Windyridge

Unfortunately we had a query before travelling that took Sykes four days to answer.

Sykes also did not treat the query seriously evethough the implications were life threatening. The house was lovely and ideal. It is well located in the centre of Settle and there is plenty to do both locally and further afield. Unfortunately it was clear that the property had not been cleaned recently. Surfaced needed cleaning, the freezer has many items in it with a broken drawer and needed defrosting. The cooker needed to be cleaned before it could be used. The grill pan had crumbs and the roasting tray had congealed fat. The downstairs shower room was filthy. These issues could easily be overcome and this would make the property great.

Lovely property with a great location.

Very comfortable. Good heating, nice garden but the steps can be v slippy when damp/frosty. Nice welcome pack. Altogether a great place to stay. Short minor feedback for the owners: the cooking range is great but ovens need a deep clean; there was no information on refuse and recycling bins so we were unsure which bins to use for what and which to leave out.

This was our third time at Windyridge and the house is perfect for two families with teens to meet up.

The space is excellent and easily holds eight people. The only negative is the same as I mentioned in my review three years ago that the mattresses in the rooms on the right hand side at the top of the stairs are very old and uncomfortable, particularly the front bedroom which has a huge lump all the way down the middle of it. Given we pointed this out three years ago, it's disappointing to see this hasn't been updated. Settle has everything you need with amazing walks on your doorstep, shops, pubs, restaurants and even a swimming pool. It's a great place. Overall we would stay again, because the location is fantastic and it's perfect for our group. We will bring a camping mattress next time so that we can sleep well.

Amazing property, perfect for our little holiday.

The location is terrific, the surrounding area is beautiful. We will be booking this place again for sure. Thank you

We very much enjoyed our stay in Windyridge last week but there were a couple of issues that we would suggest need attention.

The king size mattress in the front bedroom was extremely uncomfortable and worn and if it isn’t replaced we probably wouldn’t come back. The oven was absolutely disgraceful - I wouldn’t cook in it in that state - it’s in desperate need of a professional deep clean. The property shouldn’t have been let with the oven being in such a filthy condition.

Lovely accommodation.

Very stylish with quality furniture and fittings. Good location with easy access to the town. The parking was a little tight and not for the faint hearted but throughly enjoyed our stay. House had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable

Windyridge is a gorgeous house, we loved it from the moment we stepped inside, to the sad moment we left.

Warm and cosy, but elegant too; very special. The welcome pack was a lovely touch, especially the lemon drizzle cake! Settle is a busy town with great pubs and restaurants. Most will take dogs. It’s position is Ideal for exploring the Dales. A short walk to the station, we caught the 10:21 to Carlisle over the famous Ribblehead viaduct, a real treat. We would definitely stay there again, thankyou. Alexandra Neal

What a beautiful property!

Very comfortable, well furnished, very clean, everything you could want from holiday accommodation. Kitchen was a good size for us all (8+toddler+dogs). Dining room perfect for a grand dinner! Great position close to the town centre, ample parking at the rear. Private garden across the driveway- perfect for sitting out in peaceful surroundings. Would highly recommend and would repeat a visit. Thank you

The house was comfortable, very spacious, well decorated and in good repair.

The keysafe and keys worked well. We liked the little garden. There was no directions given to find the parking behind the house - it would be easy to advise that it is via the alley by the 20mph sign. Some of the serving bowls, cutlery, pans etc had been put away dirty. The grill pan had dirty tinfoil on it. The dishwasher had been run but not emptied. The downstairs shower needed the drain unblocking and the drain was mouldy. The carpets and bedding were clean although some of the lower bits of furniture were a little dusty. There was no instructions about the house or contact details for emergencies.

Spacious and beautiful house in great location for town and the Dales.

Everything you need is provided. Lovely furniture, paintings, plenty of storage. Lovely, peaceful garden with some wildness. Had some problems with power outages, but Sykes cottages and the owner got onto it and kept us informed as to what was happening. Perhaps provide an emergency torch?

An amazing, spacious and well-equipped house, located a short distance from local facilities.

The house is warm, with plenty of cupboard space, in keeping with the age of the property. The outstanding room is the dining room, which provides an opportunity to step back in time for a grand dining experience. A perfect place to explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy the pleasures of a small market town.

Windyridge is a lovely old house with lots of character.

Big rooms, eclectic furniture and very comfortable. Parking at the house is quite tight but there are lots of other options nearby. It is very centrally located and handy for trains, shops and cafes. Great area for walking. We all thoroughly enjoyed our week.

What an amazing property.

We have stayed in numerous properties over the years and Windyridge is near the top. Sufficient room for eight adults to enjoy a weekend away. The property is central to the town and with the being two parking spaces at the back of the house. The other two cars were parked in a car park which was a stones throw from the house. I was the cost for 24 hours was approximately £3. We did ask the garage opposite if we could park on his land but he said no

Such a grand house.

The only thing missing was Carson! Kitchen had everything you needed. Beds were comfy and towels were fluffy. What more do you need? The location is perfect and we managed 2 cars in the drive at a squeeze. We used the fire as it was a snowy weekend and it really added to the whole feel. Perfect! Don’t publish this but a little message to owner. The heating schedule has morning at 19 and rest of day it was higher but you are mainly out. I’d raise it for morning then lower it until late afternoon. Also we could t find the filter for the coffee machine! Thankyou for your wonderful house. Richard Lister

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful home full of character over the new year.

It was great for the 8 of us. For a large house it was lovely and warm. The only thing I would suggest that was missing was a microwave jug. Other than that there was plenty of pots and pans crockery and glasses for a large family. The large Christmas tree in the dining room was a lovely touch. Thank you.

A beautiful house that was just perfect for our family Christmas break, it had everything we needed & in nice little town.

Lovely property in a brilliant location for exploring the delights of Settle and the beautiful surrounding countryside .

Didn’t use the car at all as plenty of local walks from the door , and the station is only 5 mins walk . Property itself very comfortable , warm and well equipped . Welcome pack very ……. welcoming . Many thanks

What a beautiful place, clean and had everything you needed.

Perfect location to see so much as well.

It was the perfect property and location for our group of friends.

Plenty of options for walks and places to eat/drink. Highly recommend.

We spent a week in Windyridge as a family with three children, traveling by public transport.

The location is ideal, being close to a train station, shops and facilities and many splendid short and longer hikes. The dwelling is spacious and well equipped, we loved the garden.

Had a great stay at Windyridge.

Well equipped and comfortable. Has everything you need. Great location with shops, pubs and restaurants all within walking distance. A list of places where dogs can be off lead would be helpful. There are lots of good walks nearby but dogs must be on lead due to livestock nearby. Would definitely stay here again.

Ideal base for family or friends.

Settle and this house were perfect for our walking holiday. House comfortable and spacious. Enjoyed use of the garden. If I was going with a group again I would book this house again.

Excellent place to stay exactly as described.

We really enjoyed our stay at Windyridge, the house was so beautiful and spacious.

The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. it was also really near the center of Settle, with lots of nice places to visit within easy reach. We would definitely visit again. Thank you!

The house was wonderful.

It was even better than we anticipated. It is spacious (there were 8 of us), comfortable and warm. The kitchen is great for a family breakfast, the lounge is perfect for relaxing and we had a fantastic New Years Eve socialising in the dining room. We would thoroughly recommend Sykes and this house

Fantastic property which is very grand.

A great stay for two families. We were comfy and warm in a very cold spell. The property is very well located for the centre of Settle. Had a wonderful meal in the Golden Lion which is around 3 minutes walk away. Kitchen is huge and has everything that you need. The shower was lovely and the bath was really nice to relax in at the end of a busy day. Not far to drive to incredible walks which everyone enjoyed. Only points to note were that one of the mattresses was very soft and uncomfortable and there could be a little more attention to the cleaning (some large cobwebs and some Christmas decorations up in mid-January).

It’s a great house in all respects….

spacious, warm, comfortable, great location in town, generous and elegant. Loved it.

Lovely large house which was great for our extended family.

Plenty of attractions in the area to see/ things to do. Would stay here again.

Excellent property, was for mum's 70th birthday, had a really enjoyable weekend

We have been booking through Sykes for the past 10years plus and have never had a problem.

Windyridge was superb very comfortable everything we needed, lots of kitchen equipment , lovely and warm and plenty of space. We ate in a couple of nights and ate out the other two at the local hostelrys. Caught the train to Kirkby Stephen and had a lovely day there. Would definitely recommend Windyridge.

It is a stunning property, even more spacious than photos suggest.

Very well equipped kitchen. Excellent location with lovely pubs and cafes a couple of minutes walk away. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend to others.

Wonderful property in the lovely town of settle.

Great base for cycling and walking in Yorkshire and Lancashire. This was the second time we visited and it was perfect again.

Lovely house and so convenient.

Appreciate there was always hot water Would be nice to have some info on the history of the house - presumably a vet lived there in the past Kitchen well supplied with utensils etc so enabled us to cook and serve full meals, including eating in the dining room

Great location.

Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Garden not like photograph, smaller and no stream visible. Need more toilet rolls for people staying a week Good parking for 2 cars. Great that dogs can stay. Would come back.

This is an exceptional property very well equipped, filled with beautiful antiques and comfortable with plenty of room.

The location in the town was very convenient to shops, pubs and the train. We travelled from Canada and Denmark and planned a 3 generation family vacation. We decided not to use a car but only the train and bus and this worked out fine. In addition we were able to do several day walks in the immediate area. Overall rating is 10 out of 10. The owner of the property came over to answer some questions as well as fix a minor problem and could not have been more welcoming.

What a fabulous property.

We were all sad to leave and return to our own humble abodes. We were there to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary so made good use of the formal dining room which the anniversary couple though was great. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely comfy beds Great bathroom facilities. We all loved the garden but on our stay it was too wet to enjoy it unfortunately. The two dogs had a good sniff around though The house is perfectly situated with everything a short walk away. We were hopefully going to rebook for October but are not surprised it’s all full. Definitely be back though. The only thing I would maybe suggest is a sheet or notebook with a little bit of history about the house if any is known. We found it intriguing and would have loved to have found out about any previous residents and all those clocks

Fabulous place and very comfortable.

We were in Settle for a wedding so an ironing board would have been useful. We had traveled from Spain and South Africa and then from Nottingham so we were glad of the welcome scones etc. my mother is 86 so grab rails for the shower would have made it easier. Overall we had a brilliant time.

Beautiful period property, sympathetically furnished but with a lovely contemporary kitchen.

In a great location and easy to find. The garden is fully enclosed so great for our dog to have a play in. Settle is a lovely little town with individual shops and great pubs. A walk by the river to spot the Dippers and trout is a must for nature lovers. Would highly recommend Windyridge and would love to revisit again one day.

Just brilliant.

Settle was a great base for exploring the Dales. The house was comfortable and spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed and the extra little touches really made it.

Property was perfect for a family gathering to celebrate birthdays.

Great location and fantastic facilities

Amazing house, has everything you could need, would recommend, located in a superb village, I would love to go back some day ☺️

A wonderful house, warm, spacious, well-equipped and very easy to find.

Also very conveniently located for local services. The weather prevented us from exploring further but it would also be a great location to explore the Dales. We will definitely going back.

Parking can be an issue if you have a large vehicle or 2 mid size cars.

Nothing can be done about it, but people should be aware of the difficulty getting out. The house was amazing, really enjoyed our stay

Windyridge is a combination of Georgian elegance & modern convenience & a credit to its owners & decorated & furnished to a high standard & ideally suited to a larger party of guests due to its large proportions.

The house is ideally located for access to the local amenities & facilities of Settle & the lovely walking opportunities in the area. The off street parking is a bonus & the car didn't move all week. We highly recommend Windyridge.

We have booked a number of cottages from your organisation and have always been very pleased with them.

Sadly, we cannot say the same about Windyridge. While the house is lovely (though it is middle and not end terrace as described) it certainly falls short of your customary standards as follows: There is no mop nor long-handled brush to clean the kitchen floor (which has been left very stained and marked by previous occupiers) and which as walkers we feel necessary. There are also stains on the landing carpet which were there when we arrived. The curtains in the sitting room are hanging off the curtain rails and give the room a very uncared for look. It would be impossible to prepare and cook a meal for eight as there is only one small chopping board which has to serve as a bread board and a board for preparing veg. Nor are there any bowls for making dishes nor for serving food. While there is a lot of crockery none of it can safely go in a microwave. There is only one bath mat for two bathrooms and the basin in the bathroom has a faulty plug and a loose tap. There were no additional toilet rolls. There is no ‘book of words’ giving information about the property and surrounding area. It is our experience that owners usually leave several leaflets and recommendations to help their visitors enjoy the local area.

This house is glorious.

We felt like we had walked straight into a Jane Austen novel, but with modern conveniences. Pure luxury yet at the same time very homely. Beautifully furnished and so light spacious and warm. We loved the real fire. Great showers and spacious bedrooms. We loved the location- right in the middle of Settle but quiet at the weekend.

Excellent location with easy access to shops, pubs and restaurants.

House was terrific with all the facilities and furnished beautifully with an enclosed garden at rear was delightful. Walks directly from the house most days but also ideal for days out.

What a fabulous weekend away.

The house is a superb location, less than 5 mins walk from the village with plenty of pubs and shops. The property is stunning, clean and finished to a very high standard. Arrival was very smooth, no problems at all.

A beautiful, spacious house, ideally placed in a great location.

The house was large enough to comfortably accommodate two families and had a plentiful supply of kitchen equipment. Happy to leave both cars parked undisturbed all week as the shops and amenities were on our doorstep, although the house and gardens were peaceful and didn't feel like they were so close to a bustling town. Lots of great walks, straight from the town centre and some excellent places to eat, the Golden Lion is a must! I'd happily visit again and again...

Fabulous property!

What a beautiful place to stay and so comfortable too. The quality of the fixtures and fittings was fabulous and we felt like it was a week where we could relax and enjoy. We will definitely be coming back to this one if we can.

Thank you for a lovely time at your property.

Thank you for sorting the high chair out much appreciated. We will definitely be back again.

We had the most amazing time at Windyridge.

A perfect holiday with lots of wet, blustery walks followed by relaxing in this lovely, comfortable house. We definitely want to come back and we’d recommend this house as a great place to stay.