Swallow
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A former farm building now converted to a characterful holiday let with exposed beams.
Swallow Cottage has been converted from an 18th-century farm building and was originally used as a cow shed to house a dairy herd. The cottage has been restored using traditional materials and retains its original character. Exposed beams, a brickwork fireplace and a wood-burner add to its charm.
Take advantage of the cottage's location and explore Fountains Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey and World Heritage site. As a guest, you are invited to enjoy this attraction for free.
Take a trip to the Yorkshire Dales. Wander along undulating hills and valleys before stopping for lunch in one of the many traditional pubs scattered throughout the National Park. Or head 30 miles to York, with its wealth of heritage, cobbled streets and the mighty York Minster.
Ground floor layout
Entrance lobby, open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen, three bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed and en-suite shower room, 1 double with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request and 1 twin) bathroom with shower over bath.
- Wi-Fi, available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, available
- Cot & high chair, available
Ground floor facilities
Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.
Heating: Ground source heat pump.
Logs: Additional supply of logs may be purchased upon booking or prior to arrival for £8 per bag. Please note there are no logs available to buy on site so you will either need to come equipped with your own logs or ensure you pre-order.
Garden: Shared courtyard to the front of the cottage.
Parking: Designated parking for two cars adjacent to the cottage entrance.
Utilities: Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer shared with Wren and Lark cottages.
Children: There is a small pond in the field approximately 200 yards down the hill and we advise that young children should be supervised.
*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.
Telephone: There is a payphone located on the wall of the laundry room in the courtyard at How Hill. This is for use by guests of Swallow, Curlew, Lapwing, Lark and Wren.
Please note: The water supply in this cottage comes from our borehole.
Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate during opening hours and after hours until dusk once the public have gone home. This is with the exception of Fridays in November, December and January when the estate is closed on Fridays.
Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout at 4pm.
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