• Sleeps 6/7 (two doubles, one twin). Second double has a futon (and linen) to accommodate alternative sleeping or an extra child (please mention futon linen needed when booking). Also cot (linen for the cot is not provided).
• Open fire - all coal and first basket of logs provided, further logs available to purchase at Reeth.
• TV, DVD player.
• Washing machine.
• Slimline dishwasher.
• Oil central heating from Rayburn (also used for cooking).
• Separate freezer in dairy.
• Piano that likes to be played!
• All bedlinen, towels, coal and oil provided.
• Cot (cot linen is not provided).
• Telephone (honesty box).
• Hairdryer.
• Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome - please respect the immediate surroundings and keep dogs on lead near livestock. For the comfort of other guests, please do not allow your pets on to furniture or upstairs. Please mention when booking if you are bringing dogs (there is no extra charge).
• Sorry, no smoking.
• The house is reached from the road by a winding unmade track (about 50m). The drive can be tricky when damp, but the car can be left on the lower part of the drive, so guests can walk up to the cottage. Please ring to discuss if necessary.
• Drainage is to a septic tank. Private spring water supply, filters in place (during rainy weather, water may appear brown, but is perfectly safe to drink).

A 2 person (one bedroom) discount of 10% is available on week bookings (sorry, not during peak periods). Mention when enquiring.

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..."Perfect location for New Year, loved it!"  Jonny, Adele, Bertie, Jimbo, Bernie and Chalkie, Leeds.

Dec 11..."Cooked breakfasts, Christmas lunch, open fire, homemade decorations. A fab Christmas at Nettlebed."  Alfie, Richard, Becky and Tom Carter. "Windy, warm and wet, but we were very snug!! Thanks."  Pete, Sue and Amy Marr, Surrey.

Oct 11..."A fabulous week, lovely to see the area in a different season. Thank-you." Gil, Julie, Torin, Lewis and Wilf McVean, near Oxford.

Oct 11..."Lovely peaceful time, beautiful cottage and stunning scenery!"  Steve and Lou Cross, Chinnor.

Oct 11..."Our second time in Nettlebed, we so love it here. Thank-you for making this cottage so cosy with such interesting boooks and bits and pieces. We'll be back again - thanks."  Bev and Peter, Truro.

Sept 11..."Brilliant cottage in a wonderful position. Perfect for our requirements. Great walks straight from the door. Thank-you for an excellent holiday."  Paul and Liz, Warehorne, Kent.

Sept 11..."We love it here and have decided to move in. We'll be very quiet and won't disturb any of the other guests!!!"  Pat and Colin Chambers, Forest of Dean.

Aug 11..."Cottage ideal for our needs. Magnificent views down the valley even more stunning in moonlight shining on the river. Great for walking and pubbing. Perfect accommodation for the dog."  Pauline, Phil, Charlotte, Christopher and James Watts and Kipper the dog, Leics.

Aug 11..."Good to return to Swaledale after a gap of 35 years. Enjoyed a week of walking in the immediate vicinity, although the weather could scarcely have been worse!"  John, Cath, Jo and Owen, Northumberland.

Aug 11..."We have been enjoying ourselves in this wonderful cottage. We are going to miss the stunning views, cosiness and great area. The children and the dog would have liked to stay another week!"  Robert, Marja, Sytse, Emma and border collie, Flora, from Haarlem, Holland.

July 11..."Very relaxing week, wonderful weather, seen Swaledale at its best. The piano has been thoroughly enjoyed along with walks along the riverside...thanks."  Howard, Lucy, Emily and Tom Roberts, York.

July 11..."Lovely stay, great area, weather mixed, but did not spoil it for us. Lovely cottage. Many thanks."  Des, Jean, Chris, Becs, Mia and Jessica, Kent, Cornwall and Bucks.

July 11..."The new garden furniture is a thoughtful addition. Let us know when you want to sell!"  Paul, Gail and Lily Spaniel, Kingston-upon-Hull.

June 11..."Lovely quiet cottage and stunning views. Wonderful family holiday - thank-you."  Rachel, Michael, Hannah and Adam, Letchworth, Herts.

May 11..."Magnificent setting, lovely cottage - idyllic dale."  Martin and Sarah Handley, Ashford, Kent.

May 11..."Perfect for family bonding weekend."  Charles, Edinburgh, Abbie and boys, Beverley, Helen and boy, Leeds.

Easter week..."Blissfully quiet, ten days in a great home. Don't want to leave, and will be back later in the year. Thank-you!"  Paul, Gail and Lily Spaniel, Hull.

Jan 11..."Have had a really lovely time, it's a perfect place to have a get together!" Hollie Pittaway, Darlington.

Dec 10..."Gorgeous! We found 101 uses for snow. Writer's block now unblocked. Kids had a big adventure - we love Nettlebed, it's magical!" Aly, Mark, Aaran, Isaac and Wilf, Paignton, Devon.

Dec 10..."Absolutely amazing as ever, thanks Nettlebed. xx!" Tim, Matthew and Anthony, Pask, London.

Nov 10..."A most wonderful week of walking and sitting. What a beautiful cottage. Thank-you." Daniel and Edwina Gieve, London.

Oct 10..."Thank-you!" Chloe and Anthony Evans, Oxford.

Sept 10..."We've had a smashing time! I smashed my head at the top of the stairs and also the teapot. Thankfully the teapot is replaceable. It's been a wonderful two weeks and the cottage is fantastic - just what we wanted. As for Swaledale - if God exists - she lives here!" Pat and Colin Chambers, Forest of Dean, Glos.

Sept 10..."Lovely cottage. Charlie dog went mad in the garden, Rose the baby had a fab time walking in Swaledale." Sara, Toby, Joyce, Peter, Rose and Charlie dog, Nayland, Suffolk.

Aug 10..."Two lovely weeks in this very comfortable cottage. Beautiful area. As a previous visitor said, 'a great spirit of trusting generosity'." Rachel Lee, Marion Lambert and family, Mulbarton, Norwich.

Aug 10..."Back again - a lovely couple of weeks. Thanks." The McVeans, Charlton-on-Otmoor, Oxon.

Jul 10..."We really liked Nettlebed - very calm, relaxed and comfortable home." Clare and Patrick Sutherland, Norwich.

June 10..."This is a lovely house - a real home from home. We came to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday and had a wonderful time." David Long and Georgina Ferry, Oxford, Derek and Moira Long, Ilkley.

June 10..."Homely, comfortable, couldn't want for anything more!! Beautiful location, very restful and peaceful. thank-you, x." Lou and Andy, Y Felinheli, Wales.

May 10..."Four seasons in one week. Glorious peace and the calls of the curlew. Heaven." Pete and Marilyn Broome, Bristol.

May 10..."Enjoyed our stay in this tranquil location, having returned to the general area we lived in from 1985 - 96. Thank-you." Geoff and Sally Caton, Hampshire.

May 10..."Fabulous views - wonderful cottage - a great adventure. Open fire really cosy - go careful on the stairs!" Chris and Alan, Norfolk, John and Carol, Suffolk.

Apr 10..."Don't want to leave! A beautiful cottage, wonderful countryside, absolutely love it. Thank-you." Valerie Borthwick, Garry Chalk, Washington.

March 10..."Had an amazing relaxing time, weather gorgeous - sun shone all week! Greg was very pleased to see electricity and a Rayburn after being at Nettlebed with Pete, 13 years ago! How the cottage has changed, but hte view over Swaledale still as stunning. Thank-you for the use of such a great 'getaway' from city life. We'll definitely be back!" SarahChalk and Greg Hagger, London and Flitwick, Beds.

Feb 10..."Really enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful, lovely views, our third year in Swaledale and had snow each time, wonderful." Alan, Carol and Helen Pritchard, Hockley, Essex.

Feb 10..."Fantastic location, excellent walks, roaring fire for the cold evenings - we even had snow to add to a 'winter wonderland'!!" Sue, Ian and Kori Gibbs, Sheffield, Darren, Jo and Joshua Nuttall, Darley Dale.

Feb 10..."If one has to get to sixty, I can think of no better place to be!! I have had one of my best birthdays ever!!" Penny Case, Camborne, Cornwall.

Jan 10..."Our first time at Nettlebed - lovely cottage. Everything that we needed. The open fire was amazing - especially good when needing to thaw out after snowball fights! Hope to come back and visit again." Keven Cameran, Jo Halfacre, Ash Davidson, Ri Hosell, Dave Morgan, Ealy Alderson, Edinburgh.

Nov 09..."The cottage has been perfect for our needs. Cosy, homely and characterful.  It is well-resourced. We hope that we can return in 2010, please! PS The piano was played well and appreciated."   Jan, Jeremy and family, Sevenoaks, Kent.

Nov 09…”Such a lovely place and love the fireplace. Absolutely wonderful views, be back soon, hopefully.”   Harriet Parker, Great Baddow, Chelmsford.

Oct 09…”Such a joy to stay so warm and comfortable in such a breathtaking place. We’ll certainly be back for more walks and excellent food and the charm (and fab book collection) of this house.”  The Dawson-Wrights, Churchinford, Taunton.

Oct 09…”Thank-you for the generous hospitality and warmth of this beautiful place. Just the place to be reading about William Morris, surrounded by natural beauty, paintings and good books an a spirit of trusting generosity. Thank-you!”   Geoff Boucher and Catherine Wright, Somerset.

Oct 09…”Wonderful cosy cottage, superb views, always such a pleasure to return to Nettlebed after a day’s walking. Open fire and kitchen were a joy, so very romantic, in fact, that I was compelled to ask Bev to marry me! She said yes. Thank-you!”

“…Well, I just have to add to that! What a wonderful few days and just HAVE to return… We have been soooo happy here. Fantastic walks, fireplace to come home to AND a Rayburn to cook in! Views, weather, friendly people, comfy bed, loads books…and most of all, I said “YES”, so watery eyes and cracklin’ fire, such happy memories of Nettlebed.” Peter and Bev, Plymouth and Truro.

Sept 09…”Such a beautiful cottage. The view is breathtaking. Can’t wait to come back again! Many thanks.”   Beverley and Jim Fleck.

Sept 09…”A privilege to share your lovely home. Your beautiful furniture, pictures and BOOKS! Made Nettlebed a place to come home to after a day discovering the Dales. Thank-you.”    Edwina and Anne, Leeds and Rugby.

Sept 09…”Thank-you for letting us share your lovely cottage with its lovely views. Very homely feel – dogs, however, very frustrated with rabbits the other side of the fence!!”   Rob and Alison Battaglia, Abbots Langley, Herts.