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Smithy Cottage

long preston, yorkshire dales - south
  • 4 guests
  • 2 beds
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Pet Friendly

Description

Long Preston 2.4 mile.

Smithy Cottage is a beautifully appointed country cottage, located in the picture-perfect village of Wigglesworth.

Sitting peacefully in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, this delightful dwelling makes a great base for your next rural retreat whether you're a family of four or two couples.

Step into the airy open-plan living space after an afternoon stroll through the countryside and kick off your mud splattered boots, before wandering over to the sitting space and throwing a log on the woodburning stove and settling on the sofas to enjoy some quality time with your nearest and dearest.

Spend some time in the stunning farmhouse style kitchen with attractive worktops and pretty oak units, where you can discover a plethora of useful utensils and well-thought-out appliances to help you whip up a marvellous dinner for the group or create some tasty treats with the children as you enjoy an afternoon of home baking.

Open up the stable door and step out into the enclosed garden for some alfresco dining at the outdoor seating area and bask in the sunshine during those warm summer months.

The ground floor is also home to a convenient cloakroom with a basin and WC.

Venture up the imperial staircase to the right of the first floor and be greeted by a stylish yet peaceful shower room and the first of the bedrooms, home to a spacious double bed and en-suite shower room so that you can start your day off right with a refreshing wash.

Across the way lies a super-king-size bedroom that can be transformed into two singles upon request for flexible sleeping arrangements; this room boasts a beautiful barn window filling the room with natural light, making this a tranquil place to rest your head at the end of the day.

Jump in the car and enjoy a scenic drive to Gisburn Forest where you can embark on an enchanting woodland walk, or head into Skipton to explore the picturesque Waterfalls of Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar before stopping at Malham Cove to admire the incredible rock formation and magnificent views.

Enjoy a family day out to Bowland Wild Boar Park to feed the friendly animals or watch as the children play in the park and ride in the farmer's tractor before heading back to the comfort of your holiday home.

For an unforgettable adventure in the Yorkshire Dales, be sure to stay at Smithy Cottage.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Open Fire

What guests are saying

4.8
Based on 158 reviews
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A cosy, quirky home-from-home for a winter break.

We loved it the minute we walked in and the welcome basket was a nice surprise. Toasted teacakes and a pot of tea in front of the wood burning stove - perfect for a winter afternoon! The kitchen is well equipped, (though I was a bit disappointed to find the little range cooker relegated to the shed and a standard one in its place). Good showers, a lovely big bath and plenty of hot water. Beds, sofa and the huge snuggle chair are all comfy - though we could have done with a second sofa or another armchair when our adult kids joined us for a few days. As a previous reviewer mentioned, the lack of dog walks from the village is a bit disappointing. There's no pavements so you definitely wouldn't want to walk dogs along the roads after dark. The surrounding countryside is beautiful though, you just have to be prepared to drive to it. We managed to wear the dogs out on long daytime walks and they were happy to sleep by the fire in the evenings. We particularly loved Skipton Castle Woods, the walk from Malham to Janet's Foss waterfall, and the river walk from Little Stainforth, just outside Settle. The Plough Inn does a fantastic Sunday lunch, and is truly dog friendly. Plus you get 10% off if you mention you're staying at the Smithy. Further afield, we had an amazing lunch at The Assheton Arms (also dog friendly) in the picturesque village of Downham, at the foot of Pendle Hill, followed by a walk around the village itself. A firepit in the garden would have been the perfect addition.

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DeborahNov 2026

Cottage looks tired, fence at back leaning inward, next door looks like Steptoe’s yard.

Enclosed back garden with high bushes. No upstairs windows, just skylights, no view of surrounding countryside like those pictured in the ad. Thought there might be at least something to look at. Clean ish, cobwebs behind front curtains, quirky but dim inside. Tv had life of its own. Nice welcome pack but jam and butter left in open dishes. Adjacent nice pub with superb food and service. Booked cottage for 3 nights, left after 24hrs- sorry….

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MalcolmOct 2026

Smithy Cottage is a clean, spacious and well equipped holiday home.

The bed was very comfortable and having a toilet on both floors was very convenient. The heating and supply of hot water was excellent. It was a real change to be provided with a decent vacuum cleaner that was not full to the brim! Downstairs, the lighting could be a little brighter. The nearby Plough Inn serves good if slightly expensive food. One small downside was the absence of footpaths accessible from the front door. The nearest one, 200m up the hill on the left soon became impassable necessitating driving to walk the dogs. The accommodation itself was excellent.

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JohnSep 2026

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House Rules

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    15:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1040093

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Not accepted

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