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"A charming and cosy annex situated in the centre of Ilkley."
The living space is comfortable and warm, with an easy-to-work television, books to read and various holiday guides. A small kitchenette provides most things necessary for a short stay. The bathroom has a modern shower and and is spotlessly clean.
An airy and light bedroom completes this small but perfectly formed dwelling.
A lovely touch is the bottle of Prosecco in the fridge, which can be enjoyed in the garden seating area if you have the weather! The friendly owners are on hand if you need help, but more than happy to stay in the background for those who enjoy privacy. The one thing I would suggest if you have a lengthy journey to get here - pick up some milk on your way for that all-important cup of Yorkshire tea!
Reviewed by Karen4.7★Nov 2024
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"Excellent central location which was really quiet"
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Nov 2024
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"The hosts Michael and Cathy very welcoming and helpful."
Everything was there that one needed for a comfortable stay. Very pleased. Thank you. Nigel & Lesley.
Reviewed by Nigel John5.0★Oct 2024
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"This was our second visit to the cottage, it is a very nice property in a great location, handy for shops,cafes,pubs and only a short walk from the train station."
It is compact but well designed.
We had a slight issue on arrival but it was quickly and efficiently dealt with by Michael who is very easy to get on with.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and really appreciated your early feedback which meant we were able to respond to your concerns promptly. We do hope to see you at the cottage again in future. Thank you for your custom.
Property Owner
Reviewed by James4.4★Jul 2024
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"The strengths of this cottage are: its location close to the centre of Ilkley in a quiet rear garden; the pleasant garden area; the comfortable bed; and the excellent shower and heated towel rail."
Its weaknesses are its small size which limits the amount and type of furniture, e.g. a very small table and limited hanging space in the bedroom (i.e. hooks on the back of doors); and the television whose controls are fiendishly difficult to operate. The cottage is equipped with most things needed but space for food preparation is limited and there is only a two burner electric hotplate. However, it is fine for breakfasts and lunches. To enjoy the holiday, eat your main daily meal out in one or other of the many good eating places in and around Ilkley. The owner is friendly and helpful with very good knowledge of the area.
Reviewed by Michael3.4★Jun 2024
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"Garden Cottage is compact but ideal for 1-2 adults."
It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay while visiting with family in the area. Michael and Kathy were both friendly and welcoming. Getting in and out of the driveway can be tricky. Would recommend reversing in to make access to the road easier and quicker.
Reviewed by Christine4.4★Oct 2023
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"Had a lovely stay, facilities were clean and tidy."
Would deffo recommend!
Reviewed by Thomas3.8★Aug 2023
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"Well equipped and well cared for, Owners friendly and helpful there is needed but not obtrusive."
The owners obviously take a pride in the cottage and do all they can to ensure comfort and a great holiday. We would certainly like to stay at Garden Cottage again.
Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2023
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"An excellent stay."
The cottage is small but well laid out and enough room for a couple. The cottage was spotlessly clean and had everything we need. Parking not an issue as the entrance to the drive has been widened. An excellent position 5 mins walk to Ilkley with supermarkets, train and bus stations. Host was very helpful with suggestions of things to see and do. Wonderful walking on the moors and in the beautiful countryside - thank you
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jun 2023
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"A very attentive and friendly host."
A small but well appointed cottage in a convenient location for Ilkley centre.
Reviewed by Kingsley5.0★Apr 2023
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"The owner was extremely helpful"
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Dec 2022
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"Very nice property, compact but well laid out,clean and well maintained."
The owners were very welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed by James4.7★Oct 2022
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"Fab location."
Accommodation perfect for solo or couples. Immaculate and spotless.
Arrival and other information accurate, useful and relevant.
Milk and a bottle of fizz on arrival....perfect touches.
Michael was professional, friendly and proffered the perfect balance of privacy and being there if needed (he wasn't as ALL seamless).
Parking options are spot on. As per information/arrival instructions.
Lovely outdoor space that was made available for our use.
2min walk to public transport and 5mins to town centre!
Will definitely return.
Thank you again.
Reviewed by Janine4.7★Jul 2022
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"A very convenient location from which to see the sights of Ilkley on foot including the Cow and Calf rocks, the delightful town centre and the stunning views from the lido."
A particularly good restaurant is Quinta on Wells Road which provides an excellent lunch with superb service. The accomodation is bijou but is ideal for a short break.
Reviewed by Bernadette3.8★Jul 2022
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"Excellent garden cottage with great outdoor space, lovely seating area with barbecue."
Compact and bijou space but more than ample for a couple with all you need for a great base for Ilkley and surrounding area.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return.
Garden cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable, great shower room. Lovely bedroom with views out to garden. Quiet but very central location.
Owner was very welcoming and helpful with information on the local areas and things to do, of which there are plenty without leaving Ilkley if you don't wish to travel.
Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Jun 2022
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"Excellent cottage a few minutes walk from Ilkley town centre and railway station with half hourly service to Leeds."
Very friendly and helpful owner. We had a great holiday.
Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Jun 2022
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"The owner of the cottage met us on arrival and showed us how things work."
The cottage is only 2 mins walk into the town centre. Which is a lovely town. The bed was comfortable and we slept really well. Good shower with a large cubicle. Railway station just 2 mins away. The surrounding area is beautiful and we visited lots of places while there. Yes the cottage is small but perfect for 2 people and the garden is a good size with Bbq if required. We will return.
Reviewed by Tony5.0★Jun 2022
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"The accommodation was warm and cosy during a cold spell."
The owners are very helpful
However, the accommodation was too compact for our needs and the description of the property in the brochure did not give details of the size.
If we had been aware of the very small living space we would looked elsewhere.
We shall not return.
Reviewed by David3.1★Mar 2022
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"Compact property with close proximity to Ilkley centre."
Very clean and all essentials provided. Property owners very helpful and on call to respond to any queries/problems.
A small coffee table to complement the settee would be beneficial. Property ideally located for exploring the dales and its market towns.
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. The cottage now has a small coffee table as per your helpful suggestion.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Charles4.4★Dec 2021
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"Very clean and comfortable."
Was surprised how small the living accommodation was. Was not aware there was no wardrobe which we missed.
Thank you for your feedback. Because the property is compact we had to make a decision on furniture. Instead of including such a large piece of furniture as a wardrobe we decided to put hooks on the backs of doors and supply a number of wooden coat hangers. There is also a good sized chest of drawers for items that can be folded. Our other customers have found this to be adequate for their needs.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Pauline3.4★Oct 2021
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"Garden Cottage was very clean and comfortable."
Owners were very friendly. It is very handy for the town centre and many places are within a 30min or so drive. We would stay at Garden Cottage again.
Many thanks for your feedback. We are delighted you had an enjoyable stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Oct 2021
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"Oven trays missed when cleaning after previous occupants"
Thank you for your feedback. As you can see from our ratings for cleanliness, we take pride in keeping the cottage super clean. We have now advised our cleaning crew that the oven trays were missed and this should not happen again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joan3.4★Sep 2021
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"The proprietor was very friendly and helpful."
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. You were lovely guests.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Harold5.0★Aug 2021
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"Good position 5 minute stroll to the town."
Off road parking Very Friendly couple.
Reviewed by Angela4.1★Aug 2021
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"The cottage was just perfect for our stay in Ilkley."
It has a great location, within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The owner was very helpful and friendly and did his best to accommodate any requests we made. If we were to do the same trip again we would definitely return to the cottage!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted you had a great week in Ilkley and would be very pleased to welcome you back.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Samantha4.4★Jul 2021
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"Excellent location."
Just a 5 minute walk into town centre. Property is small and compact with a good shower, comfortable bed and plenty of outside space. Kitchen facilities are adequate for breakfast and snacks as advertised. No hob but a toaster, microwave and oven so perfectly possible to eat in if desired. Parking was not an issue. Owners are really friendly and helpful and provided a few lovely extras.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Robert4.7★Jul 2021
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"Cottage was lovely and owner was very helpful."
The accommodation was compact which we expected but the only thing that I would make guests aware of was the lack of a hob. It did not bother us as we ate out but think anyone staying a week and wanting to eat in would find it difficult. I would suggest it was clearly stated in the description NO HOB so people could plan before they come
The cottage is in an excellent position for the centre of Ilkley and its many shops, restaurants and cafes. Also a good base for visiting surrounding areas.
We would certainly recommend this property and would use it again if we would coming to the area.
Thank you very much for your honest feedback. We have now updated the property description to make clear that there is no hob in the kitchen. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christine3.4★Jul 2021
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"Definitely compact, equipment adequate to produce basic meals only (no hob), parking on steep narrow drive and being so close to the centre of the town it is in a parking restricted area, however owners arranged for us to have a pass for on street parking."
Lots to do in this area and it is very convenient for local facilities. We hope to return to this area, but probably not to this property.
Thank you for your feedback. Your review is very important to us and we have now looked to make improvements going forward, Kind regards Sykes cottages
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gillian3.4★Jun 2021
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