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Keld Manse; Cosy 'Get Away From It All' Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Nat Park

Keld Manse; Cosy 'Get Away From It All' Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Nat Park

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The Manse holiday cottage in the hamlet of Keld in Upper Swaledale.
The Manse sitting room showing new sofas for 2015
A roaring coal fire - warm and welcoming.
Well equipt kitchen with ceramic hob & dishwasher opens onto the breakfast room.
The breakfast room with Welsh dresser .....

Overview of Keld Manse; Cosy 'Get Away From It All' Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Nat Park

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Keld, North Yorkshire
  • Popular LocationSwaledale Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationButtertubs Pass5 min drive
  • Popular LocationYorkshire Dales National Park24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Keld Manse; Cosy 'Get Away From It All' Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Nat Park

WEEKEND BREAKS & MID WEEK BREAKS (Minimum 3 nights) ARE AVAILABLE OUT OFF PEAK SEASON . PLEASE CONTACT OWNER FOR PRICES & AVAILABILITY.
The Manse is a spacious 2 storey house with a small front garden and rear paved patio which enjoys glorious views of Upper Swaledale. It is decorated and equipped to a high standard with central heating and open fires. Comprising of a lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, a kitchen / breakfast room, bathroom, downstairs WC. Guest comfort is a priority at Manse and we are constantly looking at ways to improve and enhance our guest experience.

Built as a minister's residence, the Manse has generously proportioned reception rooms providing spacious living accommodation. The sitting room, with open fire and original Victorian fire surround, is the perfect place to relax after a day outdoors exploring the dales. The windows in both the dining room and sitting room are south facing, looking up the village and are the perfect vantage point from which to observe the comings and goings of daily rural life. Watch lambs gambol & play during lambing time in late spring or see hay being made in the summer. Be amazed at the skills of the sheepdogs as they drive a heft of sheep through the village - for such a small place there's always something interesting to observe in Keld.

At the rear of the Manse is the working kitchen and well equipped prep kitchen / breakfast room with windows overlooking the bottom of the village and Keld woods. With its flagged floor and traditional range the breakfast room is a lovely place to start the day and mull over what might be in store as the day unfolds.

Upstairs the Manse has three good sized bedrooms; one king-size, one double and one twin bedded room and a large shower room. There is a further toilet & hand basin downstairs where you will also find a large walk-in cupboard that houses the central heating boiler which acts as a very effective drying room for those days when the weather catches you out.

The Manse was fully restored in 2009 and has the benefit of full central heating both under-floor and radiators, and open coal fires making it a warm, cosy and comfortable home. A Grade II listed property, many original features including beamed ceilings, stone flagged floors, window seats and fireplaces have been retained making the Manse an idyllic dales retreat but with all modern conveniences for a perfect cottage holiday including WiFi internet coverage and Freeview Television and DVD.

Outside the Manse has gardens at the front and the rear with flower borders, patio areas and outdoor furniture. There is parking for two cars and secure cycle storage adjacent to the cottage.

Keld is a tiny hamlet nestled at the very top of Swaledale. The surrounding scenery is simply stunning with many walks straight from the cottage door. Keld lies on the crossroad of two very popular long distance walks; the Coast to Coast and Pennine Way. The area is a walker's paradise; popular walks including the scenic Keld to Muker route. Local walks take in farmland, limestone crags, woodland, beautiful old dales farm walls and buildings, and the landscape and sites of the once-thriving lead mining industry. Keld is a quiet, peaceful village but boasts a tearoom, a small hotel (Keld Lodge) with excellent restaurant and The Keld Resource Centre where you can pick up leaflets, listen to audio recordings and find out more about the village and surrounding area both past and present.


Property manager

Helen Guy
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in a rural area. Swaledale Museum and Bowes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eggleston Hall and The Forbidden Corner. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Swaledale Museum - 1 min walk
  • Buttertubs Pass - 5 min drive
  • North Pennines - 6 min drive
  • Hardraw Force - 9 min drive
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ribblehead Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tan Hill Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Farmers Arms - 4 min drive
  • Muker Village Store & Teashop - 4 min drive
  • Muker Teashop - 4 min drive
  • Kings Head - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keld Manse; Cosy 'Get Away From It All' Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Nat Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Keld Manse; Cosy 'Get Away From It All' Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Nat Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keld Manse; Cosy 'Get Away From It All' Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Nat Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Keld Manse; Cosy 'Get Away From It All' Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Nat Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Swaledale Museum and within 9 miles (15 km) of North Pennines and Hardraw Force. Wensleydale and Wensleydale Creamery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Barbara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The house is beautifully presented and perfectly situated. We have stayed in the area many times and know it well, but never stayed in Keld. The house is warm, comfortable and great to relax in. Helen was very welcoming and helpful. Thank you, we shall be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Joann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Escape
Beautiful property in a quiet rural setting
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

5/5 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in lovely place
The property was cosy and comfortable. It was clean and well equipped. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keld
Lovely property,well maintained located in a beautiful area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

J f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keld trip
Excellent long weekend stay at the Manse in Keld. This is a beautiful, peaceful area with stunning scenery and brilliant walks The house was comfortable , very clean and welcoming, it had everything we needed. The beds are great and we all had a good nights sleep. Kitchen really well equipped and we loved the real fire. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Helen Guy

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The Keld Manse is part of Keld Resource Centre, a local community-based nonprofit organisation which preserves, promotes and explains the heritage and environment of Upper Swaledale for the benefit of visitors and the local community.

By staying at the Manse you will be helping our work and supporting the local economy - all profits are reinvested in our activities in and around Keld.

Why they chose this property

As a location to visit either on holiday or for work, visitors relish Keld for its peace, tranquillity and with no mobile phone coverage Keld provides a chance to completely relax and escape from the “hectic bustle” of town and modern life. Others value it for the opportunity to cycle and walk. Yet others just enjoy the scenery and the remoteness from their normal lives. Come try it for yourself; you'll see what we mean!

What makes this property unique

Stunning scenery
Remote and quiet location
Not for profit owner

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