Nell Tom 5 star Luxury Cottage hideaway with stunning views

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Reeth, Richmond

Swaledale Museum1 min walk
Wensleydale16 min drive
Yorkshire Dales National Park16 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue bedroom

1 King Bed

East Ensuite (Thistle)

1 King Bed

Pink bedroom with cupboard and vanity

1 King Bed

West ensuite. (Trees)

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs cloakroom with shower

Toilet · Shower only

East bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Family bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West ensuite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nell Tom is a very spacious cottage and has been refurbished to the very highest standards. Everything is brand new and designed for comfort.

The views will knock you out! The peace and isolation you will enjoy will ensure that you have a relaxing holiday. We defy you not to fall in love with Swaledale as we did when we bought the property. The stars are amazing, and you will love star gazing in the night skies with no light pollution.

The cottage is approached by a twisty road to Blades and then by a private road. There is plenty of parking and a large enclosed garden, with sunny south facing patio and even larger south facing lawn.

Families are welcome. We provide high chair, travel cot and stair gates as well as toys and books. There are outdoor toys to play on in the garden and the patio is secure and fenced.

DVDs books and board games for adults and young people are also provided.

Walkers welcome. There is plenty of space for storing muddy boots and hanging coats. We provide walking books and maps.

Cyclists welcome. There is room in a secure shed for your bikes.

We provide linen and towels and array of useful items as well as a welcome tray.

You will find all the tourist information you need on our website
stay in swaledale co uk and leaflets in the cottage.

Changeovers are on Saturdays. Guests are welcome to arrive after 4pm and must vacate the house by 10 the following week.

No smoking. No dogs.

Family reunions and groups of friends welcome, but it is not suitable for hen/stag nights. Not suitable for wheelchairs or people with mobility issues.

It is half a mile to walk to Low Row where there is an award winning gastro pub, The Punch Bowl Inn. It is about 4 miles to Reeth, which has pubs, teashops, ice cream parlour, a post office, doctor’s surgery and the weekly market on the green.

Weekly bookings preferred. Short breaks only in low season or last minute.

Property manager

Louise and Jonathan Baltesz

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please bring slippers or indoor shoes, to keep the cottage clean.

Please keep all gates shut to stop livestock from getting into the garden.

Our rubbish is not collected, but taken by the housekeeper by car. Please seal all bags carefully. Recycling is essential.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Garage Spa and Catterick Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Millgate House Garden and Luke Searle Golf Simulator. Travelling with kids? Consider The Forbidden Corner and Raydale Preserves. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Reeth, Richmond

What's nearby

Swaledale Museum - 1 min walk
Bolton Castle - 16 min drive
Wensleydale - 16 min drive
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 16 min drive
Aysgarth Falls - 21 min drive

Getting around

Garsdale Station - 27 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

Yorkshire Dales Brewery - 16 min drive
Dales Bike Centre - 9 min drive
Charles Bathurst Inn - 10 min drive
The Farmers Arms - 10 min drive
The Bridge Inn - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nell Tom 5 star Luxury Cottage hideaway with stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nell Tom 5 star Luxury Cottage hideaway with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nell Tom 5 star Luxury Cottage hideaway with stunning views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nell Tom 5 star Luxury Cottage hideaway with stunning views located?

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

4 Oct 2023

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

The Most Beautiful View

At Nell Tom, every room has an amazing view. The house is very comfortable, welcoming, and has a good flow. The kitchen has every item you need to cook a meal and clean up is easy. The owner Louise, is very helpful and and gave us a wonderful basket of food and wine which we really appreciated. It was so easy to be in the house and it contributed to our adventure.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Garry P.

18 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Summer holiday

Fantastic property with a well equipped kitchen and plenty of space. The drive up the private road takes some getting used to but you’re rewarded with a stunning view in a very peaceful location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

19 June 2021

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

Amazing house in a peaceful setting

The house is beautifully furnished to a high standard and has everything and more, you may need for your stay. The views are stunning and we went for many walks during our stay. The information Louise sent before the holiday was super helpful and helped us arrange food shopping as well as finding the house. Yes the drive up the hill is not your average road but is doable. We only met another car once which was my main concern and it all worked out as there are passing places. The beds are super comfortable, the house is warm, and there leave you the most sumptuous hamper of goodies and basics to welcome you to the house

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L., Fareham Hants England

23 Oct 2019

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

Superb

Perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 July 2019

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

A lovely stay at Nell Tom

A very comfortable and very well looked after property. Stunning views, very well equipped cottage, a lovely welcome hamper and friendly owners. All in all excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Louise and Jonathan Baltesz

We are a family who love the Dales and have been visiting Swaledale since our children were tiny. They have grown up as dual nationals (We live in the South West!) and have both now left home, but continue to love to visit Swaledale for every holiday.
We love the peace and quiet, the walking and the birds and wildlife.
We had the opportunity to buy Laykin in 2005 and Nell Tom in 2012 and have enjoyed both renovation projects and the chance to spend time there ourselves as well as letting the properties out.

Why they chose this property

We had the opportunity to buy Nell Tom in 2012. How could we resist? The views down the Dale are simply breathtaking, and though we knew that we would need to make many alterations to the house and garden to achieve what we wanted, we felt that it's location warranted it.
We set about a total renovation in March 14 and our first guests stayed in May 2015.

What makes this property unique

It is wonderful peaceful and secluded. You approach from the tiny road to Blades, and then down a private track. There are a couple of other holiday homes nearby but you will feel as if you are totally isolated as the nearest one is above us and can't really be seen from the house.
You can have wonderful walks straight from the door and admire fantastic scenery, wildlife, birds, flowers.
It's incredible for star gazing. You can clearly see the milky way and there is no light pollution.
You won't be able to use your phone if you use vodafone as there is no signal in the Dale, so you can relax. Other networks are fine, and we have WiFi.
There is a large enclosed garden to enjoy all the views from.
The whole house will be newly renovated and built to the highest standards. It is well insulated, has underfloor heating provided by ground source. It is cosy & all the furniture & beds are new.