Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Gunnerside, Richmond

Swaledale Museum1 min walk
Yorkshire Dales National Park16 min drive
Wensleydale28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

East Roof is a converted barn with spectacular views situated in an elevated position near the village of Gunnerside. The area is famous for its Lead mining history and offers an abundance of walks straight from the door over the moors and along the valley bottom. Making it a perfect place for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Surrounded by open countryside, East Roof offers a quiet and peaceful location. A 5 minute walk takes you to the unspoilt village of Gunnerside with it's pub serving good food. On a Friday night around 8.00pm the travelling fish and chip van comes into Gunnerside. A short car journey takes you to the villages of Muker and Reeth which offer good food, pubs and shops. The cottage has it's living space, toilet and 1 single bedroom on the ground floor with the other bedrooms on the lower ground floor, allowing you to enjoy the best of the fantastic views. The sitting room has an open coal fire with all fuel included in the rent.

There are EE and 3 mobile phone signals at the cottage.

NO.... EV Charging
Guests are NOT permitted to charge their EVs using the electricity supply at the cottage. In the addition to the risk of leaving open windows and trailing leads none of the sockets have been certified as safe to charge a vehicle, even with the use of a Granny Charger. Please ask for nearest charging points before you travel.

Property manager

Diane Raw

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Low Rigg, in Muker, Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We take 1 very well behaved pet to be kept out of bedrooms and off furniture at all times.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in a rural area. Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Forbidden Corner and Raydale Preserves.

Gunnerside, Richmond

What's nearby

Swaledale Museum - 1 min walk
Aysgarth Falls - 15 min drive
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 16 min drive
Wensleydale - 28 min drive
Wensleydale Creamery - 36 min drive

Getting around

Kirkby Stephen Station - 22 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tan Hill Inn - ‬14 min drive
‪Yorkshire Dales Brewery - ‬10 min drive
‪Charles Bathurst Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪The Farmers Arms - ‬5 min drive
‪The Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale located?

This family-friendly Richmond cottage is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Swaledale Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Buttertubs Pass and Stef Ottevanger Sculptures. Aysgarth Falls and Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janette M., Rümpel, Deutschland

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream location

Enjoyed staying in this comfortable roomy cottage with wonderful views in every direction. Absolutely loved exloring Swaledale and the Yorkshire Dales. Would definitely love to return.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Pat S.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Lovely location

Nice cottage with lovely views, but it is very dated. Almost like stepping back to the 1980s. Small very old freezer, carpeted kitchen/diner, avocado bathroom suite. Only one shower for 5 people. Host contacted us midweek to ask if things were OK (which I really didn't want to be bothered with), but didn't bother to call us when she found the bags my grand daughter had left behind. We had to call and ask if they were there. She was apparently upset by my comments in the Visitor's Book about the shower, the hard bed in the upstairs bedroom and the dated features. There is no dishwasher.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean cottage with beautiful views

Diane was helpful throughout the booking process and on arrival. The cottage was clean and the views were stunning. It was lovely to sit in the garden with a drink of an evening. Unfortunately we had a family emergency so had to leave earlier than planned. The space in the cottage was good and the kitchen was fully equipped for anyone cooking in there. It would have been nice to have a few basics such as tea, coffee and milk on arrival as there is no shop in Gunnerside. Would recommend the Kings Head pub in Gunnerside and Richmond was a lovely place to visit too.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

valerie c.

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

east roof

great cottage,well stocked and spotless

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

7 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family holiday

Fantastic family friendly property in stunning surroundings. No problems at all with the cottage. The views are great- its a very peaceful place. Loved watching the lambs frollick in the fields, and so many pheasants and rabbits around too. We had a wonderful holiday and would definitely recommend the cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

9 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Roof Fantastic

This was a fantastic house with everything you could want, Diane was lovely and met us when we arrived, rang half way through the week to ensure everything was Ok, would recommend this to others and will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

23 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb cottage

Lovely house, superb location. Everything was absolutely perfect, a warm, cosy, sunny, very well equipped property. Really nice to have the host greet us on arrival. Very highly recommended accommodation.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

28 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Lovely spacious cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Amazing views all around. Peaceful and quiet surroundings. Was out all day but a great cottage to return to. Wish we’d stayed longer.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

diane n.

24 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, well equipped. In a beautiful location with amazing views so peaceful. Enough room for a family of 4 and our dog who loved the garden. Very clean and tidy.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking holiday

East Roof is a very comfortable well located cottage with lovely views. These can be enjoyed by just sitting in the garden on a sunny day and it’s just a short 10 minute walk down the hill to Gunnerside village where there is a cafe and a friendly community pub. Head uphill for a beautiful walk to the village of Muker and return through the meadows by the river Swale - about 4.5 miles. Go up a track behind the cottage to do an 8 mile circular moors walk with spectacular views. So many beautiful walks to do from the property or drive a bit further to Thwaite and Keld for even more fabulous scenery.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swaledale Property

Lovely property in a stunning location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianne D.

29 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

Our first holiday in 18 months so bit unsure but everything was fantastic. The property was absolutely spotless and our host Diane met us on our arrival and couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. The homemade biscuits were very welcome!! Location was beautiful and peaceful.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

3 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking in swaledale

Great location. Range of walks straight out of front door. Quiet. Nice to hear curlews in the evening. Walking distance to pub.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

30 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what the doctor ordered!

The property was perfect: clean, cosy, quiet, great location as detached and surrounded by fields but close to the village. And lovely views both sides. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

20 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traditional, homely cottage with stunning views

We couldn’t stop looking out of the windows when we arrived at East Roof. It really is the perfect location for a holiday in the dales. Set beautifully in lovely Swaledale, this thoughtfully converted barn overlooks magnificent scenery, is quiet and peaceful and is also near to lots of pretty villages and places of interest. Diane welcomed us on arrival and made sure we had everything we needed, and checked that all was well during the week. This being our first holiday in North Yorkshire we wanted to fit in as much as we could. We visited Fountains Abbey, Wensleydale Creamary, RHS gardens Harlow Carr, waterfalls, towns and the highest pub in England, and we enjoyed returning to East Roof each evening. A lovely holiday enjoyed by all four of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

11 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Roof Gunnerside

An absolutely fantastic cottage in a beautiful location with the most stunning views of Swaledale that you can possibly imagine! This cottage had everything we needed for a very relaxing break and the owner, Diane, was keen to check that we were happy throughout our stay. Highly recommended and we will most certainly be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean Blackburne B.

2 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location

Lovely cottage for our family and dog. Beautiful location, close to walks and pub (although pub was shut when we went but is re-opening in early Nov 2019). Close to nice walks, especially Gunnerside Gill. Enclosed garden for dog was perfect. Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

10 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sheer delight of staying at east roof

Our usual place to stay in the village wasn't available so we were forced out of our comfort zone, thank goodness we found East Roof, same village but on a quieter road, very peaceful, beautiful uncluttered views, much cleaner and more thoughtfully equipped than the other property, orderly, neat and not over fussy with the ornaments etc.. .lovely fluffy towels in a warm airing cupboard, and a bath which filled very quickly with masses of hot water, for people with only a shower at home this was bliss! Also we have several bikes so were very relieved to find there was ample secure space for them with plenty of room for doing maintenance inside. So...99.99999% perfect, I know it may seem petty but it could've done with a non stick frying pan , no matter what we did we couldn't get a decent fry up so gave up, but saying that , experience has taught us that non stick pans in holiday lets get trashed almost instantly so its best to take your own anyway, we forgot this time! So all in all a great place to stay Diane is very pleasant to deal with, she's naturally a very hospitable thoughtful person, going the extra distance all the time for instance we got homemade biscuits on arrival , and also there's an emergency mobile phone on a network that works in the dales with her number in if needed.( ours don't work in Swaledale so this really made an impression on us)) Now I've written this it'll never be free to rent again, doh!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

22 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

This cottage is exceptionally clean and well equipped. It has a great enclosed garden too which is especially good if you have a dog with you! Diane was very helpful. I would definitely recommend this cottage. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ivan L.

1 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely

Relaxing getaway,very homely,everything in the cottage what was needed if not more.lovely location.owners was there on arrival to show us round the cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

26 July 2018

Superbly located and beautifully appointed accomodation with a stunning view!

It was a pleasure to be welcomed in person by Diane and to stay in such an utterly delightful accommodation with glorious views over the Swale valley. The area is a walkers paradise and full of local interest and excellent pubs. The cottage was beautifully equipped with every home from home amenity and excellent WiFi. It is a wonderfully quiet location but with lovely walks from the doorstep and a pub just a short stroll down the hill. We did one day open the front door to find a cow on the drive! But it just ambled off up the hillside most amiably. The village fish and chip van on a Friday night was a popular event and the fare very tasty. I would highly recommend this area to those who enjoy country walks and views. Food shopping is available a relatively short drive away. For those like us who visit with a pet dog, the enclosed back garden is ideal. A truly charming cottage. Thank you to Diane for making our stay so pleasant and for the scrumptious home made biscuits which were much enjoyed and greatly appreciated.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

26 Sept 2017

Peace and quiet. Yes!!!

East Roof was everything we could have asked for - very peaceful and quiet, warm, cosy, comfortable, spacious, very clean and well maintained. Gorgeous views with somewhere to sit to enjoy them and wildlife on the doorstep. It was great having a welcome from Diane and being shown round and how things worked. Everything we needed and more was provided with plenty of hot water too! The cottage is in a great area for walking and exploring and the village has a decent pub and a couple of tea rooms. Would recommend the bistro for Sunday lunch. Lots of surrounding villages also have excellent tea rooms and pubs - Muker tea room cream tea is very generous and the Black Bull in Reeth do a good Sunday carvery. I highly recommend this cottage to others.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

5 Nov 2016

Fantastic

Eastroof was very clean, spacious and everything you needed was there. The central heating was very efficiant and the coal fire was great. There were panoramic views from every window. We cannot thank Diane enough for letting us stay at there lovely cottage

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

15 Aug 2016

Homely and peaceful

Very helpful and understanding owner - assisted us all the way - lovely touch of home made biscuits on arrival. The house is well equipped. Very peaceful and child friendly - 4 children age 6-9 years old. Good outdoor fun. Beautiful area to walk in - we all went on a bear hunt (parent will understand the book reference). The beds were very comfortable, we all slept well. The kitchen held up with us staying in and cooking a variety of meals for 6 people. A truly amazing area to stay - James Herriot countryside. It was the best holiday that we have ever had. Partly due to the area but also the house was a home for a week which enabled us to relax and enjoy the time away together. Thank you so much for the accommodation and kindness.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

4 Aug 2016

Home from Home

Our stay again at this Comfortable Cottage was outstanding, we always feel like we've come Home when we arrive here for our Family Holiday. We have stayed here several times over last 5-6yrs and never been disappointed with Cottage it's facilities or Weather. The Walks in surrounding Area are Excellent and have a look ways been popular with my Husband and 2 Boys.

About the host

Hosted by Diane Raw

My parents came to farm at Gunnerside in 1965. They decided to diversify in 1990 and converted one of our barns into a self contained holiday cottage. East Roof as it was named became a home from home from then on. Many of our guests still return today bringing with them their children and grandchildren.
When my parents retired, my husband, two daughters and I took over the running of East Roof. We live near Richmond and return each week to clean and maintain the cottage.
I love to come back to East Roof and the area where I grew up, the view across the dale never changes apart from the effect the seasons have upon it.

Why they chose this property

The property has been in my family for over 50 years.

What makes this property unique

The best part of the cottage is its peaceful location, with stunning views from every window and walks from the door step. With the popular village of Gunnerside only a five minutes walk away with its café and pub both serving good food.