Castlewood Cottage

39 Customer Reviews

• "A wonderful stay at this lovely property."

  All as described, very clean and comfortable. We stayed in October so the washing machine and dryer were very helpful for muddy walking clothes. The cottage was nice and warm, shower powerful. Lots of helpful touches and equipped with everything we needed. Only a very short walk to pubs, shops and restaurants in Skipton but the street was very quiet. Lots to do in Skipton and surrounding areas. Would stay again!

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Oct 2024

• "The cottage was in a great location and although parking was on the street there wasn’t a problem getting parked."

  The property was very spacious and the games / laundry room was an added bonus. It was decorated to a good standard and everything was provided that we needed. The only issue was that there was a large build up of black mould on the bathroom ceiling which wasn’t great and there were obviously some leaks in the roof as there were water stains in the bedrooms. However, the owner once made aware of this phoned to apologise and to say that the issue would be rectified.

  Reviewed by Jo4.7★Sep 2024

• "This is our second stay at Castlewood Cottage and we will definitely be back again."

  It really is like a home from home and the perfect place to explore the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding area. The home is well equipped from the kitchen to games provided for the rainy day, and the welcome basket is one of the best we have received. A highly recommended place to stay!

  Hi Fionay, Thank you for your feedback. Glad you had another great time and we'd welcome you back anytime. Nice to hear that you enjoyed the local goodies and the games were of use on the rainy day too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Aug 2024

• "Great base to explore skipton and the surrounding area."

  House has everything you need for an enjoyable holiday.

  Hello Elizabeth, Thank you for your feedback and glad the house had everything you needed - we aim to have everything we would expect from a property ourselves. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2024

• "A very enjoyable stay at Castlewood Cottage, all the facilities you may need in the property located within a short walk of all the shops, bars and restaurants in the town."

  Parking looked as though it could be a problem but in reality we had two cars and never had an issue. This property is highly recommended.

  Hello Malcolm, Thank you for your kind review. Good to hear you had everything you needed and that the parking worked out well for you too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Jun 2024

• "Thank you for a lovely 2 night stay."

  Walking distance to the town with pubs and restaurants was great . Some of the baking trays were disgustingly dirty and horrible to put food on them so had to be covered with foil which thankfully I bought with me. The lids on the pans we used hadn’t been washed properly. But on the hole for a 2 night stay it wasn’t bad a bit expensive but could have been better for the money.

  Hi Julia, Thank you for your review; it is much appreciated. I am glad you had a nice time. I truly apologise for the state of the baking trays and pan lids. I will ensure that the cleaners are aware and their checklist updated and replace these if necessary. Sorry to hear that you found it a bit expensive for your stay . The cost of the property is the same whether it is full capacity with five guests (including up to two dogs) or if there are just three guests. Sadly all outgoing expenses have risen and we believe we offer good facilities, great space along with unique design and style in a holiday property, for the cost charged. We hope to welcome you back sometime. Thanks again for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julia3.8★May 2024

• "We had a lovely few days."

  Lovely accommodation, very well equipped. Very clean and well presented. Perfect. Welcome pack, very thoughtful. Keep up the good work. We hope to be back in the near future. Many thanks Cheralyn

  Hi Cheralyn, Thank you so much for your kind and positive feedback. We are glad you appreciated the touches and style that we take much pride in. We look forward to seeing you again in Skipton. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cheralyn5.0★May 2024

• "We had a lovely week long stay in Castlewood."

  The cottage has a lovely feel to it, great facilities & is in a really good location. We would certainly book again should we decide to stay in Skipton again.

  HI Julia, Thank you so much for your positive feedback. It is much appreciated and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at Castlewood Cottage. We take pride in ensuring the cottage is well equipped with everything we would want from a holiday property ourselves. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Apr 2024

• "Fabulous property and lovely welcome pack!"

  Really well positioned to explore the town and woods, and further into the dales. We have already booked our next visit!

  Hi Fiona, We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the summer. Thank you for your great review. Happy new year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Dec 2023

• "We had a great week, the cottage was lovely, very homely and cosy with everything we needed."

  Loved the decor. The welcome hamper was much appreciated thank you. We managed to park right outside the cottage. Loved the basement games room and the lovely views. Really great location for town. Would definitely book again. Claire and Nigel

  Hi Claire and Nigel, We are so pleased to hear you would like to come back and thank you for your review; we are glad you appreciated the cottage. We also love the views, the elevation over the town makes all the difference. We hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Oct 2023

• "A really lovely cottage in the centre of Skipton."

  The cottage is very comfortable and beautifully furnished. It was a great visit, thank you.

  Hi Claire, So glad you enjoyed your visit to Castlewood cottage. Your positive feedback is much appreciated, thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Oct 2023

• "The house is comfortable and homely however the staircase is very steep."

  It has 15 steps more than the usual 12 steps in most houses. The house can be cold as the central heating did not function well according to the thermostat. Other than that it was a very enjoyable stay. I do think that Sykes holiday cottages is a little bit too expensive. Would I stay in Castlewood "Cottage" (its actually a terraced house) again? Maybe, as I do like to explore further places.

  Hi Melanie, Thank you for your review. We are sorry about the heating. We did not know until after you had ended your stay and then from the note you left. It turned out the boiler thermostat needed resetting and took only a couple of minutes to sort out. The cottage is in a terrace, as one of the photos in the Sykes listing shows. We are glad you had a enjoyable stay and hope the longer staircase and the lack of heating didn't impact you too much. If you choose to come and stay again and have any issues with something not working please do get in touch immediately. We always endeavour to ensure everything works properly but things do break. Our contact details are in the property's visitor guidebook. Thanks again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Sep 2023

• "Tastefully decorated, thoughtfully equipped and furnishings and fittings all of a high quality."

  So good to have sharp knives, decent hooks on the doors and a really nice shower! There was plenty of crockery etc without it being over the top, so things were easy to access. Plenty of empty cupboard space in the kitchen. Possibly an extra remark about the steep staircase would be useful for older or less agile people. Parking was generally ok but we were told by a resident that his car had been damaged by other vehicles manoeuvering in the tight space available. The owners were really helpful and have done a great job of creating a lovely place to stay.

  Reviewed by Mary4.7★Sep 2023

• "We had a lovely week at Castlewood Cottage."

  It is in an excellent location both to town and the countryside and we had no problem parking. We really enjoyed strolling along the canal and the different markets in Skipton. The information folder in the house was a great help when planning our week and had loads of great suggestions for restaurants and attractions. Thank you

  Reviewed by Jessica4.7★Aug 2023

• "Lovely cottage , comfortable, well presented but homely, excellent bathroom and very comfortable bedrooms ."

  Perfect location to Skipton and woods for walking dogs. Very safe outside space for dogs , thoughtful welcome pack . Steep walk up to cottage, challenging for some but good exercise!! Very enjoyable holiday throughout our stay and the dogs felt very at home .

  Hello Frances, Thank you for your feedback and glad you and your dogs had an enjoyable time. Also great that you liked the location of Castlewood cottage too. Hope to see you again sometime. Your feedback is much appreciated, thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Frances5.0★Jul 2023

• "Castlewood Cottage was ideal for us."

  There was ample space, and we all appreciated the tasteful interior decor. The beds were comfortable with towels and linen of good quality. There was plenty of hanging space and hangers. A lot of thought had been put into the finer detaills (not always found in holiday rentals) - hand soap by every sink, large toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets and laundry liquid were supplied. The welcome pack for the humans was a lovely touch, as was the Scooby Snacks doggy chocolate! The double bedroom window had views of the church and castle. For insomniacs, the closeness to the chimes of the church clock were a reminder I didn’t need. The weather was somewhat disappointing for our rare and important family reunion with the Aussies, but the comfort of the cottage and the genuinely warm welcome and great service we received in shops, restaurants, cafes and bars was outstanding. We highly recommend The Woolly Sheep pub and restaurant , Cock and Bottle, VSQ Gin & More Bar and Kibble Dog Friendly Coffee House in Skipton. The Fountaine Inn in Linton continues give great value for money and delish, hearty meals served by friendly staff. The Retreat Tearoom and Black Horse Hotel in Grassington and Wonky Cafe in Settle were also very good. Castle Woods behind the impressive medieval castle is ideal for dog walkers. A thoroughly enjoyable stay was had by all - thank you. We highly recommend Castlewood Cottage as a base for exploring the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

  Hi Liz, Thank you kindly for your feedback. We are glad you had a good time in Skipton and that you appreciated all the details in the cottage as we try to ensure we have everything we would want when on holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Apr 2023

• "Had a lovely stay at Castlewood cottage."

  Comfortable and very welcoming. Views are stunning, but it is on a steep hill. Lovely welcome basket for both humans and dog, lovely touch. Enjoyed the table football. Overall a really lovely stay and would definitely recommend.

  Hi Angela, Thank you for your review and we are glad you had a good stay at Castlewood cottage along with its amazing views. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela4.7★Apr 2023

• "We absolutely loved this cottage."

  The interior is warm and stylish and the views from the windows across the castle and surrounding countryside are fabulous. Gorgeous welcome basket. We also loved its central Skipton location. It really was a home away from home.

  Thank you so much. We really appreciate this feedback and are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucinda5.0★Mar 2023

• "Castlewood Cottage is perfect for a stay in lovely Skipton."

  A great home for family and friends to get together. So easy to manage. Comfy beds, lovely linen. Excellent decor. We found Stewart and Amy Brown so helpful when we needed a little guidance. They have put a lot of thought into planning the cottage. We loved it, our family and friends did too. So glad we found you. It is truly a Five Star accommodation.

  So glad you appreciate the style and the cottage's details. We chose to design the cottage in a way that we would want for our own holidays. Thank you for taking time to provide your review. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2022

• "Fantastic location."

  Provides wonderful chill out space when you return from hiking in the Dales. Love the place.

  Great to hear you love the place. We do too. Thank you for your review. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★Sep 2022

• "Very nice place."

  Great location. It was clean and had all the amenities needed. Thank you so much for a lovely stay

  You are very welcome. Pleased you were happy with all the amenities and that you had a good stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jon4.4★Aug 2022

• "Lovely property in excellent location."

  Had a slight issue with leaking kitchen sink pipe on arrival, this was quickly rectified after contacting owner. Nice touch with welcome wine/biscuits/popcorn on arrival. Would have welcomed a cleaning cloth/potwash brush/toilet bowel cleaner being left as had to purchase; just a small point but has always been appreciated at other holiday lets over the years. Would return/recommend property to others.

  I am glad you enjoyed staying at Castlewood. I am so sorry about the dishcloth as you should have been left a scourer and a cloth by the cleaners. We have recently changed cleaners and this had not been brought to light before so really appreciate this feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Aug 2022

• "Parking was on a steep hill which took some getting used to."

  Otherwise we were very happy with the facilities, everything worked and was clean, the beds were very comfy and the location close to the town centre with walks by the canal and in woodland was excellent. Thank you! We really enjoyed our stay.

  Hi Marian, We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We endeavour to keep everything in good working order and we appreciate your positive feedback on the cottage and Skipton itself - we agree that Skipton woods are excellent. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marian5.0★Jun 2022

• "The location of this property is excellent."

  The Castle, the woods, the canal, pubs & restaurants are all a short walk away. Bolton Abbey, Malham Cove, Brimham Rocks, Fewston Reservoir are a short drive away. The property is well decorated and well equipped. Parking is on road and we never had a problem parking directly outside the house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

  Hi Lesley, We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your holiday here last year and appreciated all the area has to offer. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jun 2022

• "Fantastic location, clean and cosy property."

  Facilities and decor are excellent. Would highly recommend!

  Glad your first week was so good you booked again and had a great second week too. Thanks Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely Property."

  Perfect location for town. The decor is amazing! Great facilities. Booked an additional week! Host very helpful and quick to respond to requests. Would highly recommend

  Thank you kindly for your review and glad you enjoyed your time here. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★May 2022

• "Super cottage in a great location within Skipton and for exploring further afield."

  Comfortable and beautifully decorated which makes Castlewood Cottage a wonderful base to come back to and relax. The only disappointment was having to leave.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely property in central location."

  Warm and inviting and well decorated throughout. Just a couple of things which are small and in no way meant to be picky: 1. the lounge rug has a permanent crease which made it easy to trip over, I tried to straighten it but it didn't work 2. the weekly planner\key ring holder in the kitchen dropped off; a better wall fixing is probably required Lastly, the house is on a very steep hill and if you are with elderly guests with walking difficulties might make it difficult.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Feb 2022

• "A great place to stay - we’d love to come back."

  Particularly loved the funky style (great light shades on the landing) and the games room!

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Dec 2021

• "Excellent property in outstanding location Games room was a bonus."

  Really enjoyed our stay in your lovely accommodation.

  Reviewed by Gerard5.0★Nov 2021

• "Thank you so much for the stay at your beautiful house!"

  We were moving home ourselves (from Skipton, to Skipton) but our completion date had slipped and so being able to stay somewhere so comfortable, well equipped and beautifully designed was an absolute life-saver - thank you!!

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Nov 2021

• "This is a perfect holiday home."

  We received a fabulous welcome pack which was appreciated. The cottage had everything we needed (and more) and was very clean. We had a call from the owner to check everything was ok which it was. Perfectly situated in a quiet street but very close to town. The only minor negative was there was no designated parking and it’s a narrow steep street. We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Evie5.0★Oct 2021

• "Great base to explore Skipton area."

  Very close to shops/restaurants etc Spacious accommodation. Good height doors and rooms (one of our party being 6' 5"). Well equipped with crockery / glasses / cutlery etc. Although we didn't use the lower ground space, it would be great during wetter weather and for families. Loved the individual personality of this property with lovely design and quirky features.

  Reviewed by Marjorie4.7★Oct 2021

• "Fantastic location to explore both Skipton and the Dales"

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Sep 2021

• "The house was in an ideal area for access to all amenities and a short drive to Harrogate and York and other tourist attractions."

  Only down side was the steep hill up to the property and the steep stairs in the house. Maybe worth mentioning it in the description to warn elderly customers, we started to find it a bit of a struggle and we’re in our 60’s. Younger people wouldn’t find it a problem. Please don’t take this as a criticism.

  Reviewed by Raymond4.7★Aug 2021

• "Beautifully appointed, clean cottage in a great location, close to the centre of Skipton but in a quiet spot."

  Skipton is a lovely, bustling market town with lots of pubs and restaurants and sits within some wonderful countryside with great walks, eg along the canal or into the Dales.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2021

• "Amazing cottage with everything needed and the best welcome basket"

  Reviewed by Lance5.0★Jul 2021

• "Good cottage in a great location."

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jul 2021

• "Great place and location."

  Really had a great time. Suitable for teens as well as plenty for them to do. Lovely walks too.

  Reviewed by Nicholas4.7★Jun 2021

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