Hope Cottage South
ID: S396794
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Hope Cottage South in Richmond, Yorkshire Dales, is praised for its comfortable furnishings, stunning views, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, cosy atmosphere, and the property's proximity to local amenities and scenic walks. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests describe the cottage as spotless and clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property. There are no significant complaints regarding cleanliness, suggesting that guests are generally very satisfied with the condition of the cottage upon arrival.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, beautiful views, and convenience to local pubs, cafes, and walks. The peacefulness and ease of access to the Dales contribute to the positive reviews, with many guests finding the setting ideal for a relaxing break.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the beds and the cosy nature of the cottage. The main bedroom, in particular, is noted for its comfort and views. However, there are some remarks about less comfortable single beds and living room furniture, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the cottage being described as well-equipped. However, there are comments about the need for a dishwasher in the kitchen rather than the garage, issues with the shower, and suggestions for additional items like a vegetable steamer and garden furniture. These points indicate room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While many reviews express gratitude for the cottage's amenities and the helpfulness of the caretaker, there is no specific mention of gifts provided by the owner. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Tucked away in a courtyard, in the tranquil village of Reeth, is the charming Hope Cottage South. This property is within easy reach of traditional inns, village shops and offers a delightful interior, stunning views from the garden, an idyllic escape for families and friends with walks in every direction from the door. Park outside to unload your belongings then move the car to a roadside parking spot, where you can soak in the scenery of the village before heading inside the house. The exterior boasts a garage where you can house your bikes for some enjoyable cycling in the country and a Boot Room with heat from the boiler to dry out boots and walking gear on the clothes hanger. Make your way into the sitting room where you can settle into the sofa with the warmth of the woodburning stove circulating the room. Step outside to the beautiful, rear garden to admire spectacular sights of the rolling countryside before you and savour a glass of wine as you absorb the peaceful atmosphere of Reeth. When sleep calls, retreat upstairs to discover the refreshing blue decor of the double room or choose from the twin or single rooms; all three delightful rooms offer a feature fireplace to retain the charm of this property. Reeth has an array of shops for you to stock up on any essentials, as well as tearooms for a quaint afternoon and pubs and cafes a home-cooked meal in the evening. The village hosts Swaledale Museum, for those wishing to uncover the rural history and engrossing settlement stories of the area, or venture outside of Reeth to tour the inside of Bolton Castle. For dramatic architecture and the grandeur of the Yorkshire Dales, head to Richmond where you will find a cobbled marketplace, a stunning Georgian district and a Norman castle. For an enchanting escape with your loved ones, stay at Hope Cottage South.
Nestled in the northern Yorkshire Dales is the beautiful village of Reeth, which boasts traditional Inns and stunning views of the rolling countryside. Originally a Saxon settlement, Reeth is steeped in history, including its previous status as a lead mining town. Reeth is home to Swaledale Museum, as well as tearooms, restaurants and an array of shops. Other towns are within easy reach such as, Richmond and Leyburn.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Outside cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Pantry for food and essentials storage.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave & fridge, Garage with washing machine, & freezer, Smart TV with Netflix included, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Please note due to the character of the property some of the downstairs door frames are lower than usual.Roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note - No parking in the courtyard other than to unload on arrival and pack up on departure but there is plenty of parking space on the village roads and green.
Please note: There is a dishwasher, however it is in the garage.
Nearby points of interest
- Richmond Castle
- Barnard Castle
- Bowes Museum
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
Reviews (34)
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Nada
The location and all the facilities were fantastic. Hope Cottage is Grand Cottage that has a very relaxing vibe. The log burner was lovely at this of year. The beds were super comfy. The views from the garden were exhilarating. The collection of games and maps were spectacular. Hope Cottage is definitely a home from home. The welcome folder was very detailed too, making for a super relaxed break away. Our 10 Year Old son loved it and can't wait to go back. We would definitely rebook.
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Graham
One thing needs attention though and that is a decent frying pan! There are 2 both in a grim state, eggs stick and that ruins breakfast, a small complaint that is easily rectified.
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Elaine
Once in the cottage, we did find downstairs a little cosy, especially the kitchen and the dishwasher in the garage is a bit of a chore. The front door allows cold drafts into the lounge and could do with sorting out somehow. Upstairs is an absolute delight; with a lovely main bedroom with wonderful views and lots of space between all the bedrooms. One gripe, is the large window in the master bedroom, which has curtain dressings that let the morning light in, so if staying anytime other than the winter, you'd be woken up by the rising sun very early! The extra blinds at the windows need replacing (one missing, one broken), so it would be thoughtful to get some black-out blinds up, or line the curtains with black-out fabric: No-one wants to lose sleep on holiday! The bed is very comfortable. It has to be one of the most peaceful stays we have ever had: Away from traffic noise is a blessing. The garden has lovely views, but we did miss out on some warm, afternoon sun (when it was out) coming into the garden as the neighbours have their trees very high. It is a holiday cottage that made for a lovely, quiet break, but that break did end on a sour note, as during the last evening's stay, the cottage lost its wifi signal and that meant we couldn't operate the central heating and as it had been a very wet September day/night, we were very cold and went to bed unhappy to be. We spent the evening trying to contact the Caretaker; leaving numerous messages, which came to absolute nothing: We wondered if he actually existed?! This was unacceptable and something that needs investigating.