With lovely hikes around Swaledale, Gunnerside is ideally placed for a walking holiday, whether from the door, or by using the local bus service. With quaint small market towns and villages nearby, such as Hawes, Leyburn and Reeth, you can find local quality produce and soak up the Dales atmosphere. There are many good pubs and tearooms in Swaledale, and a wealth of interesting craft shops, such as Swaledale Woollens in Muker, galleries and an organic open farm, Hazel Brow Organic Farm in Low Row. Gunnerside has a pub and a tearoom, which opens as a bistro on Wed/Sat evenings (booking required). Reeth, 6 miles, has a post office, village shops, garages, organic bakery, pubs and tearooms and local museum, as well as a Friday market. A mobile fish and chip van calls throughout Swaledale on Fridays, arriving at Gunnerside at 7pm. Larger shops can be found at Richmond, Leyburn and Catterick Garrison (24 hr supermarket, which also delivers). Bike hire at Fremington, 7 miles, Swaledale Outdoors for hiking equipment at Reeth (they can post your old boots etc home for you, too). Orange (only) mobile reception in Gunnerside area (patchy). Public internet access on computer in Gunnerside Village Hall, Muker Public Hall, Hudson House, Reeth. Wifi internet access at King's Head, Gunnerside. Granary Foods can deliver ready meals, home baking and local eggs, bacon, sausages etc for your arrival - see FAQs.

• Sleeps 6 in two double and one twin bedrooms.
• Logburning stove in sitting room - starter pack of logs and kindling provided.
• Electric storage heaters throughout (electric included).
• TV and dvd player.
• All electric and bedlinen included (sorry, personal towels are not included).
• Washer/dryer.
• Dishwasher.
• Freezer.
• Garage parking for one car. Further parking on road nearby.
• Outhouse where hiking equipment can be stored.
• Private gardens with benches for sitting out.
• Sorry, no smoking or pets.

No price increase for 2011 at High Rowleth!

Week bookings run from Saturday to Saturday (reserve online or give us a call on 01748 886366). Short breaks are available at High Rowleth. As High Rowleth is for sale, we regret bookings can only be taken up to 3 months in advance.

If required, Cat Hole Cottages can provide a towel hire service at £2 per person - please enquire when booking.

Notes and Additional Information

Oct 09..."We have had a relaxing week in this comfortable cottage, fascinated by the wealth of history and interesting books. The scenery is first class, as is the hospitality."
Andy and Caroline Rose and family, Dorking, Surrey.

Sept 09..."Despite an argument with the garage, we have a really nice break here. Hope to be back soon!"
Richard and Claire.

Sept 09..."A very attractive and comfortable house, where we have much enjoyed relaxing. The weather has been very good and we've enjoyed walking in this beautiful Dale."
John and Sheila Houghton, Wales.

August 09..."Very nice and spacious. Comfortable and we have had a great time."
Kalika Newan, London.

August 09..."What a fabuous house - we have had a wonderful, comfortable week here. Lots of walking and good food, and so lucky with the weather."
The Bears from Doncaster.

August 09..."Had a lovely week with beautiful walks straight from the cottage door. A great base for a restorative family holiday - our two young boys enjoyed the wildlife on the moors. Sitting in the sun in the secluded garden a treat!"
The Vickerman family, Bristol.