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Reviews of Far Reaching Rural Views- Pet Friendly


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 161 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G., Kingswood United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent, perfect for the Dales
Superb location, excellent facilities for staying with your canine friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
This is the second time staying here and it was just as lovely as the first time. The cottage had everything we could ask for and the views were lovely from the bedroom windows in the mornings. Perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
We have just returned form 2 nights at this fantastic property. The owners have basically just made it home from home. It is extremely cosy, warm, modern but still old and perfect for anyone. Probably better for adults as it is fairly remote and has fantastic views. Our only complaint is that we didnt stay longer and will definitely look at returning at some point. Will definitely recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply beautiful
Loved everything about it from the Christmas tree being put up to the views We’ve booked again for summer and Christmas next year
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art G., Kingswood United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
A stunning place, perfect in every way. Family loved the location, and the amenities in the house where perfect. We walked a couple of areas in the dales, the entry porch was perfect for keeping separation between the wet and the dry. House was lovely and warm, the joy of using wood burner was for fun - reinforcing the feeling of being immersed in the landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night break
Loved this cottage - would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab Relaxing Break
Beautiful clean cottage. Every thing w needed. Very clean.Great views. We are 3 OAP,s and will be going back again. Little bit messy out side with mud and unfinished entrance but this work is in progress. Stayed in lots of places but this is one of the best. Liz &Co
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hester S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay near Ilkley
We really enjoyed this as a base to explore Ilkley and the surrounding moors. My toddler loved waking up each day to look out at the sheep from her window, and the house has great outside space although was a bit windy when we visited in mid-September!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cosy cottage
Lovely clean comfortable cottage surrounded by fields and sheep with a great view looking down the valley onto Silsden. We will definitely be rebooking again for another relaxing peaceful stay.

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basically good but needs an information pack
It has been refurbished, spacious and comfortable and excellent location. On the negative side there is no TV or Radio - just streaming so you cant see current TV programmes - disappointing if you wanted to watch the Lionesses final! There was a dirty cup of coffee in the microwave and the toaster had not been cleaned. oven pans needed a good clean.Kitchen table had a sticky surface and was unpleasant to use. Cleaning therefore needs attention to details. Also the hob needs attention - one burner had an airlock and burned yellow emmitting fumes which made me feel dizzy - dangerous -it needs to be checked and you need a carbon monoxide monitor. The joining instructions arrived late - expected them as soon as payment had been taken not just a few days before the holiday. The instructions from the owner versus Vrbo were confusing, different and not clear . Don't expect Americanese in a UK cottage! There was no instructions pack for any equipment; no local phone numbers or recommendations - provision of this would improve the holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 3 nights at the cottage and wish we could have stayed longer, plenty of space for us the dog and 2 grandchildren! The property has all the home comforts and is clean and very comfortable, would love to return one day, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday
Excellent holiday great clean property will definitely go back great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent views
A 2 night stay while we visited family in the area Spacious cottage Huge garden which needed attention (very overgrown)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and location
Our second visit to Croft Cottage within 3 months. Fabulous location. Easy to catch the train into Leeds. The scenery is breathtaking. Family who love in Leeds can visit us, rather than us booking into a hotel and having to leave the dogs with dog sitters. The two bedrooms and two bathrooms are perfect! See you soon Croft Cottage :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Awsome place to stay, great value
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in tranquil location
Our eighth stay at Croft cottage - that tells you everything. It’s an ideal location and has everything you need for a brilliant stay. It’s a great base for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
The cottage is set in its own grounds. To the front door there is a small garden that looks out over a field with sheep. It is gated but if you have dogs you will need to bring something to block them from going under the gate (there's a huge gap). To the side and back there is a bigger garden that gets all the late afternoon sun. Inside, the lounge is full of light from the large windows on three sides and a patio door. Some issues mentioned previously have been resolved. There is a large TV with lots of channels and there was also lots of wood. The main issue seems to be a radiator in the lounge that needs repairing and has leaked on the carpet leaving an unsightly mess. Instructions on what to do with the coals in the log fires would be useful and where do you put the ashes. Also, info on how the central heating works and what to do with the recycling would be useful. Lovely location in a rural setting but close to Silsden, Skipton and Ilkley.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time here and already booked a third!
Great location, not far from the city but you feel like you are in the countryside with the lovely views. Lots of logs supplied for the fires. Very spacious. Better in person than in the photos! The only negative i would say are a couple of maintenance issues that have not been dealt with for some time, but didnt really cause any problems and i think is reflected in the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Christmas getaway
A wonderful home from home. The photographs really don’t give the cottage its full justice. Very comfortable, roomy and warm upon arrival. Amy had given the home a festive feel and ensured heating on during the nasty weather previous to our arrival. We were also warned of potential snow so we were prepared. Although wet and windy, the wood burning stoves kept us warm and snug with plenty of wood available. Our dog enjoyed the large garden which will be lovely in the warmer months with super views and not overlooked. Well-equipped especially for Christmas dinner once we found the cutlery drawer. This is hidden inside the the top of pan drawers next to the kitchen dining table. Minor snags would be, wet washing (linen) left in the machine and tumble dryer, food left in freezer and the left hand side of the range cooker couldn’t be used due to a faulty door. All of which did not affect our stay, whatsoever. Thank you Amy, a super home from home where you helped make the cottage feel festive with some welcome, festive gifts and great communication beforehand. We hope to visit again to see family in 2023. Happy New Year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe Fowler F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in the Dales
Lovely property, easy to book, this is our second visit. When we arrived the cottage was ready but a few things were odd such as a pile of dirty towels in the kitchen? This, it transpires was because VRBO had told the property manager the booking had been cancelled, so the cottage, technically wasn’t ready for us. Luckily everything was fine but imagine if the property had been let to another party and we had arrived, what on earth would we have done ??!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dani F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with a few niggles
First of all I will say the cottage is lovely,and the pictures do not do it justice,the location and the surrounding area is also very nice. However I have stayed in various rental cottages and this one is lacking in the small details that makes the difference. On arrival there is no welcome pack (first time I have ever experienced this),no basics-milk in fridge etc,washing machine was full of washing,dishwasher full of pots,fires not made up and no toilet roll in either bathroom. I did contact the owner who said she would bring some toilet roll down as she realised she had forgot to provide these,however my husband had already dashed to the shop. The owner explained the fires had not been made up due to the winds but this it would have been beneficial if this information would have been provided. The living room was cold as one radiator wasn't working,again I contacted the owner as there was a glass collecting dripping water from the radiator which I assumed meant they were aware of the issue,we had to continuously change this glass over the course of the weekend as it was overflowing. In fairness when we told the owner we were cold they offered to drop wood off,which they did,but would just be easier if this was already there as stated in the property details. Looking at previous reviews the same issues have not been fixed over a long period of time-oven door not shutting for example. These are little snags that cause issues for the people staying here that would not take alot to rectify. I contacted the owner regarding where to leave the keys upon checkout and waited around for her reply but after waiting around for 30 mins with no reply we decided to leave (we did not recieve a reply) Overall the cottage has so much potential to be an amazing rental cottage but the lack of any welcoming touches lets it down. We did really enjoy our stay and would probably return just because the cottage and location is so lovely,but do feel the lack of communication and welcome is a slight let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home From Home
An absolutely lovely cottage, cosy, warm and inviting. Everything anybody could want. Well-equipped and furnished. Kitchen appliances are all quite exceptional and very modern. Enclosed garden is brilliant for guests with dogs. All safe and secure. Some minor issues but only suggestions and not complaints: - No welcome book/pack with information on etc., re the cottage or local area etc. and NO manuals for any of the appliances such as cooker, white goods, TV etc. Searched for 45 mins for cutlery in kitchen, dining room etc. Had to call host Amy. In 'secret' drawer inside top drawer next to dining table - felt really stupid!! Also, no instructions for the complicated range/cooker. Had to call host to find out how to disable the automatic cooking and set to manual. Left hand side oven door needs attention as it does not close. Could do with a rubber bathmat for bottom of the bath or shower cubicle and elderly people could find this a problem. We loved our stay and will definitely be returning next October. Amy the host was very helpful indeed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Cecile W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Croft Cottage
The cottage is in a wonderful location. There is everything needed for a stay away from home. However the gas hob was possibly about to run out of gas and causing a lot of blackening of the pans, the washing machine was full of washing, and some of the kitchen drawers were very dirty. It would have been nice and welcoming to find a bottle of milk in the fridge and a couple of tea bags, plus some essentials like sugar in the sugar jar, But we were very comfortable and it served our needs well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another idyllic stay
This cottage always delivers, peace and tranquility in an ideal location. We look forward to our annual mini break and am thankful we found this great place to stay, over six years ago now.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage well sticked everything you need in a hood location, great farmshop ten minutes away
Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chilled out long weekend
Sensibly priced and easy to rent, pet friendly and good location. 2 bed cottage, very nice kitchen with plenty of downstairs room. If any criticism, the cottage could do with a downstairs loo, and a better outside patio area so guests can enjoy the fab ocal views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and location
The cottage is much nicer and more spacious than the pictures suggest. We really enjoyed our relaxing new years eve break. The only negative was that we had to make the beds ourselves. Never had that before!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Croft Cottage Silsden
I would give your lovely cottage 11 out of 10, return trip and just a marvellous, relaxing weekend 👍😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal country cottage for a family Christmas.
Croft cottage could not be more perfect for a family Christmas get together. It was warm and cosy - even when we woke to a covering of snow on Boxing Day! The kitchen is spacious and well equipped and the dining room big enough to host Christmas dinner for all the family- which considering that we haven’t been able to do that for a couple of years was brilliant! Thank you Amy for your hospitality and we hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snug cottage in stunning location
Really lovely cottage, in stunning location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Comfortable & warm property
Used this property as a base for a family Christmas. Comfortable and warm with plenty of room for all. An ideal setting for a family get together within easy reach of Ilkley, Skipton and Keighley.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe Fowler F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre Christmas family getaway
Beautiful spacious cosy cottage. Lovely base to visit friends and relatives in the Yorkshire Dales.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Lots of character with all mod cons. Excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning home and location. Tv didn't work, called for assistance but no show. No logs for the fire.
Easy website to use. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pauline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage in a stunning location. Amy was just a phone call away to solve any issues. Only thing I would improve is the size of the TV, we had a very wet day and decided to watch a movie, we had to sit on the floor in front of the TV to get a better view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

gordon b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Lovely clean well equipped cottage Could not have asked for anything more Views are amazing and the inside was cosy ,warm, and very comfortable I would thoroughly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
First class
This property was totally 1st class l cannot express our enjoyment or be thankful enough for the quick response from Amy when l made a enquiry. 5 star just is not high enough for my scores !!! I’m sure if possible we will be making a return stay . Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ros S., Surrey UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Lovely cottage and location. Cottage better than photos suggest. Good place to stay to explore the Dales.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We keep coming back again and again
This is our sixth stay, so that really does say a lot. I always feel like I'm 'coming home', as soon as I enter. It's so relaxing and welcoming. Our only slight niggle this time was that the TV reception, kept saying, no signal. Other than that a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural retreat
Lovely cottage in peaceful setting. Large rooms with rural views from every window. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, rural getaway with stunning views.
Exactly as pictured. Lovely old stone cottage with great views. Peaceful getaway with the village of Silsden not far away. Car needed, but in close proximity to Saltaire, Haworth, and Silsden itself . Only complaint no tea towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding cottage and location
Croft Cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and is a really comfortable place to stay. The owners have done a really good job to ensure that visitors have a beautiful place to stay. Four of us, two couples, had plenty of space whether in the kitchen or other rooms. The views are really spectacular and it is easy to walk directly from the house to further stunning views, walking through wonderful countryside. We were lucky to find such a good quality place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in a lovely place.
Beautiful setting and a comfortable, characterful property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Phil D., Spalding, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
The title says it all! Waking up to the views of the countryside, animals and Silsden was amazing! We will miss that (especially the on-suite bathroom toilet view) It was a large property. Very spacious rooms. Had everything and the large kitchen sink. We hope to visit again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Excellent property
Lovely views from this spacious well equipped cottage. We enjoyed a very good fortnight here, mainly travelling to the nearby dales for walks and views.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accomodation
A lovingly restored cottage in a quiet location with lovely views. Well furnished, comfortable, spotlessly clean and A short drive to Skipton and Ilkley and an ideal base for exploring the Dales. About 300 yards walk from the cottage is a bridleway where you can walk your dog walking (always on lead) to the village of Addingham
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Alison H.

Lovely cottage for a family break
The cottage is lovely and it was much bigger than I expected from the photos. Having the garden was great and the outside furniture meant we could have meals outside. Plenty of towels in the bathrooms and toiletries were provided as well. The immediate area wasn’t as quiet as I’d expected - you can hear the traffic from a nearby road - but it was nice to also have the noise of the sheep in the adjoining fields.

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Sheep in fields around the cottage. Everything supplied in kitchen. Lots of cleaning products. Clean cottage and lovely views. Good value and would stay again. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay with our dog
Fantastic property. Absolutely immaculate and everything you need and more. Property manager responded immediately to any query. This is a spacious, lovely property with a great garden and amazing views. We had a short stay but are hoping to book for a week next time as it is so comfortable and relaxing and the kitchen is incredibly well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing mini break
It’s always a pleasure to stay here and the new windows and carpets have made it even nicer. The cottage has plenty of room and everything you could want. Sitting outside with beautiful views across the valley and reservoir, it’s so peaceful and quiet, just listening to the Curlews flying overhead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021