Charming 2BR 1BA Cottage with Stunning Views & Open Fire - 8430495, Richmondshire District

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

North Yorkshire, ENG

Swaledale Museum1 min walk
Yorkshire Dales National Park15 min drive
Wensleydale23 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main

1 Double Bed

Second

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

8430495, Intake Cottage, Cosy old cottage , open fire, amazing views.

Welcome to Intake Cottage and Swallows Byre in Swaledale.

Intake Cottage is beautifully situated between the villages of Low Row and Gunnerside in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A classic example of an 18th Century Dales country cottage and part of an original farmhouse. It was originally used by the current owners as a World War II retreat. Since then the Kent’s have been refurbishing and maintaining, holidaying and letting Intake Cottage for over 35 years.

Intake Cottage is south facing and has a lovely country garden that enjoys panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dale and the river Swale (old English for ‘the wild one’) running a stone throws away. Swaledale is renowned for its wild flower meadows, sheep, dry stone walls, hay and cattle barns, lead-mining ruins and its fast flowing river.

Cottage Overview

Intake Cottage is an ideal location for walking, cycling, sightseeing, trout fishing, painting or just relaxing.

Located 1 mile west of Low Row en route of the 2014 first stage of the Tour de France
Off road parking for 1 car
Terrace, garden, summerhouse, barbeque
2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin; Linen provided
Living/dining: open fire (coal provided), TV, blue ray DVD,
Kitchen: cooker, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave
Bathroom: electric shower over bath, shaving point, heated towel rail, wall heater; Towels provided ,
Self-contained Annex available, “Swallows Byre”
Free WiFi available
Sorry No Pets & No Smoking.

Children must be over 5 years of age.

Living Room/Dining Room

Intake Cottage is an archetypal country cottage oozing character from the beamed ceiling, flag stone floors and 18th Century cast iron fire place. It’s appropriately furnished throughout with a mixture of antiques and quality soft furnishings providing a home from home feeling, perfect for relaxing in front of the fire.

Kitchen

The renovated shaker style kitchen is a country cooks treat with traditional Belfast sink and original stone pantry shelves.

Bedrooms:

Master Bedroom

The Master bedroom has wonderful views across the Dale and contains a double bed, wardrobe and dressing table.

Second Bedroom

The second bedroom also has glorious south facing views and is approached through the Master bedroom and has a 3ft single bed with pull out underneath, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

All bedding is provided along with towels and tea towels. Electric blankets are available for winter months. The cottage has full electricity and provides coal for the open fire.

Bathroom

Small, well equipped and just off the Master bedroom.

Outside

At the front of the cottage is a raised south-facing garden overlooking a wild flower meadow down to the river Swale. A patio terrace with garden furniture and barbeque is ideal for alfresco dining should the weather permit. If not, there is our so called ‘Hobby’ (summerhouse) in which to sit, ideal for watching all the wildlife or reading away from any blustery weather.

Swallows Byre

Situated over the garden wall to the west of Intake Cottage, Swallows Byre retains the same beautiful south facing views. This conversion incorporates the best of old and new design using the compact space with maximum natural light encompassing quality tasteful furnishings and having central heating.

Living Room/Dining Room - 1st Floor

Double aspect South and West facing, leading out onto a roof terrace - making the most of the fantastic views.

Oak flooring
Wood burning stove
Quality soft furnishings
TV ,blue ray DVD,

Ground Floor, Bedroom

Double aspect S/W
Antique double bed
Dressing table, Wardrobe and Chest of drawers
Oak flooring
Central heating

Bathroom

Roll top bath with hand held shower head.
Heated towel rail
Razor point
Stone floor heated

Kitchenette

Belfast sink
Washing machine
Electric cooker
Small fridge freezer
Toaster
Microwave
Stone floor heated

Outside

Garden and Summer House
Barbecue

Property manager

Dorothy Kent

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking No pets No children under 5yrs Pay for any breakages, and report them Please leave cottage as you find it. Thank you.

Kitchen cooker and all cooking pans to be left clean.

Bins to be emptied If possible beds to be stripped.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Swaledale Museum and Stef Ottevanger Sculptures are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle. Luke Searle Golf Simulator and The Forbidden Corner are also worth visiting.

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North Yorkshire, ENG

What's nearby

Swaledale Museum - 1 min walk
Bolton Castle - 15 min drive
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 15 min drive
Aysgarth Falls - 16 min drive
Wensleydale - 23 min drive

Getting around

Kirkby Stephen Station - 23 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

Yorkshire Dales Brewery - 11 min drive
Dales Bike Centre - 8 min drive
Charles Bathurst Inn - 8 min drive
The Farmers Arms - 6 min drive
The Bridge Inn - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8430495, Intake Cottage, Cosy old cottage , open fire, amazing views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 8430495, Intake Cottage, Cosy old cottage , open fire, amazing views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8430495, Intake Cottage, Cosy old cottage , open fire, amazing views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8430495, Intake Cottage, Cosy old cottage , open fire, amazing views. located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Swaledale Museum and within 9 miles (15 km) of Stef Ottevanger Sculptures and Buttertubs Pass. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James I.

4 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

My wife and I wanted time out, peace and quiet. It was so picturesque and tranquil, we had some lovely walks by the river and never saw another person Dorothy made us so welcome, thank you we had a lovely time

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicky P.

21 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect cottage

Dorothy’s cottage is all you could wish for from the homely comfort to the views across to the hills opposite. It feels a much loved home and although small is really well equipped and meant holiday cooking was a pleasure For some the lack of a washing machine might be a big issue but our only complaint is that it is advertised as having wi-fi (we chose it in favour of other wireless options) when in fact that barely functions and you are in effect cut off as there is no phone signal either. Having said that we absolutely loved our stay in Intake cottage

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

26 Jun 2020

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Amazing cottage

Very impressive 18th century cottage in a beautiful location! Really enjoyed my stay here with my Nan and cousin. Dorothy was very polite and helpful, will definitely be coming to visit again in the future and would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

27 Mar 2019

A spring idyll

This was my second time staying at Intake Cottage and it was, once again, clean and welcoming. The garden was also well-maintained and a pleasure to look out on with spring daffodils replacing the apples and mallows of autumn. Communication with Dorothy was prompt. Thank you, Dorothy.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Andy H.

25 Feb 2017

Lovely little cottage

The cottage has loads of character. Kitchen is well equipped. The only negative (with the whole property) was a lack of washing machine - especially after a days hiking in possibly muddy conditions. We felt the freezer could have been replaced with a washing machine and perhaps have a smaller fridge including a small freezer? That said, the kitchen was stocked with most basics and implements and enabled cooking or simple microwaving each evening. The living area was perfect - a great fire which includes coal and most kindling needed. TV and dvd/blu ray player and freesat, plus free wifi means you can keep in touch with the world if needed. Wifi worked perfectly and a landline is available as no mobile reception in cottage. The electric meter was in the corner and we spent about £20 over the week but that included charging phones, I pads and other electronic devices together with using the oven and electric heaters regularly. Only got caught out once with no juice in the meter! The bedroom is roomy and provides amazing views in the morning. The second bedroom is off the main one and you have to go through the main bedroom to get to the bathroom. The bathroom is small but is sufficient. Electric shower is fine and bath is available. All in all we would recommend this cottage. Only one minor quibble tegards lack of eashing machine but otherwise a perfect Base for exploring the dales. We'd definitely visit again!

About the host

Hosted by Dorothy Kent

I grew up in County Durham , next county to North Yorkshire Dales national park.
Loved sport and art, became a hairdresser and beauty therapist and ran my own salon for many years. Married another Co. Durham boy in 1973.
Have 2 children and we all loved spending our summers at Intake Cottage. We still all get together in the summer time as well as doing the yearly maintenance of the cottages and garden. I do all the change overs and cleaning with some help from my husband and have more help in the summer from my son.

Why they chose this property

The situation of the cottage is ideal as it faces south with the garden in front which leads into the field and down to the River Swale below.
Plenty of space to run around and when the children were young swam in the river and had a little boat and canoe. Found tadpoles and caught little fish on their nets . Games in the garden.Lovely walks from the cottage which lead up to the hills .