Self-Catering at The Friendly Room | Holiday Cottages in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Holiday home
The Friendly Room is a cosy studio property attached to the owners' home in the village of Austwick in the Yorkshire Dales. The open plan living area has a king-size bed which can be offered as twins if required, along with a fitted kitchen area, a dining area and a sitting area. There is a separate shower room. Outside, there is a small patio area with furniture, and off road parking for two cars. Explore the Dales from the doorstep of The Friendly Room or simply try the local ale at the village pub near this charming Yorkshire cottage.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Open plan studio accommodation with king-size double bed (zip/link, can be 2'6" twins on request), kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Area
Arguably one of the finest areas for walking in the region, the village of Austwick provides an excellent base for ramblers looking to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Full of limestone pavements and scars, caves and open moors, this diverse and varied scenery offers a wealth of wonderful cycle tracks and walks through areas full of natural interest. In addition to boasting an excellent local pub serveing home cooked meals as well as a country hotel for an extra special night out, Austwick also has a shop and post office to meet visitors daily needs. As one of the less well-known villages in the area, this wonderful little settlement offers a quiet location off the beaten track and away from the crowds. With the towns of Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Skipton and Kendal all close by, Austwick provides peace and quiet without leaving you feeling marooned.

Region
From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Amenities
Night storage heaters and one radiator (from owners' central heating system). Microwave oven, 2 ring halogen hob, fridge, use of washing machine and tumble dryer available via owners, Smart TV ,WiFi, selection of books. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for two cars. Secure storage and workshop area for bikes and outdoor equipment. Small patio with garden furniture, small garden area. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1 min walk. Note: Short breaks available all year round - 3 nights (Fri start only) or 4 nights (Mon start only) at 70% of weekly rate, please contact Sykes Cottages to discuss. Note: WiFi has been upgraded to a direct fibre connection

Richard T

September 2020

Great place for a few days away, perfect for that self catering break. Whenever you see the owners they always check everything is OK nothing seems too much trouble for them. The pub in the village serves great food but book before you arrive. Thanks for everything

Mrs Flint-patrick

Lovely hosts.. Brilliant location

Mrs Flint-patrick, September 2020

Great place for a few days away, perfect for that self catering break.. Whenever you see the owners they always check everything is OK nothing seems too much trouble for them. The pub in the village serves great food but book before you arrive. Thanks for everything

Mr Torrance, September 2020

November 2019

We had a wonderful three week stay, the accommodation was exactly as advertised and more.. Our hosts Pip and Alec were very friendly, helpful and in-fact Pip was like a fairy godmother helping with our washing. Nothing was too much trouble for them. On our last morning Pip made us a lovely big breakfast to send us on our travels, lovely gesture. In addition, the village is lovely for walks, the pub is great too which we can highly recommend and You can get the best coffee at the local Post Office, Also a must, which came recommended, visit Elaines Tea Room for lovely meals and cakes and The Court Yard for its award winning cheeses. We can’t fault the place. We will definitely be returning for a short break, it would be rude not too. See you soo Pip and Alec x

Mr Parry

May 2019

Excellent area for visiting the dales.. Lakes. Bowland. The owners was very helpful and friendly hope they have a. Good season

Mr Prince

April 2019

Great location.. very friendly welcome

Mr Burgess

October 2018

The Friendly Room is brilliant.. It's a great place to relax and it has everything you need. The owners add those few extra touches that makes it special.

Mr Swann

September 2018

Friendly, helpful hosts.. Comfortable, clean studio flat. Lovely village. Lovely area. Had a great time. Incidentally, I was also impressed with Skyes' advisors whenI needed to contact them. Excellent all round.

Mrs Bettany

August 2018

Excellent property in beautiful location situated at the edge of the village.. Ideal location for walking and climbing the three peaks of Yorkshire.

Mrs Wardle

The friendly room was so comfortable and the owners were very welcoming and hospitable.. This part of Yorkshire is beautiful wonderful scenery. We would definitely recommend the friendly room.

Mr Pegg

June 2018

No, the information provided was spot on and the Rights could not have been more welcoming, helpful and informative..

Gordon

Very comfortable place to stay and ideal location.. The owners were very helpful. The noise from the fridge turning on may be a nuisance to light sleepers but it wasn't much of a problem for us. Small point, could do with another saucepan (only one there) if you were going to do a lot of self-catering. Really a great place to stay if you are aiming to eat out most of the time. We would certainly stay there again.

Mrs Todd

December 2017

Hi this was a lovely, bespoke studio with well thought out features and fittings and very friendly, helpful owners.. I wouldn't book it again due to the fact I am a very light sleeper and the storage heaters resulted in the fridge being very noisy at night as it tried to maintain it's temperature and the meter in the kitchen cupboard emitting a very loud 'clunk' every few seconds! The storage heaters made it quite difficult to control the temperature too. A real shame as the area has a couple of nice walks, useful local amenities including a gastro pub which served delicious and inexpensive fare. It's also just 90 mins drive to The Lakes.

Mr Robinson

September 2017

Lovely spot in a lovely village with very friendly hosts.. Nothing was any bother for them and went out of their way to make us welcome. One niggle was the noise the fridge made on a night, but easily resolved, turn it off until the morning ! Ha ha ! Very pleased.

Mr Adie

A lovely studio cottage in a beautiful location.. Friendly and helpful owners.

Ms Hayes

August 2017

The accommodation was extremely comfortable and the location was a perfect base for exploring the dales.. We particularly enjoyed the village and the fact that it was 'off the beaten track' for tourists compared to some others in the area.

Miss Hatt

Beautiful place in the middle of the Yorkshire dales.. The owners were fantastic and couldn't do enough. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back.

Mrs Maynard

July 2017

The property was ideally situated for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and the owners of the property were very helpful and friendly.. Excellent holiday.

Ms Pope

April 2017

High quality equipment and very well thought out use of space..

Mr Armstrong

February 2016

The Friendly Room is a lovely little place situated near some fantastic walking routes in the Dales. The owners were so welcoming when we arrived and have really thought of everything to make it an enjoyable stay. I'd recommend it to friends and family, very impressed.

Mrs Froy

Liked the cosiness of everything being in one room. The weather was sunny but freezing and The Friendly Room was a delight to come home to and find warm and welcoming. It was a lovely break for four nights and just what we needed.

Mr Fox

January 2015

Extremely high standard of property. It seemed that a lot of thought had gone into making the property comfortable for its guests. Helpful, pleasant hosts.

Mrs Lunt

November 2014

Lovely comfy Room with everything you need for a chill-out break. In a convenient location in a lovely village with the 'Game Cock' pub round the corner serving lovely bistro food. Great scenic walks on your doorstep or within easy travelling distance. The owners have taken care to make 'The Friendly Room' a lovely place for a break.

Mrs Foot

October 2014

The accommodation was extremely comfortable.

Guest

August 2014

We had a lovely long weekend in this perfectly appointed studio accomodation. An ideal location for walking from the door, and in a great village location with everything you could need. Including a fabulous "gastro" pub.

Mrs Tyrie

July 2014

The buzz of the Tour de France presence! The stunning scenery, friendliness of the Yorkshire people, superb location with so many options. Great accommodation with friendly, helpful owner/hosts and great weather.

Jaytee444

Every bit as good and more than the description. Very friendly and helpful owners who have thought of everything in creating this very attractive and comfortable accommodation. Ideal village location with easy access to explore all the many features of this beautiful locality.

Ms Patterson

May 2014

We liked the cleanliness and sunny atmosphere of the cottage, and the welcoming, friendly owners. They were helpful and accommodating, without being intrusive.

Mr Hunter

October 2013

We had great stay in this studio cottage. It was very comfortable. Located in a quiet village, but with great access to both the Dales and the eastern district of the Lakes and Morecambe Bay.

Mr Uden

September 2013

Cottage was modern and stylish. A really good location, and our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything was really great, no complaints at all.

Mr Scheffers

June 2013

A beautiful place to stay, with the Yorkshire Dales just around the corner.

April 2013

The Friendly Room is a studio apartment of above average quality well suited for a couple. The interior is quite modern with plenty of light and room. The location is just off the main road through the village, but as the village is itself off the a65, it remains pretty quiet all the time. Austwick is well situated for walks in Three Peaks country either straight from the cottage, or as a base for other places such as Settle, Horton, Clapham, and Ingleton. There is a pub and general store in the village, and a restaurant across the road. A walk of a mile takes you to a super café/bistro in the hamlet of Feizor. I would recommend this property to a couple who enjoy walking and wish to explore the area.

November 2012

The Friendly Room was just that. We felt welcome and warm after some wet walks in the hills. A marvellous walking centre for Ingleborough area with fine walks starting from the front door without using a car. The owners are discreet and friendly offering a cream tea welcome and all the local advice you need. The studio room is practical and stylish - the oven is a complete microwave/grill/convection appliance - much better than the advertising suggests! Perfect for a romantic stay.

Mr Parkinson

October 2012

Our hosts were very friendly and helpful.

A relatively new conversion and in an excellent location. The owners very helpful and friendly. We would definitely return again.

Mr Hunt

September 2012

Perfect village setting, exactly as described. Property was perfect, ideal for walking and sightseeing in the Dales.

Mr Walter

Lovely, bright, modern studio in a good area. Lots of interesting walks and pretty villages within a 15 mile radius. Made very welcome by friendly owners.

Mr Brown

The location is excellent for accessing the Dales. The property was clean and modern. The local pub food is that good that we didn't need to cook.

helpful hosts made for a pleasant stay. good food avilable opposite in the hotel, and in the pub in the village

August 2012

Very friendly helpful hosts.

Ms McKechnie

July 2012

We liked the overall quality of the property, the wonderful owners and their adorable dog.

Mr Langley

Quality accommodation and friendly hosts. Lovely, quiet, unspoilt village location.

Mr Akam

We particularly liked the small patio area overlooking the countryside which caught the sun. Although it was March all the time we were there the sun shone. Very lucky!

January 2012

Comfortable, warm, clean, etc. friendly owners and scenic. Fantastic area for walking and cycling and geocaching. We would like to return sometime and we would recommend The Friendly Room to everybody.

December 2011

Although it is literally one room, this accommmodation has been extremely well designed. The bespoke kitchen has everything you need in a compact space and the living/bedroom area is very comfortable. The village is unspoilt with a shop, pub and hotel/restaurant and there are lovely walks from the door.

Mrs Oconnor

November 2011

We found the cottage cosy and ideal for us and the locality of the cottage to many walks and cycle routes and places to visit was also ideal. The owners were very friendly also.

Mrs Brown

October 2011

Excellent location with walking and cycling from the door - we didn't use the car once. Very friendly and helpful owners. Well equipped so you could choose to eat in or use one of the two good eating places in the village.

Mrs Teason

September 2011

Our hosts were exceptionally friendly, helpful and generous. The cottage is perfectly located in the lovely village of Austwick, and we enjoyed our many walks around the countryside as well as excellent dinners at both the Game Cock pub and the Traddock Hotel. We didn't have a car, but it was no problem to catch the local bus into Settle for market day, where we got wonderful provisions for cooking back at our cottage. We also caught the Settle to Carlisle train up to Carlisle, a beautiful trip.

Mr Smith

I thought the accommodation was very well equipped, without cluttering the fresh, modern decor. There were thoughtful touches which shows the owner's attention to detail. Austwick is a very pretty and friendly village, well situated for walking in the western Dales, but also within easy range of all of the Yorkshire Dales, the Forest of Bowland and even the South Lakes.

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The Friendly Room in Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire