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!

Tearoom/bistro and pub in Gunnerside serving freshly-cooked food, local shops, Hazel Brow Organic Farm, tearooms, pubs, craft shops and galleries in nearby villages of Muker and Low Row. Post office, garage, Friday market, organic bakery, shops (including Swaledale Outdoors for hiking equipment), tearooms, pubs etc in Reeth, 6 miles.  Food deliveries from Granary Foods, who will deliver ready meals, home baking and local eggs, bacon, sausages etc for your arrival - see FAQs.

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).  Double room (kingsize bed) with cot up one staircase, family room with three single beds and another single room up another staircase.
• Gas stoves in kitchen and sitting room, electric storage heaters throughout.
• All fuel, linen and towels 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 double 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 (one bedroom) discount of 10% is available on week and short break bookings.

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.

Please note, High Bents is reached up a steep, winding, single track road, with a particularly challenging tight bend.  Please see FAQs for more information about car access (or give us a ring on 01748 886366).

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