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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: No
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
23 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely cottage with a beautiful view."
Two things that spoilt our week was the cleanliness of the property and the shower. Surfaces, basins etc were clean but virtually every corner had cobwebs or hanging dust and other places too. It really needs a good deep clean. The shower was little more than a trickle which was strange as the water pressure downstairs was amazing. Overall a good holiday and would revisit
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"A spacious, well equipped cottage with plenty to do in the local area."
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"Malt Shovel cottage is a gem ."
We've stayed twice, and on our next trip to Yorhshire, we'll be back. Close to the Dales and an easy drive to the rest of Yorkshire, it's the ideal touring location. We love it. It even has warm, friendly neighbors!
James, Thank you for your feedback and thank you for choosing Malt Shovel Cottage for your holiday. Sadly, we don’t get up there enough. Yes, we have brilliant neighbours—Tony and Kathryn and Chris and Anna are awesome. Take care, Mark and Mary Property Owner
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"Charming cottage in lovely location by a beck."
The cottage is conveniently situated close to the market town of Bedale. The rooms are light and spacious and very comfortable and the kitchen and dining area is well planned. It’s the ideal location for a relaxing holiday.
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"A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting."
Everything was perfect and we certainly intend to book again. The owners even organised fantastic weather for us.
Graham, we are so glad you had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you back in future. Take care, Mark. Property Owner
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"Gorgeous cottage with the beck right on the doorstep."
Has everything you need for your stay, the mattress in the double room was quite hard but i had the best sleep ive had in a long time. The village pub is brilliant the landlord and locals really friendly and welcoming. Yes there was a few cobwebs but thats to be expected from a building thats been stood since the 1800's.Will be booking again
Bless you. Thank you for your kind comments. We try to make Malt Shovel Cottage as comfortable as possible—a true home from home. Somewhere where you can put your feet up and relax. Property Owner
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"Malt Shovel Cottage was a dream - the place had everything that you could think of!"
We loved how charming it was, the instructions in the handbook were helpful and clear, the beds comfortable and firm, and the owner communicated with us with kindness and ease. We will be back!!
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"This was our 5th stay in Malt Shovel Cottage, and we absolutely love this home from home beautiful cottage."
It is located in an idyllic spot, but very convenient for the A1(M) & many nice places to visit, such as Leyburn, Masham, Northallerton, Ripon & Richmond. The cottage is always immaculately clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything you could need to enjoy a holiday there. We have already booked for next year!
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"We loved being in Malt Shovel Cottage."
Everything worked, we loved the homeiness, the books, the furnishings. We didn't cook, but the provision for cooking was impressive! Plenty of towels, the ability to control the heat, absolutely beautiful setting by the beck.- loved the flowers in the planters. The shower and all appliances worked perfectly.
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"Had a lovely week exploring the Dales and Malt Shovel Cottage was the ideal base for that."
Comfy, quiet, exactly as described, and everything you could want at hand.
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"Lovely quiet spot in a village I've visited over 40 years."
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"Overall a pleasant break and thank you for your assistance"
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"Am absolute gem of a cottage."
I would go as far as to say it is one of the nicest cottage we have stayed in. The cottage is so unique, very spacious, and comfortable throughout and spotlessly clean. We absolutely loved the outside space with the stream opposite. It is so relaxing watching all the wildlife. It is positioned perfectly to visit all the surrounding areas. It is our 2nd stay at Malt Shovel cottage. We would definitely recommend.
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"We thought that the accommodation was superb and it is most likely that we will be back."
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"Lovely, very homely cottage well located to visit North Yorkshire."
The accommodation was very spacious and comfortable. The wood burner was great for a romantic winter stay. Off road parking was good and the setting nextto the river was very pretty. A shame it was so cold as the outdoor seating and dining facilities were very good and would be greatfor a summer stay.
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"What a lovely cottage very clean and beautiful."
We will be back next year thank you
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"This was our 4th stay in this beautiful cottage and we really love it - when we got home last night we booked again for next October!"
It is so comfortable and well equipped, a real home from home, and we love the idyllic and peaceful setting.
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"This is a real 'home from home' cottage."
We had a wonderful stay with the local pub walking distance away. Well recommended
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"Very well resourced with every utensil we needed."
Some cupboards and drawers were full of belongings and coats etc in the wardrobe that had been left behind. Perhaps such items could be removed to make extra space for guests clothing. Otherwise brilliant. Lovely location and very quiet and peaceful.
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"This is an absolutely gorgeous cottage set in a beautiful and tranquil environment."
The cottage had everything we needed for our stay and we were impressed with all the extra comforts it came with, for example the outdoor seating area with cushions provided. The cottage was very cosy and had great character. We would definitely stay here again. The perfect base to explore Yorkshire.
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"This is a great property and ideal for exploring the Dales."
The village of Crakehall is also a great base with the Bay Horse pub a short walk away. Although there is a Fishing icon with the property the adjacent Beck cannot be fished
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"As my wife is allergic to dogs we are always careful to read accomodation desciptions and only book pet free locations."
We belived that Malt Shovel was such a property. I was very upset that shortly after our arrival my wifes allergy symptoms started. We then discover that Pet Free doesnt account for owners bringing dogs into the house. I find this very poor, at best its decitful and malicious, at worst breaches trade decription. I have fed this back on your app but todate have recieved no reponse or compensation which I find extremly dissapointing. As a result of the behaviour of the property owner and the failure to check decription my wife had to take anti allergy medication for our entire hoiliday.
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"If the owners install a single air conditioning unit in the main room, set to run on heating only, the owners will save a fortune in electricity and make it unnecessary to keep the woodfire burning."
That’s interesting. Thank you for flagging this. I would be interested in learning more. Let me know what kind of system you are thinking about. Thank you again for taking to the time to provide this thoughtful feedback. Property Owner
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Utility
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Electric central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
- Smart TV and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Unenclosed garden with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 2.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles
- Note: No children under 5
- Note: Please be aware there is no handrail on the steps outside of the property, please take care
The property
Bedale 2.2 miles.
Malt Shovel Cottage, a character abode settled in the village of Little Crackehall, near Bedale, North Yorkshire.
Situated next to a flowing beck with easy access to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Malt Shovel Cottage sits in an idyllic position for families looking to escape to this rural part of North England.
After a day of wandering the local footpaths, look forward to curling up on the sofa before the woodburning stove, flicking on the Smart TV in search of your favourite show.
Carry the conversation into the kitchen/diner, where you can impress the group with a hearty meal assisted by a range of appliances, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and even a dishwasher, so you won’t have to raise a finger when cleaning up!
Whisk away upstairs and discover two well-presented bedrooms, including a double and a twin, served by a bathroom with choice of bath and shower over.
Enjoy morning coffees from the garden space, overlooking the flowing stream, before heading to the village of Bedale, exploring the local shops and markets as you source the ingredients for a hearty breakfast.
The local village of Crakehall is regarded by many as one of the prettiest in the Yorkshire Dales, featuring a 5-acre green surrounded by Sycamore and lime trees and is split into two by a tributary of the River Swale, Bedale Beck, forming Little Crakehall and Great Crakehall.
Venture into the Yorkshire Dales National Park where you'll be greeted by a range of nature-filled sights and popular landmarks to add to your itinerary, including Jervaulx Abbey, the National Trust site of Brimham Rocks, and The Forbidden Corner.
Explore the Georgian town of Richmond with its fine castle ruins and the Wensleydale railway line, an authentic heritage railway or head to Darlington and catch a show at the Darlington Hippodrome, a beautiful Edwardian theatre.
Gather loved ones for a special stay at Malt Shovel Cottage.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
Where you’ll be staying
BEDALE
Northallerton 8.9 miles; Wensleydale 14.5 miles; Darlington 20.9 miles.
The small market town of Bedale is steeped in history, some of which can be found in the local museum. The town also offers a weekly market on a Tuesday, interesting churches, various craft and antique shops (notably Red House), cafes, and pubs, which provide local beers and home cooked food. There are many lovely walks for all abilities in this beautiful area, as well as delightful villages to explore. Within easy reach are many other attractions, including the Constable Burton Hall Gardens with extensive parkland and woodland walks, and Jervaulx Abbey, with its tearooms and Brymor Ice Cream, is only a 10 minute drive away. Gardeners will enjoy the Thorp Perrow Arboretum, which also offers falconry displays, plus don't miss the weird and wonderful Forbidden Corner near Middleham! Ideally placed for exploring all of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale, and the magical city of York, less than an hour away.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Off-season