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Blacksmiths Cottage

Catterick, near Richmond, Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Picture-perfect cottage with Swaledale, Wensleydale and Teesdale on its doorstep
  • Historic 18th-century property with exceptionally pretty country garden
  • Soothing interior design touches create a stylish and relaxing atmosphere

Property code: OC-DS934

This well-equipped cottage is light and airy and boasts beautiful views of the garden from many windows, take time to relax and unwind and maybe “take a turn” around the lawn on a sunny evening after a day’s sightseeing and sip a glass of wine whilst taking in the peace and quiet. The living room boasts a wood burning stove to cosy up in front of on those chilly winter evenings after a day in the Dales and the kitchen with its views of the garden beyond has everything you need to prepare a home cooked meal.

This lovely cottage would make an ideal retreat for couples and families alike to enjoy the northern dales of Swaledale, Wensleydale and Teesdale as well as the North York Moors, you are spoilt for choice in this area of Yorkshire.  Whatever your interests there is something for everyone, historic castles, even older abbeys, museums, farms, superb local markets with the very best Yorkshire produce and of course restaurants and tea rooms too numerous to mention.

Blacksmiths Cottage is a cute and quirky 18C cottage with a beautiful garden situated on the high green in the picturesque Catterick Village, Blacksmiths cottage is one of the oldest in the village.  Catterick is historically part of the district of North Yorkshire, it is near the hamlet of Catterick Bridge and is the home of Catterick racecourse.  It lies on the route of the old Roman Road of “Dere Street” and is the site of the Roman fortification of Cataractonium and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

GROUND FLOOR: 
Entrance hallway 
Kitchen/Dining area: Fully fitted kitchen with cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and Bluetooth speaker and DAB radio.  A large fridge freezer is located in the utility area, just off the kitchen. Very well equipped, with a dining area overlooking the cottage garden.

Lounge: Comfortably furnished beamed room with sofa and chairs, a cosy wood burning stove, Smart TV, DVD and video player.  This room also has lovely views of the cottage garden and is a super room to sit and relax in after a day in the Yorkshire Dales.

Snug: The snug is a lovely informal space with bean bags and a smart television. An ideal den for children and teenagers alike.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: A cosy room with a King-size bed with pretty bed linen. Plenty of storage with fitted wardrobes, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets.  There is a rocking chair by the window for you to sit and admire the views of the garden.
Bedroom 2: A comfortably furnished bedroom with twin beds, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets and lovely views over the garden.
Bedroom 3: Another comfortable bedroom with twin beds, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets. Wardrobe.
Bathroom: A light and airy room with a bath with shower over, sink and toilet.

Pets: Two dogs welcome.
Parking: Parking for two cars on the drive.
Garden: A real feature of this property.  A traditional country garden which is private and enclosed with part wall and part hedging and has beautiful herbaceous borders which are a riot of colour in the summer months. There is a pretty stone patio to sit and enjoy the garden. The garden incorporates the original outbuildings where you will find garden furniture and a barbecue and provides safe storage for cycles. 
Heating: A wood burning stove in lounge. The cottage is heated throughout with adjustable gas central heating and thermostatically controlled radiators. All windows are double glazed.
Short Breaks: Accepted all year round.
Notes: Towels are provided. A cot and a high chair are available on request, please provide your own cot bedding.
Shop: Supermarket, Petrol Station, Newsagents all in the village
Pub: 1 pub in the village

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 twins
  • 1 family bathroom with bath, shower over bath and WC
  • Cooker, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave
  • Utility area with large fridge/freezer
  • Cot and highchair available on request, please bring your own cot bedding
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV, DVD, video player, Bluetooth speaker, DAB radio, 2 x Alexa's
  • Enclosed country garden, patio with BBQ and garden furniture
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Storage space for bicycles in outbuildings in the garden
  • Shop and pub in the village 0.3 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Robert 16th October 2025

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Absolutely loved the cottage. Sparklingly clean and very comfortable. The village itself is nice and there are plenty of lovely towns and villages within easy travel.

Reviewed by Brian 14th September 2025

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Comfortable cottage. Excellent garden

Reviewed by Mary 31st August 2025

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We had a lovely time here. Beautiful garden and well equipped cottage. Close to village which was great. Thank you

Reviewed by Hannah 24th August 2025

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Blacksmiths Cottage was a lovely, peaceful getaway. It was immaculately clean, well-equipped and comfortable. Its proximity to the A1(M), as well as the local amenities, make it incredibly convenient, but the village also feels tucked away from the busyness of life. Even our teenage children have asked to go back!

Reviewed by Michelle 10th August 2025

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Fantastic cottage, everything you need for comfortable holiday. Beautiful garden. Kitchen has everything and more than you need. We've had a lovely stay and would recommend.

Reviewed by Bridget 30th June 2025

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Blacksmiths Cottage was really clean and well equipped - lots of thought has gone in to making your stay really enjoyable. The garden was stunning, beautifully kept and with several places to sit and it was totally enclosed for our dog. Catterick Village was charming and friendly and the location was great for exploring the nearby countryside. WeRead more did the quiz in the local pub and had great fun. Hide

Reviewed by Trevor 22nd June 2025

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A really lovely cottage in a really nice village

Reviewed by Karen 15th April 2025

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Great cottage, comfortable & lovely location too 5 stars

Reviewed by Janet 1st April 2025

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Review already given via difrect request from the owner.

Reviewed by Anne 24th March 2025

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We were delighted with the location (gorgeous village), easy parking, cleanliness throughout and quality of fittings. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Superbly comfortable beds and warm rooms on rather a chilly weekend. The garden is beautiful and secure for dogs/children. We would love to return for a longer stay as its a great locatRead moreion for visiting nearby places of interest. The welcome tray for us and gift bag for the dog were a special touch and much appreciated. Hide

Reviewed by Victor 10th October 2024

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Beautiful cottage, loved everything especially the garden, splashbacks were stunning in the kitchen, such a lovely feeling in the cottage. so very relaxing and would recommend the cottage. An ideal location for visiting all areas of the Dales & Moors. Hopefully have the experience of revisiting sometime in the near future.

Reviewed by Rachel 9th September 2024

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Reviewed by John 14th July 2024

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Reviewed by J 17th June 2024

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Reviewed by Steven 9th June 2024

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Excellent property in an excellent village location. Whilst there we booked our next stay later in the year. Perfect for ourselves, with a garden second to none. Our labs loved it.

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