Intake Cottage is beautifully situated between the villages of Low Row and Gunnerside in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A truly wonderful location, perfect for lovers of the great outdoors enjoying panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dale and the river Swale, running a stone throws away from the property. 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.
Intake Cottage oozes character from the beamed ceilings, 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, and is perfect for relaxing in front of the fire. The modernised shaker style kitchen is a country cooks treat with traditional Belfast sink and original stone pantry shelves. Upstairs, the master bedroom has wonderful views across the Dale and contains a double bed, wardrobe and dressing table and en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom also has glorious south facing views and is approached through the master bedroom, and has one 3ft single bed with a pull out guest bed, and plentiful storage. 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 barbecue is ideal for al fresco dining should the weather permit. If not, there is our so called ‘Hobby’ in which to sit, ideal for watching all the wildlife or reading away from any blustery weather.
Swaledale is renowned for its wild flower meadows, sheep, dry stone walls, hay and cattle barns, lead-mining ruins and its fast flowing river. The holiday cottage is ideal for exploring Swaledale. Only 10 or 20 minutes away from other nearby areas of beauty such as Reeth, Muker and Keld, and beyond that the Market Town of Richmond. For Cyclists we are a fantastic base for exploring and achieving climbs such as The Stang, The Buttertubs, Greets Moss, Oxnop Scar, Turf Moor and the infamous Tan Hill.