"Would totally recommend this to anyone going to Leeds"
"Would totally recommend this to anyone going to Leeds"
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"Fantastic stay with the most responsive & helpfulhost, the place was filled with thoughtful touches and the layout worked really well for two professionals sharing. Easy to walk to Leeds along the canal. Would totally recommend this to anyone going to Leeds (and have done!)"
"Fantastic stay with the most responsive & helpfulhost, the place was filled with thoughtful touches and the layout worked really well for two professionals sharing. Easy to walk to Leeds along the canal. Would totally recommend this to anyone going to Leeds (and have done!)"
Joanne 21/5/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"Fantastic spot and great location. Would highly recommend"
Jean-Paul 4/5/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"The house was fabulous - loads of lovely personal touches and super clean and comfortable!"
"The house was fabulous - loads of lovely personal touches and super clean and comfortable!"
"Our first Airbnb experience and was very happy with everything. Brian was super quick to respond as we literally booked the day before arrival and he got everything across to us in minutes. The house was fabulous - loads of lovely personal touches and super clean and comfortable! Ideal location as just a short walk into Leeds centre and the canal path right next to the property. Would highly recommend"
"Our first Airbnb experience and was very happy with everything. Brian was super quick to respond as we literally booked the day before arrival and he got everything across to us in minutes. The house was fabulous - loads of lovely personal touches and super clean and comfortable! Ideal location as just a short walk into Leeds centre and the canal path right next to the property. Would highly recommend"
Rebecca Claire 11/5/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"If I were to describe this Airbnb experience in one word, it would be "Impecable"
"If I were to describe this Airbnb experience in one word, it would be "Impecable"
"If I were to describe this Airbnb experience in one word, it would be "Impecable". From start to finish, Brian's communication was excellent. The house is in a fantastic location with great views of the canal. Our dog was transfixed. The home is fully equipped and furnished with quality pristine bed linen and towels. The guide book had absolutely everything in it from suggested restaurants and dog walks to the contents of the supplied toiletries. We even used the washing machine (detergent also supplied) which was useful, following a rainy run along the canal.
"If I were to describe this Airbnb experience in one word, it would be "Impecable". From start to finish, Brian's communication was excellent. The house is in a fantastic location with great views of the canal. Our dog was transfixed. The home is fully equipped and furnished with quality pristine bed linen and towels. The guide book had absolutely everything in it from suggested restaurants and dog walks to the contents of the supplied toiletries. We even used the washing machine (detergent also supplied) which was useful, following a rainy run along the canal.
We really did enjoy our stay and, as our daughter now lives in Leeds, we will definitely be back."
We really did enjoy our stay and, as our daughter now lives in Leeds, we will definitely be back."
Suzanne 4/5/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"I highly recommend staying here for a wonderful time in Leeds"
"I highly recommend staying here for a wonderful time in Leeds"
"The Airelock is a beautiful place to stay in peaceful surroundings, situated right on the canal. The house itself was spacious, clean, and very well-maintained. Brian was a lovely and very welcoming host and very kind to accommodate our plans, which changed due to unforeseen circumstances. I highly recommend staying here for a wonderful time in Leeds."
"The Airelock is a beautiful place to stay in peaceful surroundings, situated right on the canal. The house itself was spacious, clean, and very well-maintained. Brian was a lovely and very welcoming host and very kind to accommodate our plans, which changed due to unforeseen circumstances. I highly recommend staying here for a wonderful time in Leeds."
Nur 21/4/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"The best by far...."
"The best by far...."
"The best by far.... We have come to Leeds twice a year for the last three years. Brian's house was the best by far of all the places we have stayed in. The location is perfect, right beside the canal, very peaceful but within easy walk of the centre (and some great restaurants). The house had ALL the little touches - from good knives in the kitchen, to lovely towels for the bathrooms and tea & coffee / milk in the fridge for arrival. What made this stand out though was the huge amount of useful information Brian leaves. He is a great communicator and gave lots of helpful recommendations, all tailored to our stay. We would highly recommend his house. We've already re-booked it...."
"The best by far.... We have come to Leeds twice a year for the last three years. Brian's house was the best by far of all the places we have stayed in. The location is perfect, right beside the canal, very peaceful but within easy walk of the centre (and some great restaurants). The house had ALL the little touches - from good knives in the kitchen, to lovely towels for the bathrooms and tea & coffee / milk in the fridge for arrival. What made this stand out though was the huge amount of useful information Brian leaves. He is a great communicator and gave lots of helpful recommendations, all tailored to our stay. We would highly recommend his house. We've already re-booked it...."
Heather 18/4/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"...nothing short of exceptional throughout...12/10. Brian has absolutely nailed it.."
"...nothing short of exceptional throughout...12/10. Brian has absolutely nailed it.."
"We booked The Airelock while our house in Leeds was in absolute chaos - contractors, dust, and the particular kind of low-level domestic despair that makes you reconsider all your life choices. What was meant to be a purely practical reprieve turned into a genuinely heavenly little escape, and in hindsight, an extremely necessary one. From the point of booking, everything was just… seamless. Parking pre-registered, check-in by code, and Brian kindly accommodated both an early arrival and an extra night without any fuss whatsoever. When you’re already operating at full stress capacity, that level of warmth and flexibility isn’t just appreciated - it’s genuinely life-saving. What really set this place apart is how much thought has gone into absolutely everything. You can tell immediately that this is not a “throw some furniture in and hope for the best” host. In addition to having everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay, there are custom (and completely adorable) 3D-printed signs throughout for anything you might forget - genuinely invaluable when you have my memory - and a guidebook that somehow answers questions you didn’t even realise you had. Brian is also patient enough to answer those same questions directly when it becomes apparent you’ve messaged him before consulting it 😅We love to see it. Both me and my partner were navigating particularly hectic periods at work on top of the home chaos, and yet somehow the whole thing felt like a working holiday rather than just working somewhere else. The space effortlessly accommodated two separate WFH setups, and we were lucky enough to catch a few of those rare Yorkshire spring days where the sun actually commits to its job. I spent most of them at my desk with the balcony door thrown wide open, canal path buzzing pleasantly below, barely a sound reaching me. The dogs, for their part, had also clearly decided this was their version of annual leave - parked in the afternoon sun in front of that same open door, watching the boats and the ducks and the joggers drift by with the quiet authority of two animals who have decided this is, in fact, their home now. Canal TV, as Brian aptly put it. All four of us were, for the first time in a while, genuinely relaxed. Now - the pet-friendly status. The Airelock doesn’t just allow dogs; it embodies what pet-friendly should actually mean. Removable sofa covers, spare supplies for you and your furbaby, and a quite remarkable number of thoughtful touches that made it clear our girls were just as welcome as we were. My two South African rescues are, not to put too fine a point on it, my children - and there will be photographic evidence of their enjoyment attached to this review accordingly. What they enjoyed most, however, was the walking. We did at least two proper walks a day, every day, and discovered trails and stretches of canal I had genuinely never found in four years of living in Leeds. Four years. There were new smells investigated, new territories conquered, new memories made - and at least two close encounters with geese and swans of frankly threatening disposition. We survived. Mostly.
"We booked The Airelock while our house in Leeds was in absolute chaos - contractors, dust, and the particular kind of low-level domestic despair that makes you reconsider all your life choices. What was meant to be a purely practical reprieve turned into a genuinely heavenly little escape, and in hindsight, an extremely necessary one. From the point of booking, everything was just… seamless. Parking pre-registered, check-in by code, and Brian kindly accommodated both an early arrival and an extra night without any fuss whatsoever. When you’re already operating at full stress capacity, that level of warmth and flexibility isn’t just appreciated - it’s genuinely life-saving. What really set this place apart is how much thought has gone into absolutely everything. You can tell immediately that this is not a “throw some furniture in and hope for the best” host. In addition to having everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay, there are custom (and completely adorable) 3D-printed signs throughout for anything you might forget - genuinely invaluable when you have my memory - and a guidebook that somehow answers questions you didn’t even realise you had. Brian is also patient enough to answer those same questions directly when it becomes apparent you’ve messaged him before consulting it 😅We love to see it. Both me and my partner were navigating particularly hectic periods at work on top of the home chaos, and yet somehow the whole thing felt like a working holiday rather than just working somewhere else. The space effortlessly accommodated two separate WFH setups, and we were lucky enough to catch a few of those rare Yorkshire spring days where the sun actually commits to its job. I spent most of them at my desk with the balcony door thrown wide open, canal path buzzing pleasantly below, barely a sound reaching me. The dogs, for their part, had also clearly decided this was their version of annual leave - parked in the afternoon sun in front of that same open door, watching the boats and the ducks and the joggers drift by with the quiet authority of two animals who have decided this is, in fact, their home now. Canal TV, as Brian aptly put it. All four of us were, for the first time in a while, genuinely relaxed. Now - the pet-friendly status. The Airelock doesn’t just allow dogs; it embodies what pet-friendly should actually mean. Removable sofa covers, spare supplies for you and your furbaby, and a quite remarkable number of thoughtful touches that made it clear our girls were just as welcome as we were. My two South African rescues are, not to put too fine a point on it, my children - and there will be photographic evidence of their enjoyment attached to this review accordingly. What they enjoyed most, however, was the walking. We did at least two proper walks a day, every day, and discovered trails and stretches of canal I had genuinely never found in four years of living in Leeds. Four years. There were new smells investigated, new territories conquered, new memories made - and at least two close encounters with geese and swans of frankly threatening disposition. We survived. Mostly.
Brian himself was nothing short of exceptional throughout - responsive, warm, and genuinely lovely to deal with at every turn. By way of illustration: towards the end of our stay, Jordan accidentally packed essentially the entire bookshelf rather than the handful of titles I’d set aside for a swap, and also made off with the bedroom candles. Brian’s response to my somewhat panicked message was to formally thank Jordan for his proactive contribution to fire safety compliance, and to note that he had only missed one candle in the living room. He’s thorough, our Jordan. That exchange sums up the whole experience better than anything else I could say.
Brian himself was nothing short of exceptional throughout - responsive, warm, and genuinely lovely to deal with at every turn. By way of illustration: towards the end of our stay, Jordan accidentally packed essentially the entire bookshelf rather than the handful of titles I’d set aside for a swap, and also made off with the bedroom candles. Brian’s response to my somewhat panicked message was to formally thank Jordan for his proactive contribution to fire safety compliance, and to note that he had only missed one candle in the living room. He’s thorough, our Jordan. That exchange sums up the whole experience better than anything else I could say.
All in all, this stay massively exceeded our expectations, and we are now in the slightly complicated position of hoping nothing goes wrong at home again while remaining entirely open to needing a reason to return.
All in all, this stay massively exceeded our expectations, and we are now in the slightly complicated position of hoping nothing goes wrong at home again while remaining entirely open to needing a reason to return.
12/10. Brian has absolutely nailed it.."
12/10. Brian has absolutely nailed it.."
Simone 11/4/2026 (Google Review) <- Click to view
"it truly felt like a home away from home"
"it truly felt like a home away from home"
"Had a fantastic stay at The Airelock while visiting family—it truly felt like a home away from home.
"Had a fantastic stay at The Airelock while visiting family—it truly felt like a home away from home.
Being originally from Yorkshire, I really appreciated all the thoughtful little touches throughout the house. The Yorkshire theme, complete with local sayings and humorous ditties, was such a nice touch and clearly done with care. It really captured that well-known Yorkshire warmth and friendliness—and that’s exactly how the place felt from the moment we arrived.
Being originally from Yorkshire, I really appreciated all the thoughtful little touches throughout the house. The Yorkshire theme, complete with local sayings and humorous ditties, was such a nice touch and clearly done with care. It really captured that well-known Yorkshire warmth and friendliness—and that’s exactly how the place felt from the moment we arrived.
The accommodation itself was cosy, immaculately clean, and had everything we needed for a really comfortable stay. We also brought our 2-year-old dog, who settled in straight away and clearly felt just as at home as we did.
The accommodation itself was cosy, immaculately clean, and had everything we needed for a really comfortable stay. We also brought our 2-year-old dog, who settled in straight away and clearly felt just as at home as we did.
Brian, the host, was brilliant—great communication, friendly, and always happy to help. He really went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect.
Brian, the host, was brilliant—great communication, friendly, and always happy to help. He really went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect.
The location is ideal—close to Leeds city centre with plenty of great places to eat and shop. We loved the canal walks, trips to Kirkstall Abbey, and even getting out to Ilkley and York during our stay.
The location is ideal—close to Leeds city centre with plenty of great places to eat and shop. We loved the canal walks, trips to Kirkstall Abbey, and even getting out to Ilkley and York during our stay.
Would definitely recommend and would happily stay again."
Would definitely recommend and would happily stay again."
Deborah 7/4/2026 (Google Review) <- Click to view
"5 stars isn’t enough************"
"5 stars isn’t enough************"
"What can I say, I’ve been on AirBnB for about 7 years, I’ve stayed at some lovely places but Brian’s place just hit every spot. Clean a well stocked kitchen snacks for arrival, the information booklet goes above and beyond. Brian, as a host is exemplary responsive within 20 minutes the internet went down for an hour he was on it in a flash always on hand offering advice on where to go etc. a wonderful stay wish I could have stayed longer 5 stars isn’t enough************"
"What can I say, I’ve been on AirBnB for about 7 years, I’ve stayed at some lovely places but Brian’s place just hit every spot. Clean a well stocked kitchen snacks for arrival, the information booklet goes above and beyond. Brian, as a host is exemplary responsive within 20 minutes the internet went down for an hour he was on it in a flash always on hand offering advice on where to go etc. a wonderful stay wish I could have stayed longer 5 stars isn’t enough************"
Paul 25/3/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"The best place we have stayed in the area"
"The best place we have stayed in the area"
"The best place we have stayed in the area. Everything in the property felt fresh and new. Plenty of facilities to make the stay pleasant - TVs, wi-fi, phone chargers and an online house manual with everything you could possibly want to know. Nice location next to the canal so you can sit back with a cuppa and watch all the joggers on the towpath gasping past. Brian was a really helpful host before and during the stay. Top notch!)"
"The best place we have stayed in the area. Everything in the property felt fresh and new. Plenty of facilities to make the stay pleasant - TVs, wi-fi, phone chargers and an online house manual with everything you could possibly want to know. Nice location next to the canal so you can sit back with a cuppa and watch all the joggers on the towpath gasping past. Brian was a really helpful host before and during the stay. Top notch!)"
Malcolm 12/3/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"We defo stay again"
"We defo stay again"
"Visited as a family with our pooch! Firstly Brian was a great host, well done brian! Communication 100% Really cosy just felt like home. Canal views are stunning. We had plenty walks into leeds around 25 minute walk, we timed it. Easy access & plenty parking. The bairn loved the projector on the top floor! We defo stay again :)"
"Visited as a family with our pooch! Firstly Brian was a great host, well done brian! Communication 100% Really cosy just felt like home. Canal views are stunning. We had plenty walks into leeds around 25 minute walk, we timed it. Easy access & plenty parking. The bairn loved the projector on the top floor! We defo stay again :)"
Dawn 28/2/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"We will be back!"
"We will be back!"
"Brian was a super responsive host , and answered just a couple of questions we had, very quickly. The property is in a beautiful location , canal side, so we could walk our little cocker spaniel safely , and I even squeezed in a cheeky 5k myself! The property is beautifully finished to a very high standard and spotlessly cleaned. Nothing at all negative to say , all positive 5* rating for everything . We will be back !"
"Brian was a super responsive host , and answered just a couple of questions we had, very quickly. The property is in a beautiful location , canal side, so we could walk our little cocker spaniel safely , and I even squeezed in a cheeky 5k myself! The property is beautifully finished to a very high standard and spotlessly cleaned. Nothing at all negative to say , all positive 5* rating for everything . We will be back !"
Jane 24/2/2026(airbnb) <- Click to view
"couldn’t fault the experience at all"
"couldn’t fault the experience at all"
"We had a fantastic stay and couldn’t fault the experience at all. The property was exactly as described – clean, comfortable, and very well looked after, with everything we needed for a stress-free stay.
"We had a fantastic stay and couldn’t fault the experience at all. The property was exactly as described – clean, comfortable, and very well looked after, with everything we needed for a stress-free stay.
What really stood out was how helpful and responsive the host was. From the moment we booked, they were quick to answer any questions we had and made the whole process feel easy and reassuring. Communication was excellent throughout, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble.
What really stood out was how helpful and responsive the host was. From the moment we booked, they were quick to answer any questions we had and made the whole process feel easy and reassuring. Communication was excellent throughout, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble.
It’s clear the host genuinely cares about their guests and wants them to have the best possible stay. We felt very well looked after and would happily stay here again without hesitation. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a smooth, pleasant Airbnb experience."
It’s clear the host genuinely cares about their guests and wants them to have the best possible stay. We felt very well looked after and would happily stay here again without hesitation. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a smooth, pleasant Airbnb experience."
Adrian 23/2/2026 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"...we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!"
"...we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!"
"We had a wonderful three night stay at The Airelock with our two children and two dogs.
"We had a wonderful three night stay at The Airelock with our two children and two dogs.
The house was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up, making it easy for all of us to settle in straight away. The photos of the place really don’t do it justice—it’s even better in person.
The house was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up, making it easy for all of us to settle in straight away. The photos of the place really don’t do it justice—it’s even better in person.
The canal walks in both directions were a real highlight, perfect for relaxed strolls with the dogs and a great way to start and end each day. The location worked brilliantly for us, with excellent links to other destinations across Yorkshire, making it a very convenient base for exploring the area.
The canal walks in both directions were a real highlight, perfect for relaxed strolls with the dogs and a great way to start and end each day. The location worked brilliantly for us, with excellent links to other destinations across Yorkshire, making it a very convenient base for exploring the area.
Brian was a fantastic host, with brilliant communication throughout, and we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended! "
Brian was a fantastic host, with brilliant communication throughout, and we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended! "
Hannah 19/2/2026 (Google Review) <- Click to view
"Great location, host and home"
"Great location, host and home"
"Great location, host and home. We had a lovely stay, thank you. Of special note is Brian's recognition that you are on holiday, e.g. do not strip the beds, plentiful toiletries..."
"Great location, host and home. We had a lovely stay, thank you. Of special note is Brian's recognition that you are on holiday, e.g. do not strip the beds, plentiful toiletries..."
Liz 1/2/2026(airbnb) <- Click to view
"A most enjoyable stay in a beautifully furnished and immaculate home"
"A most enjoyable stay in a beautifully furnished and immaculate home"
"A most enjoyable stay in a beautifully furnished and immaculate home. The location is superb, offering both convenience and charm. Brian's communication was exemplary throughout. A refined and comfortable place that I would gladly recommend"
"A most enjoyable stay in a beautifully furnished and immaculate home. The location is superb, offering both convenience and charm. Brian's communication was exemplary throughout. A refined and comfortable place that I would gladly recommend"
Kunal 29/1/2026(airbnb) <- Click to view
"The Airelock is a truly magical find"
"The Airelock is a truly magical find"
"The Airelock is a truly magical find. Set on Otter Island between the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, I’ve regularly run past these houses and wondered what it would be like to stay there. Thanks to the Airelock I can now say - it is ace! Brian is a truly wonderful host and the way he has considered every element of the Airelock makes you feel right at home and relaxed. The little touches, such as the little easels with hints and tips, throughout the house help make you comfortable. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Brian and the Airelock to anyone making a trip to Leeds.."
"The Airelock is a truly magical find. Set on Otter Island between the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, I’ve regularly run past these houses and wondered what it would be like to stay there. Thanks to the Airelock I can now say - it is ace! Brian is a truly wonderful host and the way he has considered every element of the Airelock makes you feel right at home and relaxed. The little touches, such as the little easels with hints and tips, throughout the house help make you comfortable. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Brian and the Airelock to anyone making a trip to Leeds.."
Matt 21/1/2026(airbnb) <- Click to view
"He’s really gone the extra mile to think about making this a home from home"
"He’s really gone the extra mile to think about making this a home from home"
"Brian’s place is great. He’s really gone the extra mile to think about making this a home from home. Everything was great!"
"Brian’s place is great. He’s really gone the extra mile to think about making this a home from home. Everything was great!"
Sarah 15/1/2026(airbnb) <- Click to view
"Perfect stay whilst working in Leeds"
"Perfect stay whilst working in Leeds"
"Perfect stay whilst working in Leeds but also ideal for people visiting Leeds, lots of nice touches, great location and would stay again."
"Perfect stay whilst working in Leeds but also ideal for people visiting Leeds, lots of nice touches, great location and would stay again."
Jack 13/1/2026(airbnb) <- Click to view
"Brian had thought of things we have never had before in other places!"
"Brian had thought of things we have never had before in other places!"
"We went to The Airelock over the New Year! My hubby and little dog, we were absolutely surprised how the host Brian had thought of things we have never had before in other places! A special charger in bedrooms, tvs top notch. I could go on! Main thing Brian was at the end of the phone for anything, We had a lovely cozy lush time in the Airelock! A walk down the canal pass to Leeds was great too ! "
"We went to The Airelock over the New Year! My hubby and little dog, we were absolutely surprised how the host Brian had thought of things we have never had before in other places! A special charger in bedrooms, tvs top notch. I could go on! Main thing Brian was at the end of the phone for anything, We had a lovely cozy lush time in the Airelock! A walk down the canal pass to Leeds was great too ! "
Susan 4/1/2026 (Google Review) <- Click to view
"The perfect stay tbh"
"The perfect stay tbh"
"The perfect stay tbh. We brought our dog and there’s a perfect 45-60 min walk along the canal in to Armley park and back around. The pics don’t do it justice in my opinion. Lovely, super clean 3 storey house. Very quiet neighbourhood (zero noise), and brill comms from Brian. 11/10"
"The perfect stay tbh. We brought our dog and there’s a perfect 45-60 min walk along the canal in to Armley park and back around. The pics don’t do it justice in my opinion. Lovely, super clean 3 storey house. Very quiet neighbourhood (zero noise), and brill comms from Brian. 11/10"
Danny 26/12/2025(airbnb) <- Click to view
"Just what we wanted"
"Just what we wanted"
Very clean ,quiet location , easy access to city. Just what we wanted."
Very clean ,quiet location , easy access to city. Just what we wanted."
Jeremy 31/12/2025 (airbnb) <- Click to view
"Amazing experience at The Airelock!"
"Amazing experience at The Airelock!"
"Amazing experience at The Airelock! Great location by the canal close to the city centre and anything else you need. The host was very responsive and couldn’t do enough to help us with any questions and make sure that our stay was enjoyable. "
"Amazing experience at The Airelock! Great location by the canal close to the city centre and anything else you need. The host was very responsive and couldn’t do enough to help us with any questions and make sure that our stay was enjoyable. "
Alfie Raw 15/12/2025 (Google Review) <- Click to view
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