Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sandra - Verified booking

  The Boot Room is a lovely, unique house.

  Our aim was somewhere that could accomodate 2 dogs (which they kindly did) and had a private sauna and we could go walking. And this was a perfect house for our needs. The owners were not there, but the managers of the property were very attentive and on the ball. They left us a cake as a welcome gift, which was perfect for when we arrived and a lovely touch. They also had a fresh bunch of wild flowers too, which again was so lovely and made such a difference. The house was also well stocked, we didn't need to bring toilet paper or dishwasher tablets, there was some olive oil and vinegar and tea bags. The also had a nespresso machine which was a bonus. (the local sainsburys sell the pods) There was a folder with all local information from food to walks that you might need. So much thought has gone into the property - the White Company cotton sheets, the embroidered towels etc. There are board games to play, books to read...a real home from home. My only quibble and reason for not giving the house 5 stars. Are the sofas and the bed. The sofas are so used, worn and uncomfortable that you can't spend much time in them, which is a shame especially as there is a great inviting fire place. And after a long walk, lolling on a sofa with a good book would have been great. It also feels incongruous that the sofas should be so delapidated when so much effort and thought has gone into the rest of the property, which is really well decorated. There are 2 double beds both have very soft matresses. The bed we slept in "wellies room" was uneven to sleep on. The slats on the bed had moved so the matress was sinking through making the bed very uncomfortable. Obviously mattresses are personal to people's tastes, but even after fixing the slat issue and turning the mattress it was still very soft and not great for our backs. The sauna is simple to use once you know how (literally turn the left knob in the sauna to number 2 and wait a bit). In the downstairs shower room, there is also a cold shower AND a steam option (so the big shower cubicle turns into a steam room) and there is a shower there too. We brought the rocking chair down and placed that in the entrance as a place to relax between sauna sessions, which sort of worked as a temporary thing. Another great plus is that just behind the house is a field so we could let the dogs run there before we went to bed and didnt need to do a big road walk. The house has great wifi reception. But many parts of the area it's hard to get a signal, making it easy to get lost for bit. But everyone is very friendly. It is such a pretty area. Nearby there is Stydd gardens and the food is really something special.

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  Spent Monday to Friday there.

  .. was wonderfully peaceful and quite. Saw a a variety of wildlife including a Kestrel, rabbits and what we think was a grouse just looking out of the window. It was also lovely to sit out of a night with the fire pit and gaze at the stars. You can see the plough just by looking up, everything about the surrounding was beautiful. Hot tube was lovely and easy to use and there was somewhere nice to sit if you got too hot (I would recommend getting 2 bags of logs off Liza if you are staying more than a weekend) Bathroom was well kept and clean, included was some lovely toiletries. Plenty of towels for your needs too. There was also a emergency care box in the kitchen that included many thoughtful items that a lady might need. The kitchen had everything that you could need and we used it every night with a meal plan box we brought with us. I have to say that my partner appreciated the nespresso machine ... a lot. Lisa also kindly left us some bread, butter packs, preserves and milk so that we could tea and toast before we unpacked with a cheeky little brownie square. She also kindly left us some beer on ice, ready to put the bathing suits on and get paddling and when we where done some lovely soft robes to snuggle in. The bed was easy to assemble, clean, comfortable and nice warm good quality duvet and pillows. We slept soundly each night. The Braken stayed lovely and warm even when it was blowing a gale outside one day. There was just lots of thoughtful little touches around the place that made the stay. Location was good because even though you are in the peace and quite of the countryside it wasn't far to Skipton and the surrounding areas by car and the roads where good to drive on even though they are narrow. This stay was just what we needed to recuperate after a long and stressful couple of months, I can't recommend them any higher, our stay was awesome.

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• Pamela - Verified booking

  This space is a perfect 10!

  It was like a little slice of heaven on earth. The owners are very gracious and kind and not intrusive one bit. The space exceeded our expectations over and over. Complete privacy with back yard completely secured for a pet. Cozy fireplace and firewood located right on the premises at a fair price. Fabulous, large, Scandinavian sauna was a surprise and a treat. We were shocked how nice that was. When do you ever get your own personal sauna? I think we discovered there is a cold shower on the last day in the double shower room located adjacent. Really nice large TV with Netflix! Fully equipped kitchen and easy appliances. We have been renting cottages for 2 months now and this is thee best one by a mile. The beds are nirvana, the linens and pillows top shelf; have never slept this well. Quiet and peaceful with stunning countryside views and fabulous walks right our the door. The air is country clean. The space is huge and the 2 bathrooms are fabulous. Honestly it's a palace! I highly recommend this tremendous 'value for money' barn conversion in beautiful Lancashire with tons of things to do and places to visit nearby. Great location! Janet's notebook lists all the nearby restaurants and pubs which are located right down the road and lots of other area attractions. You won't be disappointed. It is first class and we were pinching ourselves at the luxury of our surroundings. We were only able to stay for 5 days as it is usually booked so make plans accordingly. You will be pleasured by this magical experience. Thank You Janet and John for making our stay so special and unique! Book it now so you don't miss out!

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• Suzanne - Verified booking

  We have just spent 2 wonderful weeks at the Boot Room, so much so we didn't want to leave!

  Such a beautiful place, very relaxing, and very comfortable, the photos online looked fab but once you are there is when you really appreciate just how beautiful it is! The place itself was very easy to find, just popped the postcode into Google Maps and drove straight there! Plenty of parking space and privacy being set back from the road, and the gate made it very secure for our dog to roam. Had a very warm welcome from the manager Caroline along with a lovely welcome card and the most amazing flapjack! (and not forgetting the crisps to which I became a fan of and soon found out you can purchase from the local Booths!). The Boot Room is attached to the owners main property which overlooks the courtyard area however they had blinds which remained closed throughout our stay to give privacy and wasn't an issue. Lots of places not too far away to drive out to and nearest main supermarket (Sainsbury's) less than 10 minutes drive away in Longridge, where there is also Aldi and Booth's. So much thought has gone into The Boot Room, everything is very clean, well presented, very comfortable beds, and well stocked with all that you may need for your stay. Thank You to the owners Janet & John for sharing part of their beautiful estate, I will also miss the view of their gorgeous gardens from the bigger bedroom! They were also on hand along with Caroline if we needed anything at all, but not at all intrusive. Thank You to you all for a wonderful, relaxing stay, we hope to return again in the future!

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• June - Verified booking

  Little place was spotless and very well equipped with modern, top quality fixtures and fittings.

  Even our little dog had a bowl, towel and throws. She loved the secure garden and safe walks down the lane to the field where she could run free, The plastic grass was such a bonus, no muddy paws and a lovely place to sit and take in the view and the sunset. The welcome basket was filled with delicious bread, lovely cheese, biscuits, crisps and beer all from the local Holmes Mill Food Hall. The bed was huge and very comfortable with spotless white linen. we slept so well,,, The View is definitely 5* in every way. But the actual star of the show is Anna the owner who greeted us with her lovely children. She goes above and beyond to make sure your holiday is perfect. This will not be our last visit as we love the area and the easy access it provides to Clitheroe, the Lakes, Skipton, St Annes, Lytham etc. Most of the pubs in the area are dog friendly so eating out was no problem at all. We are already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome and very comfortable indeed. June and Douggy and Nellyx

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