Cat Hole Cottages

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.

See a Virtual Tour of High Bents.

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

Short breaks are available (see FAQs) - please telephone to make a short break booking. A 2 person discount of 10% is available on week bookings or short breaks. Mention when enquiring.

High Bents is reached by a steep, winding single-track road, with at least one very tight bend. Please see FAQs for details about accessibility and/or ring us for advice. Bookings are made under the proviso that you may need to walk up and down the hill from the village if your car cannot negotiate the road to the cottage.

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 Freesat 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, with some very tight bends. Whilst accessible for most vehicles, we can't guarantee you will be able to drive your car up the hill, so before booking see FAQs and/or ring us for advice.

Sleeps 6 + 2 (dble sofabed in living room - please ask for sofabed linen to be provided if you need it).
Gas stoves in kitchen and sitting room, electric storage heaters throughout.
All fuel and linen included.
Washing machine.
Dishwasher.
Telephone (honesty box). Orange (only) mobile reception in Gunnerside area (patchy).
Freesat TV, video/dvd players.
Free Wifi broadband access.
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.
Electric shower over bath - low beamed ceiling in bathroom, tall people please be aware!
Low sloping ceiling in single room.
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).
Two sets of stairs, one to twin room, one to family and single rooms.
Sorry, no smokers.

Week bookings run from Saturday to Saturday (reserve online or telephone 01748 886366). A 2 person discount of 10% is available on week and short break bookings.

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.

Information and Facilities

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Property Type:		Cottage
Number of Bedrooms:		3
Size(sq ft):
Accommodation Type:		Self Catering
Kitchen:		Large farmhouse kitchen with fridge with icebox, dishwasher, range cooker with gas hob and electric oven and breadmaker. Utility/cloakroom with washing machine, WC and basin.
Living room:		Double sofabed (ask for linen), Freesat Sky TV, video/dvd players, hi-fi, telephone (honesty box), free Wifi broadband access and gas stove.
Bedrooms:		Reached by first flight of stairs, 1 family room with double and single beds, 1 single (low sloping ceiling in single room). Twin room reached by another flight of stairs.
Bathrooms:		Downstairs bathroom with shower over bath (low ceiling when standing in shower), 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).

Availability Calendar

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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 (£)
04/01/2010	12/02/2010	550.00	450.00
13/02/2010	19/02/2010	600.00	500.00
20/02/2010	02/04/2010	550.00	450.00
03/04/2010	16/04/2010	600.00	N/A
17/04/2010	28/05/2010	550.00	450.00
29/05/2010	04/06/2010	600.00	N/A
05/06/2010	16/07/3010	600.00	500.00
17/07/2010	03/09/2010	700.00	N/A
04/09/2010	22/10/2010	550.00	450.00
23/10/2010	29/10/2010	700.00	N/A
30/10/2010	20/12/2010	550.00	450.00
21/12/2010	03/01/2011	850.00	N/A

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