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Union Farm Cottage
Union Farm Cottage, a beautiful, detached, barn conversion which has been completely renovated to offer luxury self-catering holiday accommodation for up to 6 guests and 2 well behaved dogs. It is a wonderful holiday home to start your adventures in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
This Dales cottage is situated in an idyllic location down a quiet, private drive within, yet on the outskirts of, the popular village of Reeth in Swaledale on the grounds of a working farm. Not many cottages in Reeth can offer the space and seclusion that this holiday home boasts, with stunning, uninterrupted views of Fremington Edge and Harkerside, yet still only a few minutes walk to the gorgeous Village Green and local amenities such as pubs, cafes shops and ice cream parlour.
This stunning barn conversion has been sympathetically modernised. Downstairs is spacious, light and airy with an open plan living space, contemporary kitchen and dining area, utility, cloakroom. In addition, there is a downstairs double bedroom with ensuite shower room.
The kitchen / dining area is stunning with large glass patio doors to bring the outside in, also offering views across the farmland and beyond to Harkerside. The living area seats 6 on comfortable seating with a large, modern wood burner adding warmth and charm and a 43inch smart TV for entertainment. The cottage is heated throughout via eco-friendly ground source underfloor heating and offers free WiFi.
Upstairs, the two spacious bedrooms are full of dales charm, boasting high vaulted ceilings with exposed oak beams, both with their own ensuite shower room. The master bedroom also has a wall mounted flat screen smart TV. Due to the layout and the combination of bedrooms both upstairs and on the ground floor, this holiday home suits a variety of guests from large families, to family’s holidaying with grandparents (who perhaps might appreciate a ground floor bedroom and shower room) or couples holidaying together as each room has its own ensuite.
Outside, the cottage is fully enclosed within its own private grounds. There is a large parking area for 4 to 5 cars, a shed for secure bike storage and a feature water well – all surrounded by fence and private gate. The south facing garden area is also enclosed behind a traditional Yorkshire stone wall and iron gate, with wooden garden furniture for alfresco dining or simply to enjoy a morning coffee or evening wine.
This holiday cottage is ideal for those who enjoy walking and cycling in the amazing Dales countryside. There are multiple walks and bike routes from the door. You can choose from gentle riverside strolls along the River Swale or the Arkle Beck to more challenging hikes up Fremington Edge or Calver Hill and more. There is also no shortage of bike rides, no matter your preference – road or off road – here in Swaledale, we have it all!
If you don’t have a bike, this cottage is only a short 10 – 15-minute walk to the Dales Bike Centre where you can hire a bike for your chosen adventure. They also offer guided tours and have an onsite café and cakery to keep you fuelled before or after your ride. Booking in advance is highly recommended.
The Swale Trail starts just up the road from the cottage. It is a purpose built, unsurfaced path which starts at Grinton and runs a 12-mile route up dale to Keld. This trail was built for families with push chairs or young children who like to ride bikes together and those with mobility issues to enjoy the countryside safely off road.
Being only a short walk to the Village Green in Reeth, you are not far away from the amenities. Reeth boasts 3 pubs all of which serve traditional pub grub, The Burgoyne Hotel which has a bar and meals for special occasions and a gorgeous Sunday roast. Reeth also has 4 cafes, 2 bakeries – including the Two Dales Bakery where you can purchase award winning loafs, a post office with shop for all your essential items, a gift shop, Swaledale cheese shop and art galleries.
Union Farm Cottage is one of our dog friendly holiday homes, two well behaved dog’s welcome. There are a number of dog friendly pubs in the area and plenty of dog friendly walks close by which makes this dales holiday cottage an ideal choice if you are looking for pet friendly accommodation.
To ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible all bed linen and towels are provided and electric is included in the rental price.
Layout
Ground Floor
Kitchen / Dining area
Living Room
Utility
Double Bedroom with ensuite shower room and heated towel rail
Cloackroom with W.C and basin
First Floor
King Bedroom with ensuite shower room and heated towel rail and wall mounted TV
Twin Bedroom with ensuite shower room and heated towel rail
Sleeping Arrangements
1 double bedroom downstairs with ensuite
1 king bedroom upstairs with ensuite
1 twin bedroom upstairs with ensuite
Exterior
Enclosed patio / garden with wooden garden furniture.
Private off-road parking for 4 - 5 cars.
Shed for secure bike storage
Local Area
Union Farm Cottage is situated in the rural 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
When you approach Reeth you shall drive over a small bridge.
Approximately 300 metre beyond this bridge the road bends to the right (which take you up to the village green).
You shall also notice, immediately on this bend, a farm track. This track will lead you down to Union Farm Cottage.
Union Farm Cottage is the first building down this track. Open the farm gate on the left of the property to access the private drive for the cottage.
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.
There is a downstairs bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
If you have any specific needs, please contact us, we are happy to answer any questions.
