Ghyll View
ID: S1330482
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Ghyll View is a highly praised cottage, celebrated for its cleanliness, comfort, and comprehensive facilities. Nestled in a tranquil and picturesque setting, it offers an ideal base for walking and exploring Swaledale. Guests appreciate the well-equipped space, thoughtful touches, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes it feel like a home away from home.
Reviewers consistently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and well-maintained, which indicates a high standard of hygiene and care.
The cottage's location is frequently praised for its beauty and proximity to walking trails, though the distance from shops is noted as a minor inconvenience by some.
Comfort is a highlight, with guests mentioning comfortable beds, a cosy log burner, and a relaxing atmosphere, contributing to a restful experience.
Facilities are highly rated, with special mentions of the well-equipped kitchen, luxurious bathrooms, and additional amenities like an EV charger and secure storage for bicycles.
The property's thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of quality extras and a welcome basket, although it is politely noted that such gifts are a delightful bonus and not guaranteed.
About this property
This stone-built cottage is situated in the secluded village of Gunnerside, 6 miles from Reeth in the Swaledale Valley. Perfect for up to 4 guests..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 44" Smart TV, Netflix, DVD Player, Amazon Echo, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Range, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Roll Top Bath, Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor in parts), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Parking (shared); additional on road parking. Electric vehicle charging point (at cost with additional £10 fee, cable provided). No smoking. There are 2 steps in the garden and 2 staircases in the property.. This historic country cottage has been completely refurbished in 2020 with quality fixtures and fittings, comfortable furnishings, exposed beams and lovely views in every direction to the surrounding Yorkshire Dales countryside.
A wonderful centrally heated holiday cottage which seamlessly combines many of the original features, with modern, luxurious styling and modern technologies. A real home from home. The sitting room with cosy wood burner has comfortable chairs and sofa and large Smart TV with Netflix account, an Amazon Echo to stream your favourite music, excellent high speed Wi-Fi connection and USB sockets for your phone charging. The shaker style kitchen and dining area is well equipped with a rangemaster stove and range of appliances with the addition of a Nespresso machine for your morning coffee.
The bedrooms are comfortably furnished with quality beds, all with wool rool matresses crisp linen to give a good night’s sleep. The master bedroom with kingsize bed has a window seat taking in the views down the village across the Dale. Climb the stairs to the next floor and find the amazing en-suite bathroom tucked away. This spacious loft styled space has vaulted ceilings, beams and velux window to take in the uninterrupted night sky. A deep freestanding roll top bath, double shower cubicle and his and hers washbasins make this a real luxurious space. The second bedroom has twin beds (which can be made up as a super kingsize bed on request) and a separate bathroom with walk-in double shower and luxurious heated flooring. There are beautiful views of the hills from the bedroom window.
To the front is a lovely south facing garden with patio and garden furniture fro al fresco dining. There is also a garage for bike storage. There is a Pod Point Solo3 7kw charger for electric vehicles, with 15m cable provided.
The village of Gunnerside is a beautiful Dales village with traditional stone-built cottages set around Gunnerside Ghyll, and an old working smithy, with a community led village pub, serving local ales and good wholesome food. There are some beautiful walks direct from the doorstep and stunning views, this is such a pretty area. Cycling is also extremely popular here, being on a stage of the Tour de France and the Tour de Yorkshire and being on the Swale Trail for mountain bikes. The Dales Bike Centre in Grinton is well equipped and provides both service and cycle hire.
The bustling village of Reeth is a short drive away, with a variety of pubs, restaurants and shops. Richmond is a must to visit with its beautiful Norman castle dominating the skyline. Take the riverside walk along to Easby or meander round the picturesque market square. Drive over to Wensleydale and visit Aysgarth to see the waterfalls or visit Hawes, not forgetting to stop off at the famous Wensleydale Creamery. A little further and you will reach Leyburn with its host of interesting shops and cafés all set around the market square. There is so much to see and do and attractions and activities to suit all. Shop 3 miles, pub 100 yards and restaurant 100 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
This property is unsuitable for anyone with limited mobility. There are 2 steps into the garden and 2 staircases inside the property.
An Electric Vehicle charging facility is available for guest use by arrangement. The charger is a 7kw, Type 2 home charger (Pod Point Solo 3). The estimated cost is payable to the owner in advance. Please email before your stay. Please note that we do not allow EV “trickle charging” from the domestic supply due to safety and cost concerns.
Holiday planning: Bed configuration Bedroom 1 is a king-sized bed. Bedroom 2 is made up as a twin room (with 2 singles), or a super king-sized bed. Please let us know your requirements.
Nearby points of interest
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
- Barnard Castle
- Richmond Castle
- Brough Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (23)
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John
We had an absolutely perfect stay at Ghyll View over Christmas and couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The cottage is beautifully appointed and thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need for a comfortable and relaxing stay.We especially loved the log burner — easy to light, with ample firewood provided — which made the evenings wonderfully cosy. After days out exploring Upper Swaledale, returning to the cottage was a real treat, and the bathroom felt like having our own private spa.The bed deserves a special mention — it was incredibly comfortable, so much so that we’ll be purchasing the same one for our own home in Cornwall. We slept brilliantly throughout our stay.The location is outstanding. We loved the beauty and variety of walks straight from the door, the scintillating local history, and the excellent food at the local pub. Ghyll View is a truly special place — peaceful, welcoming, and clearly cared for with great attention to detail. We would return in a heartbeat.
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Confirmed Guest
Ghyll View is possibly the best equipped cottage we have ever stayed in. Everything is top quality and well organised. The location is perfect if you love walking as you can walk out straight from the door with both steep dales climbs (and flatter walks too) . It is beautifully remote and never gets busy ( so bring groceries with you or arrange a delivery). The views all around are absolutely stunning and a week here rejuvinates your soul.
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Confirmed Guest
We love staying at Ghyll View. It is comfortable, clean, well equipped and in Swaledale, which is our favourite Dale.