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| Arklehurst is a traditional stone built 18th century cottage offering exceptionally warm and cosy accommodation for up to four people. Set in the tiny jewel of a village of Langthwaite, in Arkengarthdale, the cottage is furnished and equipped to the highest possible standard, with a welcoming coal stove for cool evenings. The roomy dining kitchen, with quality pine dining table, chairs and dresser, has an old-fashioned original range as focal point, a wonderful reminder of the true history of the cottage. A lovely new shower room provides an extra touch of luxury and many guests comment that our description and photos don't do this wonderful cottage justice. Come and see for yourself!
One well-behaved medium-sized dog welcome! Sleeps 4. Sorry, no smoking Arklehurst weekly bookings now run from Saturday to Saturday (reserve online or give us a call to book). Short breaks are available (see FAQs) - please ring 01748 886366 to make a short break booking). |
Nestling in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Langthwaite is an ideal centre for walking, mountain biking, touring the Northern Dales or simply relaxing. It is the picture postcard village of the Dales and has been the setting for many television programmes and films including All Creatures Great and Small and A Woman of Substance. A car is essential for stays in Arkengarthdale, as there is no bus service within the dale (Swaledale buses stop in nearby Reeth). The Red Lion in the village and the nearby CB Inn serve great food and drink in characterful settings. Reeth is a few miles away, where you can find a wide variety of pubs, cafes, shops (including Swaledale Outdoors for all hiking equipment), a post office, a garage and a small market on Fridays. Bike hire at Fremington, 4 miles, Hazel Brow Organic Farm at Low Row, 5 miles. Recycling facilities are available at Langthwaite and Reeth. No mobile reception in Langthwaite, Orange (only) at Reeth. Public internet access at Hudson House, Reeth. Granary Foods can deliver ready meals, home baking and local eggs, bacon, sausages etc for your arrival - see FAQs.
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Notes and Additional InformationApril 11..."Long weekend, enjoyed our walks straight from the door. Weather was kind - the excellent coal/logburner kept us cosy. Enjoyed an excellent (not cheap, but good value) meal at the CB and the Copper Kettle in Reeth also had good homecooked food, soup, cakes. The woods at the back had three benches - lovely to sit in sunshhire/watch the birds/enjoy the views. Lambs and daffodils in profusion. Good beers at the Red Lion." Rachel and Cherry, Morpeth. March 11..."Second time to stop at the cottage. Had a lovely week away from the rat race! Great meals at the CB Inn and Farmer's Arms, Muker. Great walking with excellent weather. Just love relaxing by the fire." Julie and Peter. Feb 11..."We've had a lovely weekend. The cottage is a great base for several walks, although very muddy due to the weather!" Sarah and Martyn Easey. Jan 11..."Another comfy, cosy stay, despite frozen pipes! Neighbours very kind, supplying information and water. The helpfulness of local people is a great memory." Alison and Pete, York. Dec 10..."Thanks for a lovely weekend - just what we needed - hills, walking, local pub and home to a real fire!"Mandy, Becky and Helen. Oct 10..."Beautiful location! The CB Inn has good food and Reeth is full of little shops and cafes. Thanks for a lovely stay." Hayley and boyos from Lancs. Oct 10..."Walked our socks off! Good(ish) weather for the time of year. Great base for the area." Kate and David Winterburn, Leeds. Aug 10..."A much needed short break in a beautiful location. Although summer, we have really enjoyed the warmth and comfort of the stove. The cottage is very characterful and we would love to stay again." Peter and Joan Ainsworth, Preston. Aug 10..."Walked our socks off - all from the doorstep! A lovely base from which to enjoy the Dales. Thanks!" Ruth and Pete, Derbyshire. Jul10...A very comfortable stay in your lovely cottage and picturesque village. Great fun to meet the characters in the village! Superb walks - always rains as you sit with a picnic - but never seems to matter, with superb scenery and skidding clouds. A truly beautiful valley. Many thanks!" Elisabeth and Franceys, Norfolk and Scotland. Jun 10..."Another lovely relaxing stay in fabulous weather this time. Lovely to be here at buttercup time, too!" Alison and Pete, York. Jun 10..."We have had a great week with some beautiful sunny days, so we had some wonderful walks." Hilary and Graham Hymas, Church Stretton. May 10..."A lovely combination of traditional and modern styles, we have had a lovely time." Kerri, Mike and Annabel, Liz, Rich and Freddie, Warwickshire. Feb 10..."Our second stay in this very comfy cottage. Chilly weather, so enjoyed beautiful views, the fire, cosy Red Lion and delicious food at the CB Inn. I'm sure we'll be back!" Alison Hayes, York. Feb 10..."A lovely few days in this cosy cottage." Marie, Claire and Mike, Dewsbury. "...the surroundings, as always, beautiful! We were delighted with the cottage - so warm and welcoming. Hope to return."John and Beryl Whybray, Carlton-in Ludrick, Notts. "Whether we travelled north, south, east or west or simply stayed put (at the Red Lion) it was always a pleasure to return to our home from home - Arklehurst." "The cottage is cosy and comfortable and the Dales are stunning whatever the weather. Will come again!" "We had a brilliant time here, cottage was perfect for our needs. Beautiful surroundings and setting for a pre-Christmas break, I'm sure we'll be back here next year!" "A blissful hideaway from the travails of modern society." |
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