Nuthatch Cottage

We had an amazing time here, so remote away from the bustling noise of motorways and towns.

The log burner was the icing on the cake for us. It rained every day we were there, however been able to keep ourselves cosy and look out at the rolling Dales was a sight to be reckoned with. Co.es highly recommended.

The cottage had no welcome book with information regarding appliances and local information.

No direct contact with local management or owner. The carpets in the property are tired and dirty and impractical. Kitchen is in need of updating. Cooker Oven was not cleaned, Pans poorly cleaned. Dog mess not cleaned up in garden.

What a wonderful few days we have just spent in the exceptional and quirky Nuthatch Cottage.

The cottage had everything that we needed, please note there is no shop in the village but we had a supermarket delivery on our arrival day so it wasn’t a problem for us. There are quite a few steps in places around the cottage that people with mobility issues may struggle with but not an issue for us and we thought they added to the character of the property. The garden was very well cared for and perfect for our little dog, from other reviews though and the information we thought we might be able to come and go using the back gate and leave our muddy boots by the back door but the back lane is very overgrown and inaccessible which was a shame as you can hear running water but can’t get to it. Another note for people who may struggle with mobility problems is the little path to the garden is very narrow and the flagstones slippery when wet. In four days we only used the car once as there are several walks to do from the front door which was perfect for us and the views across the dales are simply breathtaking. Don’t forget to explore Buckden Falls which is literally a five minute walk from the front door, we stayed next door in Coach House Cottage in 2017 and had no idea they were there!! When we went to Skipton for the day we bought some feed for the bird feeders and wow they go bonkers, it was great to sit and watch them. Not a complaint at all but only a suggestion the dining table on the mezzanine, beautiful as it is, we felt was a bit big for the space, we kept banging our heads on the beams manoeuvring around it. Buckden is wonderfully picturesque surrounded by rolling hills, we really didn’t want to leave, we’ve decided though that we must come back at a different time of year to enjoy cosying up in front of the log burner, as it certainly wasn’t needed in June. Thank you to the owners of the cottage for our most enjoyable stay and also for providing the Visitors Information folder which is where we found the walks to do

Well equipped and located for walks and meals at the Buck Inn.

Beautiful contained garden in which we could sit with our dog. Lighting in the bath room poor. Otherwise we were very pleased with it.

Thank you so much for our wonderful week in your gorgeous cottage!

Highlights included the excellent facilities; comfortable beds; safe parking; and windows facing every direction so that the light floods in and all the views can be admired. This is a fantastic area with great beauty; wonderful walks in every direction; and great, dog-friendly pubs for you to relax in. The property is wonderfully quirky, but sadly the extreme number of steps therein mean that we probably will not return as it has been a challenge for a couple of members of our family. I know that these were mentioned in the cottage description: we simply didn’t realise it could be so many in a place that hasn’t got a proper second floor (in total 19 up from the garden to the dining space). Future visitors please note although the shop that existed in the village when we were last in the area was never a supermarket, it has since closed and the nearest location that you can buy anything is Kettlewell and the nearest shops that carries enough stock to be considered even a small supermarket is in Threshfield. But we can attest to the fact that Morrisons (and quite possibly others) do deliver to this location. Owners of dogs be aware that there is a dog in the village who may act aggressively towards your dog. Walking around the village going right from the property, over the bridge and taking the last road on the left, around the edge of the boundary of the Outdoor Education Centre takes you past the cottage where a collie lives that regularly jumps over the wall to investigate passing dogs. The first and second time of passing there this was not a problem. But the third time it went for our elderly and unreactive dog so it clearly views that road as part of its territory. Do not walk your dog there.

We love it and very relax definitely will come again thank you x

Nuthatch Cottage is a quirky, homely cottage.

We had everything we needed. The weather was miserable and very cold but the cottage was warm and comfortable. We would definitely recommend this cottage to friends and family. Lovely surroundings and an excellent pub opposite that offer very good meals. Would like to return preferably in the summer.

Quirky but perfect.

A really lovely little cottage, with a very quirky lay out. Very well equipped. Perfect for doggy visitors too. Loved sitting in the summerhouse even though it was 4 below freezing. Buckden is such a lovely area, with fantastic walks right from the front door.

A beautiful cottage in a lovely village, it has everything you need and was the perfect place to spend Christmas.

Lovingly decorated for the season with a fabulous log burner- perfect

Warm & comfortable in a great rural location, handy to the Buck Inn.

Accurate listings in terms of internal steps & there is a need for good mobility.

We loved staying in Nuthatch Cottage.

It's comfortable and cosy. The Christmas decorations were beautiful. Of course it was a bit of a disappointment that the Buck Inn was closed, but cooking our meals in the well equipped kitchen, eating them in the mezzanine before cuddling up on the couch looking at the flames with a nice glass of wine was hardly a punishment. The woodshop was well appreciated We walked for hours towards the pike, the multiple waterfalls and more. Coming from the Netherlands where a three inch bumb counts as a mountain it did hurt sometimes, but it certainly was worth it. We really appreciated everything here!

A beautiful cosy cottage in a fantastic location - well equipped and thoughtfully furnished.

Great for walking and exploring the dales in all directions

Lovely stay in Nuthatch very homely and comfortable with everything you need and spectacular views.

We enjoyed the garden and summerhouse and walks from doorstep. Would definitely return

Lovely cottage , well equipped, very peaceful and quiet.

Central to everything lovely in the dales. Would definitely recommend and return in the future.

A lovely stay in Nuthatch with lots of walking straight from the door.

Comfortable accommodation, well equipped. We particularly like the garden with its summerhouse. Pleasant walk to The George pub at Hubberholme.

Lovely, quirky cottage.

Very homely and comfortable. We loved the summer house and the kitchen / lounge area. The views are spectacular.

Loved our time here!

It’s a great base for exploring surrounding areas and has everything that you need.

Nuthatch Cottage provided us with everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

A credit to the owners. The location is very picturesque and the cottage is very cosy with a lovely enclosed garden and Summer House with great views. Lots of walks from the door either along the river or up into the hills for the more energetic walker. Many thanks for a lovely stay!

Lovely Cottage, Great location, peaceful and well equipped, lovely garden and summer house, gated so good for dogs too.

Parking for 2 cars. Pub over the road serves great food, lovely walks on the doorstep. Not far from Hawes which is a lovely place too. Would definitely go back, but very booked up already ! (not recommended for anyone with mobility issues)

I had a lovely week in Nuthatch Cottage.

The cottage is so comfortable and beautifully styled and equipped. Thoughtful touches such as snuggly blankets on the sofas, soft towels, a thorough folder of instructions and ideas for walks, the summerhouse and lovely garden, and so much more. Thank you.

We had a lovely second stay in Nuthatch, it is cosy, well equipped and comfortable and the enclosed garden is perfect for dogs.

The walks from the door are brilliant, whether along the river or up on the hills. We are able to leave our car parked and just enjoy the stunning surrounding scenery. We love The George pub, a mile walk along the river footpath. Thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay at Nuthatch.

Cottage .Beautiful area walk up side of Buck Inn opposite was brill .Food at the inn was great .

Very comfortable cottage which catered perfectly for us, our dog and two visitors who stayed for a couple of days.

Great location for local walks and further afield. Having The Buck Inn on our doorstep was also a bonus. Glorious views and very friendly locals.

Loved the cottage l think for four people a bigger fridge would be beneficial loved the garden

Nuthatch Cottage is a cosy, comfortable and well equipped cottage in the heart of the beautiful village of Bucken.

It’s a perfect place to stay and access wonderful local walks on the Dales and Pubs! The cottage is well thought out, with back door access perfect for removing and storing muddy boots after a days hiking. The kitchen and cottage has everything anyone might need, right down to cosy fleece blanket! It was warm, comfortable and incredibly clean. Highly recommended.

Our second cottage in 2 weeks and another great last minute choice .

The location can’t be beaten great views from the cottage we were lucky to have heavy snow so it made it even more perfect. The cottage itself was amazing. The main things were the fire was the best we have had bigger and easy to use and the kitchen was the best equipped. The walks around the area are stunning. If you want peace and quiet with lovely walks and views then this cottage is perfect.

This cottage is gorgeous, a perfect place for a Christmas stay.

Well equipped with everything we needed, warm, cosy and a welcoming feel. We will be back!

Excellent all round.

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting. Local pub serves fantastic freshly made food and very dog friendly. Lots to do in the locality.

Nuthatch is perfect for a stay in Upper Wharfedale - the cottage was really comfortable for the four of us (two couples) it was compact but, they've used the space so well we always felt that we had plenty of room.

Having the use of the garden and summer house was a nice bonus. We had a great stay exploring the local countryside and the, many, pubs in the area.

Nuthatch cottage is a lovely compact stone terraced house.

The limited space is well organised with a mezzanine dining area and comfortable sitting room below. We found the heating system easy to use and were warm and cosy. Although the double bedroom was somewhat tight, the shower room and utility area was great for sorting our dog out. It is accessible from a path that runs to the side of the property so you don't have to go through the house. The surrounding countryside is absolutely beautiful. The only negative we found was it felt rather cluttered with lots of ornaments considering its size however this is just our personal taste and didn't spoil our stay.

Clean, spacious and well-equipped cottage in a fantastic location.

A few more stairs than the listing implied, so we had to supervise our older dog when she went up and down. The garden was very dog-friendly and led straight out onto a path for morning walks along the river. Other than that it's a lovely cottage and perfect for our holiday in the Dales.

Great little cottage in a beautiful location .

Added bonus of an enclosed garden for our little dog. Well equipped, comfortable and clean . Walk-in shower was great but I personally found the control rather high to reach easily ( I’m 5’5”) Would certainly love to return . Thank you for a great stay!

We had a brilliant week at Nuthatch Cottage.

Cosy and comfortable accommodation with a delightful rear sunny garden complete with summer house. Superb walks from the door along the river or up on the fells. We very much enjoyed the food at the George - a short one mile stroll along the river in the evening. We will return.

Nuthatch Cottage was clean, well-equipped and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

What made it outstanding was the setting - the beautiful views and the lovely garden with its thoughtfully placed bird feeders. Sitting in the summerhouse watching the birds was definitely a highlight of our holiday.

Great little cottage Location brilliant Had a great stay Great village pub on the doorstep and village store Great walks

Warm,cosy cottage.

Lovely position in Buckden for walking. We only used the car twice during the week and once was for picking up a pizza from Cecilia! The facilities in the cottage were great, everything we needed was there. We enjoyed the peace in the back garden and thought the utility layout worked really well for sorting out our dog, we used the back door more than the front! Thank you for a lovely stay.

After the first day when the cottage was bitterly cold we contacted the owners and soon all was resolved.

The cottage is conveniently placed for walks along the Wharfe and it is handy that there is a shower in the utility room for muddy dogs. We had a great week and, if funds permit we will return later in the year.

Good location, nice quiet village, walking distance to a good pub.

Nice cosy cottage, well equipped. Comfortable all round. Lovely views from the property.

Nuthatch cottage is a characterful property in a perfect location, private car parking and lovely views.

Bed and settees were clean and comfortable with attractive soft furnishings. Cutlery, crockery and cooking/cleaning accessories were plentiful and decent quality. On reflection, for us, a warm weather visit would have been better than a cold, wet one. The cottage was cold through the day unless we lit the log burner - at our own expense after the the first use. The heaters are electric ones timed to get the property warm to get up to and to come on again at 4pm until late and although there are instructions as to how to operate them they are not clear so we didn’t try to change the settings in case we knocked it off completely. Hot water was also limited, that would have been a problem had there been more than the two of us wanting to get ready at the same time. We wouldn’t rule out a summer visit, to enjoy the spacious garden and summer house.

Fantastic week in the Nuthatch cottage, warm and cosy feel with fantastic views over the hills

Absolutely loved the cottage as soon as we walked in.

A real tardis, quirky, peaceful & lovely views. Very clean, well presented & equipped. Felt warm & comfortable & a perfect location for exploring The Dales. I would not hesitate to recommend & would rebook the same cottage without doubt.

An excellent cottage in beautiful surroundings.

No complaints whatsoever. We loved it and will certainly be booking again.

The cottage is a lovely little cottage and is very well equipped.

The only problems is that the bedrooms especially the lower one and bathrooms smelt foisty. The clothes that we took all smelt when we got home. The radiators are electric and were set on a timer and weren’t on enough to keep the cottage warm. They did provide a fan heater so we had to put that on in the bedroom a few times. Could have been abit cleaner too. But the cottage is lovely and in a lovely area and could be fantastic if these issues were resolved.

We stayed in Nuthatch cottage from 8/10/22 -15/10/22.

When we arrived every thing seemed just as it was on the website. However we found the glass from the wood burner door was on top of the stove not in the door. My husband managed to put it back so that we could light a fire as the cottage was cold. The owner did call and advised me that his cleaner had told him about the stove but we could use it as an open fire until he was in the area on Wednesday as he didn’t live locally. He called again to ask us to move our cars from the allotted parking spaces as treefellers would need the space and as no one was in the Coach house we could use there parking space. When we did this a note was put through the door when we were out telling us the space was strictly for the coach house and not to use it again. It wasn’t signed. The cottage was cold heating was set to 7degs during the day 3 degs lower than outside. The wall heater in the shower room didn’t work, the heated airer didn’t work, there is no path to get to the back of the cottage so muddy dog had to be carried from the front door through bedroom to shower room to be rinsed. On Thursday 13/10/22 the glass fell out of the burner door and broke. We tried to use the burner as an open fire but it filled the place with smoke so had to be put out. Other people have found it to be a cosy place, we didn’t. Was so looking forward to going to the So many little things wrong spoiled it for us. Won’t be returning to Nuthatch again.

Lovely cosy place to stay.

The cottage is well equipped and spotlessly clean with lovely views of the Dales from sitting room windows. The owners have thought of everything to ensure a comfortable and pleasant stay. We can highly recommend

Lots to like-a tiny cottage that is very thoughtfully equipped, tastefully presented and in a stunning location.

It’s rather tardis like as it looks minute from the front but opens up inside and the owners have really made the most of it. Some minor quibbles but all in all fantastic.Thick large towels -but could we have two per person? I suggest that if you cook a lot you take extra dishcloths (there was only one plus a brush and scourer),an apron and rubber gloves as they’re not provided and pans don’t go in the dishwasher. The rest was perfect…attention to detail was lovely and much appreciated. Some of the great things: having a bathroom and a shower room, plentiful high quality crockery, appliances and utensils. No need to fish them out of the dishwasher because you’ve run out! Hooks on doors for hanging clothes and towels, a place for boots, cosy table lamps, comfy sofas with side tables and cosy throws for chilly times, a full size dining table,drawers for clothes,wardrobes with hangers (many cottages fall down on this to my amazement),very comfortable beds with lovely smooth bedlinen, medical stuff such as sun lotion and insect repellent, binoculars, bird feeders and bird food -frequent sightings of a great spotted woodpecker among other visitors to the garden-a map, handy parking, sockets near mirrors, a garden with a washing line, furniture and fantastic views, local information, a quirky old fashioned shop and a large pub right on the doorstep in this beautiful tiny village. Several gorgeous old fashioned pubs within walking distance (a few miles)ideal for refreshment after a day on the fells -but do book as they are very popular. The area is outstandingly beautiful, both the villages and the natural environment are exceptional. The cottage owner was speedy and most helpful in response to my queries before arrival and arranged for summer weight duvets to replace the winter ones as I requested. This transformed our stay as we could sleep comfortably throughout -most owners don’t do this so thank you, Jude. All in all a glorious return to my home county after many many years. Highly recommended. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

Fantastic all round!

Keep doing what your doing, cos it works! All the little things appreciated tea/coffee and wine! Regards Garry & Lyn

Nut hatch cottage is a really lovely clean, warm and comfortable place to stay, and very well situated for glorious walks in wharfedale, with more lovely villages close by.

The garden is lovely to sit in if you want to put your feet up for a while. It gets the sun all day, and has a little sun room as well. As mentioned in the listing, check if your dog may be able to get out, as mine did chasing pheasants (once) but a long tether solved that problem. Very minor point was the shower over the bath is very weak, but there is a shower room as well. Overall, highly recommended.

Stunning cottage with little extras for the guests comfort.

2 of us with 2 family members joining us (just for a few nights). Well stocked with cleaning materials such as washing up liq, dw tabs, washing tabs, bin liners, etc. Games and books, even a welcome bottle of wine!..very nice touch. Peanuts for the bird feeder and logs for the log burner. A beautiful garden and summer house which we we're unable to use because of the weather this time, but it would be lovely to return in summer to BBQ and enjoy the outdoor space. Cottage well positioned for all the walks you need if you don't fancy venturing out in the car. Couple of miles walk you'll come across the house/farm where 'all creatures great and small' was filmed! A pub with great food in every hamlet..no shortage of those, although fab cooking facilities at the cottage. Highly recommend the local pork pies and the Wenslydale creamery a few miles drive where you can have lunch also. Skipton is worth a visit for castle, shops and cafes. We loved the Yorkshire Dales and will definately return! Thanks to the cottage owners who have obviously put a lot of love and care into the property xx

We’ve had a wonderful week thank you, heartbroken to leave such delightful surroundings.

The cottage is a gem and we’ve booked to return already.

The cottage was absolutely wonderful and had everything we needed.

The only downside was the hot water and shower over the bath. There was not enough hot water for a bath and was tepid at best, despite using the boost function as advised in the welcome pack. The over bath shower had no pressure and went from hot to cold meaning we could only use the shower in the utility room which was freezing cold. After a long walk in the hills, at this time of year especially, warmth and a long hot bath would have been very welcome. Apart from this issue, we had a wonderful time and would definitely return

We have had a fabulous week being in this gorgeous character cottage that is beautifully furnished and makes being in the Dales extra special.

.. It's our favourite UK holiday cottage we have stayed in with the perfect location! We were comfortable and relaxed with our two dogs and loved coming back to the lovely warm cottage after long walks and spent most evenings infront of the TV with the log burner going which made it extra cosy especially with the colder weather while we were here! We have visited all the local pubs on our walks and they are all fab and dog friendly! We are from West Sussex (and it was well worth the drive!) Thank you for making our stay in Buckden so wonderful...we didn't want to leave!

The worst thing, and this will stop us revisiting, is the need to access the back door through the bedroom.

The cottage was also difficult to keep warm even in mild weather. I think this was due to the open plan design and how the storage heaters were set up. Fittings and equipment were very good. Beds were comfortable, too many cushions cluttering up the small room. We were 2 adults + 2 dogs. The cottage would have been far too small if there had been 4 of us. Overall OK but would not recommend without reservations particularly to dog owners who don't want dogs going through the bedroom. Our dogs are normally banned from bedrooms anyway.

Lovely quirky cottage with everything you need for a relaxing break.

Close to the Buck inn and great walks on the doorstep