Ash Bank, Jacobs Wood

The owner was lovely and very welcoming. We loved the fact she just left us to get on with our stay as they're some hosts that are always making themselves known they are there. The place itself was beautiful and warm and cosy and it really did feel like home away from home. The hot tub was amazing we used it both night we was there and after our travel to there and the stressful Saturday morning we had, having to replace 2 tyres on the car, it was just what we needed to unwind and destress. We 100 recommend this place and will most certainly be booking again for some time in near future.

We enjoyed Christmas at Jacobs Wood for the second time. Thanks to Claire & Steve great hosts.

We had the perfect getaway from it all staying in Ash Bank. The accommodation was beautiful, clean and well equipped in rural surroundings but not too far to venture out in the car to the nearby villages. The hot tub was easy to use, my only recommendation would be to have robes for getting out. We hope to return at some point. Thank you Claire & Steve.

From a very friendly and welcoming greeting from the owners to the very end of our short stay, we had a great time. The property is lovely, clean and spacious. We made use of the log burner and it heated the rooms in no time at all. We can totally recommend this property.

Me and my friends stayed here for a short weekend break. The place is absolutely beautiful and the hosts are lovely too! Perfect place to escape reality and enjoy some well needed relaxation. Very easy to find and a great location to explore the local attractions walking routes. I would highly recommend.

Very welcoming and comfortable.

Amazing place to stay, so quiet and relaxing. Claire was great and even brought a BBQ round for us on one of the nights! Would 110 recommend.

Claire and Pauls place was exactly what we were looking for plus more! Before booking we fell in love with what the place looked like but to our surprise it was even better in person. It was spacious with its high ceiling but it still managed to retain its cosy feel. Everything about it was perfect, from the underfloor heating which provided an ambient heat to the moveable corner on the corner sofa and pillows which allowed us to set up our own corner in front of the smart TV. The wood fire hot tub was one of our highlights as we indulged in it under the clear night sky. As 2 Londoners who had never worked a fireplace in our lives it was super easy to use once we got the hang of it. Likewise the indoor fireplace was equally as charming which we used at night when the temperature dropped. Their grounds are also quite impressive. We got quite lucky with the weather so went on a walk around the place and saw their waterfalls and from the open plan lounge areakitchen you could see pheasants in the bushes just outside as well as deer and we could even hear their barn owl. Once it got dark we could hide ourselves away in private with the sliding barn door. That along with the remote control blinds meant we were completely shut off from the outside world. The batteries in the remote for the blinds were on its last legs but once you gave it a few rubs in worked briefly. On the note of privacy there is an identical set up next door on the other side but you dont even realise theyre there which was great. The place seems to be at least somewhat soundproofed and we even tested it out by playing music through the speakers which you couldnt hear from outside once the door was closed. We booked this stay for my girlfriends birthday so we could disconnect in nature and just be alone together. We loved it so much that well be booking it again for my birthday longer this time once we figure out our annual leave. 1010 hosts who explained everything to us and remained invisible in a good way whilst being just a WhatsApp away if we needed anything. The guestbook instructions were quite clear though so we didnt need them which allowed us to have our phones off the whole time. They even left us some vegan snacks and a list of restaurants with vegan options in case we wanted to eat out when I mentioned we were both vegan!

Fantastic location for peace and quiet, excellent standard of cleanliness and facilities. Lovely hosts and would definitely book again.

Beautiful cottage. In a stunning wood .Claire was amazing looking after us can't thank her enough. Every care had been taken to make sure everyone had a wonderful experience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

We had a fabulous week at Ash Bank. Claire and Steve had thought of everything we could have needed and provided so many extras, more than any other cottage we have stayed in. From the Prosecco, ice creams, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and marshmallows, crisps, tea, coffee, sugar and toiletries to name a few. The property was spacious and comfortable, the beds were so comfortable to sleep in. Claire greeted us and showed us how to heat the hot tub which we used a couple of times during our stay. Their surrounding land is beautiful and we eventually found their waterfall which was beautiful. We saw owls, pheasants, squirrels and deer as well as the resident sheep. We found it to be a good base to visit places, we called into Silsden, Harrogate, Knaresborough, we drove to Settle and got the train to Carlisle as well as spending time at the property. The only small negatives were getting used to the narrow roads and steep hills, being from south Lincolnshire we are not used to driving up such steep inclines. Thanks again Claire and Steve we highly recommend Ash Bank.

This holiday was the perfect balance of tranquility and comfort , with the luxury of having a wide option of days out at the door step if wanted. The facilities were well thought through, and it made for a very relaxing break away. The wood fire hot tub was perfect giving the option of heating it for the colder evenings or having it as a plunge pool for the hotter days was really easy to use ! The property owners we very welcoming , gave great advice on the local area and were just a text away if needed which wasnt often as the property is perfectly set up. Would 100 recommend this property and will definitely return in the future ! Thank you for a wonderful stay

Excellent presentation. Some nice touches from the Prosecco to the ice creams and biscuits. We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation, especially the wood fired hot tub.

Such a lovely holiday cottage, with beautiful views. A great spot to rent, not too far out from Silsden villagenearby pubs 10 min drive and an hour from Leeds Good provisions with a bottle of Prosecco in the fridge for when we arrived and some crisps etc Thank you for a lovely stay Claire!

My wife and I were looking for a lastminute holiday at a property that had a hot tub. We found Ash Bank on Google and were a bit dubious of Sykes Cottages as we both never heard of the website before and weren't sure if the reviews under the cottage were legitimate. Booking.com and other more wellknown holiday booking websites also had the listing, but the reviews were slim to none. We took a gamble and booked the cottage and we're glad to say, we had an incredible time! The cottage was clean, modern, and located in a beautiful, serene location. We were arriving via train as we both don't currently possess a car as we live near Leeds city centre and can walk to most locations. Claire, the host, offered to pick us up from the nearby train station which was greatly appreciated! She showed us around the property and informed us on how to use the woodfired hot tub. Prosecco was also given to us for free which was greatly appreciated. She also had a folder filled with information and activities of the surrounding area and recommendations for places to eat in nearby Silsden. For those looking to relax surrounded by peaceful nature and those that might want to have a scenic hike in the Ilkley Moor will have an amazing time!

We had the best stay at Ash Bank. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming with amazing attention to detail. The location is beautiful with stunning views over the countryside. Accommodation was perfect, impeccably clean with fantastic facilities it really gave the wow factor. The accommodation is set on beautiful land with stunning walks literally on your doorstep. The wood fired hot tub was a luxurious perk which we made the most of. Thank you for the best weekend!

We had a lovely stay. The property was immaculate. Beautiful views and lovely hot tub. The owner was very welcome and informative. Would highly recommend.

This was our third stay at Jacobs Wood and we booked the 4th while there. The accommodation is perfect for our needs, perfectly clean, well equipped and with stunning views. We had snow this year, and Claire and Steve had done an amazing job clearing the track, drive and hot tub area. Great as always!

Luxurious living, Facilities great

WOW! What a place! The best holiday cottage weve ever stayed in. Absolutely perfect and spotlessly clean. Theyve literally thought about everything. The owners are so friendly and helpful, but in an invisible way, so you know theyre there if you need them but it feels very private. We cant wait to visit again!

I was apprehensive at first, as I booked the holiday last minute for me and my other half as a birthday present. Couldnt have been more pleased from start to finish. The owners were absolutely lovely, facilities are clean, easy to use, and everything just perfect. Will be staying again! 5 STAR! for sure for sure!

Such an amazing week away! ! Claire was so friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We both absolutely loved Ash Bank and will definitely return one day. The whole barn was spotless and had everything you needed for the week. Really enjoyed the hot tub and the seeing the views of Silsden. I would highly recommend visit and so much to do around the area.

We have just stayed at Ash Bank for a week and had a lovely relaxing week away. The lodge is furnished lovely and has everything you need, perfectly heated and the hot tub was lovely to use. Great views from the lodge and perfect place to be based to also get around the area. Owner was lovely and welcoming and also gave us some good recommendations of places to visit. She was very friendly and lovely to chat too. Thank you for a very enjoyable week and would highly recommend staying at Ash Bank Lodge.

The accommodation was lovely,it was very clean and comfortable. Claire was there to greet us she is so nice and so helpful explaining the hot tub and recommending places to visit.the beds were extremely comfortable.we would go there again anytime.

This was our second time visiting jacobs wood. Thanks to Claire and Steve for another pleasant and lovely stay in their beautiful cottage.

Warm welcome by Claire who kindly showed us how the hot tub worked and told us about the local area and the property. She was on hand if we needed anything. The grey folder provided within the property was informative on how to use appliances, local walks and recommendations of pubs in the surrounding villages. The property itself was amazing, large, comfortable bedrooms, kitchen living room open plan and bright, it felt like a home from home. Being able to watch the wildlife from the living room every morning was an absolute pleasure. Ash Bank had everything and was a great base for getting out to explore some of the tourist attractions and the hot tub a welcome relax after being on your feet all day. Would highly recommend and would definitely return.

We had an absolutely amazing time in this beautiful cottage. The owner was kind and friendly and explained everything we needed to know. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the local wildlife from the comfort of the hot tub including barn owls, bats and hares.

Wonderful peaceful barn conversion. Really helpful owner who very welcoming. Loved spotting all the wildlife and hot tub a bonus. Love to return

An amazing break away in an amazing setting, there is everything you could need to enjoy your stay and a some lovely touches with the biscuits and Prosecco, the space is finished to a high standard and is spotlessly clean. There is so much to do nearby you can be busy, busy or just chill out Silsden was a lovely little village easily walked too but if your having a drink you may need a taxi back up the hill. I would happily return the hosts were very friendly and patient with any questions we had. The wood fired hot tub is great! I hope to return soon.

A really comfortable cottage. The facilities were excellent. A place that you could feel at home in and we enjoyed our stay. Loved the daily visits to the bird feeder by the Woodpecker and the nightly flying and hunting by the resident Barn Owls. I would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a quite and peaceful holiday stay but still close enough to shops and roads for visiting the surrounding area.

The owners Claire and Steve made us feel very welcome, the lodges are in a great ... The owners Claire and Steve made us feel very welcome, the lodges are in a great place very peaceful and quiet environment, the lodge was very clean on arrival with hot tub already at a nice temperature thanks for our stay

Had a fabulous week at Ash Bank. Claire the owner met us to show how the gate worked, how to light the wood fired hot tub, to tell us a bit about the area and answer any questions and then gave us her mobile number in case of any questions or problems and then left us to it. The barn was extremely comfortable and homely and everything was in pristine condition. Ash Bank is attached to another property and I wondered if we would hear the neighbours but we didn't hear them at all and only saw them once as they drove past one morning so it is very private. The views from the property are stunning and there's so much to see and do in the area, highlights included, Malham Cove, Bolton Abbey, Brimham Rocks, Grassington, tea at Betty's Tea Rooms and a visit to a brilliant independent cinema in Ilkley. There are also numerous inviting pubs in the area too and the pizza takeaway at the local Italian in Silsden was excellent couldn't get a table at the restaurant as it was fully booked for the night we wanted midweek!. I really couldn't fault Ash Bank, we had a wonderful weeks holiday and would definitely recommend.

Good morning Steve and Claire, Touching base with you to express mine and Karen's thoughts. Karen summed up your property in one word. A holiday home that has ability for the mind to do cart wheels as it has a 5 feeling. You both have put much thought into EVERY DETAIL to make our holiday a breeze from the advanced holiday info instructions via emails to present day. Cottage is super quiet, with nice privacy and no noise intrusion from neighbours. Even the air quality around your estate is refreshing invigorating aids my inherent restricted lung capacity disability. Cottage has very high water quality strong & stable water pressure is evident, mesmerising day time views as well as night time star gazing and the list goes on ...!!! The wifi strength & distance is perfect reaches jacuzzi area easily. The jacuzzi is very relaxing and aids deep sleep. I am inspired by your building style, home gadgets and like the durability of decor you chosen. The guest home manual maps you collated has all information required. THANK YOU for the staycation. Kind regards Tony & Karen

Ash Bank Jacobs Barn Silsden, Yorkshire Host Claire did everything and more to make sure we were settled had everything we needed for our stay. We spoke with her before our visit for her to ask if there was anything we needed before we arrived and arrange our check in time, and as this trip was booked for our Minimoon she even decorated the barn for our arrival which was lovely and very unexpected. We arrived with the hot tub already warmed and ready to go and she showed us the facilities and made suggestions on local places to visit plus a really helpful folder with all the information inside. If there was anything we needed she was only a text message away which was much appreciated. Location The cottage can be found near the village of Silsden, Keighley. The barn is slightly out the village but is very peaceful and quiet. There are plenty of local shops Asda, Aldi, Coop, Tesco extra as well as local eateries including Busfeild Arms pub and the amazing Italian Stefanos definitely phone up and get booked into this place for your stay. Easy travel to other places in Yorkshire including train to Leeds from Keighley train station for great food and shopping, if you like Japanese there is a new restaurant called Blue Sukura which comes highly recommended also. There are lots of local walks, one of which was the nicest walk straight from the barn which takes you past lots of waterfalls and over the farmers fields. Beautiful views from the barn and chance to see the stars at night. Facilities The barn has been decorated beautifully and is very modern inside with all sorts of amenities you would need including oven microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer etc and including smaller things that you would usually forget to bring with you like tea towel, or washing tablets. Outside facilities of course the best being the wood fired hot tub which once shown how if youre a first timer was easy to use and keep warm. Lots of outside furniture and the choice of using a BBQ which in the summer would get lots of use. Overall we would highly recommend this Barn Cottage for a brilliant U.K. holiday. Perfect for couplesfriends. We have suggested this place since our visit to many people and would definitely return for another relaxing staycation.

Beautiful location Property is very nice indeed

Simply amazing property to stay at. We stayed for a week at the Ash bank property. We were greeted by Claire and she made sure everything was explained to us and even recommended some local walksattractions. The property was very clean, had all facilities you would expect. Hot tub was great the local area provides everything you may need from shops to take aways and pubs. Hosts made sure we were enjoying our stay during the week and were helpful with any queries we had. 1010 would stay again!

Absolutely fabulous stay, great hosts who couldnt have been more helpful, wonderful facilities and accommodation and a brilliant location. All in all the perfect stay

Our stay was everything that we hoped for and more! The hosts were lovely and the property is amazing with beautiful views. There is a beautiful waterfall walk from the property and it is very well located for Bolton AbbeyStump Cross CavernsMalham CoveSkipton. We loved to explore during the day and enjoy the hot tub in the evening. We cant wait to go back again!

We stayed over ChristmasNew Year holiday. The accommodation was lovely. Everything you can think of, was provided and included a number of personal touches. The views from the property are beautiful and there were plenty of walkstrails within walking distance and in the local area. Property owners left us to it but made sure we knew they were there if needed. Husband thought the WiFi connection was a bit hit and miss but all in all, we both had a great experience and would definitely use again.

Absolutely loved our stay. After a year of uncertainty and having to rearrange, we eventually made it to Ash Bank for our minimoon. Claire was super friendly and so accomodating. We adored all of the little extra touches for the Christmas season, they made the stay extra special. The location was perfect t for privacy and relaxation, as well as access to local amenities and towns. We can't wait to return later in the year to experience Rowan Bank. Highly recommend!!