Guests say
Arkle Terrace is a beautifully refurbished cottage in Richmond, praised for its immaculate cleanliness, comfort, and excellent location close to village amenities and scenic walks. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, spacious layout, and thoughtful touches from the owners. The property is ideal for families or groups seeking a relaxing base to explore Swaledale and the surrounding Dales. While a minor suggestion was made regarding additional amenities, the overwhelming feedback is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Guests repeatedly describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and very tidy, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness. Only one minor mention of a missing shower mat was noted, but this did not detract from the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to village shops, pubs, and walking routes in Swaledale. Guests appreciate the easy access to local amenities and scenic surroundings, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's comfort, spaciousness, and suitability for families or groups. The property is described as a 'home from home' with comfortable furnishings and a relaxing atmosphere.
The cottage is noted for being very well-equipped and maintained, with modern bathrooms, a well-stocked kitchen, and off-street parking. A minor suggestion was made for a radio and an extra TV, but overall, guests found the facilities excellent.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack with tea, coffee, milk, and occasionally a bottle of bubbly. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With views across beautiful Swaledale, this terraced cottage has everything you need for a perfect Yorkshire Dales holiday.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: (2 Steps)Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Front terrace with bench. Rear courtyard with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars; additional on road parking. No smoking.. At Arkle Terrace you can simply park the car, unpack, and enjoy the relaxing pace of country life. A generous welcome pack and a bottle of fizz welcome you in, with the country store and artisan bakery just a stroll away.
You are well catered for in the village with tea rooms, eateries and an ice cream shop for summer days.
The property has been completely refurbished inside and out, and offers a high level of comfort for guests. Downstairs, the spacious living room has a wood burner, large Smart TV and comfortable armchair perfectly positioned in the bay window to relax and take in the views. A dining room with large table and farmhouse dresser is a perfect place to gather with the family to dine or sit and make plans. The stylish kitchen, with flagged floors and shaker-style units, has all the modern appliances you will need, with a separate utility and boot room. There is also a downstairs shower room.
Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, all with solid oak beds and furniture, high quality mattresses and crisp bedding for a good night’s sleep. There is a luxurious bathroom with super large bath, perfect for a soak after a long day’s walk, and large walk-in shower for those who prefer.
Outside, to the front is a small terrace with garden bench, a perfect spot to sit with your morning coffee and watch the sheep on the hills beyond. To the rear, a flagged courtyard with smart bistro table and chairs is a sunny spot for catching the afternoon sun and views beyond. Parking is available at the cottage, however the 2 adjoining cottages also have right of access. Additional parking is available on the side road into Hill Close, opposite the cottage.
The varied scenery provides miles of walks, both low-level, gentle strolls along the river and more challenging walks with high mountains and valleys lined with streams. There are endless footpaths enjoying the most spectacular scenery. Swaledale is also popular for both mountain and road biking with events being held throughout the year. The Dales Bike Centre is just down the road at Grinton and offers cycle hire. They also have an excellent café where you can enjoy a piece of cake before setting off on your ride. The historic town of Richmond, famous for its castle, Georgian theatre and abundance of individual shops and tea rooms, is around a 30-minute drive, and in the opposite direction is Barnard Castle, with its market, cafés, antique shops and famous Bowes Museum being around the same distance. The Forbidden Corner in Middleham, only 16 miles away in Wensleydale, is hugely popular with families and is a quirky venue with its labyrinth of underground caverns. Picturesque Aysgarth Falls and Bolton Castle are en-route, with many other picture postcard villages as you pass through. At the end of a busy day exploring, the property is within easy strolling distance of a selection of pubs and restaurants, a perfect way to relax and enjoy good local ales and traditional food. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
Reviews (16)
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Annette Machon
We had a wonderful week in Swaledale. with plenty of walks from the doorThe cottage was lovely, comfortable, tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean.The owner kindly left tea, coffee, milk and a bottle of bubbly.We had everything we needed for the weeks holiday and would love to return
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Terence Attwood
Very clean and well equipped with just a couple of provisos given the cost of this cottage - No Shower Mat (which felt a bit unsafe). Would have been nice to have a radio in the kitchen and a small TV in the dining room.
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous, comfortable and clean accommodation in an amazing setting with great walks from the cottage. A real "home from home"