Company information
Welcome to Holiday Home Yorkshire, we are a local holiday cottage agency in Reeth, Swaledale and we love the Yorkshire Dales! Our cottages are in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful scenery and picture postcard villages. We aim to offer a friendly, personal service to each of our customers through our extensive knowledge of both the cottages and the local area. Our aim is to make it easy for you to find and book your perfect cottage holiday, and make unforgettable memories in this stunning place we call home.
Property information
In the heart of Reeth, within a peaceful setting, is Moordale Cottage, a modern dales holiday home in Swaledale with views of Fremington Edge.
Moordale Cottage is a fantastic, two bed cottage, sleeping four people and one furry friend comfortably. It is centrally located for local amenities and an ideal base to explore the Northern Dales of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and beyond. There are walks to local fells straight from the door such as Calver Hill and Fremington Edge, as well as only being a 20-minute drive to the popular market towns of Richmond or Leyburn
You’ll feel right at home in this Dales Cottage. It is a beautiful, bright and cheerful holiday home. Decorated in a contemporary style with pops of colour throughout with some great features including modern electric radiators and an open fire that creates a cosy atmosphere after a day exploring the stunning Swaledale countryside.
Enter the spacious kitchen / diner fully equipped with everything you shall need during your stay. Included in the kitchen is a fridge with freezer compartment, electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine amongst other appliances and utensils. Washing up will be a joy, never a chore, with gorgeous views to the well-known fell, Fremington Edge.
Head through to the airy lounge, the perfect place to relax after a busy day. Watch your favourite programme on the 42” Smart TV, choose a book from the collection provided or simply enjoy a glass of vino and each other’s company in front of the warmth of the open fire.
When day turns to night, retire to either the king size bed in the master bedroom or the comfy twin bedroom. A nice size bathroom with basin, w.c and bath with shower over finishes off the accommodation.
Outside, there is a pebbled garden area featuring garden furniture for alfresco dining, a garage for secure bike storage and allocated parking for one car (further road parking available nearby on a first come first served basis).
Neighbourhood information
The cottage is within a 5-minute stroll brings you to the bustling village green. For a small Dales village there is a great collection of eateries including three pubs serving traditional grub with a fine selection of quality real ales, great wine menus and an array of gins! (one pub currently shut). Fine dining can be found at the Burgoyne, fabulous Brymor ice cream can be yummed up at the ice cream parlour, excellent coffee, cakes, sandwiches and much more at the Copper Kettle Café. There are two bakeries including the award winning Two Dales Bakery which incidentally also offers take away sour dough pizza, to die for, on a Thursday night. Friday night the Ramsey’s mobile fish and chip van graces Reeth between 4 – 6pm for a hearty chippy tea!
Reeth is also home to the Dales Centre, home of the artisan Two Dales Bakery mentioned above but also: Swaledale Cheese, Swale Dale Botanical, Graculas Sculptures, Nutmeg and the Threshing Barn. Surrounding the green you will also find Scenic View (photography gallery), The Gift Shop (newspapers, takeaway refreshments, sweets and so much more), The Fleece (arts and crafts created by an assortment of local Dales Artists), Dragon Jewellery, The Post Office with corner shop (amazingly well stocked with essentials) and of course the Swaledale Museum.
A mile down the road or a fabulous 3-mile circular walk over the Swing Bridge and along the River Swale is Fremington and Grinton, home to the buzzing Dales Bike Centre and Cakery, well known, not only for everything bikes, but, for their friendly welcome, extensive cake menu and generous portions! You’ll also, no doubt, want to stop for a quick refreshment at The Bridge Inn, a lovely country pub that sits in the shadows of St Andrew’s Church, formally known as the Cathedral of the Dales in days gone by. What’s more, take a moment to explore the Grinton Book Exchange, a fantastic local asset run by lovely volunteers.