Guests say
Arngill Muker Swaledale is a charming, spacious cottage in a peaceful village with stunning views and excellent walking opportunities from the doorstep. Guests praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy atmosphere, making it feel like a home from home. The location is ideal for exploring the Dales, with a friendly pub and shop nearby. While some mention the cottage could benefit from minor updates, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom, and note the lack of a secure garden for dogs, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well maintained, with only a few noting minor issues such as a dog smell in the lounge or a rug needing attention. Overall, cleanliness is consistently praised.
The location is universally praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to walks, a pub, and a shop. Guests highlight the peaceful setting and easy access to the Dales as standout features.
Guests describe the cottage as warm, cosy, spacious, and comfortable, with clean beds and a welcoming atmosphere. A few mention the lack of wardrobe space in the main bedroom, but comfort is otherwise highly rated.
The cottage is well equipped for self-catering, with a good kitchen and amenities. Some guests suggest updates to the kitchen and bathroom, and note the absence of a dishwasher and secure garden, but overall facilities are appreciated.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as dog beds, treats, and toys, which are appreciated but not guaranteed for all stays. The cottage is described as homely and welcoming.
About this property
Set at the head of Swaledale, Arngill is a charming and well equipped character cottage with views over the meadows..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DAB Radio, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil-fired central heating, electricity, bed linen towles and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally.. Enclosed front patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking!. Set at the head of Swaledale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Arngill Cottage was originally built as Muker’s Wesleyan Chapel in 1845, converted into cottages in the 1940’s and lovingly renovated over the last years, now offering a charming and well equipped character cottage. It has a stone flagged entrance hall, feature staircase curving to a balustrated landing on the first floor, solid oak floor boards, lime-washed walls, a large open plan living area with beamed ceiling, window seats, stone and lime rendered fireplace with wood-burning stove. The kitchen is stone flagged with vaulted ceiling, original, exposed beams and a hand crafted kitchen incorporating pine panelling from the original chapel. The cottage has gorgeous views over wild-flower meadows, Straw Beck flows right opposite the cottage. The historic landscape is rich in wildlife, rivers and waterfalls, ancient paths and tracks and an ideal base for a wide range of year round activities or just plain relaxing.
Free WiFi
The cot and highchair that you can hire is collectable from the local office.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
- Barnard Castle
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (26)
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Antony Seston
Excellent cottage, location could not be better, breathtaking views. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
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Shaun Livesey
Lovely cottage, clean, well equipped and location was superb. Peaceful location, with stunning walks all around. The Farmers Arms is a lovely country pub, serving good food, and drink. Only issue was local store wasn’t really a store, called twice and came away with nothing, they didn’t even have bread, and they also run a cafe serving sandwiches all day 🤔. We walked up to “Usher gap farm, and campsite”, which had a small shop which was surprisingly well stocked.
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Confirmed Guest
Well equipped kitchen , clean and cosy cottage with plenty of space. . Because the cottage is situated right next to the field there is no back garden . Amazing views from every window. The cottage is ideally located for the northern Dales .