Linden Cottage

We were delighted with Linden Cottage in every respect.

The description was accurate, and the few ‘rules’ were outlined with humour, discrete and easy to stick to! To meet our family halfway between Worcester and Edinburgh was perfect!

What a fabulous little cottage, our second visit and it won’t be the last.

Weather was a little unkind to us but each day when we went out we returned home to a warm , cosy cottage with everything you could possibly need to create a comforting meal. Mattresses and pillows are so comfy, so a great nights sleep was always on the cards. Lots of lovely places to visit and the proximity of the Carlisle to Settle railway was a bonus as were the two local pubs, where we often ate and drank with the friendly locals. If you’ve not explored this area of the Lakes before, you couldn’t choose a better cottage in which to stay !

Was only sad because Christmas decorations had not been done ☹️ Lovely cottage would certainly recommend it .

good for walks in walking distance to two pubs .Friendly local people

A well kept, warm and comfortable cottage.

Beautifully located with good walks in the locality. Our Grandson loved the playground and local streams and rivers. I would book Linden Cottage again.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and hope to return at some point in the future.

Perfect for keen walkers but for anyone who isn’t, be prepared for a bit of a drive to the nearest towns / attractions. The cottage was well equipped and the bed was extremely comfortable. We both found the sofa and chairs slightly less so although others may find them perfect. The log burner was nice and easy to use. The wonky floors upstairs were no problem to us as we live in a cottage with similar floors. Both of us found the squishy centre of the bathroom floor slightly disconcerting to start with but got used to it by the end of our week.

A very comfortable cottage in a beautiful village.

The cottage was a real home from home, very warm, with everything needed for a perfect base to explore all the wonderful walks. It was great to have the welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk, biscuits and wine. Enough wood to get the stove going for a few days, the wood burner was very efficient. The beds were super comfy. I would definitely recommend this cottage and the very welcoming Kings head pub next door but one. great food, atmosphere and interior. We will be back. Thank you to all who made our short break so wonderful.

Beautiful cottage very clean and my dog loved it everything we needed very quiet

Second time we’ve stayed at the cottage.

The guys are great hosts. We really enjoy being there and will be looking to go again later on in the year.

I tried for over a week to get in contact with Sykes over the WhatsApp helpline.

No one ever responded and it tried to end the chat after 24 hours each time I was waiting for a response. There was no direct line for the property so making a simple adjustment to a room took almost 2 weeks

The cottage is very comfortable and tastefully furnished.

The layout made good use of the space, especially in the kitchen, which was very well equipped. There was no problem about washing up liquid, etc., all of which was in abundant supply. The cottage is in a pretty village with two good pubs. There are many walks which can be done from the cottage without using a car. Kirkby Stephen is not far for shopping and the Lake District a short drive away. However the Howgill Fells have many charms, not least of which is the lack of tourists. We would certainly return.

This is our 3rd stay and we love the cottage but various small things would make a difference to the stay.

Examples are no fairy liquid, or dishwater tablets. There are condiments left out but some had a best before of 2023. (We threw out). The front garden is a nice spot for a seat but covered in astro turf which in itself has weeds growing. Finally whilst the cottage was cleaned, id guess not since the last guests so dust and cobwebs had settled.These are all smal points and minor annoyances, my point being all could be easily fixed and make a lovely cottage a bit more comfortable and special.

A lovely, well furnished holiday cottage.

Beds, sofas and chairs were extremely comfy and the kitchen was well stocked. A lovely location to explore and the vicinity to the local pub was an added bonus! The welcome pack was a nice treat and all the instructions provided were easy to follow and made our stay comfortable. Parking was never an issue, we were able to park right outside the cottage, making transfer of bags and groceries easy. Great local walks along the River Eden, lots of sightings of red squirrels and two fantastic locals with good food and hospitality, what’s not to like ?

Our second time here and was a wonderful stay so cosy and peaceful everything you need for a restful holiday.

Lovely Christmas decorations and a lovely welcome hamper. I said before the best cottage we have stayed and look forward to going again sometime. Kings Head 2 doors down gives everyone a great welcome. One small gripe very small kitchen but minor, lovely little front garden the dogs loved that and were in and out all day. Fantastic stay thank you.

Lovely cottage in a nice little place.

Second visit to this wonderful cottage .

Lovely cottage clean everything you need lovely setting and great little front garden.

Very peaceful great place to relax pub next door but one with great service. Only down point hoover not great and was full but overall the best cottage we have stayed in. We have booked again for Christmas week and looking forward to going back.

Firstly the pros.

The cottage was extremely clean and well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. It's location is great for touring the Yorkshire Dales or the Lakes or the North Penninnes Now the cons. The check in time of 4.30 p.m. was far too late in the day. Check in times used to be around the 2 p.m. mark which gave time to do other things when you had off loaded food and clothes etc. A check in time of 4.30 p.m. means you have effectively lost half a day of the holiday. We found the siting of the TV high up on the wall in the living room very uncomfortable.. After a day or two we ended up with a crick in the neck. The TV in the double bedroom didn't work at all. One of your previous customers mentioned in her published feedback that it was nice to have enclosed gardens to the front and the rear of the house that her dog could enjoy. We were therefore surprised to find a note on the back door stating that the rear garden belonged to the neighbouring house and we should therefore refrain from using it. On looking further at the description the owners were in fact only offering use of the front garden. It would be useful if Sykes would make sure that any feedback they allow is accurate and not misleading. Whilst mentioning gardens it has to be said that the front garden which is part of the cottage is only plastic grass with a lot of weeds growing through it. It can only be described as being in a parlous condition and badly needs some tlc.

A fantastic Christmas getaway.

We spent 4 days here over the festive period and it was perfect. A gorgeous hamper awaited us on our arrival and a cheese selection in the fridge! Loved the decorations too. The kitchen was well equipped and we successfully cooked Christmas dinner. Oven/hob very efficient and easy to use. The cottage was never cold but also never too hot and we made good use of the log burner (pleased we brought a huge bag of our own as we got through them quickly!) detailed welcome guide which was also enjoyable to read. Solid floors throughout the downstairs, which was good as it never stopped raining whilst we were there, so we didn’t have to do balancing acts on the doormat! Also useful if bringing a dog so they can’t get muddy paws all over the carpet! A rug by the seating area would be appreciated though, as any blankets we put down for our dog just slipped everywhere and it would have felt a bit more cosier. Enclosed garden front and back so we could safely let her out too. Good storage facilities in bedrooms and bathrooms, limited cupboard space in kitchen but we managed. Airer provided which was useful for drying all out waterproofs and the muddy boot box was handy, though we didn’t use it as boots needed to dry. Info on recycling would have been appreciated as we brought all ours home (we don’t live far away and being Christmas we had a lot!) Cottage was spotless in all areas you could see, however when I dropped something, I noticed that under all the sofas the floor was filthy! Also found a polo under the bed when I thought I had lost a sock under there and dusty behind bedside cabinets. A little more attention wouldn’t go a miss. Info for travellers: 2 washing tabs & 2 dishwasher tabs provided. Logs for one use of fire provided, with enough fire lighters and kindling for a few fires. Co-op in Kirkby Stephen had some for sale. Tea towels provided Kitchen utensils, cutlery, pots & pans are plenty but bring your own roasting trays if you want to do a Christmas dinner!

This is a gem of a cottage !

clean well equipt log fire cosy modern . Thanks for putting up christmas tree and decorations ,hamper . The cottage its in the heart of the village , within easy walking distance two warm friendly pubs . Great for walks on the hills or short walks .

We had a lovely 3 night stay at Linden Cottage.

The location is perfect for exploring and the village is beautiful. The cottage itself is warm and cosy and has everything you could possibly need. Communication was excellent and we were able to get extra amenities for our toddler. It was also a great bonus having our dog join us on our mini break. We would highly recommend a get away to Linden Cottage.

Absolutely lovely cottage in a great location.

Beautifully decorated, spotless and cosy. Every amenity you could think of was provided, and the cottage welcome booklet is a must read. Very informative and a funny and entertaining read. The village of Ravenstonedale is just lovely, with 2 great pubs, one of which is only 2 mins walk from the cottage. Absolutely highly recommend this lovely place.

Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful village, something of backwater so very relaxing.

Lots of walking straight from the door which was perfect. The cottage is very well designed, well equipped with lots of thoughtful touches such as bottle of wine, chocolates and biscuits. The kitchen was also well stocked with tea, coffee, dishwash tablets, which often aren't provided in other places we've stayed. We'd love to come back in the colder months to take advantage of the wood burner! highly recommend.

Everything that you may need is all switched on and ready for immediate use with no hassle.

Bottle of good wine found in fridge already chilled on arrival. The kings head nearby is great place to sit in the Sun watching out for red squirrels. Location perfect.

We had a lovely week in the cottage which was well maintained.

Added bonus was a pub next door and a great gastro pub within a 5 minute walk. Gorgeous scenery all around

We had a wonderful stay in this well-equipped and beautiful little house.

The village and area are lovely and we had an excellent dinner at the Kings Head Inn. The house instructions were well-written, accurate and entertaining. Our only tiny reservation was that, although the beds were comfortable and the bedding and linen top quality, we found the mattresses very slightly soft and missed our orthopaedic mattresses, which meant that by the last day we both had mild backache. Maybe a few more logs for the fire would be nice - there were enough only for about three quarters of one evening, not "one day", as stated in the blurb. Even so, the best equipped holiday cottage I have ever stayed in - comfortable, charming, and home from home.

A lovely cottage and very well equipped, in a great location.

The cottage was so good we came back for another visit.

There was no kitchen spray.

The boiler was very noisy. Other than that the cottage was lovely and I would recommend

We were very pleased with Linden Cottage, given it was a last minute booking.

It is in an excellent location to explore the area. The cottage was very comfortable, with good modern kitchen and bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and we liked the firmness of the mattress. The sitting room was comfortable but with cooler nights we had expected there to be firelighters and matches to light the fire, as stated in the cottage handbook. Other than that we would recommend Linden Cottage. Really enjoyed visiting the Kings Head pub almost next door . We would be happy to visit Linden Cottage agin

Positives: Keybox entry.

We found it a nice location on edge of village. Pub a couple of doors away. Car parking. Complimentary bottle of wine. Fire kindling left (but take your own paper & matches). Electric storage radiators worked well. Switch socket night lights were good. Induction hob & dedicated pan(s) Negatives: Milk & coffee sachets along with the wrapped biscuits were out-of-date (they went out straight away). Dusty cobwebs in many ceiling corners. Bathroom extract fan dusty. Very dusty behind and under the double bed, that took some cleaning up. Shower head replacement was a poor substitute, it wouldn't stay in one position. Wood burner fire hearth not set (couldn't find any matches or sparking flint, locked away or otherwise. No wood burner fire guard. Half-glazed rear back door was a bit of a security nightmare the glazing was only kitemarked as toughened with only an internal thumb turn for the dead lock (should have been laminated glass to provide containment). Front astro-turf garden area could have done with a little more TLC. Have to say we did book very last minute, booked one day went the next, so that may explain some, not all, of the negative items.

Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a very peaceful location.

The cottage has been renovated to a very high standard. It’s very easy to get to and parking is right outside which is a plus. We arrived to find a bottle of red wine which was a very nice touch. The cooker was very easy to use in fact we only had one meal out as we loved eating our meals sitting at the dining table with the french doors open. There are two local pubs , one of them just two doors away. Some lovely walks nearby but cottage is also in an ideal position if you wanted to walk the howgills or take a short drive to the lakes. Ravenstonedale is a small village but Kirkby Stephen which is only a short drive away has a decent sized co-op for shopping. We absolutely loved it here. We would recommend staying here and we will definitely be coming back.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Linden Cottage.

The cottage is delightful,very spacious and cosy at the same time. It’s in such a tranquil setting and it’s lovely to hear birds singing when you wake and throughout the day. Facilities at the cottage are first class. We would thoroughly recommend a stay at this cottage and we will be booking again in the coming months.

An absolutely delightful stay and a property that we would definitely visit again.

Spotlessly clean, very well appointed and a great location. Highly recommended.

Lovely little cottage, tv too high for us & lack of back garden to sit in.

But Ravenstonedale is a lovely village & the area great for walking.

I loved this cottage.

The village is so tranquil with streams galore and a lovely pub next door. There is plenty to explore on foot. The cottage itself is perfectly fine for a comfortable stay. The beds are comfortable. The cottage was clean. Had everything you need. Do not hesitate to book this cottage.

We had a wonderful experience.

Linden Cottage was beautiful, cosy, well equipped and tastefully decorated and furnished and located in a pretty village. The pub nearby was friendly. We would highly recommend the cottage. It certainly exceeded our expectations.

Excellently appointed, cosy cottage in a beautiful location, with easy access the Lakes and the Cumbrian fells.

We very much enjoyed our stay.

The weather was far from kind.

..which meant that the cottage and its facilities really mattered much more. It was well presented...warm & welcoming...and very comfortable!

Clean and well equipped cottage in a lovely area.

A relaxing break well placed to visit the Dales and surrounding areas. Would visit again.

Very neat an extremely clean property in small village nevertheless with 3 pubs with restaurants within 2 miles, one very close by.

Excellent hill walking in the Howgills which are much quieter than the nearby Lake District and almost equally rewarding

Linden Cottage is a great wee bolthole for exploring the area or just relaxing around Ravenstonedale.

Spotless cottage, great facilities and a great pub next door.

House was very clean.

All correspondance from Skye was timely and clear. Booking process very easy. We had a lovely time.

The cottage was lovely, very good quality kitchen appliances, beds, duvets and pillows.

Lovely welcome pack left for our arrival along with some additional cleaning products.

We came for a romantic get away and that is indeed what we got!

The cottage is cosy, clean and exceeded our expectations! I have already recommended you to family and friends as I know for sure they would love it! The fact there is a pub about 10 seconds from our cottage was brilliant, the beds were so comfy and I had great sleeps. As we came into the cottage there was a bottle of wine waiting for us, and that is just the perfect touch! So thank you so much for such a lovely stay, we will definitely be returning! X

Fabulous location, near to a very good pub and accessible to The Dales and The Lakes.

Lovely cottage with all facilities indoors.

Convenient location for The Lakes or The Dales. Good walks from the house up into the hills, or just around the village if you wish. A short drive to Kirkby Stephen for supplies. Good pubs nearby for meals. Everything you need for a quiet break.

The most comfortable and spotlessly clean cottage we have stayed in.

We really enjoyed our stay and it was lovely to return after a day exploring to this cosy cottage. The owners have thought of everything and the cottage has all you need for a stay away from home. We can't wait to return.

The cottage was perfect for us & I can’t remember when I was last in such a well appointed place with really excellent detailing.

Just two things which in no way detracted from our week, but worth mentioning. The lighting in the main sitting area downstairs could be on a dimmer. Proper directional reading lamps would’ve been great. Lastly, no place to hang really wet stuff & Cumbria is wet ... we loved it.

A wonderful well-equipped cottage in a beautiful area.

We had a great time

Lovely cottage nice furnishings and very comfy beds with lovely clean bedding !

Plenty of walks on the door step as well as two pubs close by ... unfortunately went home evening before departure day due to toilet flush broke left message and someone came to fix the problem wished we had stayed ☹️

The cottage was a smart, comfortable conversion, in a quiet village setting.

Fresh and clean with excellent facilities, tastefully presented. Village pubs were excellent for food and beer and good service. A car is probably essential but travelling the area provides fantastic views and an excellent road network.

Linden Cottage was amazing.

Well equipped - everything you needed was there, really cosy, beds so comfortable. Beautiful part of the country. Wi-Fi good. No phone network coverage but only a minor detail. Definitely would stay there again.