Ribblesdale Self Catering cottage, Usherwoods Barn, Bentham, sleeps 6

Fantastic Cottage
From arrival to leaving the barn owner could not do enough for us. A lovely welcome pack was left for us. The barn was clean and just as advertised. As the weather was so warm the owner offered us extra bed sheets as quilts were too hot. Half way through the holiday an extra batch of clean towels were left for us. What a fantastic host! The views are unbelievable, sunsets beautiful from the patio. Such a relaxing atmosphere, just what we we needed. Thank you again.
Jill H
2021-07-23

A piece of heaven!
We had waited a long time to get this break away, as cancelled last year due to covid. We finally arrived and we very excited! As soon as we opened the door, we realised how much we would love this barn and our week away. A large kitchen, beautiful lounge area with door that opens onto one of the best views, which seems endless, a picture postcard, with cows, sheep and chickens dotted around. Sunsets amazing! Bedrooms all lovely, with stone features and comfy bed! Very important! The bonus for us was a week of sunshine! We had breakfast outside and just found peace! We walked, talked, chilled and healed. Fiona, the owner, was lovely and calm. And we just did not want to leave! Even our little stressy terrier who barks at everything! was relaxed, and would sit for ages just looking at the sheep! And also adored going to see the wallabies! We will definately be back!
Heather M
2021-06-18

Fantastic holiday cottage!!
Sorry I've taken so long to put this review up from when we stayed last September (2017)! Lovely welcoming cottage, nice and warm on our arrival, lovely large, well equipped kitchen, not that we used it very much.....too many lovely eateries everywhere!! So peaceful here with fantastic views allround and loads of great walks for our little dog, Poppy who could also mooch around the secure garden! She was fascinated by the wallabies as well! This house seems to stay nice and warm which is lovely when it's a bit chilly outside to come back to warmth. The beds were very comfy and the shower was good too. The welcome pack was great to find! All in all this is a great place to stay......so good in fact we've just rebooked for October, can't wait!!
P2236YRsharong
2018-04-01

My wife's sister-in-law booked a cottage as a big birthday prezzie for her.
The location is superb! It sits just inside the Forest of Bowland AONB, next to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and very close to the Lake District National Park. We went on long walks over moors and past waterfalls, (and shorter ones) with them and their well-behaved Labrador, Lucy. We ate in great restaurants, visited Leighton Moss RSPB, and rode the famous Settle-Carlisle railway. It was a pleasure to return in the evenings to this perfect renovation. The rooms are large, airy and very tastefully appointed. There is a log-burner in the lounge, and a barbeque, both of which we made use of. There are stunning views from the secluded garden (beautifully enclosed with dry-stone walls) on the terrace, which falls away to the lawn, with a delightful cottage-garden border. The cow and sheep-filled fields fall away into the Wenning Valley and rise again majestically to the peaks of Gragareth, Whernside, Ingleborough, and farther east, Pen-y-Ghent. The views from the bedrooms were even better! The kitchen looks across the large, gravelled parking area to the paddock, where it is amazing to watch wallabies bounding across the grass as you prepare a meal. The water is copious, hot and the showers powerful. The massive stone flags on the floor benefit from under-floor heating, and there is a big range cooker, dishwasher, washing machine. I enjoyed taking Lucy for her morning walk every day, and if your dog doesn't behave, keep it on a lead, as the long drive is lined with sheep fields, and once over the cattle-grid onto the moor, the sheep are wandering freely. Lucy can be walked within feet of sheep without a lead, and behaves impeccably - a real lady. It really is perfect, and we had a FANTASTIC week.
GreyFamily
2017-09-22

Wonderful area, wonderful property.
Great location in the Forest of Bowland with tremendous views. Very clean and very well equipped. Also very spacious with an excellent kitchen and lounge. We only had a short break but hope to return before too long. Plenty to do in the area, and the Ingleton waterfalls walk is a must.
pompeyman2017
2017-05-02