High Smarber

Character-filled 3-bedroomed home, high above Swaledale in lovely surroundings

In an isolated rural setting a mile above Low Row, High Smarber is an idyllic retreat from the bustle of everyday life. Light and airy, with fantastic views over surrounding Swaledale, the house is warm and welcoming, with marvellous features such as lovely stone fireplaces and stripped pine floors. Soak up the sun on the south-facing terrace in the garden and glory in the beauty of Swaledale. Well-equipped and charmingly decorated, this stone cottage offers all the comforts of home in a stunning Yorkshire Dales setting.

Sorry, no smoking or pets.

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

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

Availability and price are shown on individual cottage pages (scroll down).

Character-filled 3-bedroomed home, high above Swaledale in lovely surroundings

There are a wealth of walks directly from High Smarber and in the local area, ranging from gentle strolls to strenuous hikes. Low Row is situated about four miles updale from Reeth, a bustling village with organic bakery, local shops, post office, pubs, cafe/bistro, tearooms, garage and Friday market. In Low Row the Punch Bowl Inn serves excellent food and Hazel Brow Farm is a local attraction popular with adults and children alike. A range of tearooms, restaurants, pubs, galleries, museums and craft shops are sprinkled throughout the dale. Larger shops are located within half an hour's drive at Leyburn, Barnard Castle, Richmond and Catterick Garrison (24 hr supermarket which also delivers).  Orange mobile reception in Gunnerside area (patchy).

Please note, High Smarber is reached by a steep and winding single-track road, with some tight turns, but is perfectly accessible for a normal family car. Please ring for advice if at all concerned.

  • Sleeps 6.
  • All linen included.
  • Oil central heating, all oil included.
  • First bucket of coal for open fire provided (logs and coal available in Reeth).
  • Free internet access.
  • Many guide books and maps available for guest use.
  • High chair, stairgate and cot provided (but not cot linen).
  • Payphone.
  • Covered parking for one car, further private parking for up to 3 cars.
  • South-facing enclosed garden with flagged patio and lawn area.
  • Bench and garden chairs available.
  • Please note, drainage at High Smarber is to a septic tank.
  • Sorry, no smoking or pets.

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

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

Information and Facilities

Property Type:
   Cottage
Number of Bedrooms:
   3
Size(sq ft):
  
Accommodation Type:
   Self Catering
Kitchen:
   Roomy dining kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, electric cooker with fan over, coffeemaker and iron/ironing board.
Living room:
   Open fire, first bucket of coal provided, internet access, TV. Oil central heating throughout the house.
Bedrooms:
   1 dble with king-size bed, 1 twin leading through to another twin.
Bathrooms:
   Power shower over bath, WC and basin.
Outside:
   Flagged patio and lawn areas, garden chairs and bench. Covered parking for one car, private parking for up to 3 cars (gate to be kept closed to keep out sheep and cows).
Swimming Pool:
   No
Suitability:
  


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Prices

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
(£)
01/11/2008
19/12/2008
300.00
225.00
20/12/2008
26/12/2008
500.00
500.00
27/12/2008
02/01/2009
540.00
540.00
03/01/2009
13/02/2009
300.00
210.00
14/02/2009
20/02/2009
380.00
380.00
21/02/2009
20/03/2009
300.00
210.00
21/03/2009
03/04/2009
335.00
245.00
04/04/2009
17/04/2009
435.00
435.00
18/04/2009
23/05/2009
380.00
270.00
24/05/2009
30/05/2009
500.00
500.00
31/05/2009
17/07/2009
435.00
310.00
18/07/2009
28/08/2009
500.00
500.00
29/08/2009
18/09/2009
435.00
310.00
19/09/2009
23/10/2009
335.00
245.00
24/10/2009
30/10/2009
500.00
500.00
31/10/2009
18/12/2009
300.00
210.00
19/12/2009
21/12/2009
220.00
220.00
22/12/2009
28/12/2009
510.00
510.00
29/12/2009
04/01/2010
540.00
540.00


Comments from our Guest Book

"We have enjoyed our stay here in Swaledale. Glorious weather, bright blue skies, bitter cold wind and snow! Magical! Cottage just as we hoped, remote with great views."
The Pritchard family.

"Spent the week walking, eating and enjoying High Smarber - it really is our favourite self-catering cottage."
Neil, Tina, Rebecca & Charlotte Parsonson.

"What a great time we've had! Everything you could need is here in this cottage. We would definitely come back again!"
Collette and Barry, Liverpool.

"A comfy cottage with fantastic views. We've thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
Mr and Mrs G Tabb, Plymouth, Devon.

"What a wonderful location this is and what a lovely house. Isn't the approach road amazing?"
Angus and Brenda Wilkinson from Selby.