A detached, Grade II listed, 17th Century Dales Stone Cottage
surrounded by beautiful open countryside.
Situated between Hardraw and Askrigg it is just over a mile from
Hawes in Upper Wensleydale...
(please mention your booking is through Upper Dales Holiday Cottages)
Full Description
Shepherds Cottage is a delightful, Grade II listed, 17th Century Dales Stone Cottage facing
south and standing on its own in a small field surrounded by beautiful open countryside.
It stands back from the road, approached by a gravel drive and is peacefully situated between
Hardraw (famous for its waterfall) and Askrigg and is just over a mile from the market town of
Hawes in Upper Wensleydale. This cottage is truly a get away from it all rural retreat and is
situated in a very special, peaceful and romantic setting.
Shepherds Cottage was one of the earliest farmhouses in the Yorkshire Dales,
built in 1633 and still retains all its former charm and character with original
mullioned windows, beamed ceilings, feature stonework and pitch pine floors throughout.
Features
Downstairs comprises an entrance porch with quarry tiled floor, for coats and boots,
a downstairs cloakroom with w.c., a large, comfy sitting room with feature stone
fireplace and a cosy farmhouse kitchen with Rayburn. A flat screen television with Freeview and
built in DVD is provided along with CD player and
radio. Shepherds Cottage has a payphone.
Upstairs there are two front bedrooms with double bed –
one with an en-suite shower room, and one bedroom at
the back with two single beds.
There is also a well-fitted bathroom with separate shower.
Outside there is a flagged patio/barbecue area and the grass paddock is a wonderful play area for children.
*A well behaved dog is welcome at the cottages at a cost of £30 per week.
There is plenty of car parking space.
Wifi connection available.
Change over day is Saturday.
Bed linen and towels are provided.
We own about a mile of the best trout fishing waters in the Hawes area which is
available to tenants of each cottage. When booking, please indicate if you require a fishing permit.
(please mention your booking is through Upper Dales Holiday Cottages)