This traditional-style, Dales farmhouse was completely renovated, to an architect’s design and the latest building standards, in 2013 and commands one of the most glorious views of Swaledale. Its living space is modern, spacious, warm, and light, the house is stylishly furnished, and it has been thoughtfully equipped to provide you with the comforts you’d expect from home.
The house is perfectly situated sitting on the hillside above the Swaledale valley with the most amazing view. Should you be tempted to get back in your car, you’ve picture-postcard Dales villages, great tourist attractions, good shops, and top restaurants just a short drive away.
With three bedrooms, it can sleep up to six in complete comfort. So, there’s plenty of room just for two or it’s ideal for two couples holidaying together or it's perfect for a family of four who want to take grandma and grandad, too.
Ground floor:
Into the hall where you will find plenty of space for taking off your walking gear and boots. The bookcase has local maps and guidebooks and novels by the former owner, the writer, Jane Gardham. Glass double doors lead into open-plan dining, fitted kitchen and utility area with limestone effect tile flooring with underfloor heating. Door gives access to rear patio area. A couple of wide steps lead down to the living room which has large feature windows for you to enjoy the fabulous views, wood-burning stove with plenty of logs, wall-hung, flat- screen TV, DVD and CD player, a selection of board games, ample seating, and patio doors out onto front patio area. There’s also a downstairs toilet and drying area with traditional style “pulley maid” clothes airer.
First floor:
The landing area leads to a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and the master bedroom with king- sized bed. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, a stool and mirror. Window seat area in double and master bedrooms and you can sit in bed, with your morning tray of tea, and enjoy the fabulous view too! Master bedroom has an ensuite toilet, wall-mounted heated towel rail, de-mister mirror and spacious walk-in shower area. The family bathroom has a bath, over-bath detachable shower head, wall-mounted heated towel rail and de-mister mirror.
Outside
The house has a spacious and raised, east-facing stone-flagged patio with superb river and Dale views. There’s a west-facing, walled patio area to the rear. An all-weather table and chairs and barbeque for outdoor dining, as well as 2 reclining sunloungers.
Parking:
On site, gravelled private parking area for up to 4 cars.
Heating:
Whatever the weather, you’ll be warm and snug! The house has oil-fired central heating throughout with underfloor heating and log-burning stove on ground floor and radiators in all rooms upstairs. Heated towel rail in both bathrooms. All windows are double-glazed.
Equipment:
Full-sized washing machine and full-sized dryer, tall fridge\freezer, microwave, dishwasher, electric hob and fan-oven, coffeemaker, flat screen TV, DVD and CD player, porcelain crockery, stainless steel pans and cutlery, excellent range of kitchen and cookware including baking equipment.
Water supply:
Like many country properties, the water at Throstle Nest is provided from its own supply. The water is treated to comply fully with Environmental Health standards, so it is completely clean and safe to drink, always. The house has a septic tank.
Food shopping:
Hawes & Leyburn (10 miles away) are excellent with many independent grocery shops. There’s a well-stocked grocery shop in Reeth (5 miles) and a Tesco supermarket at Catterick Garrison (15 miles). Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda offer on-line delivery to the house. Local caterer available and fish and chip van calls up the Dale every Friday.
WiFi & phone: Unlimited, wireless WiFi is available as part of the rental. There is also a landline phone upstairs and down for incoming calls.
Pets: Sorry no pets permitted
Parking: On site, gravelled parking area for up to 4 cars.
Please note: Linen is provided. No smoking at this property. Mobile phone signal is poor unless in the house using wifi.