Shepherds Cottage is a delightful, Grade II listed, 17th Century Dales Stone Cottage facing south and standing on its own in a small field surrounded by beautiful open countryside. It stands back from the road, approached by a gravel drive and is peacefully situated between Hardraw (famous for its waterfall) and Askrigg ( The Darrowby of the Herriot films ) and is just over a mile from the market town of Hawes in Upper Wensleydale. This cottage is truly a get away from it all rural retreat and is situated in a very special, peaceful and romantic setting.

Shepherds Cottage was one of the earliest farmhouses in the Yorkshire Dales, built in 1633 and still retains all its former charm and character with original mullioned windows, beamed ceilings, feature stonework and oak floors throughout.

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Downstairs comprises an entrance porch with oak flooring, for coats and boots, a downstairs cloakroom with w.c., a large, comfy sitting room with wood burning stove and a cosy farmhouse kitchen with Rayburn. The cottage is equipped with a 50" smart flat screen television with Freeview and Freesat, Blu Ray DVD Player.


Upstairs are two front bedrooms, one with a king size bed and en-suite shower room and the other with a double bed. There is also a back bedroom with twin beds and a cosy well fitted bathroom with separate shower.
The cloakroom, main bathroom and en-suite shower room are all fitted with heated towel rails.
A travel cot, high chair, nursery fireguard, stair guard and garden furniture are supplied.

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Outside there is a flagged patio/barbecue area and the grass paddock is a wonderful play area for children.

There is plenty of car parking space and a lockable stone built cycle store / garage with bike racks in the grounds of Shepherds Cottage.
Wi fi connection available.
Change over day is Friday.
Bed linen and towels are provided.
We own about a mile of the best trout fishing waters in the Hawes area which is available to tenants of each cottage. When booking, please indicate if you require a fishing permit.

Shepherds Cottage • Recent visitor comments...

"Been returning to Shepherds Cottage for 27 years - says it all!"
Sue & Ken Howard.

"We have holidayed in The Yorkshire Dales for many years - as children, before children and with our children, in many different cottages but this has to be our absolute favourite! "
The Ford Family, Belper, Derbyshire.

"Very comfortable and nicely furnished cottage in perfect location"
Janine & Peter Crowe, Norfolk.

"What a beautiful setting for a very warm and welcoming cottage. We felt right at home here"
Steve & Dawne, Emma & Chloe, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire.

"Beautiful cottage in an amazing location. We had a lovely week"
Pip & Mike, Tom & Gus, East Sussex.

"Our first stay at Shepherds Cottage and the best of all places we have stayed before. Thanks for a great base to enjoy the wonderful walks and wildlife"
Nick & Lin, Dartmoor.

"A lovely relaxing stay, thank you"
Caroline, Sarah Sean, West Midlands.

"Fantastic cottage, ideally located, we had a brilliant time!"
David & Jayne, Somerset.

"Great to be back in this wonderful cottage, such a lovely setting"
Keith & Julie, Porlock, Somerset.

"We have spent the most amazing week, so quiet and peaceful, will return!"
Judith & Jim Cook, Bath.

"Another fantastic time here, like being home, so many lovely memories"
The Partridge Family, Liskeard, Cornwall.

"Great cottage, beautiful scenery all around us, great time had by all, we will be back!"
Mulligan Family, Radstok, Somerset.