Traditional Yorkshire Dales Stone House, Wonderful Location for Walking in Swaledale
20 Yards to Village Pub and Opposite the Church
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms) + cot for infant
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Situated in the middle of the village of Grinton, opposite the very popular Bridge Inn and the beautiful St Andrews Church (known as 'the cathedral of the Dale') Corner House is a traditional stone house, combining features like beamed ceilings and open fireplaces, with all the comforts of modern living such as dishwasher, washing machine and whirlpool bath, to make your stay as comfortable as possible. A stream behind the house runs down to the River Swale, about 200 yards away, giving opportunities for riverside walks along part of the Coast to Coast path. There are wonderful views from all the principal rooms and the countryside of Swaledale is right on your doorstep, with walks to suit ramblers and strollers alike. Within easy walking distance is Reeth, 'the Capital of the Dale', with its huge village green, surrounded by cafes, pubs, restaurants, craft and gift shops. Swaledale boasts several summer countryside shows, and the Swaledale Music Festival in May/June.
Wi-fi available.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 23 March 2012 - 7 April 2012 | £320 | 7 | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 21 April 2012 | £370 | 7 | ||
| 21 April 2012 - 19 May 2012 | £340 | 7 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £360 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £380 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £390 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £440 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £410 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 22 September 2012 | £380 | 7 | ||
| 22 September 2012 - 13 October 2012 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 13 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £395 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £320 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Our prices are for the property per week (in GB Pounds) for two people. For each extra person add £15 (per week). For a pet dog, add £10 (per week). Pay online in sterling through BACS, by bank to bank transfer, through PayPal, or by cheque (in sterling). Discounts are available for bookings of 2, or more, weeks. Please ask us for details. A security deposit of £50 (GB Pounds) in cash is required on arrival. The deposit is refundable on departure.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, arriving after 4pm, and leaving before 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with kingsize bed. Attractively furnished room with fitted carpet; bedside tables with reading lamps; lovely view facing west. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Fitted carpet; bedside tables with reading lamps. Cot available (on request). |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with handbasin and WC; door to separate room with a bath and separate shower cubicle. |
| Kitchen: | Ceramic hob, fan assisted oven, cooker hood, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave oven, large fridge/freezer, extractor fan, toaster, electric kettle. |
| Utility Room: | Understairs cupboard in dining room contains iron, ironing board, hoover, cleaning equipment, garden furniture and barbecue. |
| Living Rooms: | Pretty sitting room, with beamed ceiling, overlooking church & pub, with hills behind. Comfortably & attractively furnished with sofa, armchairs, occasional tables & lamps, multi-fuel stove, TV/DVD,CD player/radio. Dining room with beamed ceiling. Wi-Fi. |
| Other: | 2 large bedrooms, comfortably and prettily furnished and newly decorated, afford views across the church and the hills. Entrance porch with space for coats, walking boots, walking sticks and umbrellas and room to dry the dog! (Towels provided!). |
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Bedlinen, towels and tea towels included in rent, changed every week. All coal and electricity included in rent. Caretaker prepares house and makes beds before your arrival. She will offer a full cleaning service on departure, on request. Incoming phone. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Electric storage radiator heating, together with a multi-fuel stove in the sitting room. One well behaved dog welcome. Non-smokers preferred, but smoking is permitted in the porch or garden. A cot will be made up on request for infants and there is a stairgate at the top of the stairs. Cot bedding is not provided.
Wi-fi internet access available on request.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users. There are two steps up to the front door. Stairs to the first floor are not steep. There are two steps down into the bathroom.
Outside
There is a small patio garden to the front of the house. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided. A lockable shed for bicycles is available on request. The tiny village green to the side of the house provides off street parking on a first come, first served basis; when not available, cars can be parked on the street immediately in front of the house.
Coast/Beach
Whitby (70 miles) and Scarborough (approx 85 miles) are an enjoyable 1.5 to 2 hours drive away over the North Yorkshire Moors
Golf
The nearest golf course is at Bedale, some 18 miles away.
Bedale Golf Club is over 100 years old and boasts an 18 hole, par 72 course, which has been created out of a superb mature parkland landscape.
There are other courses at: Masham (9 holes) 18 miles away.
Ripon (18 holes) 25 miles away.
Travel
The closest airport is Durham Tees Valley, about 25 miles away. Count on 50 miles or so for Newcastle or Leeds Bradford. the nearest mainline railway station is Darlington, about 20 miles away.The use of a car is reccommended. Although it is possible to reach the cottage by public transport, there is little access to more than local shopping (on foot) by bus.
Distances
The delightful village of Reeth with its huge village green is less than a mile away, with a post office, a small supermarket and several amenity shops as well as a Friday open market and several cafes, restaurants and pubs. The attractive market towns of Leyburn and Richmond are less than 10 miles away. Durham and York are approximately 50 and 60 miles away. This is true Herriot country, with many of the locations used in the TV series right on the doorstep.
Further details
The local village, Reeth is known as the capital of the dale, and we walk there frequently to shop. It has a huge village green, on which a small market is held on Fridays. There is a post office and supermarket, several gift shops and a craft market, cafes and restaurants, a garage and a hairdresser! Everything you could hope for in a small town, but set in amazing countryside. Richmond and Leyburn have banks, varied shopping and a cinema each. There is a large 24 hour Tesco not far away at Catterick Garrison, and Darlington has all the chain stores you could wish for. The Metro Centre is about an hour's drive (past the Angel of the North) and you can easily reach Newcastle and Gateshead for extra retail therapy or a little culture (The Sage Centre and the Baltic Art gallery). If shopping is not what you come to the Dales for, there is a brand new mountain bike centre just a few minutes' walk away, where you can hire bikes by the day, or go on more organised tours. The Arkle Moor Trekking centre will do the same trick for horse lovers and is about 5 miles away.
Other Places of Interest: 18 miles from market town of Bedale - home of the Wensleydale Railway. 25 miles from Ripon, a small but charming cathedral city with its race course. 55 miles from the historic city of York. 40 miles to the spa town of Harrogate. 18 miles from Masham (home of the Black Sheep and Theakstons Breweries). Fountains Abbey near Ripon. Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon. The Forbidden Corner (garden with a difference!) at Leyburn. Lightwater Valley Theme Park near Ripon. James Herriott Museum at Thirsk (30 miles away).
Booking notes
Booking conditions: Corner House can be booked only from Saturday to Saturday. The following conditions also apply: provisional bookings will be held for 5 days. A 25% deposit (non-refundable) is required to secure a booking. The balance must be paid no later than 8 weeks before the date of occupancy. Bookings made within 8 weeks of occupancy must be paid in full at the time of booking. It is the responsibility of the client to leave the house clean and tidy, as they would wish to find it.
Owner profile
Nigel and Pauline welcome you to our cottages
About the owner
We have lived, or had a home, in North Yorkshire since 1978, and have grown to love the Yorkshire Dales, especially Swaledale. We have led a nomadic life for many years, which is the nature of being in the RAF. Now, ‘retired’ and in our mid-60s, we still have a nomadic lifestyle. In 1993, we purchased and restored a collection of old farm buildings at Le Haut Fresnay in Normandy. This is now our second home, where we spend several months of the year managing our 3 holiday cottages there. In 1996, we acquired Corner House in Grinton, to which we return each year to relax during the winter months. Grinton and Le Haut Fresnay are delightful places, each different, but both homes we love and cherish. We invite you to come and share our enjoyment of them. You will not find a warmer welcome!
Year purchased: 1996
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We had lived in Yorkshire for many years, near Bedale, known as the Gateway to the Dales. Years of showing the Dales to visitors had brought us to Grinton many times, passing Corner House each time. Most of our favourite places for visiting and pic-nicking, developed over time, are within a few miles of Grinton. When choosing a winter home, and a summer holiday cottage, we were looking for easy access to all the Dales have to offer, and easy access in the winter weather for ourselves. The latter has been quite a challenge recently, but the house has never disappointed us, and fulfils all the criteria we set out for it. Of course, we fell in love with the views from all the windows. Grinton church is a constant delight, and the pub always offers a warm welcome. What more could you ask?
Unique benefits of the property
Grinton is in the very heart of Swaledale and nestles beside the River Swale. Corner House is right in the middle of Grinton and stands opposite the beautiful St Andrews Church, known as the 'Cathedral of the Dale'. Just across the road is The Bridge Inn, a thriving (but quiet !) country pub/restaurant with a wide menu of wholesome home-cooked food at reasonable prices. The location offers a wealth of walking opportunities - for ramblers and strollers alike - straight from the doorstep of Corner House. Or you can explore the scenic beauty of Swaledale, and Wensleydale next door, from the comfort of your car. This is 'James Herriott' country. There is much to see and do. Our illustrated e-brochure for Corner House provides some helpful pointers to things to see and do while you are here.
For booking and further information
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