Lock Heather Cottage

This property enjoys a lovely, tranquil rural location in the hamlet of Healaugh, one mile west from Reeth, the capital of Swaledale. Reeth is a pretty Yorkshire village featuring cafés, shops, 3 pubs, Tourist Info Centre, artisan bakery, craft shops, post office and a weekly market to explore. This property is situated on the coast to coast route and was part of the Tour De France route, making it popular with walking and cycling enthusiasts. Enjoy a walk crossing the stepping-stones to the river beach on the banks of the Swale around half a mile away. With plenty of walking, fishing and cycling available nearby, this is a simply wonderful base to explore the Yorkshire Dales.

On arrival at this charming cottage, you will discover an open-plan interior consisting of a sitting room, dining area and kitchen. You will see how lovingly the property is maintained by the local owners. Maintaining exposed stone walls and original features whilst offering a high standard of accommodation. The charming sitting room featuring a multi-fuel stove, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and a variety of books and games for a relaxing evening in. At the centre of this room, a warming multi-fuel stove sits inside the exposed stone fireplace giving the room a wonderfully cosy feel even in the coldest of months. The well-equipped contemporary kitchen offers an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Stairs situated between the kitchen and the sitting room lead to the first floor where the beautiful king-size bedroom provides breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside. The bathroom features Basin, Bath with overhead shower and WC heated towel rail.

Outside to the front of the property, there is an attractive south facing cottage garden complete with flower beds, shrubs, café table/chairs and sunbeds providing a delightful place for alfresco dining or simply lying back and enjoying the scenery. There is also secure bicycle storage upon request.
 

• 1 bedroom king-size
• Bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC heated towel rail
• Wood burner (first basket of logs and kindling included)
• Smart TV
• Kitchen: oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Hairdryer
• Electricity included
• Wi-Fi included
• Towels provided
• Enclosed Cottage Garden
• Secured Bike Store
• Bike Hire locally
• Mobile Fish & Chips Van arrives on Village Square 18:20 Friday
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Richmond (14 miles) is a charming market town on the borders of Wensleydale and Swaledale. It boasts an 11th-century castle, fine Georgian architecture, a historic Georgian theatre and a large cobbled market square as some of its many attractions. Stroll into town for a cup of Yorkshire tea at one of the many tea rooms there or pop over for dinner at one of the excellent restaurants.

The gorgeous River Swale runs through the town and less than a mile across the river are the River Swale Waterfalls. You can walk in either direction along the river and deep into the countryside without having to go anywhere near the car. We also recommend exploring the restored former Richmond Railway Station which has lots to entertain young and old including a small cinema, cafe/restaurant, gallery, microbrewery and artisan bakery.

Richmond is also known as 'The Gateway to the Dales' so expect stunning Dales scenery within minutes of leaving the town. Peppering this glorious countryside are countless attractive little towns and villages, and if you enjoy a bit of surreal entertainment, how about a visit to the quite brilliant Forbidden Corner, an attraction full of statues and hidden surprises, 11.5 miles away near Middleham.

The historic village of Easby, home to Easby Abbey, is just 13 miles away. Set on the banks of the River Swale, the abbey is the perfect spot for a picnic in the summer months. There are lots of other breathtaking sights to explore in the Dales, including Aysgarth Falls (11.5 miles) which were featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves! The nearby village of Aysgarth (12 miles) boasts many great options to eat and if you visit in spring, you can’t leave without a visit to Freeholders’ Wood where bluebells, anemones and primroses will be in full bloom.

This is a superb area for walkers and cyclists with many routes from the doorstep or just a short distance away, including Alfred Wainwright’s famous Coast to Coast Walk, which passes close by, and the Pennine Way (around 12 miles away).