Cat Hole Cottages

Arkle Barn

Warm and welcoming 3 bedroom barn conversion with wonderful views

Tucked away in the tiny hamlet of Arkle Town, this lovely barn conversion in Arkengarthdale is comfortably spacious, yet warmly welcoming. With marvellous views of surrounding fields and hills, the house is in the heart of wonderful countryside, yet only three miles from the bustling village of Reeth. With three pretty bedrooms, Arkle Barn is charmingly decorated and ideally placed for walking, exploring the beautiful northern Yorkshire Dales or simply relaxing in front of the roaring fire!

Sorry, no smoking or pets.

See a Virtual Tour of Arkle Barn.

Arkle Barn weekly bookings run from Saturday to Saturday (reserve online or call on 01748 886366).

Short breaks are available (see FAQs) - please ring to make a short break booking.

Price and availability are shown on each cottage page (scroll down).

Warm and welcoming 3 bedroom barn conversion with wonderful views

Arkle Town is a tiny collection of cottages (not a town by any stretch of the imagination!) situated about 3 miles up Arkengarthdale from Reeth. The CB Inn and Red Lion Inn can be found a little further up the dale, whilst at Reeth there are local shops, pubs and cafes, an organic bakery, garage, post office and Friday market. Hazel Brow Organic Farm is marvellous fun for children at Low Row. Larger shops are within 20 miles at Richmond, Leyburn, Hawes and Catterick Garrison (24 hour supermarket, which also delivers). A mobile fish and chip van calls at Reeth, and further up Swaledale, on Fridays. Bike hire at Fremington, 4 miles. Recycling facilities at Reeth, Langthwaite, Leyburn and Richmond. No mobile reception in Arkengarthdale, Orange (only) reception in Reeth.

Sleeps 5/6 (upstairs single bedroom has a stackable second bed under the single).
Open coal fire with back boiler, which heats upstairs radiators. Electric storage heaters downstairs. Immersion heater for hot water.
All fuel included.
Bedlinen and teatowels provided (sorry, personal towels are not included).
TV, video and DVD players, CD/tape/radio player (reception variable).
Washer/dryer.
Telephone - honesty box.
Picnic bench at end of private driveway.
Space in lockable coalhouse to store bicycles/hikingboots.
Parking on private driveway for up to four cars.
Sorry, no smoking or pets.

Week bookings run from Saturday to Saturday (reserve online or call on 01748 886366).

Short breaks are available (see FAQs) - 3 night prices shown below. Please ring us to make a short break booking, or for a price for a different number of nights.

If required, Cat Hole Cottages can provide a towel hire service at £3 per person - please enquire when booking.

Information and Facilities

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Property Type:		Cottage
Number of Bedrooms:		3
Size(sq ft):
Accommodation Type:		Self Catering
Kitchen:		Fitted kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, radio, washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, electric storage heater and breakfast bar for two.
Living room:		Open coal fire (back boiler heats upstairs radiators), video, DVD and cd players, spacious living and dining areas.
Bedrooms:		Upstairs, one large double (lovely views), one single/twin with basin, twin bedroom downstairs.
Bathrooms:		Luxury bathroom, bath with shower over, WC, basin and radiator. Immersion heater for hot water.
Outside:		Private drive, with picnic bench and parking for up to 4 cars. 2 garden chairs.
Swimming Pool:		No
Suitability:		Open tread stairs - small children should be supervised.

Availability Calendar

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Provisional:

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Prices

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The minimum stay is 3 nights. Prices shown are for a 3 night break or a full week. If you would like to stay for a different number of nights then please contact us for a quote.

All reservations are subject to a £10.00 booking fee.

Period		Prices
Start Date	End Date	Price per week (£)	3 Night Price (£)
21/12/2009	27/12/2009	465.00	465.00
28/12/2009	03/01/2010	515.00	515.00
04/01/2010	12/02/2010	295.00	205.00
13/02/2010	19/02/2010	380.00	265.00
20/02/2010	19/03/2010	295.00	205.00
20/03/2010	02/04/2010	345.00	240.00
03/04/2010	16/04/2010	455.00	N/A
17/04/2010	28/05/2010	380.00	265.00
29/05/2010	04/06/2010	500.00	N/A
05/06/2010	16/07/2010	455.00	320.00
17/07/2010	27/08/2010	500.00	N/A
28/08/2010	17/09/2010	455.00	320.00
18/09/2010	22/10/2010	345.00	240.00
23/10/2010	29/10/2010	500.00	N/A
30/10/2010	20/12/2010	295.00	205.00
21/12/2010	03/01/2011	500.00	N/A

Comments from our Guest Book

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Oct 09..."We had a lovely time and enjoyed walking (Daddy wants to live in the CB Inn). The beds were very comfortable and warm, the bath was warm, a lovely cosy cottage. The lounge was very nice. Can we come again? We found a sheep bone."Nick, Sam, Amber, Elise and Cam, Bromley, Kent.

Sept 09..."Lovely cosy cottage. Everything we needed for a good, relaxing break." Richard and Ann Brown, Ian and Sue Rusling, Sheffield.

Aug 09..."Great place and views. We had a lovely time and it was good to spend time together in a relaxed way with children in such a lovely place. Thanks." Luke, Roz, Daisy and baby Ollie, Horsham, West Sussex.

Aug 09..."Fantastic situation, so quiet and beautiful. Hills around the house were ideal for the kids to "big". Thanks!" The Pettifors, Uckfield, East Sussex.

July/Aug 09..."Wonderful place to recharge our batteries! Every comfort in the Barn, love it here. Envy all the people that live here in Arkle Town." Denise and Martin Smith, Tamworth, Staffs.

June/July 09..."Lovely to be here again. Our first visit in the summer and everything has been perfect. Beautiful scenery and wild flowers. Thank-you." Val and Dave, Surrey.

May/June 09..."Coming to this beautiful place is coming home. Unforgettable Arkengarthdale, home away from home Arkle Barn." Bronwyn and Tony, Wollumbi, Australia.

May 09..."Ok, you don't really want the cottage back, do you? Just give it to us,we don't mind! So sorry to leave - the perfect getaway!" Rob and Cindy, Clevedon, Somerset.