... plenty cafes and pubs.
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"Lovely , spacious clean accommodation ."
Settle is an ideal base also has good takeaways, nice pub and lovely little shops.
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"Whitefriars was so comfortable and spacious - pefect for a winter break when the weather wasn't always perfect!"
Beautiful views over the gardens at the back, and right in the heart of Settle. Ideal for our stay.
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"This property had everything that we needed to accommodate 6 adults and 3 children."
The location is fabulous and we could walk to the restaurants, shops and pubs. We would definitely stay here again.
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"We really enjoyed our stay, the house was just what we were after and well stocked and comfortable and right in the centre of town (though you wouldn't know it)."
Shame the weather wasn't better, but not much we can do about that!
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"Staying in Whitefriars Lodge was a last minute booking having been let down by previous holiday company."
But we were so pleased to have experienced the wonderful holiday accommodation at Whitefriars Lodge. From the moment we walked into the house we were all very impressed - It was spotlessly clean, the rooms spacious and all bedrooms en-suite. The weather wasn’t brilliant but this place more than made up for disappointing weather. A great place to stay. Highly recommend it.
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"Fantastic cottage, the rooms were comfy and they left us a little hamper of tea, coffee and biscuits which was lovely and a good luck card for us as we were walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks!"
Would highly recommend!
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"Lovely accommodation right in the middle of Settle."
Perfectly located for the shops pubs and restaurants, and situated perfectly for various walks around the area. Well equipped and maintained. Lovely welcome pack of the essentials Felt like a real home from home. We had an excellent weeks stay.
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"The house was lovely and comfortable, fab location and super quiet despite being just off the high street."
No washing machine and no internet on TV enabled for internet/ Netflix though. Probably wouldn’t bother most people and to be fair should have checked in advance but when you have four children aged 10 and under going without a washing machine for a week is hard work and means trips to laundromats I’d rather not take on holiday.
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"Loads of room and a nice big dining table for everyone to sit round."
Could of done with a top seater sette as not quite enough space on the two big ones. Host really friendly. Loads of pubs and eateries within 5 mins of House.
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"Fantastic house with everything we needed for a perfect holiday."
Settle is a lovely old town in beautiful countryside with brilliant walks all around.
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"A lovely house, high quality furniture and fixtures with everything you need."
Owners are friendly and helpful. We had an excellent stay. The location is ideal with shops cafes and pubs just around the corner. The river walk is well worth doing and idela if you have pushchairs, wheelchairs or mobillity issues.
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"This is a lovely house in a great location."
Very spacious and amply accommodated us all. The only problem we had was a lack of a washing machine and anywhere to dry hiking gear after some very wet days on the hills. I didn’t think to check that the house had a washing machine - I suppose I take that for granted - so it might be worth flagging its absence in the property details. There is a self service launderette in Settle which we used but it was a bit of a pain to have to do so!
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"Angle Tarn Cottage is really thoughtfully arranged and excellently kitted out."
The views over the mountains from tyhe living room are amazing!
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"The cottage was spotlessly clean, the fixtures and fittings were of a very high quality and in good condition."
the instructions from the owners on picking up the key etc most helpful. it was more than we expected and would recommend it to any one wishing to stop in Settle. its the little things that make the difference, the welcome pack was a nice touch but something as simple as having a sharp cooking knife in the draw shows that the owners care. We really enjoyed the cottage.
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"Extremely well equipped accommodation, perfect for family groups or get togethers."
Warm and comfortable with friendly host and ideally located in town centre, close to shops and supermarket via footpath outside. A generous welcome pack was much appreciated for a Friday night arrival! We would definitely recommend this property. The welcome addition of a microwave, which is not in your details, was appreciated.
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"Whitefriars lodge was perfect for a family get together, each room nicely presented and with its own bathroom."
We had everything we needed (apart from a masher!!). My parents enjoyed the property and Settle so much they extended their stay and Sykes made this process very easy. The surrounding countryside, despite the drizzle, was still very much appreciated, grey wagtails, kingfisher and dippers all seen down by the river. The owners were considerate and definitely wanted you to enjoy your stay.
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"This was a lovely cottage for a family to spend some time together."
It was my dads 80th and there were 9 0f us of different ages. It was ideally placed near the lovely village and we would definetly return. The owners were so accommodating to all our needs and nothing was too much trouble for them. Thoroughly enjoyable weekend with the family. Thankyou
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"The house was very well equipped and spotlessly clean."
Brilliant location, a couple of minutes walk to the centre of Settle yet still quiet. Lovely bedrooms and good bathrooms. There was more than enough space for us as a group of 4 couples. The parking for 4 cars was great. This is one of the best holiday lets we have ever stayed in, we would definitely like a return visit.
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"Excellent location,comfortable house,great ensuite facilities,good kitchen that's well equipped,only personal view is that the sitting room would benefit from a couple more side lamps rather than using the main lights,it makes it cosier in the autumn/winter months."
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"Perfect base close to all the amenities, clean, spacious, easy to use appliances, and as mentioned before, great showers, Lovely welcome "essential" pack with quality Yorkshire products and really overall a very pleasant stay in a very pleasant town, with quality pubs, Golden Lion and Talbot Arms great for food, typical Yorkshire portions, you will not go hungry if you eat out."
Great real ale microbar, Bar13 close to the Golden Lion. All in all one of the best rentals we have stayed at.
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"Lovely clean, well-presented house in brilliant location."
Excellent directions to the property, and good information in the house.
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"Needs a fridge that caters for 9 people average kitchen worktop space Otherwise ..."
Needs a fridge that caters for 9 people average kitchen worktop space Otherwise a nice place to stay Wouldn’t want to be climbing those steps in the snowy/icy weather though
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"What an amazing weekend."
Booked this lodge for myself and 5 mates to have a nice lads weekend away. From the greeting from the owner on arrival to the time we left we couldn’t have asked for more! Beautiful property, great location, great weather all made a fantastic weekend away! We will be back one day! Thank you
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"My Directors exact words were "Top marks across the board - really nice place""
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"House was spotless and the welcome package of milk, tea, coffee and biscuits was a nice touch."
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"The house was centrally situated, yet peaceful and surrounded by trees."
It was ideally placed for the shops, pubs and restaurants, and for short walks to the river or longer treks into the hills. Inside it was spacious, comfortable and well equipped, and the ensuite bathrooms for each bedroom were great - no queueing for showers! The welcome treats were much appreciated, as were the books and games. We had a wonderful time there, and would love to stay again.
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"Excellent property."
I would highly recommend it. Clean and comfortable and well furnished. One of the better holiday homes I have stayed in.
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"Stunning lodge and the friendliest owners, extremely great break away in a gorgeous home"
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"Comfortable, warm and stylish accommodation in a lovely old building with plenty of original features."
Ideal for group or family get togethers. Really close to the centre of town and all its amenities but still very quiet. Good parking and also an outdoor space. Stairs to property could be a problem for those less mobile but we found it to be no problem. Lovely owners and lots to do locally. Recommend waterfall trail at Ingleton. Would come again.
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"A fantastic weekend was spent at this lodge."
The accommodation has been newly renovated to a high standard and mixes cosy and quaint with well equipped and practical. The property was lovely and warm, TV, games, a few carefully selected DVD’s, you needn’t leave the house. James and Sue left us a mini hamper with the essentials which was gratefully received. Lovely bathrooms, hairdryers, towels and hand soaps included made it a bit easier on the packing. Location is great, only a short walk to the shops and town centre. Will definitely go again, value for money and probably a little under-marketed, you’ll not be disappointed.
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"We had a lovely time staying at whitefriars in Settle , the facilities where very good and the area is beautiful."
But i do feel the arrival time of 4pm and departure time of 10 am are a little late and early respectively
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"We had a fantastic long weekend in Whitefriars Lodge."
It's really nicely decorated and well-equipped, and the accommodation is great for a bigger party - it will accommodate up to nine, with two double rooms, three singles in one bedroom, and a further bedroom with a double that can be converted to two singles, which we chose. There's a huge comfortable living/dining room, with a massive table for nine to eat around, in addition to the small table in the kitchen. The property is close to but not actually on the main street, which is good for noise levels, and has a slightly quirky layout, being on first and second floors so the front door is actually up an iron stairway - you can see it in the pictures. The communication with James and Sue, the owners, was great, with lots of help on directions and things to do. Settle is a great location, really central for lots of walking and biking in the Dales, and the town itself is lovely, with three pubs within five minutes walk and a reasonably-stocked Co-op attached to the garage a one minute walk away. There's a bigger Co-op and a Booths within ten minutes walk. We had a really good meal in the Golden Lion. Whitefriars Lodge is thoroughly recommended and we're already booking for next year!
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"Whitefriar's lodge was a lovely place to stay for the weekend."
It was warm, comfortable, clean and well decorated. The location was also ideal for us - we stayed before and after the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, which starts less than a 15 minute drive from the property, and there's lots of private parking - you could probably fit 4 cars without much trouble. We found plenty of comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms (and decent showers), a well equipped kitchen, large dining table and a living room, with books and board games, flyers for local takeaways and attractions, and we were even left a little welcome hamper. The hosts were also very helpful and friendly!
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"Very comfortable accommodation well equipped and stylish."
Very much appreciated the generous welcome pack and organised recycling. Plenty of space for 6-8/9 adults. Settle is great location in terms of places to eat and for shopping for self catering needs. We used Whitefriars as a base for 3 Peaks Challenge - 10 minutes from the start and parking in Horton-in-Ribble. Equally it would make a great place to return to as a base for wider exp,oration and walking in the Yorkshire Dales. A great property in a great location!
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"Directions to the property and how to gain entrance were clear."
The house was ideally situated being in a quiet location whilst close to the town centre with it's amenities. Settle is an ideal base for a range of walks to suit all abilities and for sight seeing. All our party were delighted with the weekend we spent there and, despite the rain, enjoyed the Treasure Trail which took us to interesting areas of the town we were unaware of. There was a good choice of restaurants, pubs and cafes which we did our best to sample. The owners have worked hard to refurbish the property and ensure that it is well furnished and equipped. It is very comfortable and did not seem crowded, even with eight people. Everyone was extremely happy with our stay and agreed we should return, as our weekend was over far too quickly. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were thoughtful and helpful hosts and deserve to succeed in this new venture.
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"We had a fantastic weekend, the house was very clean, spacious and inviting."
The welcome tea/coffee etc was a nice touch. Would highly recommend to our friends and family, and who knows......we might come back ourselves!!
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"We were really impressed with the holiday let - the accommodation was beautiful and very well thought out."
The kitchen was well equipped and the welcome basket very much appreciated after the long drive. The kitchen table was perfect size wise for our smaller group, but the main dining area would easily meet the needs of a larger group. The sofas were extremely comfortable (perfect for post hill walking flaking out) and the owners had made good use of the layout of the room. The bedrooms were gorgeous - our 11 year old is now angling for a king size bed. Our room was well laid out and the bed was suitably comfortable. We particularly liked the shower - wonderfully powerful and with a temperature switch that actually responded to your changes - I could have spent hours in there. The proximity to the town was a concern when we booked - we normally book more remote accommodation, but we were not disturbed at all by the comings and goings of Settle. I would heartily recommend this let to anyone - being in the town allows for access to all the facilities of Settle (you are a short hop from the river walk, the train station, the two main supermarkets and all the pubs and shops). The owners are next door and were really friendly and genuinely interested in whether you were enjoying your stay (but not intrusive!). Watch out for the bats flying overhead in the evenings - lovely to see. (An added benefit is that the house is right on top of a Pokestop, so any Pokemon Go players can get items without leaving the sofa!).
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"Whitefriars Lodge was an ideal holiday home for the eight of us in our family, including grandchildren visiting with their parents from the USA."
The sleeping arrangements were perfect and the dining and sitting areas spacious enough for us to relax in comfort. The owners have done a wonderful job of restoring the house to the highest standards and quality. In addition they were such friendly neighbours to us. It was a perfect location for exploring and walking in the Yorkshire Dales.
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"Whitefriars Lodge is a fabulous property, recently refurbished to a very high standard."
The owners live next door and are available if any assistance is required. The location is very good being in the centre of Settle but close to many walks. Would definately recommend a stay here
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"Whitefriars is a lovely accommodation, very central to the market town of settle."
. furnished to a high standard with everything you need for a relaxing holiday.. welcome pack was a nice touch after a long journey.. ownwers very helpful and friendly and happy to answer any questions about the area.. hope to return in the future.... definitely 5 star +....
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"Fantastic house in a very nice village."
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"We stayed here as a base location before taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge."
The house was extremely tidy, very cosy and in close proximity to a number of pubs, cafes and restaurants (2-3 min walk). I would happily stay again when visiting the Dales.
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"Location of the property was excellent."
, in town centre with many surrounding circular walks. There were 9 of us and it was fantastic to all have en-suite facilities. Property immaculately clean and had everything we needed. Welcome pack much appreciated from very helpful and friendly owners. Amazing weekend .
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"Good location for exploring area."
Sue and James were very friendly and living next door therefor can help easily when needed. House is lovely and well equipped, plenty of space for 8 people. Will definitely return next time for family reunion.
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"We stayed at Whitefriars as a group of walkers, all taking part in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks."
Whitefriars accommodation was fantastic and a great location for taking part in the challenge. Great location for access to Settle's amenities, cafes, restaurants etc. Made for a fantastic weekend away.
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"Having never booked a cottage before, I was delighted with the service from Sykes and also from Sue & James at Whitefriars Lodge."
I was genuinely amazed at the standard of the cottage. Everything was spotlessly clean, the décor, furniture, fixtures and fittings were all of an excellent standard and my bed was perfect! Several of us commented that it was so nice that we'd love to live there! I'm sometimes fairly hard to please but I will definitely be booking with Sykes again in the future.
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"It's a great place to stay, plenty of room for 9 of us, great to sit in the garden or kitchen and watch the trains go by (even saw the steam train!"
); and a lovely set-up with the lounge /dining room. Beautiful location, will definitely return. The owners, Sue and James, were really lovely and keen to be sure we were happy while we were there, and even contacted me afterwards when I'd left some necklaces in the cottage, to send them back to me.
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"Fantastic cottage!"
! We were lucky enough to book this cottage as our base for the weekend we did the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The cottage was well located in the centre of Settle allowing us to walk into the town to get a bite to eat. The cottage itself was spacious, clean and well equipped for the eight of us who stayed there. The hosts were very helpful providing clear directions to the cottage and instructions for arrival ahead, as well as welcoming and nearby if we had any issues whilst we were there (which we didn't). They even left us some Kendal Mintcake to take on the walk. We would definitely like to return again sometime for a relaxing weekend here, without the walking. Thanks James & Sue!!
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"Really nice, newly decorated house."
Had everything we needed and v helpful hosts. Location ideal for Settle pubs etc and walking activities. Highly recommend.
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"We had a super weekend in Whitefriars Lodge."
The accommodation was superbly equipped and was extremely comfortable and spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed and the children loved the board games. The property is ideally located in the centre of Settle within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and cafes. The station is an easy ten minute (ish) walk. We highly recommend Whitefriars Lodge.
Summary
- Over first and second floor
- Four bedrooms: 1 x second floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor family room with 3 single beds with en-suite shower, basin and WC
- First floor cloakroom with basin and WC
- First floor kitchen with breakfast table and chairs
- First floor siting room with dining area (seats 9).
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 4 cars with additional parking in neighbouring car park
- Secure bike storage
- Tree lined pathway leading to private exterior table and chairs
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 5 minute walk
- Train station 5 mins walk
- Note: Property accessed via external cast iron staircase, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- Note: Maximum of 9 people.
The property
Historic Whitefriars Lodge is a newly converted luxury four bedroom holiday cottage ideally located in the centre of the thriving market town of Settle with the benefit of private parking, exterior dining and bathrooms for all four bedrooms.
Lovingly restored by the owners, the house has a new lease of life and awaits up to nine friends and family wishing to holiday in comfort in the Dales.
The cottage features four generously sized bedrooms each with their own bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge and dining area.
With quality restaurants, good local pubs, takeaways, cafes, a launderette, swimming pool, supermarkets and shops on your doorstep, Whitefriars Lodge is the perfect base to explore the Dales on foot, by cycle, car or train.
Settle station is just a five minute walk away giving access to the historic Settle to Carlisle railway line.
Settle is a great location for walkers, cyclists, climbers and cavers but is also a great base for visiting nearby attractions such as the beautiful village of Malham, historic Skipton with its medieval castle and bustling Kirkby Lonsdale.
From the Lodge visitors can walk to the nearby Hoffman Kiln at Langcliffe, get a fantastic view over the Dales from Attermire or walk to Feizor or along the river to Knight Stainforth and enjoy a delicious coffee and cake at the local cafes.
Intrepid walkers could use the Lodge as a base to tackle Yorkshires Three Peaks the Lodge enjoys a view of Penyghent from the front door.
Whitefriars is a historic property - a dwelling has occupied the site since the 1500s when it provided feeding, stabling and a loading area for the horse drawn carriages and carters of the day.
In 1814 the property was rebuilt as the grand White Hall and the yards converted providing further stabling and a coach house.
In the mid 1800s the house was served by four servants including a cook, two maids and a man to care for the horses and gardens.
In its hey day as a great house the property and garden covered all of neighbouring Whitefriars Car Park and benefited from a grand winding entrance opposite the church.
Guests can still see the historic greenhouse in the adjacent garden which grew produce for the big house.
Photographs of the house during this period are displayed above the dining table so guests can imagine themselves living in the Lodge in the Downton era!
About the location
SETTLE
Malham 6 miles; Skipton 17 miles; Kendal 25 miles.
The bustling market town of Settle lies at the south west rim of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, nestled beside the largest outcrop of limestone in Britain - a region of scars, cliffs, caves and potholes - amongst some of the most picturesque scenery in North Yorkshire. Tuesday is market day in Settle, when the square is filled with stalls offering a wide variety of crafts and goods. The market place is surrounded by local businesses, the centre being dominated by The Shambles, an historic three storey building with shops on two levels and houses above, and the Town Hall. There is a good selection of restaurants and pubs and a public swimming pool. The Victoria Hall has entertainment and other activities such as folk nights throughout the year. The famous Settle-Carlisle Railway crosses some of the most beautiful and inspiring upland scenery in the country. Natural attractions such as Malham Cove and Gordale Scar are within easy reach, as are the nearby Dales towns of Skipton and Malham. Settle is in the midst of excellent walking country and is a good base for touring the Dales, the Lake District and the Forest of Bowland.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Christmas