Testimonials

We’re proud of what Gearstones has to offer. As a committee, what our guests have to say makes the work we do to keep the Lodge and Cottage going even more important.

 “We once again had a fabulous residential last week. We managed 2 days of lovely weather before the heavens opened – we were very, very grateful for the drying room!”

Farsley Farfield Primary School
Lodge residential

 “We had (as ever) a fabulous and very full weekend. Many thanks indeed to you and all on the Gearstones management committee – I don’t think we’ve ever had a Gearstones weekend that wasn’t great and this one was right up there with the very best.”

Pete
Lodge and Cottage booking

“Just wanted to say that me and my walking group had such a fabulous weekend in the lodge. Absolutely loved the work done on the lodge since I last visited.
The new toilets and showers upstairs and the back lawned garden area are absolutely stunning. Thanks again, hope to book with you again soon.”

Tracy
Lancashire

“Many thanks for the use of Gearstones Lodge over the weekend. It was a perfect venue. We had an amazing time at Gearstones and the ladies are still talking about it.”

Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust

“It was a great holiday at the Lodge.
We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed it a lot.”

Gijo
Birmingham

“3 peaks, 24 miles, 12 hrs – we did it!…
and had a view from every peak.
Lovely Cottage. Thank you.”

Chris & Fi
2010

 “The weather was wet, The heaths were misty
But all in all, it all looked pretty.
The trip was fun, Even with no sun
We chilled out with tea and a bun.
We played Monopoly, and drank some beer
And in the morning the sky was clear.
So off to Ingleton, for a ramble around,
Here LISTEN! It was sound. xx.”

(but… huge spider at top of stairs!)

Us Lot
Cottage Booking-2009

 “My 75th birthday bash weekend including lodge for weekend. Weather much the same as last year but managed to get all the family out for 2hr walk! on Sat. Wonderful atmosphere again. Let me know when the sun comes out. Thanks a lot.”

Barry & Pat
2010

 “Here for a working weekend. Beautiful weather. Cut grass and varnished doors but also had the chance to visit the Squirrel Sanctuary and the opening of the church at Giggleswick school – very impressive. Lovely walk.”

John, Irene, Sue and Peter
GearstonesTrustees – 2009

 “Our second time here, another very pleasant stay.
Ingestion Caves – 7/10
Station Inn for evening meal – 9/10
Skipton Castle – 6/10

A very good cottage – we will be back again.”

Clayton Family
2022

 “Had a lovely time here! Went for a lovely (long) walk on Ingleton Waterfall trails! It was a beautiful, crisp, autumnal day and the waterfalls were beautiful. It is very charming here and there are amazing views!
It is so dark and cosy here! We love it!.”

The Pelars
Cottage Stay

 “Had a great weekend away.
Beautiful area, great walks, good food, and fantastic train journeys. To leave the car parked up was a bonus.”

Elaine and Paul
2021

 “Another great stay and we went on a walk and dad got us Lost.”

Andrew, Jane, Lewis, William and Stephan
Cottage booking

 “Thank you for having us! We’ve had a fantastic time. Looking forward to coming back soon and conquering some more peaks!”

The Patel Family
2013