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Ivelet from Heugh Farm
Ivelet from Heugh Farm

Here at Cat Hole Cottages, we have the best collection of holiday cottages in Upper Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales, the only agency based right here in the heart of the Dales.

You’ll love our high quality North Yorkshire cottages - all based in the northern Yorkshire Dales in beautiful Swaledale and Arkengarthdale in charming villages like Gunnerside.

And don’t forget Swaledale and Gunnerside are the perfect locations to take in the spectacular landscapes of the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales.

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Upper Swaledale
Friendly Swaledale welcome

We offer a first-class, friendly and highly personal service. Do you have a particular query about a cottage? Is it suitable for small children? Can you bring your dog? Our Dales cottages are personally inspected to ensure they are perfect for your trip to Gunnerside or nearby.  Just give us a ring and we'll use our local knowledge to answer all your questions.

Our Yorkshire Dales cottages range from one-bedroom cottages, through larger barn conversions to spacious family houses. All are charming and stylish homes in stunning locations.  We have an unparalleled selection of beautiful and character cottages. Yorkshire Dales homes with Cat Hole Cottages are simply superb!

Do you love walking?  Are you a keen cyclist?

Our Yorkshire Dales holidays are a must for keen walkers, cyclists, or anyone who just wants to “get away from it all”.  Swaledale and Arkengarthdale have a wealth of footpaths, bridleways and tracks for you to explore and experience amid the glory of amazing scenery.

Local Yorkshire knowledge

Our connections and knowledge of Swaledale, Gunnerside and the Yorkshire Dales set us apart.  We have a wealth of unrivalled local Swaledale knowledge. We personally inspect every cottage regularly and are always available to help guests choose the perfect cottage for their needs. This allows us to offer a highly flexible, quality service with no restrictive booking policies. Cat Hole Cottages offers you the very best Yorkshire Dales cottage experience!

Barn in snow
Barn in snow
Do you have particular query about a cottage?  Can we help you choose your ideal holiday home?

Here at Cat Hole Cottages we are proud to provide you with a holiday that will meet all your needs:

  • Cosy, warm rooms
  • Beautifully clean kitchens and bathrooms
  • Homes tastefully decorated and maintained by owners who love their cottages - and want to share them with you
  • Well-equipped cottages, providing everything you need
  • Personal, friendly service to deal with any problems you have whilst on holiday
  • Local contacts available to talk to at any time
  • Friendly, professional service from your first enquiry through to your final confirmation to make the process as easy as possible

50 years of hospitality

Our family has lived and worked in this unspoilt part of Swaledale for many generations and for nearly 50 years ran the Cat Hole Inn at Keld.

View on the way to Great Shunner Fell
View on the way to Great Shunner Fell

The inn no longer exists – however we continue to welcome visitors to our dales cottages, keeping our family’s tradition of offering warm hospitality to visitors. We would love to extend that welcome to you.

We look forward to giving you many marvellous holidays in our Yorkshire Dales cottages! 

Judith Dower, Cat Hole Cottages

 

 

Yorkshire Dales Cottage Locations

Cottages in stunning Yorkshire Dales locations:
  • Swaledale
  • Arkengarthdale
  • Gunnerside
  • Langthwaite

News & Offers

Booked online and want to know how to pay?  Go to FAQs for all payment details.

Last minute discounts and short breaks are available over July and August - ring 01748 886366.

Comments about the area and individual cottages from previous guests appear on individual cottage pages to help you choose the most suitable cottage for your needs.  If you would prefer your comments not to be included, please let us know.

 

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