Thea’s Cottage is a superb, detached, stone built Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage positioned in the small, peaceful hamlet of Satron half a mile outside of Gunnerside towards Muker in Swaledale.

This delightful holiday cottage has achieved the Visit England 4 Star accreditation since being renovated in 2009. The current owners have carefully combined modern furnishings with the original features such as exposed brickwork; stone flagged floors and original beams. The introduction of stylish decoration and modern conveniences such as free Wi-Fi, Rointe WiFi, modern electric radiators, new triple glazing UPVC widows, and multi-fuel stoves makes Thea’s Cottage a truly comfortable and exclusive dales cottage.

As a traditional ‘long house’ holiday cottage in Swaledale it offers spacious accommodation for up-to six people. The living areas downstairs comprise of a cosy and very comfortable living room with multi-fuel stove. A large, open plan farmhouse kitchen and dining area with a second multi-fuel stove and stone flagged floors. A good sized utility – great for muddy boots and with a handy downstairs cloak room with WC.

Upstairs the sleeping area consists of a roomy master bedroom enjoying views across farmland to the rear of the cottage. A bright and airy double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. A twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and a lavish family bathroom.

There is also a patio garden to the front of the property with garden furniture. Additional seating is found on the gravelled area at the rear of the property with views of the River Swale and Swaledale Valley – a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine of an evening or simply to sit and absorb the stunning natural beauty of the area that surrounds this cottage.

This holiday cottage is ideally suited to a family or even two families or group of friends sharing the cottage. The spacious area and multiple bath and shower rooms allow plenty of space for all. It is also perfectly situated in the heart of Swaledale for walking and cycling. A short drive away over the infamous Buttertubs is Wensleydale and Hawes. In the opposite direction there is Reeth, and the market towns of Leyburn and Richmond.

The recently renovated Kings Head pub in Gunnerside is around half a mile down dale and the Farmers Arms is up dale at Muker.

Suitable for children over the age of 5 years.

To ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible all kitchen linen, bed linen, towels initial supply of fuel for the fires are provided and the electric is included in the rental price.


Layout

The front door leads you into the spacious kitchen / dining area. To the left of the dining area there is a large utility area and downstairs toilet and cupboard. To the right of the kitchen there is the living room.

Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a landing. The far double size bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom with w.c., basin, bath with shower over. There is also a king bedroom and 1 twin bedroom with 2 standard single beds. There is a family bathroom with bath, walk in shower cubicle, basin and w.c. The tin bedroom has an ensuite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and w.c.


Sleeping Arrangements

1 King bedroom
1 Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
1 Twin bedroom with two standard single beds


Local Area

Situated in a small, rural hamlet outside of Gunnerside in Swaledale.


Getting there

• From A1: turn off at Scotch Corner to Richmond
• In Richmond take the A6108 and then B6270 to Reeth
• Travelling through the village and towards Gunnerside
• Continue on the same road to Gunnerside
• Continue on the road out of Gunnerside in the direction of Muker for approximately 1 mile
• You shall see small hamlet to the right, turn down this track, please drive very slowly down this track as there are children and dogs.
• Drive to the end of the track and Thea’s Cottage is facing you. The property has a gravelled car parking area in front of the gate leading to the front door.


Accessibility

The property is not wheelchair accessible.
There is a staircase to the first floor.
The ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom has a bath with a shower over, so you do need to step over the bath side to use the shower.
The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower cubicle that has a small step into.
The ensuite in the twin bedroom has a shower cubicle with a small step into it.
There is a ground floor cloakroom with w.c. however all bedrooms are located on the first floor.

If you have any specific needs, please contact us, we are happy to answer any questions.