Hillways

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

24 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“A very comfortable and well positioned cottage in the village of Gunnerside.”

Handily located for the local pub and two tea rooms with plenty of excellent walks on the doorstep. We would highly recommend.

Handily located for the local pub and two tea rooms with plenty of excellent walks on the doorstep. We would highly recommend.

- Mr Webber, June 2019
“This was a fantastic cottage and we would stay again.”

The supporting information was superb, including well informed local information. The cottage was well equiped, everything was on hand and a great welcome pack. The sitting area out to the front of the cottage, even in April, was superb. Walking locally was brilliant and the local pub is superb at the end of a walk. The owners really give the extra bit and i think really want you to enjoy their cottage, and we certainly did, including the dogs.........

- Mr Wild, March 2019
“Really helpful to have contact with owner prior to holiday.”

The cottage had everything you could possibly think of for a holiday home. Full information on area and cottage waiting on kitchen table and a welcome surprise. We had a wonderful week in this cosy and comfortable cottage. Village is ideal for a walking base or to explore any of the dales. Peace and quiet. Although we knew the area there was more to discover without having to travel very far. Local people very friendly. Our holiday was end of March and so the season hadn't started. Some places were not yet open but this did not spoil anything, there is still plenty to see and do out of season. Just bring your walking boots or just sit and breathe the sweet air.

- Mrs Baldry, March 2019
“Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

Local tea rooms closed when we visited in Feb but pub which serves decent food was open. couldn’t travel as much as we wanted due to ice and snow but lovely walks along river from cottage. Warming up by fire was lovely to return to. mind your head if you’re tall on doorways!! Highly recommend this cottage and location.

- Mrs Butcher, January 2019
“The cottage is like home from home.”

It has everything you need. The location is perfect for anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing break with walks on the doorstep. At the local pub, The Kings Head you are made to feel welcome. We love going here.

- Mr Hodkinson, December 2018
“Hillways is lovely little cottage ideally placed for walking and generally exploring this part of North Yorkshire.”

- Mr Whitehouse, November 2018
“Had a lovely week in this cosy cottage.”

Very clean, very comfy beds and in a superb location. Beautiful walks straight from the door and friendly local pub.

- Mrs Jones, September 2018
“A jewel in Swaledale”

Superbly appointed pet friendly 2 bedroomed former miner's cottages (2 joined together into 1) in the heart of Swaledale. The owners have thought of everything, so you'll find all you could possible need for a most enjoyable and comfortable stay is this lovely part of the world. We certainly did! Walks galore from the doorstep in every direction - up on to the moors above the village, or through the meadows and along the river, and up Gunnerside Gill to explore the area's lead mining industrial heritage (loads of walking maps and books available to help you choose what's right for you). Beautiful scenery in every direction. Lovely places to drive to and explore too, such as Hawes, Aysgarth Falls etc. Wonderful dog friendly pubs serving excellent well priced lunches and dinners in the vicinity (Farmers Arms in Muker gets a special mention). Not to mention the mobile chippy that comes by on Friday evenings. Excellent communications too from the owners who clearly take pride in ensuring their guests have a fabulous holiday. We loved it!

- Rosgeepers, August 2018
“Comfortable cottage in perfect location for village facilities and access to countryside walks.”

Recommended.

- Mr Bond, August 2018
“Hillways in Gunnerside,Swaledale was such a cosy, comfortable and well-equipped cottage and obviously very well cared for by the owners.”

There were lovely welcoming touches like the wine, chocolate & biscuits; also hand wash & hand cream. The front garden consisted of a patio facing south, with chairs and a table for meals al fresco. The cottage exceeded our expectations and the views were superb.

- Mrs Heath, August 2018
“This cottage is a real home from home!”

Well equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge with cosy fire & very comfortable beds. The views from the cottage are amazing. Gunnerside is very well placed for exploring the beautiful Swaledale area. The local pub does great food. A lovely personalised welcome from the cottage owners with a vast array of information to hand. Definitely a great place for a holiday!

- Mrs Bellwood, July 2018
“We had an excellent stay at Hillways with our dog and baby.”

The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed, including highchair and travel cot. It is clearly much-loved by the owners and their attention to detail is evident throughout - we have rarely stayed in such a well-appointed holiday cottage. The location is beautiful with lovely views from the front garden and very good walks from the door, and there are a wealth of things to do in the surrounding area. We would highly recommend Hillways as a holiday destination.

- Mr Bingham, June 2018
“Excellent base for amazing walks.”

Good food within easy reach. Comfortable cottage. Owners very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.

- Mrs Jones, June 2018
“A really well equipped and very comfortable cottage in a wonderful location.”

lovely personal touches within the cottage including the welcome wine and biscuits, wide array of walking and guide books for use and the well placed outdoor table and chairs meant it really was "home from home". the owners contacted me almost as soon as final payment was made, and couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful...even checking whether the local White Bus would accept dogs. We were blessed with fabulous weather...but would love to have hunkered down in front of the fire. Will definitely recommend the cottage to others, and plan to visit again.

- Miss Coles, May 2018
“The cottage is really well equipped and the owners are incredibly helpful and obliging.”

It is really well placed for lovely walks from the doorstep, just as well as we were snowed in for most of the week! The local pubs do good food and are all dog friendly as are many of the tea rooms in Hawes and Reeth.

- Mrs Granger, February 2018
“We love Swaledale, and this lovely cosy cottage is ideally situated.”

We had a lovely friendly e-mail from the owners before we arrived giving us lots of additional information. It was such a treat to arrive there - fairy lights outside and a christmas tree in the lounge - very festive, especially as it was snowing!! The cottage really does have everything you need and Jayne & Kevin seem to have thought of everything. We really didn't want to come home. There are so many walks from the doorstep, including welcoming pubs en route for lunch - The Punch Bowl in Low Row and The Farmers Arms in Muker are excellent. We also went to Hawes and did a walk there, stopping at Simonstone Hall for lunch. We also enjoyed The Kings Head in Gunnerside for fabulous evening meals. All welcome dogs (we have 2 Golden Retrievers) and are used by the locals who were very friendly. We had a fabulous holiday and would definitely return.

- Mrs Pitkin, November 2017
“The cottage was lovely and in a great location in Gunnerside, with easy access to all the various walks in the area.”

It's also very close to the local pub, but we didn't have chance to visit as we were too busy walking our dog. The only slight downside was the lack of parking outside the house (we parked in the village carpark) and the shower which only had enough hot water for two very quick showers. These are only slight niggles and not enough to put us off visiting again.

- Mr Bedford, November 2017
“Hillways had everything you need for a relaxing holiday in a wonderful location for walking in Swaledale”

- Mr Cannon, October 2017
“A beautiful hideaway in the Yorkshire Dales.”

We have just returned from a lovely stay in this cottage in the lovely village of Gunnerside in the heart of Swaledale. What a fantastic place this is and so cosy and comfortable, tucked away up a small dead end road by a small sloping village green, this cottage offers peace and tranquility in bucket loads. The accommodation is spotless and well kept, a credit to the owners Jane and Kevin who frequently use the cottage themselves. They have tried to think of absolutely everything. hence it has everything you could think of, even little touches like torches for those late evening walks back from the fantastic local pub which is literally a few minutes easy walk down the road. It has a large TV in the lounge with a Freesat box attached, plus a DVD Player and a good selection of films if you fancy a cosy film night in. Excellent DAB radio in the kitchen with a lovely sound, just right for me as I am a bit of an audio buff. The bed is so comfortable, it was a job to rouse ourselves after such a lovely undisturbed sleep as having no passing traffic makes so much difference. If you are into serious hill walking, this is the place for you as there are countless walks and trails in the area. Masses of information, guides and maps are supplied in the cottage courtesy of the owners, one very nice touch is there were some parking discs you could use for two hours in disc parking zones in surrounding towns. If you are not extreme walkers, and we are not, there is plenty to keep you occupied all within short driving distances from Gunnerside. There are spectacular drives over the hills around here and driving The Buttertubs Pass over to Hawes is brilliant! If you are a nervous driver, you may find some of these tiny, windy very very steep hills a bit of a challenge with many steep completely blind summits and bends to negotiate, all on single track roads in places with limited passing places. But that is the Yorkshire Dales for you, and you certainly will not be disappointed with the scenery. If you fancy travelling a little further afield, the Beamish Heritage Museum is only an hour and a half drive away and really well worth a visit. The towns of Richmond and Leyburn are nearby with some lovely tea shops and places to look round. To sum up, if you are looking for a lovely quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you will not go far wrong with this charming cottage and all it has to offer.

- GandMFisher, September 2017
“We had a chilled, relaxed week away !”

The cottage had everything, including all the little things you thought of over the week that we'd forgotten - from washing powder, dishwasher tablets, to bodywash in the shower ! The view from the front patio was amazing! We say in the early evenings watching the light change over the hills opposite the cottage - before heading over the green to the very friendly local pub. Good food, beer and excellent company . The walks with their breathtaking views covered all areas of abilities so as a fairweather, lightweight walker that I am!. I still saw amazing waterfalls, hilltops and valleys I'd hoped I would. We loved it!. Already thinking of an autumn break so we could use the log burner in the evening,we had glorious sunshine most of our week too so we even came back with a suntan!. Thank you

- Mr Spalding, July 2017
“lovely cottage, perfect location”

We found Hillways clean, comfortable, warm and surprisingly well equipped, with exceptionally good beds. The view from the small, South-facing front garden is stunning. Glorious walks in all directions without needing the car. Gunnerside village pub serves good food, and we particularly enjoyed joining in the quiz night (alternate Sunday evenings), where the locals made us feel very welcome.

- A TripAdvisor Member, May 2017
“Great cottage - lovely inside, especially the kitchen - we spent most of our time in there!”

When we did have a little issue, the owner was fantastic and straight on the job, sorted everything for us very quickly. Helpful friendly owners! Fab location, ideal to get away from it all!

- Mrs Johnson, December 2016
“A terrific base for my course and break away”

This cottage was exceptionally well equipped and presented. The communication with the owner prior to my visit was informative and very helpful thank you so much. I loved the views from the windows and it was a joy to wake to that in the morning. The owners have put a great deal of thought in to making sure the cottage has all the necessary comforts to make a stay in it a pleasure. Excellent beds and linens all fresh and comfortable. The village has great walks and the bonus of a pub which is friendly and serves good food.

- Liz T, October 2016
“Amazing cottage, fabulous walks”

Wow if you are looking for somewhere which is exceptionally comfortable, perfectly located for walking then look no further we loved this cottage a real home from home. The location is fabulous for walkers and we very nearly tired our Alf our Springer Spaniel!! . The coal fire is very homely and the beds amazing, the best night’s sleep I have had in years. The cottage has obviously been renovated to a very high standard, the bathroom and shower are better than most hotels. We very luckily chose a good few days and the weather was warm and sunny especially the second day we took a trip out to Aysgarth Falls which is lovely for a picnic if we had thought that far ahead. The walks recommended by the cottage are a delight, walking though fields and back along the river, we did have Alf with us who was well behaved with the sheep, as long as on leads it’s not a problem but lovely seeing the new lambs. The walk the other direction to the Muker was also along the river with some great views. The local pub is very welcoming with fab food and dog friendly. We ate in the cottage one night as it is so well kitted out, you want for nothing. We will definitely book this again and have already recommended it to friends.

- Mjwjrb, April 2016
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The property

A traditional stone-built cottage located in Gunnerside, a picturesque village in the Yorkshire Dales.

This miner's cottage dates back to the 1780s and is thought to have originally been two cottages, making for a spacious holiday retreat.

Set over two floors, the cottage has been sympathetically renovated in keeping with the old charm of this historic building.

The ground floor sitting room exudes character and has many original features such as the stone-built fire surround with woodburning stove, perfect for relaxing in front of after enjoying a day out in the stunning local countryside.

On this floor you will also find the spacious kitchen with dining area which offers a great space to enjoy a meal or socialise with family or friends.

Heading up to the first floor, you will find the master bedroom with its iron-framed king-size bed.

The second bedroom provides zip/link twin beds that can accommodate a variety of groups, and features a sash window seat, overlooking the village green and beyond.

Both beds are completed with Egyptian cotton bed linen for a real touch of luxury.

To the front is an idyllic south-facing patio area, ideal for sitting out and taking in the village and the charm of Swaledale.

This is a fantastic base for walkers, from a stroll along the river to a climb up Gunnerside Gill.

Gunnerside has much more to offer than being a peaceful retreat, The Kings Head Pub, two minutes’ walk away from the cottage, serves fine ales and good food and is a great place to mix with the locals, who will welcome you to join in with the fortnightly quiz.

There is also a fish and chip van that arrives in the village on a Friday night and Ghyllfoot Tea Room.

Situated in a prime location for touring around the area, this cottage is just a short drive from the market towns of Hawes, Leyburn and Richmond.

Reeth, Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater and Hardraw Force are all nearby and well worth a visit.

This delightful cottage provides wonderful accommodation for a relaxing break in one of the most beautiful areas of the country!

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link can be super king-size double on request)
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Electric storage heaters with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
There is a Payphone available in the property
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Roadside parking outside cottage at village green on first come, first served basis
Front patio with furniture and BBQ
Two well behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 6 miles, pub 1 min walk
Note: Check-in 4pm.

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About the location

GUNNERSIDE

Reeth 6 miles; Richmond 15 miles.

Situated in the heart of Swaledale, Gunnerside is one of the prettiest villages in the Dales National Park. Something of a sleepy backwater, it is surrounded by traditional farm meadows, pastures and fells, with the pretty Gunnerside Beck running through the village centre before joining the glorious River Swale on the village outskirts. Amongst the cluster of old stone houses there is Ghyllfoot Tea Room and the village pub serves good food at lunchtime and in the evening. The market towns of Richmond, Leyburn, Hawes and Barnard Castle are all within 15 miles making Gunnerside a scenic and central base from which to tour the Dales.

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Reviews

“A very comfortable and well positioned cottage in the village of Gunnerside.”

“This was a fantastic cottage and we would stay again.”

“Really helpful to have contact with owner prior to holiday.”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

“The cottage is like home from home.”

“Hillways is lovely little cottage ideally placed for walking and generally exploring this part of North Yorkshire.”

“Had a lovely week in this cosy cottage.”

“A jewel in Swaledale”

“Comfortable cottage in perfect location for village facilities and access to countryside walks.”

“Hillways in Gunnerside,Swaledale was such a cosy, comfortable and well-equipped cottage and obviously very well cared for by the owners.”

“This cottage is a real home from home!”

“We had an excellent stay at Hillways with our dog and baby.”

“Excellent base for amazing walks.”

“A really well equipped and very comfortable cottage in a wonderful location.”

“The cottage is really well equipped and the owners are incredibly helpful and obliging.”

“We love Swaledale, and this lovely cosy cottage is ideally situated.”

“The cottage was lovely and in a great location in Gunnerside, with easy access to all the various walks in the area.”

“Hillways had everything you need for a relaxing holiday in a wonderful location for walking in Swaledale”

“A beautiful hideaway in the Yorkshire Dales.”

“We had a chilled, relaxed week away !”

“lovely cottage, perfect location”

“Great cottage - lovely inside, especially the kitchen - we spent most of our time in there!”

“A terrific base for my course and break away”

“Amazing cottage, fabulous walks”