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Swallows Cottage - Harrogate

Beckwithshaw, near Harrogate, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
EV Charging
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Single-storey detached property
  • Pretty lawned garden overlooked by a patio seating area, ideal for relaxing in the sun
  • Fantastic location for visiting Harrogate, just 3 miles away
Property code: OC-HH087

Guests staying at this cottage can enjoy a break that is as laid-back or action-packed as they like. For those who enjoy the simple pleasures of country walks, there are miles of footpaths close by and those who are lucky may even spot red kites, woodpeckers, and sparrow hawks. The RHS garden of Harlow Carr is just 1.5 miles from the property and is a great place to spend a pleasurable day wandering the gardens, stopping for lunch at the gardens branch of Harrogates famous Bettys Tearoom, and browsing the well-stocked plant shop. Just a little further away, 3 miles from the property, the spa town of Harrogate is a delightful place to explore, with its excellent range of shops, eateries, and of course the Turkish baths.

 

A flight of external stairs leads guests to the front door of this property, though there is also a sloping path which leads round to the patio doors at the side of the house. Once inside, guests can sit back and unwind after their journey in the beamed lounge which has a TV/DVD and iPod dock . The kitchen/diner offers space for four people to eat together and is well-equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. The master bedroom is a delightful space which boasts a spacious super-king-size bed which can be split into twin beds if required and has patio doors which open onto the garden. The second bedroom, meanwhile, is a restful twin room which looks out over the garden. The bathroom, which is located close to the bedrooms offers the best of both worlds, with a bath as well as a separate shower and WC.

 

The property's attractive and beauful garden extends to the rear and the side of the cottage and offers a pretty flower-edged lawn next to which there is a patio seating area with garden furniture. BBQs are allowed, but guests are asked to bring their own. There is a designated parking area for three cars.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size (can be made up as a twin on request) and 1 twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower, and WC
  • Cloakroom with WC
  • TV/DVD, iPod dock
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Pub 0.5 miles, and shops 3 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Kirsten Wilcock

This property is personally managed by Kirsten.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan 20th June 2026

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A very well-equipped, very clean cottage in a peaceful location. Seeing a barn owl and a hare was a lovely bonus!

Reviewed by Noreen 11th June 2026

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Had a wonderful longer stay at Swallows cottage. Our second stay which gave us more time to explore many more local places. We would really recommend Harlow Carr and Fountains Abbey - two great days out, and I was able to hire scooters to get around mor easily. Ian and Eileen are great hosts, always happy to chat and check that we have everything Read morewe might need in the cottage. Hide

Reviewed by James 26th April 2026

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Swallows cottage was a perfect base for a two day family wedding in nearby Harrogate. The other 4 days were to recuperate from the wedding . Thankfully the weather was kind to us and we chilled out in this unique cottage. You are not overlooked, not even by the owners, and the views are to die for. We saw some lovely sunsets and plenty of birdlifeTRead morehe cottage is spotlessly clean and we instantly felt at home. The welcoming homemade Syrup cake went down a treat with a nice cup of yorkshire tea. We were so pleased to find this cottage as we intend to use it again , if available, for family visits to Harrogate and Hampsthwaite.. Many thanks to Ian and Eileen for your hospitality, Swallows Cottage is a credit to you. Hide

Reviewed by Norma 6th April 2026

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Wonderful cottage. So well appointed and very comfortable and clean. The owners were so kind and helpful We had everything we could have wished for and more! We enjoyed looking out onto the beautiful garden. A good area to get to many attractions.

Reviewed by Noreen 20th November 2025

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This is certainly a stay and stay again cottage. Inside the cottage was welcoming and very comfortable, having everything we needed for our stay. It is situated in a lovely peaceful setting with built in entertainment provided by numerous birds at the feeding station and lovely views. Harrogate is within easy reach and was good for our visit to theRead more Knit and Stitch craft fair. We will definitely hope to return again to explore the area more Hide

Reviewed by Jeanette 3rd October 2025

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Reviewed by Tony 29th September 2025

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Reviewed by Anna 23rd August 2025

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Our first stay at Swallows cottage and hopefully not the last! The cottage has a great layout and it's obvious that a lot of thought and attention has gone into that and the decorations. It immediately feels like luxurious home away from home. The kitchen is well equipped and property was spotless. Lovely gardens and outdoor seating area. Great locRead moreation for days out and very helpful information folder put together by the owners. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 15th August 2025

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Spectacular cottage, fantastic hosts, and stunning surroundings! We loved this cottage and cannot wait to go back. Perfect for our little family of 4, including 2 toddlers.

Reviewed by Susan 8th August 2025

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A very well equipped, clean and comfortable cottage. We enjoyed watching the birds and relaxing on the patio in the lovely garden. Very well situated for RHS Harlow Carr and Harrogate.

Reviewed by Merrick 1st August 2025

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Lovely location and very comfortable. EV charging a bonus.

Reviewed by Arnold 4th July 2025

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excellent as usual great location for visiting great Yorkshire show

Reviewed by Linda 20th June 2025

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My eighth time at this delightful cottage. Just as delightful and comfortable as ever!

Reviewed by Kevin 13th June 2025

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Yet another lovely holiday at Swallows Cottage. The cottage is always spotlessly clean and has everything we could want, it is very peaceful and the birds and wildlife are lovely. The location is perfect for travelling around Yorkshire. We have already booked for December and are sure to be returning many more times. Many thanks!!

Reviewed by Pauline 23rd May 2025

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This is the best cottage we have stayed in, excellently appointed, equipped, warm and comfortable, and set in the most beautiful countryside.

Reviewed by Cheng 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Anthony 4th April 2025

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Beautiful location, clean, well equipped

Reviewed by Jim 14th March 2025

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We booked three nights to fill up a week after celebrations in Harrogate. We liked what we saw as soon as we walked through the door and booked another week in July as soon as we had had breakfast on the first day. The cottage is beautifully clean and well equipped . The location is quiet and just as we would have it. The hosts were very pleasant aRead morend helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Eden 28th February 2025

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The cottage is a little gem not far from Harrogate. It is beautifully appointed and very well equipped, We have stayed there three times and it does not disappoint. You have wild life on your door step with the bird feeder directly seen from the kitchen/dining room and the lounge. This time we stayed in early February and amazed at the number of reRead mored kites in the area. It is ideally located for local attractions and can thoroughly recommend an early breakfast at Betty's in Harlow Carr gardens . Hide

Reviewed by Pat 15th November 2024

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This is the most amazing cottage in a stunning location. Everything you could possibly want for a perfect break. Little welcome pack included milk and a delicious home baked cake, and was much appreciated. We have visited before and the friendly welcome and condition of the property is consistently good. If we were not so tied in to childcare we woRead moreuld definitely visit more often. Hide

Reviewed by Jason 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by C 21st October 2024

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A very comfortable, warm cottage in lovely surroundings with the benefit of a car charger. I don't think the website mentioned a second toilet so that was a bonus along with tea/coffee/milk and a scrumptious cake. Lovely helpful owner on the spot but not intrusive. We thoroughly enjoyed our too-short stay.

Reviewed by Eden 13th October 2024

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The cottage is a little gem not far from Harrogate. It is beautifully appointed and very well equipped, even down to USB charging points in some of the mains sockets. We stayed there before back in February, so it was lovely to see the grounds in full bloom and the beginnings of the autumn shades. There was plenty of wild life to see. We again saw Read morethe woodpecker and a brief glimpse of what could have been a red kite. (Note to self - take binoculars next time!) This cottage will not disappoint. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 28th September 2024

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Cottage is comfortable and has all the items and space you need As this was our 8th visit there is really nothing to add except to say that the owners are always welcoming and friendly and helpful

Reviewed by Nicola 7th September 2024

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We loved our second stay at Swallows Cottage, its well presented, comfortable and has all the mod cons that you would have at home. Its perfectly located, and a good base to be able to visit Harrogate, Leeds, York, Whitby etc As a bonus, the sunsets we saw out of the windows were spectacular. A lovely cottage, we look forward to our next stay thereRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 23rd August 2024

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We stayed for a week in the summer of 2023 and loved it so much, we came back. If we are free next year, we will make sure we stay again. It is a wonderfully quiet, private place and makes you feel at home very quickly. I could not recommend it highly enough. Also, the owners are a wonderfully friendly couple. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, againRead more!! Hide

Reviewed by Jim 16th August 2024

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Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage on outskirts of Harrogate.

Reviewed by Joyce 21st July 2024

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Reviewed by Kevin 14th July 2024

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This was the second time we stayed at this property and we could not fault it in any way many thanks

Reviewed by Arnold 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Alison 28th June 2024

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Enjoyed our stay at this well-equipped comfortable property. The garden is lovely and the bird feeders outside the kitchen are in an ideal place to capture views of goldfinches and woodpeckers. The kitchen and store room were very well equipped and our Roku allowed us to stream while there. We didn't try the Freesat installation. The only downside Read moreis that the carpet is a very pale cream which would show any marks so inside slippers are mandatory for the lounge and bedrooms. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.