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8430499, Swallows Byre

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A wooden gate leading to a lush green field, with a view of rolling hills and a clear sky.
A cozy living room with a green chair, a wooden table, a sofa, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of greenery.
A balcony with a view of rolling hills and a fenced garden.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a wooden shelf with baskets and a small table with a cup and a bottle.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Yorkshire Dales National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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North Yorkshire, ENG
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wensleydale
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Forbidden Corner
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

8430499, Swallows Byre

Swallows Byre is situated over the garden wall to the west of Intake Cottage, retaining the same beautiful South facing views, with the river Swale below. This conversion incorporates the best of both old and new design, quality tasteful furnishings, plus central heating and some underfloor heating. This unique Byre offers reversed accommodation to maximise the panoramic views, having the living room and roof terrace on the upper floor. The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are on the lower floor. The Byre has it's own terrace garden, summerhouse and small BBQ. Swallows Byre is located 1 mile West of Low Row, on the route of the 2014 Tour de France Grand Depart. Sorry, no pets, or smoking allowed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave cottage as you find it and report any breakages. This includes emptying bins, ash from fire , clean pans and crockery put away Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8430499
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Leyburn Station and The Forbidden Corner.
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North Yorkshire, ENG

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wensleydale - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 22 min drive - 26.1 km
  • The Forbidden Corner - 29 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Barnard Castle - 40 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charles Bathurst Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Two Dales Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8430499, Swallows Byre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 8430499, Swallows Byre?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 8430499, Swallows Byre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8430499, Swallows Byre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8430499, Swallows Byre located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Swaledale Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Great Pinseat and Stef Ottevanger Sculptures. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Buttertubs Pass are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Wonderful stay

Swallows Byre was a wonderful base for us to explore Swaledale. Great views, access to walking opportunities, just the right size for our two week stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your feed back.You were great guests. Lovely to meet you, come back one day, maybe.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dorothy was the perfect host, great communication at all time ,We had a wonderful time at swallows byreBeautiful views and lovely cottage , we will definitely be back again Thank you Dorothy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melle B.

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

Urlaub im Swaledale

perfekt
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thank you Melle , Lovely to meet you both. Sorry I missed you leaving , hope you had a good journey home. D.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard W.

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

Schitterende locatie

Goed verzorgd huisje en een mooie tuin met bloemen. Schitterende locatie in een mooi dal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart D.

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

Excellent location with lovely views over Swaledale and surrounded by fields and sheep.

Smaller than expected but warm and comfortable with good views from the bedroom and upstairs living room. Bathroom needs to have a proper shower over the bath to make it suitable for everyone. Kitchen needs a complete refit to create work surface and a larger fridge/freezer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
Thank you for your comments which I have considered but Swallows Byre was never intended to have a proper shower , (just a roll top bath with hand shower) or to have a complete refit to accommodate more work surface , space being the issue, however there are things in the kitchen which I intend to change and upgrade to achieve this but still need to keep it in character. Most visitors really like it the way it is and find it very adequate for a weeks stay but as you will be aware it is sometimes difficult to please everyone .
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian G.

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

Great views

All good, good internet as we had no phone signal.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karine t.

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

Perfect, lovely cottage

This is a great place to stay for a remote quiet break. The cottage is really perfect, moderne in the equipment, traditional in the decoration. Outdoors space, a field with pheasant and rabbits to look at. It's really relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy Z.

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

Serenity in the Yorkshire Dales

We had a wonderful time, fantastic views and extremely peaceful. Dorothy was very helpful and the perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen O.

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

Swaledale long weekend

Great for a short break
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2020
Doreen and her husband were great guests and left the property clean and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

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

Perfect break away

My husband and I spent a short break in this lovely cottage. It has lovely furnishings and all the home comforts you need, plus it was spotlessly clean. The bed was also extremely comfortable and consequently we both slept extremely well for our stay. In this quaint upside down cottage, there are fantastic views from the lounge french windows, which open out onto a lovely large balcony where you can sit and watch the local wild life. The bedroom also opens out onto a pretty garden, this too overlooking beautiful countryside. There are lots of great walks, some which can be accessed straight out of the garden gate into the fields which lead to the river close by. All in all a thoroughly relaxing great break. We definitely intend to visit again. Dorothy, the owner, was also very prompt in answering enquiries, and friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend this cottage to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2020
Thank you Bernadette for your very kind comments , it was great to meet you both and so pleased you enjoyed your break. Many thanks for looking after the cottage so we’ll. Look forward to your next visit sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edd G.

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

Country retreat

Just what we wanted, delightfully furnished and warm and cosy, beautiful views and great walking countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

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

A perfect haven with a stunning view

We had a wonderful, peaceful week in Swaledale, with Swallows Byre as a perfect base for walks and excursions. The cottage and its beautiful garden are delightful and well equipped - though the wi-fi is very, very slow, which might be problematic for some people. The phone signal is poor too. For us, however, this added to the truly restful nature of the place. There are lots of great walks in the vicinity, birds to watch, tea shops and pubs not far away. And the scenery is magnificent. We have been to the Dales several times and this was our best experience. Thank you, Dorothy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Lovely welcome from owner. Clean well equipped cottage with stunning views.

Great short break. Hope to be back possibly with more family with intake cottage next year with longer days!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane l.

A delightful, comfortable and well equipped cocottage

This was our second time in this lovely cottage and it was just as good as we remembered. We love everything about it and wouldn't change a thing . The lounge area is cosy and comfortable and feels like a real home from home and the view from the bedroom window is a joy to wake up to . We are already looking forward to fitting in another trip as soon as we can manage it .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Perfect

We couldn't have asked for a prettier location or cottage. Comfortably furnished, well equipped and with stunning views across the valley. Perfect country retreat to get away from it all. Tried out several local pubs who all served great food. Nearest shop & bakery is about 5 miles away in Reeth, so worth taking essential provisions (wine,beer, snacks & perhaps breakfast!) to relax and enjoy the view on your first evening; no better way to start a holiday! There are a number of walks that you can start from the Byre. It's worth visiting the Tourist Information Office in Reeth for local walking maps - there's a lot to do! We would certainly recommend as a wonderful base to explore the Yorkshire Dales. So much to see and do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Lovely couple who looked after Swallows Byre very well. It was great to meet them and thank them for their wonderful review.
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10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Swallows Byre

Had a really enjoyable stay at Swallow Byre. Dorothy met me at the property on my arrival and was very helpful and friendly. The place was ideally situated for a week of walking, with a short walk across the fields down to the river and then walking in either direction from there leading to some great walks. I only used the car once throughout my stay and that was only because it was raining! The cottage itself was very well kept and comfortable. Although I ate in I can certainly recommend the Kings head in Gunnerside and the Black Bull in Reeth for a drink. Would definitely stay there again if I was in the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Swallows Byre , Swaledale

This was our Second stay at the beautiful Swallows Byre . We love everything about it! Equipped to a high standard . More than a holiday cottage it has so many personal touches of luxury it feels like home. Spotless with attention to detail. The antique double bed is the most comfortable weve ever slept in! The kitchen is small but we manage to bake bread and cook wonderful meals . The bathroom has a freestanding bath with soft fluffy towels and has a super warm heated towel rail. Underfloor heating too keeps everything cozy. Its an upside down cottage with the sitting room upstairs stunning views over the valley to the river. I cannot stress the beautiful views enough from upstairs as well as down where you lie in bed watching the river tumble over the rocks . The sitting room has a balcony and is brilliant for bird watching. The log burner is a real treat in the winter evenings. We love it here and enjoyed staying in intake cottage too. The outside space is wonderful too! The summer house being one of our favorite places to do the crossword . Dorothy is a fantastic host making sure your stay is a comfortable one . We have already booked our 3rd visit in a year and are about to book a week for our son and daughter in laws anniversary gift too. There is so much choice of places to go nearby ... Thats if you can bear to leave Swallows Byre!

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Hosted by Dorothy Kent

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