Whilst it did not detract from our stay there the downstairs bathroom and toilet will be a drawback for some,especially if you get up in the early hours and the dogs think its time for a walk, as they sleep downstairs.. The surrounding area offers some great walks so as a base its perfect,and after the walks the log burner was a joy to sit in front of at the end of the day.Unfortunately there was also some disappointment at dogs not being allowed in the pub,The Red Lion,and whilst this has nothing to do with the cottage owners it is rather unusual and a first for me after visiting many Dales pubs over a number of years.Overall it was a great stay in a lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Gods county,Yorkshire,thankyou Judith and all at Sykes.