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"What a beautiful apartment in a wonderful setting."
The location just a few hundred yards from the train station with great links to the local area made it ideal for us.
Shame the village pubs were not serving food or even open on many days which seemed odd during half term.
We enjoyed our week with you and hope to return at some point for another stay. Thank you
Reviewed by Simon4.7★Feb 2025
"A really lovely property
We had a very nice stay and really enjoyed the views."
The Works had everything we needed for our stay, perfect for our needs.
Thank you.
Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Oct 2024
"Fantastic apartment with gorgeous views."
Well equipped with everything we needed for a few days stay. The village was very lovely with a useful shop, nice pub and playground. Very convenient for trains. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Oct 2024
"Required: instructions for wifi, striping beds/ where to leave dirty towels was not clearly visible."
Freezer needed to be defrosted- could not open.
Beautiful property in a great location and we would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2024
"The Works is AMAZING!"
We have stayed at 8 wonderful Sykes Properties in the last 2 years but this is definitely the best! 10/10!!
The apartment was absolutely stunning, as was the view & the location was fabulous.
We wanted for nothing as the apartment was so well equipped & beautifully furnished. In fact the apartment was immaculate.
We arrived & had a lovely glass on wine, which the owner had left us. We sat on the balcony looking at the sheep. This was a lovely start to our holiday.
We haven't slept so well in years as the bed was so comfortable!
We didn't want to leave on our last day but came home very relaxed & happy.
WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK! :)
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2024
"Absolutely beautiful apartment, very comfortable and the layout worked very well for 6 of us."
Kitchen had everything we needed (including coffee machine) and we plenty of seating. Comfortable beds and hot showers in all bedrooms/bathrooms and the views from the balcony were brilliant - we had the most relaxing week despite poor summer weather. Excellent communication with owner when I had questions. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2024
"Lovely spacious modern apartment."
We were very lucky with the weather (March) and enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the sunshine watching the lambs in the field below. Very convenient for our family travelling from Leeds by train. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Hi Jenny, Thank You for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and that the weather was kind enough for you to enjoy the balcony and views.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Mar 2024
"We had a wonderful time in this lovely apartment."
All very comfortable with brilliant views. Easy walk into Skipton along the canal. Couldn’t praise it more.
Thank You so much for your wonderful feedback. We are so happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Feb 2024
"Beautiful apartment, everything you would need for a short break , train station on your doorstep with easy journey to Leeds , Keighley or Skipton."
Will stay again and highly recommend.
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Dec 2023
"Lovely apartment with great views."
Would be a 5-star listing if it were not for maintenance issues and lack of instructions. Toilet seats were loose, the lobby toilet the seat came off in our hands. Bedside cabinet draws falling out. The shower flip door was very stiff so much so that it was moving the main glass panel and felt dangerous. The extractor fan remote control not working assuming flat batteries, same with the hall ceiling blinds. Tried to download the Control S app but an access code was required we did work out how to work the system. Sykes should have a system for people to report faults as it seems most people don't tell the owners of faults. A simple book in the apartment to report faults too. We were there for a short weekend break, so full instructions save us wasting time trying to work out how things work!
Reviewed by Ronald4.4★Nov 2023
"The Works is a fabulous luxury penthouse on 2 floors."
We are 3 very fussy older ladies and we couldn't find any fault. The booking process was very easy and we had clear arrival/ key collection instructions. The apartment is fabulous with 3 double bedrooms, with 2 ensuites and a separate bathroom. It was finished to a very high standard and the kitchen had everthing we needed including a coffee machine, dishwasher and a complimentary bottle of wine. Then there's the views and a lovely balcony to sit on. We didn't want to leave.
Thank You for your wonderful feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Works. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Sep 2023
"Our second stay but not our last!"
The property was pretty well perfect, warm and bright ( catching some sunshine much of the day through the large balcony windows) very comfortable beds and perfectly positioned to explore the Yorkshire/Lancashire borders by car, foot and train
Thank You for your wonderful feedback, we were very pleased to welcome you back and delighted that you once again enjoyed your stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Caroline4.7★Sep 2023
"What an amazing apartment!"
We have stayed in many places, both in the UK and abroad and this is one of only a few that have a real “wow” factor as you walk in. The views are stunning, the location is great, and the standard of décor, fittings and equipment is superb. It is wonderfully spacious as well.
Reviewed by Doug5.0★Aug 2023
"Had a fabulous stay at The Works."
Penthouse very comfortable and had everything to make our stay comfortable, very roomy, everything good quality. Would definitely go back and have recommended it to friends.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2023
"Beautiful, clean and well equipped apartment in a lovely location."
Great balcony where you can catch some sun out of the wind. All bedrooms a good size with great on suites. Also highly secure garage and building access points. Locals very friendly with two good pubs - not far to Skipton and Keighly either.
Couldn’t quite figure out the high tech lighting and sound system so some more instructions would be welcome!
Would highly recommend and would love to go back!
Reviewed by Victoria4.4★Mar 2023
"Brilliant holiday."
Gorgeous apartment, beds lovely and comfortable. Beautiful views. Train station very close by. Locals made us feel very welcome
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Feb 2023
"We really enjoyed our stay at The Works in Cononley."
Amazing views, plenty of space for our party of 5 adults, well-stocked kitchen, right next to the trainline into Skipton - a brilliant week!
Reviewed by Lucy4.7★Feb 2023
"Lovely bright apartment , very clean and convenient for Skipton and train station."
Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Oct 2022
"Such a beautiful apartment in a lovely part of the country."
The views are pretty special from the balcony. Secure parking with access to the accommodation via a lift, which is appreciated, particularly when dealing with luggage etc.
Communication from Tracy was second to none.
We visited several farm shops throughout the area, which were well stocked with great produce. Skipton boat tours provided a lovely afternoon tea while cruising along the Leeds & Liverpool canal. Of course, York was a must to visit, Along with a little retail therapy at the Designer outlet on our second visit.
Thank you so much.
Thank You for your amazing feedback. We were so pleased you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back in the future. Kindest Regards. Tracy
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gerard5.0★Sep 2022
"Absolutely fantastic property situated in a beautiful location."
Exceeded our expectations and we had a great, relaxing holiday. The view from the living room and the balcony is absolutely gorgeous. The property was very spacious and well furnished/decorated, and we had all the mod cons required for a comfortable stay. Can't recommend the place enough.
Thank You for your amazing feedback. We are so pleased you had a relaxing holiday and hope to welcome you back in the future. Kindest Regards
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sitaaraam5.0★Jun 2022
"Super Property,
great location with the train station, really handy for Skipton,
high specification to all the internal fixtures and fittings,
secure parking was great,
large modern dining table."
. great for evening dining and entertainment.
we would certainly return.
Thank You very much for your great review
Property Owner
Reviewed by Mike5.0★Mar 2022
"An excellent property close to many fantastic areas."
Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Neill5.0★Feb 2022
"Absolutely first class."
Excellent accommodation with beautiful views. Everything you could wish for - and the beds are super comfy too. Would highly recommend - would love to return.
Thank You Ann for your wonderful review. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Feb 2022
"We were very pleased with our choice of property."
I emailed the owner regarding the zip link beds and the availability of a high chair and she responded very promptly.
On arrival we found the apartment nicely warmed and very clean and really well equipped.
A lot of thought has been put in to the appearance, everything looks brand new and there were a lot of thoughtful little extra touches.
Whilst there isn’t an awful lot in the pretty little village, we found it an excellent base to enjoy the area and we used the train to get around.
Reviewed by L5.0★Nov 2021
"Very nice apartment."
..great views..all mods cons..great transport links...there was a card and bottle of wine on arrival.. lovely touch.
Reviewed by Stuart4.7★Nov 2021
"Absolutely wonderful apartment in a very unusual setting."
Large balcony with wonderful views. Had everything you would want for your stay. Easy and secure locked car park and lift to the apartment floor. Access to the Dales and Skipton is first class by both road and the adjacent railway station which has trains every few minutes going both North and South. Would not hesitate to stay here again and would recommend it to anyone considering Yorkshire for a stay.
Reviewed by Julia4.7★Sep 2021
"Super location with walks along the Aire and the Leeds Liverpool close by, and Skipton and points north and the Aire Valley easily accessible by car and the excellent train service."
The property itself was adequately equipped (though the light and sound system was slightly complex for us oldies!) and we appreciated the fresh flowers and welcome bottle! The listing itself didn’t quite do the property justice - for example why no mention of the lift the existence of which we discovered by reading previous reviews? And a little more info about the local area, where to buy petrol, a newspaper, foodie treats etc (the Coop at the roundabout at Crosshills just down the road for the former and where there is a great fish and chip shop, and the Keelham farm shop on the edge of Skipton for the latter) would be useful. Overall a great stay and we would go back again if returning to the area
Reviewed by Caroline3.8★Sep 2021
"Beautiful apartment , very clean and comfortable ."
Lovely views from balcony. Close to train station with regular train service, some noise from trains if you leave windows open (early morning/late evening) but really good for travelling on the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway (and we watched the Flying Scotsman go past from the balcony)
Restricted height parking not suitable for our MPV with roof box (fine otherwise!) but nearby on road parking.
Excellent communication from owners and clear instructions, flowers and wine were a nice welcome.
Good base to explore nearby Malham, Haworth, Skipton, Saltaire and just over an hour from York and the lake district
Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Aug 2021
"Great accommodation, very clean and has everything you would need."
Stunning views from the balcony.
Excellent communication with Simon.
Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2021
"From the moment we booked everything exceeded our expectations."
Simon's communication was excellent and he very kindly agreed to a request for a special occasion. Once we arrived there was a little surprise waiting for us to help celebrate.
The apartment was beautifully clean and even nicer than the photographs.
The views are gorgeous and the only thing that got us out of the extremely comfortable beds!
We had fabulous weather and took full advantage of the amazing balcony and the fans in the bedrooms were much appreciated.
There is everything you need including very clear instructions for access and a lift to the 3rd floor.
We are going to make a return booking and can not recommend this apartment highly enough.
After a tough year all round it was exactly what we needed, Thank you.
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jun 2021
"A really beautiful apartment with a fantastic view from the balcony."
Reviewed by Jane4.7★May 2021
"The Works apartment is a really lovely place to stay and to come home to after visiting the gorgeous countryside that surrounds it."
The apartment has everything that's needed for a first class stay with views to die for, and to feel like home from home. A glass of wine on the balcony at the end of the day - bliss.
Reviewed by Jill5.0★Sep 2020
"Very well presented apartment in a pleasant village."
Good train service into Skipton and Leeds (connecting to York).
Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Aug 2020
"Stayed here for 2 nights with 4 friends, the apartment was beautiful and everything we needed was provided."
It’s in a perfect location for a chilled few days away and the views from the balcony are stunning. Would highly recommend and we’d love to come back!
Reviewed by Chloe5.0★Aug 2020
"Perfect accommodation for a family of 5 which is often hard to find."
Beautifully converted property, very clean and great to relax in after travelling around the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.
Reverse level apartment on top two floors, bedrooms and bathrooms on top (4th) floor, living area and rest on (3rd) floor below
Three top floor bedrooms: 2 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link feature allows to be a double on request)
4th floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living area on 3rd floor with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
South facing 3rd floor balcony with seating
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, built-in sound system and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Secure gated parking for two cars with use of remote control for gates
Balcony with table and chairs
Sorry, no smoking or pets allowed
Shop 0.6 miles, Pub 150 metres, children's park & playing fields also 150 metres
The property
Enjoying a countryside position and within striking distance of the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is this duplex penthouse apartment, set in a converted mill estate in the village of Cononley.
A beautiful right-hand corner duplex penthouse apartment boasting 270° views, The Works is an outstanding property for groups of couples, friends and families seeking a peaceful holiday to this part of South Yorkshire, with a plethora of things to see and do to suit all ages.
Enter into the heart of the home, the open-plan living room and be impressed by the touch of opulence and the large bi-folding doors, which allow seamless integration from the outside in and offers striking views of the countryside.
The sleek kitchen is certain to encourage a spot of home-cooking by making use of the quality appliances and the ample preparation space, as well as a handy washing machine so that you can pack lightly for your trip to Yorkshire.
Regroup with your loved ones at the contemporary dining, where you can delight in your dish and toast to a wonderful holiday, before you sink into the plush sofa and flick on the large TV, with an impressive built-in sound system, giving you that at home cinema experience.
During a balmy evening, open up the doors and step out onto the balcony to admire the views further, complete with table and chairs so that you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining.
Once the sun has set, make your way up the stairs to find three elegantly appointed bedrooms, designed to ensure tranquil spaces to return to each evening.
Here, you will find two spacious double bedrooms with crisp white linens, good wardrobe storage and great views to wake up to, as well as gleaming en-suite shower rooms.
The twin bedroom and the family bathroom, concludes the interior of the lavish apartment.
Explore your surroundings further by taking a walk into the village, where you will be delighted to find two renowned real ale pubs and the village shop for picking up any essentials.
The village’s train station allows you and your loved ones to easily travel the scenic Settle to Carlisle line or the nostalgic Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, which embraces the steam era; as well as journeys to the city of Leeds for a larger selection of amenities, including fine-dining restaurants and excellent shops.
Alternatively, enjoy a scenic car journey to the market town of Skipton, which acts as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and home to the famous 900-year-old castle, romantic ruined priory and historic cobbled High Street, promising a wonderful day out.
From here, keen walkers can look forward to exploring the plethora of walks upon the National Park, ranging from gentle strolls alongside a river to challenging hikes for spectacular views, such as the beautiful Three Peaks.
Secure your stay at The Works and look forward to the action-packed adventure with your loved ones.
The attractive village of Cononley lies in Airedale, four miles south of Skipton. The village's 17th Century heritage is still visible in some of the buildings, with an even greater number remaining from the villages heyday as a 19th Century centre for hand loom weaving and lead mining. There are two pubs and a mainline railway station with links to Leeds, Skipton and the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway line. Nearby Skipton, known as "The Gateway to the Dales", has an ancient castle, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market occupying the cobbled setts each side of the high street. Enjoy a canal trip on a traditional barge or visit Embsay Steam Railway or the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
