Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Gunnerside, Richmond

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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 20 lb 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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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. Swaledale Museum and Bowes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Catterick Golf Club and The Garage Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider The Forbidden Corner and Jervaulx Abbey.

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 20 lb 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 12 mi (20 km) of Buttertubs Pass and Aysgarth Falls. North Pennines is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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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

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.