About this property
Ravenstonedale 7 miles. A lovely Grade II listed, stone-built detached farmhouse, on the side of Mallerstang Fell with breathtaking views of the Eden Valley, just seven miles from the village of Ravenstonedale and ten miles from Hawes. Set on a commanding position in a wild and rugged location, this is the ideal opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy splendid isolation. This lovely holiday home is perfect for family and friends to share a true back to nature experience with wonderful scenery and wildlife in abundance. First constructed in the 1800s, this charming farmhouse oozes character and charm, with individual styling and antique furniture throughout. The kitchen boasts low beams, stone walls and a window seat to enjoy the views, whilst the adjoining summer room has patio doors leading out to the garden. Also the original pantry is just the ticket for storing provisions and keeping beer and wine at a cool temperature. The sitting room has a mix of old and new furniture and the open fire provides a great focal point to the room, an ideal place to sit, relax and enjoy a warm drink on a cool evening. The three bedrooms all boast wonderful views of the fells, and theres a small bathroom and a ground floor cloakroom too. With access to 100 square miles of open fell, nearby footpaths lead you to stunning, hidden waterfalls, tiny becks and amazing limestone pavements. Also the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks are waiting to be discovered and offer a number of interesting places to visit. Amazing views and a rural location both combine to ensure that guests will always have fond memories of this very special place and will want to return, time and time again.
Ravenstonedale is a tranquil village situated at the foot of the Howgill Fells, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The village offers traditional old dwellings, a charming parish church and the remains of the old Gilbertine Priory, along with an annual agricultural show.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double leading to 1 x twin, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room (seats 5) with open fire.
Summer room (seats 4).
Electric night storage heaters with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV (no signal, for DVD use only), DVD player, telephone for incoming calls only.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
High Chair and Travel Cot.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved pets welcome (must remain downstairs).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops 3 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: No mobile phone reception in the property and in the surrounding area.
Note: The garden is on a severe slope, care should be taken at all times.
Note: Due to animals on surrounding farmland, pets should be kept on a lead when outside the cottage.
Note: The Settle-Carlisle rail line is just a few hundred yards away, so noise from passing trains will be heard.
Note: The property runs off its own spring water supply.
Note: Max.
6 people, including infants.
Note - The Rayburn shown in the kitchen image is for display purposes only.
The property has an electric oven and hob for cooking.
Note: Please can you ensure your party size details are correct - these will be confirmed on your deposit receipt.
The property will only have beds made up to match party size given.
Nearby points of interest
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
- Rutter Force
- High Cup Nick
- Brough Castle
- Appleby Castle
Reviews (25)
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Tracey
It's position is remote, quiet, and amazing views. It's a farmhouse, it's rustic, and it has lots of charm. I had good mobile reception there. It was lovely and warm with adequate heating, comfy beds. However I did notice something was nibbling my apples in the fruit bowl the last couple of days. Possibly mice ? It's a farmhouse so didn't surprise or upset me. But may bother some. Communication was excellent with the key holder and a very nice lady she is too
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Gill
Loved having access to a proper pantry and brought back happy memories of my grandmother's house. Wonderful array of cookware but cooker is a bit old fashioned. Television doesn't work and would have appreciated being informed of that, so we could have brought a laptop with us instead of having to rely on our iPads. A fixed shower curtain rail would also make having a shower much easier but to be clear, these are minor details/criticisms that wouldn't stop us returning.
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Patricia
What with the lambs and sheep all over the garden, running past the front porch entrance, the swallows nesting in the porch and the two species of mice running around the living room there was plenty to keep us busy. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the antics of the lambs, we didnât realise they could be quite so like young children. When we walked up to the road through the fields to take a blue bin bag as requested to the roadside collection point, the lambs tried to get hold of the bag and we pointed our walking sticks at them and shouted ânoâ and âstayâ. When this failed we broke into a run with the bag as we didnât want them to hurt themselves trying to eat our rubbish. Although the grass in the garden had been cut, the lambs spent a lot of effort coming into the garden even though we always kept the gate shut. We couldnât understand why, but I guess itâs a case of âthe grass is always greener on the other sideâ. The house is lovely and warm, the only downside was we couldnât work out how to get any hot water in the kitchen or bathroom. I think it was the warmth that encouraged the mice to run around the living room even when the lights were all on. We were amazed that they would come out into view like that while we were sitting there talking and reading. We caught one of the larger species, but the others moved too fast to catch, at least when we tried. There was a nest of swallows on a light fitting in the porch which we didnât notice at first. But it was possible to stand in the hallway of the house with the glass front door closed and watch the swallows fly in and out to feed their chicks. We had no idea they had to make so many trips for such a large part of the day and the chicks could clearly be seen to grow as the week progressed. On the last morning as we were carrying the bags out to the car, the first of the three swallow chicks had left the nest and was on the porch windowsill trying to learn to fly out of the porch and we hope we didnât cause it too much distress as we left. Sadly the nest will soon be empty again. The WIFI is great and thereâs ample lighting to read by; the sofa and armchairs have been replaced and they and the beds are very comfy and there are great walks from the door, including walks by the river. I suggest you bring a torch in case you need to get anything from your car at night, as cars are parked quite a way away, the other side of the gate. We are looking forward to coming again next year, we just hope the mice wonât be there then.