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Swindale Cottage

Eden Valley, Cumbria
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Romantic
Quirky
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A delightfully renovated Victorian cottage on the edge of the North Pennines
  • The property overlooks a stream in the pretty Eden Valley village of Warcop
  • It makes a great base for couples and friends exploring the Cumbria countryside
Overview
Property code: SZ455

The idyllic village of Warcop is perfectly placed, with the North Pennines just a mile to the north, the Yorkshire Dales to the south (5 miles) and the Lake District to the west (18 miles). The village has miles of glorious walks and bike trails, with both the Eden Valley Railway and the Carlisle to Settle line passing nearby. Warcop is also ideally situated for keen walkers following Wainwright’s A Pennine Journey. The nearby village of Sandford (1.5 miles) has a welcoming pub, or you could head to the bustling market towns of Kirkby Stephen (5 miles) and Appleby-in-Westmorland (5.5 miles) which is home to a 17th-century castle, an annual horse fair and a choice of pubs, shops and galleries.

A couple of steps lead up and into this bright and airy holiday cottage. The light hallway has plenty of space for coats and muddy boots before leading you into the cosy and relaxing lounge. With plenty of comfortable seating, a welcoming open fire and Smart TV, this is a great space for you to unwind in at the end of a great day out. Exploring the ground floor further, the light-filled kitchen is a pleasure to cook in, complete with fan oven and ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The dining room has plenty of space and a large bay window allowing plenty of light in. The ground floor also has a utility cupboard and WC. Heading upstairs, there are two tastefully decorated, airy, fresh and relaxing bedrooms. The master bedroom features a double bed and plenty of storage space, while the second bedroom has a small double bed which is ideal for one occupant but can be used by two people. There’s also a bookshelf-lined study on this floor, with a desk overlooking Crooks Beck as it babbles along the road. The cottage has a stylish bathroom with slate flooring, a bath, a wet-room-style shower and a WC.

Stepping outside, the enclosed back garden features a patio and a raised section with a lawn and shrubs. This is a lovely spot for a morning coffee or al fresco meal in the evening. Please note the house next door is accessed via the garden. At the front of the property is a small area with a bench and railings which makes a pleasant spot to sit and watch the stream across the road. There is on street parking available.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 small double
  • 1 bathroom with bath and wet-room-style shower and WC, plus 1 separate WC
  • Fan oven with ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer
  • Open fire
  • Oil central heating
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed garden with patio and outdoor furniture (access is required for the property next door)
  • Pub 1.5 miles
  • Regret no children under the age of 18 years old
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • 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.

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Simon 25th April 2025

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Another fantastic week at Swindale Cottage. It's comfortably furnished, the beds are extremely comfortable, and the large bay window in the dining room lets in lots of light. The chair in the bay window is perfect for curling up with a good book. Swindale Cottage is perfectly located for exploring. This week I explored Penrith, Barnard Castle, TeesRead moredale, Nine Standards Rigg and Tan Hill Inn, Swaledale, and Haweswater. Had a wonderful walk along the River Eden to Great Musgrave. Hide

Reviewed by Lavinia 4th October 2024

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This is a very quiet area with no shops. You would have to travel to Kirby Stephen or Penrith so might not suit everyone but we found it a lovely relaxing holiday. The cottage is lovely with everything you need and nice garden to sit out in. The log fire was used every night which made the cottage very cosy. It was a very enjoyable holiday and the Read moreowner could be easily contacted if needed. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 13th September 2024

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We have just come back from a wonderful week's holiday. The cottage is lovely with everything you could wish for. As the previous comments have said Judy was such a welcoming host she met us with the keys on our arrival and had even lit the fire which was so welcoming. We explored the area which had lovely walks., visited the interesting local townRead mores. There is so much to do in the area and we will certainly return back to the cosy home from home cottage. Simply wonderful.!!!! Hide

Reviewed by Chris 30th August 2024

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Lovely cottage in superb surroundings. We enjoyed the peace and quiet. The kitchen and bathroom are really beautiful. We also appreciated the comfortable beds, with many pillows and extra blankets.

Reviewed by Simon 23rd August 2024

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A really comfortable cottage. Well-equipped. Very comfortable bed! Lovely to meet Judy (thank you for the eggs). Fabulous location. I visited the Yorkshire Dales, Teesdale, and the Westmorland Dales all from here. Appleby is a great place to pick up the Settle to Carlisle railway (16 for an off-peak day return, too). And lovely walks right from theRead more cottage door, too. The only downside was my week went far too quickly. Hide

Reviewed by James 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by Christopher 9th August 2024

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This property was superb and it was great to meet the owner on arrival who gave us a warm welcome and made us feel at home from the word go. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped, everywhere was immaculately clean and the whole house was a joy to stay in. Thank you so much for this five star service.

Reviewed by Sandra 5th July 2024

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A lovely cottage across the road from the river in a busy village in spite of not having a shop. Apparently the local pub is being refurbished, which will be an asset. Meanwhile, we loved the 1.5mile walk to Sandford and the delicious pint and burger in the beer garden there. The countryside is soft and green all around this beautiful area. The houRead morese was spotless, comfortable and well-equipped. Great to have a downstairs loo as the stairs are steep. Judy was delightfully helpful and welcoming. Hide

Reviewed by Kyle 8th March 2024

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Lovely cottage and lovely owner. The only downside was noisy heating that left the house too cool during the day. Not a problem if you're planning on going out every day but an issue if you want time to just chill out with a book or in front of the TV. The open fire was great but quickly eats through firewood so factor in the extra expense. There aRead morere no shops in the village but plenty in Kirkby Stephen a few miles away. Great location for exploring the Dales or the Lakes as the A66 is nearby. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 22nd September 2023

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Swindale cottage is in a lovely village close enough to Yorkshire Dales and Lake Distrist

Reviewed by Edward 8th September 2023

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Good location and helpful owner, managed to visit Carlisle (cathedral roof fascinating) , Hadrians Wall, Penrith, Brougham Castle (not a lot to see as it is ruined now) - Brougham Hall- worth a visit - as well as Ullswater. Local towns of Appleby and Kirkby Stephen worth seeing too. Nice local circular walk to Sandford.

Reviewed by Angela 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 4th August 2023

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We had a lovely weeks stay here after attending a fabulous wedding at Eden Barn. The cottage was very clean and had a very well-equipped kitchen. The owner was very friendly and met us with the keys. The location was good for us too: we managed to visit Appleby, Penrith, Carlisle, Acorn Bank, Alston, Brough, Hadrians Wall, Ulleswater, Pooley BridgeRead more etc from here very easily. The weather was great and we both enjoyed a glass of wine whilst sitting in the little back garden! Hide

Reviewed by Janet 9th June 2023

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We loved everything about the cottage. It was comfortable, especially the beds, well laid out and well equipped. There was a garden for sitting out when it wasnt too hot. Watching the rabbits and the ducks on the brook from my bed was entertaining.

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