You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dog friendly holiday home for 4 people, breath taking scenery, WiFi & only a short walk to the pub.
4 Swallowholm Cottages is situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in a small hamlet within Arkengarthdale surrounded by magnificent scenery, numerous fell walks, and bike rides straight from the door, plus, only two thirds of a mile to the tremendously popular CB Inn.
This fascinating cottage was originally a miner’s cottage and now a fabulous Grade II listed holiday home, suitable for both couples, families and friends holidaying together. The cottage has recently been tastefully decorated with high quality furnishings throughout to provide very comfortable accommodation for up to 4 people.
Enter the property into an entrance hall which offers a spacious area for muddy boots and wet coats. The cottage offers unusual upside-down accommodation to maximise the views from the open plan living room and kitchen area upstairs. The living room has high quality furnishings and seating which surrounds the multi-fuel stove and overlooks the fields and fells opposite the cottage, where wildlife including a variety of birds, rabbits and the occasional deer can be spotted. The kitchen offers plenty of storage and workspace with a dining table for up to 6 people.
Downstairs there are two well-presented bedrooms, one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. The family bathroom is downstairs with 3-piece bathroom suite with shower over bath. Outside the cottage there is a handy bench to start the day with a morning coffee or to relax with a glass of wine after a day in the fells.
The cottage is heated throughout by modern and powerful electric radiators. There is free unlimited WIFi available within the cottage and a digital TV with Sky for cosy nights in.
Locally there is, as mentioned, the CB Inn which serves fantastic food and has an extensive list of well-kept ales and fine wines. In the heart of Langthwaite, about 1.5 miles from the cottage is The Red Lion, a small quirky pub, with a fantastic landlady who is a fountain of knowledge for the area. In the opposite direction, about a 20-minute drive away, there is the famous Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in England. The cottage is only a short, scenic, 4-mile drive into the popular village of Reeth with character buildings, proper Yorkshire pubs serving great food, the Burgoyne Hotel with restaurant and bar, cafes, ice cream parlour, gift shops, art centre, museum and post office for essentials.
The cottage is situated perfectly for exploring both the northern dales and a little further afield you can easily access Barnard Castle, County Durham and the North Eastern Lake District which is approximately an hour away. Also worth a visit is the Georgian Market town of Richmond with a fantastic castle, abbey, and Georgian theatre. The bustling market towns, Leyburn and Hawes both hold weekly markets and have numerous eateries and have essential amenities such as supermarkets and petrol stations.
4 Swallowholm is one of our dog friendly cottages, we accept 2 well-behaved dogs. The Dales are very dog friendly and most pubs in the area will accept dogs in the bar sections as do many of the cafes.
Please note that the cottage is approached by a farm track about 100 metres from the main road. There is designated parking for all 6 cottages in the terrace. 4 Swallowholm has 1 designated space for 1 vehicle. You are welcome to pull outside the cottage to unload and load your vehicle, before parking in the designated space.
Layout
Ground floor - 1 Double bedroom with built in wardrobe and 1 twin bedroom. 1 Family bathroom including bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Sleeping Arrangements
1 Double Bedroom 1 Twin Bedroom with 2 standard size single beds 1 Futon bed for 1 person in living room
Exterior
Directly outside the house is bench seating and a small table. There is private off road parking within the grounds of Swallowholm Cottages for 1 car roughly 100 metres from the cottage. This area is shared between 4 Swallowholm and the 5 neighbouring cottages which are also holiday lets.
Local Area
Situated in a small rural hamlet in Arkengarthdale only 4 miles from the popular village of Reeth in Swaledale.
Getting there
From A1: turn off at Scotch Corner to Richmond • In Richmond take the A6108 and then B6270 to Reeth • Travel through the village of Reeth until you reach the Buck Hotel at the top of the green. At the junction take the right turn sinposted Langthwaite • Continue on this same road to Langthwaite • When you arrive in Langthwaite you shall see the small village green (High Green) with a bench - continue past this. • You shall pass the CB Inn on your right and a road signed posted towards Barnard Castle. • Roughly 100 metres past this there is a small hamlet of houses known as the CB Yard. • Immediately after the CB Yard there is a turning down a track on the right, the farm gate has a sign on it reading Swallowsholm Cottages. • Follow this track down the field, the track is bendy. On the second bend there is another track leading straight on. Ignore this track and follow the bend round to the right. • You shall come to a metal farm gate, open this and drive through. • The area you drive into is the private parking for all 6 of the Swallowsholm Cottages. This is where you shall need to park your car. However, you may drive down to the cottage to load/unload. • Number 4 Swallowholm is the third cottage from the far end.
Accessibility
The property is not wheelchair accessible. There is one small step to access the cottage. There is a standard staircase to the first floor with a sturdy handrail. The bathroom has a bath with a shower over, so you do need to step over the bath side to use the shower.
If you have any specific needs, please contact us, we are happy to answer any questions.
Property manager
Hannah
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Wood stove
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a river
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
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About the area
Richmond, England
What's nearby
Swaledale Museum - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
Barnard Castle - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
Aysgarth Falls - 25 min drive - 28.0 km
Wensleydale - 26 min drive - 31.0 km
Getting around
Kirkby Stephen Station - 25 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Charles Bathurst Inn - 7 min walk
Dales Bike Centre - 8 min drive
The Bridge Inn - 9 min drive
Red Lion Inn - 3 min drive
Two Dales Bakery - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog friendly holiday home for 4 people, breath taking scenery, WiFi & only a short walk to the pub. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dog friendly holiday home for 4 people, breath taking scenery, WiFi & only a short walk to the pub.?
As of 20 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog friendly holiday home for 4 people, breath taking scenery, WiFi & only a short walk to the pub. on 21 Jul 2025 start from €590.06, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Dog friendly holiday home for 4 people, breath taking scenery, WiFi & only a short walk to the pub.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog friendly holiday home for 4 people, breath taking scenery, WiFi & only a short walk to the pub.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog friendly holiday home for 4 people, breath taking scenery, WiFi & only a short walk to the pub. located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Swaledale Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Stef Ottevanger Sculptures. North Pennines and Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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10/10
It was a lovely stay the cottage and view's were stunning
Christine B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
Really enjoyed our visit to the cottage. The location is absolutely stunning; the upside-down nature of the property really aided the outlook.
NB any arrival information due to lack of mobile coverage!
On entry to the cottage our first impressions a FREEZING COLD cottage, NO heating or water put on. It took about 6 hours to warm the place, not helped by the lack of wood (2 logs) kindling (nil) to get the small fire going. Not a good start really!
The cottage has all the facilities & home comforts for a small family and we certainly had more than enough equipment to keep us fed, watered, entertained and comfortable. There was an iron&board mentioned but no board and the iron was pretty dirty! So we didn't use it. Hannah, brought up a board on the Wed.
I would suggest the owner provides a welcoming pack with key telephone numbers forCB inn, pubs in Reeth/Langthwaite, vets etc. If possible some local tourist leaflets, maps could be of use. Note, Reeth had a very helpful tourist office, good store/PO and several pubs (black bull very good, dog friendly, rooms and good beer/food at reasonable price!) We ate and stayed at the CB inn also very good but slightly more expensive; still worth a visit.
We visited Reeth, Leyburn (bigger town), Keld, Thwaite, Tan Hill and Grinton all are sorry the time, very pretty and enjoyable! The views from Fremington Edge, Merrick and Thwaite to Tan Hill are unforgettable.
Our thanks to Hannah (holidayhomeyorkshire.co.uk) who had just taken over looking after the property and who baulked us out with the problems we had encountered.
Lastly the holiday was marred over the last 2 days as the cottage has an electricity pre-paid meter (topped up by an sd card stick). After a long day out we returned to the property late afternoon to NO electricity, so place was cold, again, no lights and having checked the circuit breakers but knew that there was power arriving as there was a flashing box. Spoke to Hannah, who informed us that she (her dad) would top up the stick, bring it from Reeth to cottage and all would be good. So £20 sorted out our for about 15 hours. On the Sunday we had the same problem, so Hannah repeated the process. The owner should ensure that there's enough on the system! We spent the last 24-hours watching the credit disappear and frightened to take a decent shower.
NB there were only 2 adults and it wasn't particularly cold!! We were glad to get to the CB and not have to worry about power consumption.