From camping and caravan sites right through to smart hotel accommodation, you’ll find a huge range of places to stay here in Arkengarthdale and Swaledale. Why bother to look anywhere else?
Roof Farm CottageGunnersideRichmondNorth YorkshireDL11 6JG
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The village of Gunnerside is at the centre of Swaledale and the ideal base for exploring one of the finest unspoilt dales with its famous lead mining history. There are an abundance of breathtaking walks straight from the door of the cottage, with The Pennine Way and Coast to Coast Path close by.
Five minutes walk away; the Kings Head provides lunch and evening meals. In the centre is a licensed tea room/bistro and on Friday evening the visiting Ramsey fish and chip van arrives.
In the nearby village of Muker, the Farmers Arms, provides lunch and evening meals. Approximately two miles away in Low Row, is a gastro pub, the Punch Bowl, and the village of Reeth, only six miles away offers further pubs, tea shops, newsagents, a garage and a Post Office. Keen cyclists can rent bikes from the Dales Bike Centre at Fremington. Those with a sense of adventure can visit the highest pub in England, Tan Hill Inn, ten miles away.
MoorviewLow RowRichmondNorth YorkshireDL11 6PF
Tel: 01614340319
Email: john.breislin@btinternet.com
This charming 330 year old, grade 2 listed holiday cottage provides comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people and has been beautifully decorated throughout with high quality furnishings and features such as beamed ceilings and a feature ingle nook style fireplace.
A relaxing garden room leads out to the well maintained and pretty garden with BBQ area and enclosed patio offering lovely views
Moorview is ideal for those wishing to explore the numerous walks in the area, many of which can be accessed straight from the door. The village of Reeth is a 4 mile drive with local amenities such as a post office, village store, garage, gift shops, cafes, pubs, restaurant and an art and craft centre.
Thwaite Farm CottagesThwaiteRichmondDL11 6DR
Tel: 01748 886444
Email: info@thwaitefarm
At the front there is ample parking. Stone built walls surround hay meadows at the back of the cottages leading towards Kisdon Hill giving wonderful views up the date.
Springs Cottage is a warm cosy cottage sleeping 4/5 in two bedrooms.
Meadow View is a lovely spacious cottage with the advantage of a large ground floor en-suite bedroom with one double and one single bed.
East Roof FarmGunnersideRichmondNorth YorkshireDL11 6JG
Tel: 01748 818680
Email: eastroofgunnerside@gmail.com
Near the village of Gunnerside in Swaledale, the cottage provides year round warm and comfortable accommodation. The area, famous for its lead mining history, offers an abundance of walks straight from the door making it an excellent base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Surrounded by open fields with the traditional hay meadows, stone field barns and dry stonewalls. East Roof Farm Cottage is only five minutes walk from Gunnerside with its pub, bistro restaurant and café.
There is off road parking for 3 cars and has an Enclosed garden
The market town of Richmond, with its famous Georgian Theatre, and many other places of interest are nearby.
Cat Hole Cottages LtdCat Hole HouseThwaiteRichmondNorth YorkshireDL11 6DR
Tel: 01748 886366
Email: judith@catholecottages.com
Cat Hole Cottages has a selection of around 25 cottages, located in upper Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and Wensleydale, in the lovely Yorkshire Dales. The cottages are all old, stone houses, many built originally for the lead miners. They range from roomy, characterful houses, sleeping 9 or 10, to charming, romantic cottages for 1 or 2 people. Some are in villages such as Thwaite, Muker or Gunnerside, while others occupy isolated, rural positions with terrific views overlooking the River Swale.
Many cottages welcome dogs (one cottage even has its own field!), all have free wifi and are non-smoking and most have a dedicated parking space. All are comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated and are warm and cosy, many with logburning stoves.
With Cat Hole Cottages, guests receive a personalised, friendly service from Judith Dower, who set up the agency over 12 years ago. Judith herself lives in Thwaite, so any problems are quickly and efficiently dealt with and she has a wealth of local knowledge and advice to give to guests. Book a holiday with Cat Hole Cottages, support a local business and have a fantastic holiday in Swaledale!
Tel: 01748 886873
Tel: 01748 900420
Apple Tree cottage sleeps 4, in two double bedrooms, and has been lovingly restored and refurbished with attractive furnishings with an eye for style. Apple Tree Cottage has charm and atmosphere, along with all mod cons, such as dishwasher, washer/dryer and freezer.
The hamlet has only five cottages, and is surrounded by wonderful countryside (great walking!) only a few miles from Richmond and Reeth. The cottage has a light and airy feel, with a charming dining area overlooking the lovely village green directly to the front, and outside seating, too.
You'll sit on the bench marvelling at the total peace and quiet, relaxing with a glass of chilled wine. A marvellous cottage for a lovely holiday in beautiful Swaledale! Free wifi, sorry, no dogs.
Tel: 01244 617623
Set in the tiny jewel of a village of Langthwaite, in Arkengarthdale, Arklehurst is furnished and equipped to the highest possible standard, with a welcoming coal stove for cool evenings. The modern dining kitchen, with quality pine dining table and chairs, has an old-fashioned original range as focal point, a wonderful reminder of the true history of the cottage.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, and a lovely shower room provides an extra touch of luxury and many guests comment that the description and photos don't do this wonderful cottage justice.
While there is no garden, there are many lovely walks direct from the door and free public parking in the village. Dogs are welcome, free wifi.
Tel: 01748 886253
Tel: 01748 886845
Tel: 01947 600700
Overlooking the Swaledale, this outstanding cottage has been marvellously renovated with a feel for luxurious comfort and style. It has also been awarded a 2019 Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor.
A beautiful kitchen retains its old-fashioned charm with beamed ceiling and flagged stone floor. The upstairs living room has a cosy outlook over the private field, with lovely meadow flowers. Underfloor heating in the bathrooms and a multi-fuel stove in the living room (along with oil central heating) make Throstle Nest Barn an inviting and hugely comfortable retreat after a day's walking over the nearby hills.
The rear door opens onto a patio with bench to admire the hillside outlook, a garden table and chairs overlook the stunning view downdale and a bench perched on the hillside from which the whole of Swaledale is spread out in front of you (or so it seems!). With all modern conveniences, and a king sized sleigh bed to sink into, you'll spend a fantastic first holiday in Swaledale here - and return year after year, your luxurious treat to yourself!