The Haven, located in the heart of the the pretty village of Gunnerside, has lots of amenities. A friendly pub and tearoom/bistro are within strolling distance (bistro open Wed/Sat evenings, book in advance), with a wealth of tearooms, inns, galleries, museums and craft shops to be found within a 10 mile radius, including Hazel Brow Organic Farm at Low Row and larger facilities, shops and supermarkets within half an hour's drive. Reeth, 6 miles, has two garages, post office, organic bakery, three pubs, Friday market, Swaledale Outdoors for hiking equipment (they'll even post your old boots home for you!) and local shops (logs and sticks can be bought here). Bike hire at Fremington, 7 miles. Charming hamlets and villages are a must to explore, as well as quaint old-fashioned market towns. Orange (only) mobile reception in Gunnerside area (patchy). Public internet access on computer at Gunnerside Village Hall, Muker Public Hall, Hudson House, Reeth. Granary Foods can deliver ready meals, home baking and local eggs, bacon, sausages etc for your arrival - see FAQs.

• Sleeps 4.
• Oil central heating, including downstairs underfloor heating.
• Log-burning stove (starter pack of logs provided). Further logs available to purchase in Reeth and Hawes.
• All linen, towels and oil included.
• TV, DVD and CD player.
• Front and rear gardens. Bench to catch evening sun in front garden, garden table and chairs in private rear garden.
• Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome (small/medium). Please note, for the comfort of other guests, pets are not allowed upstairs or on furniture.
• Travel cot (linen not provided) and booster chair for child up to 4 years. Please mention when booking if cot is needed.
• Washing machine.
• Free wifi!
• Sorry, no smoking.

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

Notes and Additional Information

Jan 12..."Our second stay at the Haven, a lovely cottage in the heart of Swaledale. Great walks, lovely food at the Farmer's Arms, nice relaxing five days."  Jane and Joe Gray, Sheffield.

Dec 11..."A great week's walking - great to explore the hills and the lead mines!"  Chris and Jo, Stockton-on-Tees.

Nov 11..."A special week, chilling, walking, drinking, eating and loving!"  Paul and Louise Drake.

Oct 11..."Great week. Weather very good, lots of fantastic walks. Local pub excellent and cottage lovely."  Caroline, Chris and Callum Hinge, Bishop's Stortford, Herts.

Sept 11..."Cottage lovely; love the decor and cottage size. Nice to have garden for the little one to play in."  The Greenings, Hull.

Sept 11..."We have had a super week at the Haven, totally relaxing, comfortable adn excellent location - great to have the garden. We definitely hope to return again soon, thank-you."  Christine and Mark Storey, Lower Raydon, Suffolk.

Aug 11..."What a gorgeous cottage - we want one!! The gill was fantastic, well worth the climb! We have really enjoyed our stay here."  Jennifer, Gary, Beth and Ellie, Baildon, W Yorks.

Aug 11...Had a lovely long weekend here. Enjoyed some walks right from the front door. The cottage was cosy and very comfortable and even though it was August, it was a bit chilly ot, so we enjoyed a real fire!"  Rachael and Michael Flesher and Poppy, the spaniel, Harrogate.

Aug 11..."Enjoyed a lovely week here, had plenty of sunshine and some rain! The locals have been very friendly."  Tamzin, Ray, Thomas and James, Northampton.

Aug 11..."Lovely stay in Gunnerside. Didn't manage to do everything we wanted, so will be back one day!"  Angela, Vince, Edi and baby Magnus, Aberdeen.

July 11..."We have had a fantastic stay in Gunnerside and are sad to be leaving this lovely place. The cottage is ideal, one of the nicest we have stayed in."  Claire and Patrick Wilson, Billingham, Teesside.

July 11..."What a lovely, comfy, clean, stylish cottage! Really enjoyed sitting out in both gardens. Good meal at the bistro Saturday!"  Alison and Peter, York.

June 11..."We've enjoyed our stay in lovely Gunnerside - and the weather was good! Very comfortable in the Haven."  Joan Little, Liz Holmes, Northumberland.

Apr 11..."Beautiful place with lots of walks; lovely cottage to return to after a day out on the hills! Good to get away from the city life, can't beat the English countryside!"  The Watson family.

Apr 11..."Wow! Fantastic cottage, one of the nicest we have stayed in."  Claire, Graham, Rosie and Ella, Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Apr 11..."Lovely cottage in great location - we loved its proximity to the King's Head, which we found to be a typical village pub; very friendly, plus good food. We've seen Swaledale at its best - lambs, primroses, violets and cowslips and the most fantastic scenery in the country."  Helen and Roger, Derbyshire.

March 11..."Just a few days to recharge. 2nd stay at the Haven - ideal cottage, thanks!"  Jane and Jonathan, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Ramsay Leitham, 6 years old, Peebles.

Oct 09..."My first visit to the Dales. It was just as good as Lynne said it would be - thanks."
Malcolm and Lynne, Nottingham.

Oct 09..."This was our first visit to the Dales and it won't be the last! We have had a fantastic week - fab weather, fab walks right on your doorstep, fab cottage and plenty to do. The Haven is one of the best cottages we have stayed in and we will defo be booking with Cat Hole Cottages again. We are sad to leave and can't wait to return."
Lee and Fay, with dogs Harvey and Bella, from Jarrow, Tyne and Wear.

Sept 09..."Had a lovely relaxing week. The Haven is a super cottage to stay in, even with a broken leg! Swaledale is always beautiful and never disappoints."
Jane and Jonathan, Gilbert and Ruby, Ashbourne.

Sept 09..."Beautiful cottage, well-equipped, weather superb, fantastic countryside. We have had a lovely short break. Could not ask for more!"
Suzanne and Alistair, Leeds.

Sept 09..."Wonderful relaxing break, weather terrible, but that just meant more R+R, which was great. Cottage amazing (best we've been to). Loved it and really sad to leave."
Dot and Mark Newbury-Birch, Tynemouth.