Latest Featured Cottages

Manfield

Newly available! Enjoying stunning views over Gunnerside meadows and hills, Manfield is a roomy three-bedroomed cottage set in a very quiet cul-de-sac. Beautifully decorated with tasteful detail, the house is recently refurbished to an excellent standard, with many modern conveniences, whilst retaining all its original dales charm. Walks ramble direct from the door over surrounding hills and ghylls, after which you can relax and soak up the evening sun on the large, private south-facing terrace. Pet friendly! Sleeps up to 7. [ Find out more ]

Moorlands

Treasured by its owners and family, Moorlands is a 250 year old Grade II listed sunny and spacious home set in the tiny hamlet of Blades. With magnificent views over upper Swaledale, Moorlands nestles in a sheltered hollow on open moor, yet is only half a mile above Low Row. With many original Dales cottage features, including a wonderful farmhouse kitchen, stone fireplaces and beamed ceilings, this splendid house is full of character and atmosphere and is recently refurbished to a high standard. With lovely new furniture set alongside beautiful antiques, Moorlands is warm, welcoming and a delight to return to after a day exploring the surrounding hills. Sleeps up to 8. [ Find out more ]

Bridge View Cottage

Set opposite the bubbling beck, which flows into the River Swale, this lovely cottage is newly renovated to make it a charming, cosy place to which to retreat after a day’s energetic walking in the gorgeous countryside around Gunnerside. With open stonework, exposed roof trusses and beautiful reclaimed pine floorboards, you can breakfast with the morning sun pouring into the unexpectedly spacious upstairs living/dining room, or relax outside on long summer evenings in the small front garden, watching the swallows wheeling above. Sleeps 2. [ Find out more ]

Bruaich

Situated on a quiet road in the village of Gunnerside, Bruaich Cottage is a wonderfully comfortable home from home, visited frequently by its owners. Enjoy its rustic charm in the spacious upstairs living room, with exposed rafters, giving you marvellous views of the hills whilst tucked up in front of the stove. Sink into the comfort of a king-size bed at the end of a day spent exploring the beautiful scenery right at your door! Sleeps 5. [ Find out more ]

Tetheran

Approached by a short grassy pathway from a quiet road, Tetheran Cottage is a lovely barn conversion, built over 200 years ago, but charmingly renovated, with exposed stonework and beams in the first floor living room, and a woodburning stove to keep you warm on chilly winter evenings. There are fantastic views of the surrounding hills from this comfortable, well-equipped cottage and a beautiful, private large garden. Tetheran also benefits from a good-sized outhouse, where you can store bicycles. Sleeps 5. [ Find out more ]

High Bents

Perched on a hillside overlooking Gunnerside, High Bents has fabulous panoramic views of upper Swaledale, surrounded by magnificent scenery. Formerly two lead miners’ cottages, the house is lovingly restored, but retains its cottage atmosphere, with a beautiful, well-equipped farmhouse kitchen and cosy sitting room with gas stove. Sleeping 6 + 2, plus baby, this wonderful home has an enclosed flagged terrace on which to sit and admire the stunning landscape spread out below - after a holiday at High Bents, you'll never want to leave! Pet friendly! Sleeps up to 8. [ Find out more ]

Arklehurst

Arklehurst is a traditional stone built 18th century cottage offering exceptionally warm, cosy and welcoming accommodation for up to four people. Set in the tiny jewel of a village of Langthwaite, in Arkengarthdale, the cottage is furnished and equipped to the highest possible standard, with many ornaments and pictures ensuring that it is a real home from home. The roomy dining kitchen, with quality pine dining table, chairs and dresser, has an old-fashioned original range as focal point, a wonderful reminder of the true history of the cottage. Sleeps 4. [ Find out more ]

Beautiful, tranquil cottages in the Yorkshire Dales

Swaledale cottages

Come to a Dales cottage holiday in Swaledale! Take a look at our lovely collection of Yorkshire Dales cottages in NorthYorkshire in northern England.

All our Yorkshire Dales cottages are located within Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. They range from cosy retreats to roomy homes with fantastic views.

Choose a dales cottage in Gunnerside or nearby for a marvellous Swaledale holiday to remember.

We offer a selection of wonderful Yorkshire dales cottages in enchanting villages such as Gunnerside and Langthwaite or in the marvellous surrounding countryside.

Our North Yorkshire Dales cottages are personally inspected to ensure the highest quality holidays.

Availability calendar and prices are shown on individual cottage pages, below the Information and Facilities section.

Quality and care

Our friendly service at Cat Hole Cottages is uniquely local to Swaledale, where we are based. We make it our priority to offer you a first-class, professional service available throughout the year.

We can give you detailed information about Swaledale facilities and amenities. We have information about good food in Gunnerside, children's attractions in Low Row and a wealth of local knowledge about North Yorkshire.

Book a week’s holiday or a last-minute getaway with us in a cosy dales cottage in Swaledale or Arkengarthdale - we provide you with the best standard of local Swaledale service. And don’t forget we’re available at all times for help, support or information.

A Yorkshire Dales cottage from Cat Hole Cottages is a delightful home from home. All of our cottages in Gunnerside or nearby are tastefully furnished and well-equipped.

Yorkshire Dales local knowledge

Give us a ring for any specific requirements you have for your dales cottage holiday. We are situated in upper Swaledale - if there is something we don't know, we will find out for you!

Our connections and knowledge of Swaledale, Gunnerside and the Yorkshire Dales set us apart. This means Cat Hole Cottages can offer you the very best Yorkshire Dales cottage experience!

Spectacular scenery

Explore old-fashioned villages like Muker and Gunnerside. Visit one of the many little shops and galleries in Swaledale or Wensleydale. Our holiday cottages nestle in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales or perch on hill peaks with panoramic views over Swaledale.

Easy to book

Don't forget to book your dales cottage early - holidays at peak periods (including half terms) are in high demand! Short breaks may be available, including for peak periods - check the calendar on individual cottage pages, where the 3 night prices are also shown, then give us a ring on 01748 886366 to book, or to find the price for a different number of nights.

You can browse our cottages , availability and prices online. You can check availability online or contact us to find out more. If you prefer, you can call us on 01748 886366 between 10am and 7pm every day.