High Bents

Stunning views overlooking beautiful Swaledale

Perched on a hillside overlooking Gunnerside, High Bents has fabulous panoramic views of upper Swaledale, surrounded by magnificent scenery. Formerly two lead miners’ cottages, the house is lovingly restored, but retains its cottage atmosphere, with original features such as stone spiral stairs, a massive stone fireplace and traditional beamed ceilings. It has a well-equipped, lovely farmhouse kitchen and cosy sitting room with gas stove and comfortable furniture. Sleeping 6 + 2, plus baby, this wonderful home has an enclosed flagged terrace on which to sit and admire the stunning landscape spread out below - after a holiday at High Bents you'll never want to leave!

Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome.

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

Short breaks are available - please telephone to make a short break booking.

Availability and prices are shown on each cottage page (scroll down).

Stunning views overlooking beautiful Swaledale

The house was bought by the current owners in 1969 when it was two separate cottages, one completely uninhabitable. There was no water, no electricity, no drainage and no toilet other than the rather dismal one outside! Water was brought in by the bucket from a spring and light was provided by candles and lamps. Fondly known as the stone tent! Over the years much refurbishment has been undertaken and Bents now has mains water and electricity, its own septic tank, LPG gas supply and Sky TV!

High Bents is located on a hill 300 feet above Gunnerside and is reached through an electronic gate up a winding single track road. Whilst perfectly accessible for most vehicles, it is not for the faint-hearted!

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 (dble sofabed in living room).
  • Gas stoves in kitchen and sitting room, electric storage heaters throughout.
  • All fuel and linen included.
  • Washer/dryer.
  • Telephone (honesty box).
  • Internet access.
  • Sky TV, video/dvd players.
  • High chair and cot available (cot linen is not included).
  • Enclosed flagged terrace with garden furniture and BBQ.
  • Lockable bike store.
  • Parking for 2-3 cars.
  • Please note, drainage at High Bents is to a septic tank.
  • Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome (under strict control, not on furniture or upstairs, please).  Please mention when booking if you are bringing dogs (there is no extra charge).
  • Sorry, no smokers.

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

    Short breaks are available - 3 night prices shown below. Please ring us to make a short break booking, or for a 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:
   Large farmhouse kitchen with fridge with icebox, microwave, dishwasher, range cooker with gas hob and electric oven and breadmaker. Utility/cloakroom with washer/dryer, WC and basin.
Living room:
   Double sofabed, Sky TV, video/dvd players, hi-fi, internet access and gas stove.
Bedrooms:
   1 family room with double and single beds, 1 twin, 1 single.
Bathrooms:
   Downstairs bathroom with shower over bath, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Outside:
   Large enclosed flagged terrace with BBQ, picnic bench and lockable bike store. Parking for 2-3 cars.
Swimming Pool:
   No
Suitability:
   Not suitable for those with mobility problems (steep spiral stairs).


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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
(£)
16/02/2008
22/02/2008
550.00
400.00
23/02/2008
14/03/2008
500.00
400.00
15/03/2008
18/07/2008
550.00
450.00
19/07/2008
05/09/2008
650.00
550.00
06/09/2008
17/10/2008
500.00
400.00
18/10/2008
31/10/2008
550.00
450.00
01/11/2008
19/12/2008
500.00
400.00
20/12/2008
02/01/2009
800.00
550.00


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