Welcome to Beech House. This wing to a large detached house is situated on the edge of the village of Gargrave in the Yorkshire Dales and sleeps four people in three bedrooms.
Accommodation
Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area and woodburning stove. Sitting room. Gas central heating with ground floor underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric double oven and gas hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent, fuel for stove on an honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 1 car, plus roadside parking for 1 car. Patio with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 4 mins walk. Note: This property sleeps no more than 4 people.
Location
Beech House is a luxury wing to a large detached house set on the outskirts of the village of Gargrave, five miles from Skipton. This cottage, set over three floors sleeps four people in three bedrooms, consisting of one second floor double with en-suite shower, one first floor double and one first floor twin, as well as a bathroom and a ground floor cloakroom. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area, comfy seating and a woodburning stove, as well as a separate sitting room. Outside there's off road parking for one car, roadside parking for one car and a patio with furniture. Beech House is a superb base for a family with lots to see and do in the area.
The village of Gargrave is situated on the banks of the River Aire and offers shops and pubs. Four miles away is the market town of Skipton and also within each reach is Malham and the Settle-Carlisle railway line.
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?
Reviews of Beech House
"Placed perfectly in The Yorkshire Dales for access to some beautiful walks and mountain climbs, which is one of the reasons we chose this cottage. The village itself has pretty much what you need, two pubs, a cafe, and a co-op, all within walking distance. We preferred the Masons Arms, friendly atmosphere and good food at reasonable prices. The property itself is finished to a high spec with good quality fittings and lovely decor. The flowers, wine and milk were a nice touch. The kitchen has ample space and fairly well equipped with all you need to cater at home with a dining table that seats 6, however as mentioned by other reviews the front living room is somewhat cosy, but still does the job. There is a parking space for one car on the drive plus road parking for any additional cars. Our niggles were as follows, yes there are 2 bathrooms, and yes a shower in both and a bath in the other, however, what we didn't realise that the bath was so small you can at best fit a small child in it, no way can an adult use it unless you want your knees up under your chin, there is a shower attachment, but if you have a shower also, I don't see the point. In addition, the showers did not get hot, warm yes, but not hot. When you've been out walking for long periods of time it's nice to know you can come back to a hot shower or a soak in the bath, neither of which you can do at this property. The owner did adjust the boiler but it didn't make any difference. In addition there was no wifi all week, not the end of the world, it seems this has been a problem previously too, so if you are reliant on it then it's best to check before you go. In summary, a lovely cottage, well placed and high quality decor. Just a shame about the bath/shower scenario, and this is the reason we wouldn't return, but worth a try for others."
Reviewed by SurreyGirl21 on 11/10/2017
"We recently spent a week in this wonderful holiday accommodation, a party of 4 adults plus dog. Beech House is ideally situated in the village of Gargrave and is a short walk from the beautiful Liverpool to Leeds canal. A little further on you are in the pretty village with pubs, a restaurant, tea room, co-op and other small shops and Skipton is just a few miles up the road. Beech House is superb accommodation forming one wing of the main house. The property has modern furnishings all with great style and quality and tastefully set within the context of a seemingly traditional stone house. The property was spotlessly clean with a very well equipped and stunning kitchen, a cosy dining area with log burning stove, warm underfloor heating which the dog appreciated, very comfortable and well equipped bedrooms and beautiful bathrooms. Plus cosy sitting room with TV, downstairs loo, front porch idea for dog drying and patio with furniture, we even managed coffee on the patio one sunny morning. Beech House was perfect accommodation for us and in a area ideal for enjoying the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. We felt we'd found a real gem, definitely 5 Star!"
Reviewed by Islaskye2016 on 18/03/2016
"Lovely property with friendly owners in a lovely setting. Local villagers were really friendly. I would recommend this property. "
Reviewed by Miss Simpson on 21/02/2016
"We had a fantastic stay at Beech House! The cottage was gorgeous and perfect for our weekend away. Overall the accommodation was fantastic."
Reviewed by Mrs Taylor on 09/12/2015
"We were 4 elderly school friends walking the Airedale Way from Leeds to Malham Tarn. Returning to Beech House each evening, we could relax in this comfortable extension to the owners' property with everything that we needed provided. The kind owners were on hand if we had a query, otherwise we were totally self-contained and private. All in all, a fabulous holiday with wonderful scenery, good weather, and a well maintained and equipped "cottage.""
Reviewed by Mrs Hurley on 16/06/2015
"Excellent in every respect!"
Reviewed by Mr Bond on 05/04/2015
""The owner made us feel at home straight away and the property was beautiful. It was clean, warm and had everything you needed for a relaxing holiday. The house is in an ideal location for touring the Dales with Skipton, Settle, Grassington, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate and Pennine Way all within reach. Would love to go back again in the near future.""
Reviewed by Miss Moffatt on 01/04/2015
"Stayed at Beech House for one week but wished it had been longer. The owner made us welcome and we felt at home immediately. The property is furnished to a high standard and is clean, warm, comfortable and has everything you need for a perfect holiday. It is located in a quiet area and close to the Pennine Way it is also within easy reach by car to Settle,Skipton,Pateley Bridge,Grassington,Ilkley & Harrogate.If you like walking,cycling or just relaxing this is a perfect place to stay. Our Labrador was also welcome so it was a perfect holiday for us."
Reviewed by David M on 01/04/2015
"A beautiful house which was warm, comfortable and inviting. A real home from home. The owners were very helpful and welcoming."
Reviewed by Mrs Alvarez on 03/03/2015
"A real find, this cottage was furnished and decorated to a high standard. Plus points were the underfloor heating and a gorgeous kitchen fully stocked with everything needed for a stay there. In nicer weather lovely patio furniture that we did not use in December! Bathrooms modern with power showers. Pet friendly too! The lounge was small and you would struggle to seat 6 people comfortably and for us the beds as Kings were also on the small side (we are used to 6ft beds as we are both tall). Phil the owner was very welcoming and we will definitely stay again. The property is a short walk from the town through poorly lit streets so take a torch if you are going out in the dark!"
Reviewed by Sue B on 01/01/2015
"Fantastic holiday. Very well set up for babies. The travel cot high chair and stair gates were excellent."
Reviewed by Dr Lewis-Barned on 07/10/2014
"Great kitchen and bathrooms. High quality building. It's in a good location for Dale and Forest of Bowland. "
Reviewed by Ms Latosinski on 23/09/2014