Guests say
Alma House in Reeth is a well-regarded holiday cottage, praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, the proximity to local amenities, and the scenic walks right from the doorstep. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning return visits.
Most guests found Alma House to be clean and well-presented, with fresh linen and towels. However, a few guests mentioned areas that needed attention, such as dust, cobwebs, and kitchen cupboards, which slightly affected the score.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to shops, pubs, and walks, contributing to a high score. The picturesque setting in Reeth and easy access to local amenities are consistently appreciated by guests.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the house, noting its cosiness, spacious rooms, and comfortable beds. The presence of multiple bathrooms and living spaces adds to the overall comfort level.
The facilities at Alma House are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and ample space. However, some guests reported issues with appliances and suggested upgrades, particularly to the cooking utensils and heating system.
While guests have mentioned complimentary items such as coffee pods and biscuits, there are not enough references to consistently assess the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such gifts will always be provided.
About this property
A charming stone-built traditional dales house located the in the centre of Reeth, with superb village amenities on the doorstep in Swaledale, within the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales National Park. With stunning views from every window, including those of the village green and the famous Yorkshire grouse moors, this Reeth cottage is presented over the top two floors offering a blend of original features with modern furnishings to provide a perfect holiday cottage from which to enjoy the wonderful Dales countryside. This cottage in Reeth is accessed from the ground floor with a lobby and stairs leading to the light and airy living area on the first floor and bedrooms on the second floor.
Inside your Reeth holiday home is a well-equipped kitchen, where you can make fabulous home-cooked meals, before retiring to the spacious and comfortable sitting room with its warming woodburner. If the cook in your party wants a night off, then head out into the village for an excellent meal in one of pubs or restaurants, which are only a couple of minutes walk away. The lovely 18th century village of Reeth is also home to some of the region's finest arts and crafts, a weekly market and a village green, where you can sit with a newspaper whilst enjoying the Stunning village scenery and backdrop to the surrounding hills.
The village also offers shops, cafes and a local Post Office meaning that there is everything you need on your doorstep. There are a variety of beautiful hill walks and excellent footpaths throughout Swaledale and Arkengarthdale from Reeth, including a fabulous riverside trail and Alfred Wainwright's celebrated Coast to Coast route and Pennine Way within reach. For cyclists, you will find Dales Bike centre and cafe for bike hire and a lovely pit stop. The popular town of Leyburn is just a short drive away, with its mixture of tea rooms, gift shops and convenience stores. The town is also the entrance to Wensleydales stunning countryside which also hosts the famous Wensleydale Creamery, and sits amongst rolling moorland woven together by dry stone walls that offer shelter to the hardy sheep grazing on the hillside.
Also well worth a visit is the market town of Richmond, just ten miles away, and also within reach of this North Yorkshire cottage is Barnard Castle with its wonderful Bowes Museum, Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater and Hardraw Force, Englands highest single drop waterfall. You will also find Bolton and Richmond Castle just a short drive away both steeped in history. A lovely cottage in Reeth, surrounded by sublime scenery, perfect to get away from it all and enjoy country living at its finest.
The village of Reeth rests at the northern tip of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Reeth boasts a colourful history as it was originally a Saxon settlement. Reeth is well-served by traditional inns, with three to choose from.The historic market towns of Richmond and Leyburn are also within easy reach. Askrigg is just a short drive away as well as Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater and Hardraw Force (England's highest single drop waterfall at 99ft).
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three second floor bedrooms: 2 x double (one with Jack-and-Jill access to shower room), 1 x twin.
First floor bathroom with bath and basin.
Separate WC.
Second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor kitchen.
First floor sitting room with dining area, woodburner stove.
Ground floor entrance with boot and coat storage with electric panel wall heaters.
Electric panel heaters and woodburning stove (starter pack included).
Gas central heating throughout.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, Blu-Ray DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of board games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Load/unload outside property only.
Free parking available on village green.
Secure bike storage.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
2 shops and 3 pubs 1 min walk away.
Please note the property does not accept worker or contractor bookings
Reviews (45)
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Sarah
Lovely and warm. Clean and kitchen fully equipt. Only down side was no enclosed garden which made it difficult with young dogs. 3 floors to the property so this could be difficult for people with disabilities. Could do with a starter log pack for the fire however the property was always warm so maybe not necessary. Overall a lovely stay would recommend
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Julie
Well presented and spacious layout. The separate bathroom, toilet and shower room meant we all weren't fighting over who went first in the shower! Comfy beds with lovely bed linen. All bedrooms were a generous size so made a week long stay easier. Living room and dining room were also a good size so we could all spread out and have our own space Would recommend.
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Sue
The bedrooms were big and the living room enormous. The kitchen was very well equipped. There is a really useful space by the front door for dumping boots and rucksacks. The owners were very helpful. There is space to unload your car but parking is on the green a couple of minutes away.