Harber Scar, Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HQ

What can I say about this wonderful cottage.

We have just returned from a 7 night stay here that was bought for us, a family of 5, as our Christmas gift and it certainly didn?t disappoint.

Everything and more is thought about by the owners of this cottage, it is extremely well equipped and we loved setting the table and having a Sunday lunch together to the thoughtful welcome gift of milk, flapjacks and a bottle of bubbles.

Literally a stone throw from the pub but we heard no noise only the of sound of a little whoop whoop of jubilant walkers who had managed to complete the 3 peaks and had very much earned that whoop and a good pint.

My 3 boys 12,10 & 2 all had a brilliant time in and around the cottage, paddling in the river close by, playing a spot of cricket in the field or simply gazing at the star in the garden on a clear night.

Thank you so much for such a pleasant stay we?d certainly return.

This is a well equipped and comfortable cottage ideally located for walking and exploring the Dales.

The kitchen has everything you would need to cook a meal and includes a good sized fridge freezer and a dishwasher. The bedrooms are comfortable with plenty of storage space and a lovely view from the back windows. Like all cottages of this vintage with small windows and thick walls it can get a bit chilly in the evening if the weather is not brilliant but the wood burning stove soon sorted that out. You also have radiators but apparently they are not as romantic. Or so I was told.

Do not be put off by the close proximity of the pub if you are worried about noise. Lots of walkers sat at tables in the car park during the day but you can not hear them in the cottage and by 10pm ish the pub is in darkness. We had two meals in the pub and thoroughly enjoyed them. They also sell Theakstons Old Peculiar which makes any pub great in my world.

It takes approximately 40 minutes to Skipton and Malham Tarn etc and 30 minutes the other way to Hawes. If you are a rail enthusiast the Settle to Carlisle line is nearby. Enthusiast or not, If the sight of a steam engine pulling a train across the Ribblehead Viaduct doesn't move you then you are probably dead.

If I had to find a negative it is the noise of the quarry trucks going past but we didn't find it overly intrusive and its only during the day.

We would definitely recommend this cottage and will probably be returning.

Had a lovely 3 days here , very homely spacious cottage in a superb location. The milk and cookies mentioned in other reviews and made up log fire were all waiting for us on arrival and are a lovely touch.We managed the full 3 days of walking with a rewarding drink in the pub opposite , I made it 19.5 steps from front door to front door ,There was absolutely no noise from the pub and couple running it are very friendly. The garden is great as well and in warm weather your own private beer garden

This is a wonderful three bedroom cottage with a large lounge, garden and great kitchen. The lounge has a wood burning stove in it. The cottage is exactly 12 steps from a great pub and has amble parking. The owner had milk in the fridge, cookies and had laid a fire in the stove. The beds are very comfortable and the bathroom and shower are great. The garden is lovely and at the end is a nice creek. There are facilities for BBQ and lawn chairs.

The only fault I have is there is no Wifi and the mobile service is limited in the village. The pub also d

First class. We stayed here on a last minute break for 3 days. We had some lovely walks here. Cottage is situated just a; few minutes walk from the railway station and directly opposite the local pub which serves excellent food. Enjoyed the log burner fire on cooler nights - logs and coal were supplied for us - also had homemade raspberry muffins left for us on arrival - bliss. Ideal base for walking the dales. Would love to stay here again.