Guests say
Ghyll View is a beautifully appointed cottage in a tranquil Swaledale village, praised for its exceptional cleanliness, luxurious comfort, and outstanding attention to detail. Guests consistently highlight the superb facilities, well-equipped kitchen, and thoughtful touches throughout. The location is ideal for walkers, with scenic trails from the doorstep and a welcoming local pub nearby. While the absence of a village shop is noted, the peaceful setting and generous welcome make it a favourite retreat for many, with numerous guests returning year after year.
Guests repeatedly describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculately maintained, and pristine throughout, with particular praise for the bathrooms and bedding.
The cottage's peaceful village setting and direct access to beautiful walks are highly valued. The only minor drawback mentioned is the lack of a local shop, though this does not detract from the overall appeal.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's luxurious beds, cosy atmosphere, and relaxing bathrooms, making it a true home from home and a perfect place to unwind after exploring the Dales.
The property is described as exceptionally well equipped, with high-quality furnishings, modern amenities, secure cycle storage, EV charging, and comprehensive guides, exceeding guests' expectations.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as detailed handbooks, quality toiletries, and generous welcome baskets. Please note that gifts like welcome baskets are not guaranteed for every stay.
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
- Bowes Museum
Reviews (42)
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Nick S
Ghyll View is a lovely warm & welcoming cottage that has been completely refurbished to a high standard. The owners have thought of everything. We enjoyed the numerous walks from the front door which meant we didn’t need to jump in the car everyday; it’s in a beautiful location. The local community run pub was extremely welcoming and served great meals too. Definitely recommend.
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Gillian Taylor
We had a lovely holiday at Ghyll View. The cottage is in a beautiful location and had everything we needed for our stay. The cottage was clean and very well organised. We really appreciated the welcome hamper.
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Christine F
Ghyll view is a wonderful cottage in a peaceful location. It’s very well equipped with everything you need plus more. The generous welcome basket was very much appreciated. There’s an amazingly detailed handbook on how everything works, the history of the cottage and things to do. There’s lots maps and books available detailing great walks from the door and beyond. The bed was extremely comfortable and the bathrooms luxurious. We made use of the Thursday pizza van and Friday fish and chips van, both excellent. We would highly recommend this cottage and hope to return again soon.