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Margaret's Cottage

(Ref. 4209)

Low Row near Reeth, Yorkshire Dales - North Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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57 Customer Reviews

  • "Beautiful cottage with amazing views, and a fabulous pub a minutes walk away."

    What more could you need?!

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Oct 2024

  • "Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean, well equipped and warm."

    Friendly owner, wonderful views, great walks from the door and best of all SO peaceful.

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0Oct 2024

  • "Beautifully clean cottage, well equipped, and with a very comfortable bed."

    Reviewed by Sue4.7Sep 2024

  • "Booked last minute."

    Found the cottage very comfortable with everything we needed. The views down the valley are amazing and most relaxing to sit outside and enjoy the peace. Not really quiet because of the lovely sheep ! Really enjoyed our stay.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback - so glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Grace5.0Jul 2024

  • "Our stay at Margaret’s Cottage was a joy from start to finish."

    The location and views were outstanding. The cottage was ultra clean and beautifully presented. Special mention to the comfy bed! The kitchen was well equipped with everything one needs and the living room was so cosy and comfy. What made it special were the lovely owners who made us feel so at home. Thank-you Carol for a wonderful holiday.

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback - it was a pleasure to meet you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0Jun 2024

  • "Likes. The stunning location,modern kitchen and bathroom,garden."

    Comfortable lounge with log burner. Dislikes. The hard uncomfortable single beds, No welcome pack, complete lack of information on the appliances or the area. Fire extinguisher expired in 2015. Cobwebs hanging from the beams in the kitchen. Huge text sent before visit. £30 fee for one dog. We enjoyed our stay here, with a bit of effort from the owner this could be a stunning cottage with rave reviews. If you are visiting bring everything.

    Thank you for your comments We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by George3.4May 2024

  • "We had a lovely time."

    The cottage is absolutely beautiful., nestled in the Yorkshire Dales. The cottage had everything that we needed. The location is very peaceful with amazing views. Carol and Patrick were very friendly and kind. The cottage is in a perfect location in which to explore the beautiful countryside. Thank you

    We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rosemary5.0May 2024

  • "Lovely comfortable well equipped cottage in a tranquil location."

    Plenty of places to explore, friendly and helpful owner who lives next door, the Punchbowl Inn serves lovely food and is only a 5 minute walk away. Would definitely go back.

    We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Feb 2024

  • "A lovely, warm and cosy cottage with gorgeous views."

    Everything was perfect for our week stay. Thank you

    We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Oct 2023

  • "Margaret's Cottage in Low Row is an attractive and well equipped house in a wonderful location overlooking Swaledale."

    The host was friendly, welcoming and helpful, pointing out a walk across the meadow to the path by the river and leaving some kitchen essentials to help prepare drinks and food when we first arrived. We loved our stay there.

    We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and all that beautiful Swaledale has to offer. Kind regards. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Philip4.1Jun 2023

  • "We had a splendid time at Margaret’s Cottage in beautiful Swaledale."

    The cottage is lovely and clean and the views from inside and from outside in the garden are marvellous. Carol is a lovely lady and generous host who is steeped in the history of Swaledale.

    It was lovely to meet you both and are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your generous comments. We hope to see you again should you ever return to SwaledLe. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael5.0May 2023

  • "The cottage is in a great location for exploring Swaledale."

    Carol the host was very friendly and informative. Although we couldn’t let our dog off the lead in the garden as it wasn’t enclosed and it was lambing season this didn’t matter as all the walks we picked around the area had plenty of open fields for our Cocker Spaniel to let of some steam. The bed was extremely comfortable and the cottage had everything needed to make our 7 day stay very enjoyable. Coming back to the cottage after full days walking and putting on the log burner was so homely but to wake up every morning to the beautiful view of Swaledale we really didn’t want our 7 day stay to end. We only had a drink in the local pub but the staff seamed friendly. The Dales Bike Centre just through Reeth do a lovely coffee and cake. We walked from Keld to Tan Hill and highly recommend the warm welcome and good food here. In a nutshell a great holiday.

    Thank you it was a pleasure to meet you , we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and your time in Swaledale. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynda5.0Apr 2023

  • "Highly recommended."

    Family of 4 and a dog stayed for a week in April. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed and was beautifully presented. Weather was changeable but the cottage was adaptable to all conditions, cosy fires or sitting on the patio in the sun, taking in the stunning views. Carol and family were a pleasure to meet, and made us feel so welcome. Friendly, helpful and not intrusive, exactly what we wanted. Perfect week for us. Thanks so much (And we got to see the lambs!)

    Reviewed by Simon5.0Apr 2023

  • "We enjoyed our stay at Margaret's Cottage very much and would like to thank the owners for their care and attention."

    Despite the extreme conditions we were warm and cosy. A lovely quiet location with a wonderful view over the Swale valley.

    Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are glad you managed to enjoy your stay in a snowy Swaledale. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0Mar 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage in a great location."

    Everything you need in the cottage for a lovely stay, fabulous view from the garden. Swalesdale is a part of the Yorkshire dales new to us, but we will definitely be back. Thanks for Carol and family for an enjoyable holiday.

    Thank you, we would love to have you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sue5.0Oct 2022

  • "Lovely, perfect in every way."

    Met the owner who was extremely helpful and friendly. Would recommend this and the best part was the view across the valley- unbelievable.

    Thank you for your kind comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Margaret’s Cottage in lovely Swaledale. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Sep 2022

  • "Beautiful cottage with an amazing view across the dale."

    Spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. Carol, the owner, is lovely and was very helpful recommending easy walks for my elderly parents. I’d definitely recommend a stay here and would love to go back.

    Thank you so much, so pleased your parents enjoyed their stay too. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0Aug 2022

  • "What a lovely cottage with amazing views."

    Very clean and comfortable. Had a great week but it went too fast. Thankyou

    Thank you, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Margaret’s Cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0May 2022

  • "A lovely quiet cottage that had everything we needed."

    The location and views across the valley from the front were unbelievable. We started walks directly from the cottage, no need to drive anywhere. We'd recommend Margaret's cottage to anyone wanting to be in the quiet beauty of the Dales.

    Thank you for your lovely comments on Margaret’s Cottage, I’m sure other people who are considering visiting will find them helpful too. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Roy5.0Apr 2022

  • "The cottage was absolutely amazing."

    Comfortable, clean, well stocked kitchen, so cosy and warm and in a wonderful spot. Lots of different walks right from the door and perfect for getting out and about. Carol McCann made us feel really welcome and went out of her way to ensure we had a brilliant holiday

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments. They are much appreciated, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Margaret’s Cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0Apr 2022

  • "Very comfortable and well equipped."

    Had everything we needed in a stunning location. Owners very kind and helpful. Would certainly like to return!

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We would love to welcome you back to Margaret’s Cottage on your next trip to Swaledale. Property Owner

    Reviewed by C5.0Mar 2022

  • "A lovely and peaceful rural cottage with a pleasant garden and excellent views."

    The only noise we ever heard at night was the tooting of an owl. Helpful and friendly owner lives next door. The Punch Bowl Inn, less than 5 minutes walk away, serves first class bar meals and is very well worth a visit; do book a table though as it is very popular.

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments . We are so lucky to enjoy our lovely setting in Swaledale and have a wonderful dining pub on our doorstep. We hope to welcome you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul4.7Jan 2022

  • "We stayed during Christmas week and the cottage provided all we needed to for a super festive week."

    It was a real bonus having a full size fridge freezer. The kitchen provided all we needed to provide a home from home Christmas dinner - even champagne flutes. Having walks right out the front door and a very friendly pub that serves excellent food was also a big plus for us. It was perfect for the 2 of us and our Labrador. Our son & daughter in law came and stayed for a few nights and we all coped very well. We will definitely return later in the year to hopefully make use of the garden abd enjoy the spectacular views.

    Reviewed by Samantha5.0Dec 2021

  • "Lovely comfortable cottage with every facility thought of, beautiful views, walks from door and friendly, helpful owner."

    We will be back!

    Reviewed by John5.0Nov 2021

  • "Beautiful Cottage in a beautiful place."

    Ideally placed for getting around. The owners were fantastic, really friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend. Note the Punch Bowl is very handy but gets booked quickly, booking a table before you go might be advantageous. Fabulous 5 days away would stay again The Shorts

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0Oct 2021

  • "Stunning location, owner very helpful and friendly, would recommend this cottage to anyone"

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Oct 2021

  • "The view is stunning."

    Cottage was spotless, really cosy with everything we needed for our stay.

    Reviewed by Isla5.0Oct 2021

  • "The cottage was spotlessly clean, cosy and well equipped."

    The views from the rear of the property up and down the dale were stunning and there were some lovely walks on the doorstep. The owner was really helpful and on hand to ensure all was in order.

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Sep 2021

  • "Fantastic location and lovely owners who were really helpful and accommodating."

    The local pub was fantastic - walks right from the cottage where hardly a sole was seen were a highlight.

    Reviewed by Simon4.4Aug 2021

  • "The cottage was lovely."

    The views from the garden exceptional. There was a problem with the water supply meaning that there was a high pitched, loud squealing noise whenever hot water was run (including when having a shower). This is an ongoing issue as we were informed on our 'key collection' message the day before arriving. Running a cold tap slowly elsewhere in the house at the same time sometimes reduced or eliminated the noise. Without this issue I'd definitely recommend the cottage. With it I would probably not which is really sad as the cottage and owners were lovely.

    Reviewed by Steve4.1Jul 2021

  • "Cottage was great location, easy walk to pub & comfortable."

    Owner was very helpful & friendly. Beautiful garden & stunning views. Fabulous walking choices from the door. There were a couple of items that were not as clean as they should have been and the lounge had a very strong odour of dogs. However, overall we had a lovely holiday. Not impressed with Sykes management of my account and ignoring my many emails. I waited a year to recieve my refund & to get it eventually, I had to call & was left holding for 40 minutes. Therefore it is doubtful I will book with Sykes again.

    Reviewed by Tina3.4Jun 2021

  • "Lovely warm and cosy cottage."

    We were very comfortable, the views from the front of the cottage is very picturesque. Carol, the owner was very informative about walks and pubs for eating out. Would stay again if we were in the area.

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0Sep 2020

  • "We needed to change our booking but were not able to access the website that allowed is to change the week, or have phone contact which was extremely frustrating and stressful."

    However the cottage itself was beautiful and peaceful and the owner very friendly and more than helpful. Apart from the booking issue (which I can understand was mostly from the overwhelming difficulties due to Covid 19) we had a very enjoyable holiday.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Aug 2020

  • "We had a lovely holiday, the cottage was very well equipped , not to mention that the location was just superb."

    The owner was very friendly and always happy to help - our kids even got to feed the lambs ! The only thing that could have been made clearer was that the garden was open , therefore 'shared' with next door neighbours and dogs. While the patio set was nice, the table (coffee table style) wasn't really handy for us as we couldn't have breakfast or diner outside. We had a great weather that week so really would have love to eat out in the garden. This said, the cottage was well equipped and very clean.

    Reviewed by Eve4.4Aug 2020

  • "Cottage was warm and welcoming and the walks on the moors nearby were very relaxing."

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Dec 2019

  • "Cottage v/good area 5 star we had a wonderful holiday michael pask"

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Nov 2019

  • "I had an enjoyable time in Margaret's cottage."

    It is an attractive and comfortable cottage. The views are great. I went on walks in Low Row, Healaugh, Keld and beside the Swale. Reeth is a lovely town to visit. The CB and Punch Bowl are great pubs.

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0Oct 2019

  • "A warm, very comfortable cottage, where Carol, the owner, appears to have thought of everything one might need - apart from fixing the weather!"

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Oct 2019

  • "Comfortablehouse, plenty hot water and heating."

    . certainly recommend it. Problem finding cottage on arrival. Directions could be improved

    Reviewed by George5.0Sep 2019

  • "We enjoyed every minute of our holiday, cottage was lovely view outstanding ."

    Bathroom great , overall cottage and garden was as described. Cannot fault it.Carol the owner very friendly. My family and our dog Holly had a wonderful time in the Yorkshire Dales. Hope to return next year.

    Reviewed by Linda5.0Jul 2019

  • "Lovely cottage with wonderful views."

    Great walks from the door to Reeth and Gunnerside. The garden lovely but is shared with the other properties so it was difficult to keep the dog from wandering. We were warned about the noisy water pipes but the screaming was annoying and frightened the dog. Overall a great place.

    Reviewed by Margaret4.1Jun 2019

  • "The situation of the cottage is absolutely outstanding."

    Pet friendly.

    Reviewed by James4.4May 2019

  • "Went to Margaret Cottage for my wife's 50th birthday."

    Wanted a comfortable cottage in quiet surroundings with some great walks for us and the dog. We were not disappointed! The cottage was beautiful and the surroundings were amazing and a view to die for. Couldn't recommend enough and would love to return in the future.

    Reviewed by Mike5.0Apr 2019

  • "We loved our stay at Margaret’s Cottage’- stunning scenery and wildlife in abundance."

    Sand martens in the river bank, and up on the moor red grouse, lapwings and curlews. The owner was so friendly and helpful. The cottage had everything we needed and it was great to be right in the heart of the Dales. Perfect for a very peaceful holiday. The local pub is excellent too. Recommend if you are looking to completely unwind.

    Reviewed by Sharon4.1Apr 2019

  • "The view over the dale from the lounge and from the upstairs bedroom is simply stunning."

    Beautiful location and very near other lovely little villages and breath taking scenery.

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0Mar 2019

  • "Just booking our fourth stay in this amazing little cottage."

    perfect stunning location. The cottage had everything we needed and more. wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to everyone!

    Reviewed by David5.0Dec 2018

  • "The cottage is delightful and the views from the master bedroom and the sitting room are astonishing."

    The shower is a little eccentric but that is being addressed this winter we believe. I would happily return there.

    Reviewed by Elisabeth4.7Oct 2018

  • "This is the 3rd time we have been to this cottage in the last few years ."

    The log burner is a great addition and we did enjoy our stay , however just 2 little things we did not have any spare toilet rolls or bin bags . As I say just little things but needed to mention .

    The owner advised that she normally prepares the cottage however, had temporary cover on this occasion.The owner apologises for the oversight of a lack of spare toilet rolls/bin bags. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie3.8Sep 2018

  • "It was a very enjoyable holiday and we did lots of walking and the weather was quite kind."

    We hope to return next year.

    Reviewed by David5.0Sep 2018

  • "We absolutley loved the cottage as soon as we saw the pictures on your Syke's websits."

    ...when we arrived we weren't dissapointed the quirky cottage was perfect for what we needed...with a handy pub a walk up the drive. ..the owners were lovey and helpful with directions etc.....the most fabulous views from the double bedroom are second to none. ...it was just perfick.....the shower is noisy as another reviewer said, and the bathroom suffers from not having an outside window...but that is what you get from a cottage that wasn't built to house a bathroom in the 1700's..it didn't harm our holiday.....the fact that you can walk straight to the river from the house without having to go on the roads is wonderful, after a day sight seeing and walking the dales you can still take an evening walk down and along the river.second sykes cottage we have rented this year..and I'm sure we will be using your dog friendly cottages again.

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Jul 2018

  • "Lovely cottage superb location home from home great welcome by carol really enjoyed our stay"

    Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7Jul 2018

  • "Very good only complaint would be the shower which needs looking at, makes an awful noise."

    But saying that it was very good and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.

    Reviewed by Brian3.8May 2018

  • "The cottage was clean and met expectations with regard to location facilities and space"

    Reviewed by David3.8Apr 2018

  • "The cottage is in a great location with excellent views."

    The owner has thought of everything with regards to equipping the cottage, there is everything you need at hand. There is a local pub within walking distance and the village of Reeth is a short drive away with a couple of very good walks starting and ending in the village. The added bonus of pubs serving food, open fires and dog friendly. I would like to thank the owner and her husband for making us feel welcome and for helping me out of a sticky situation with my car, they couldn't have been more helpful.

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Jan 2018

  • "Lovely cottage set in the most amazing views."

    would love to go back in the summer. could do with a heater in the bedrooms especially as it was snowing.

    Reviewed by Mm4.6Nov 2017

  • "Stunning views , lovely cottage very comfortable"

    Reviewed by Keith4.8Aug 2017

  • "Location is stunning."

    ..cottage full of character, very warm and was just right for 4 of us and our boxer...Local pub is great...food good, staff very friendly and always available for a natter...if you love the countryside...you'll love it here....

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0Oct 2016

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin & WC
  • Fitted kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room with wood burner.
  • Electric storage heaters and woodburner (starter pack included)
  • Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer on request, Smart TV with Freeview and Amazon firestick, DVD player, radio, CD
  • Fuel & power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot & highchair available
  • Off road parking for 1 car
  • Terraced garden to front with furniture & BBQ
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Please note: This property has a pet supplement of £30
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 1 minute walk
  • Note: Low headroom on the main staircase
  • Note: WiFi now available
  • Note: Mobile coverage only for T-mobile and EE networks

The property

This pretty stone-built, mid-terrace cottage, set on the edge of the small village of Low Row, boasts unrivaled views of the Swale river and valley.

This Swaledale cottage is very cosy, featuring a relaxing wood burner, perfect for winding down in the evenings.

The delightful sitting room, offers views of the garden and the magnificent Swaledale countryside, with a kitchen and dining area, as well as two welcoming bedrooms, one of which has fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.

The garden at this Swaledale cottage is ideal for alfresco dining.

Within a short walk is the village pub, which serves fine ales and good food, whilst three miles away is the popular village of Reeth, with a further selection of pubs.

Just a short drive are the market towns of Hawes, Leyburn and Richmond.

Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater and Hardraw Force, England's highest single drop waterfall, are all nearby, ensuring this Swaledale cottage is a perfect base for visiting the many attractions and towns the area has to offer.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £120.

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About the location

LOW ROW

Reeth 3 miles; Hawes 13 miles.

A hillside scattering of traditional farms and cottages make up the pretty village of Low Row situated to the north of the River Swale. A delightful area with magnificent countryside and stunning views of the valley and surrounding fells. The village of Reeth just a short drive away dates back to Saxon times and became of sufficient size and importance to be mentioned in the Domesday Book. Later it became a centre for hand-knitting and local lead mining. Its eighteenth-century houses and hotel clustered around the triangular village green make it one of the very popular Dales villages. Askrigg better known to millions as Darrowby in TV's James Herriot's "All Creatures Great and Small" is just a short drive away as well as Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater and Hardraw Force (England's highest single drop waterfall at 99ft).

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter