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Swaledale Burrow

Muker, Yorkshire Dales
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
5
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Internet access
Working farm
Luxury
Romantic
Green
Quirky
Shepherd Hut
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Hide away in a unique underground burrow set amongst picturesque scenery
  • Snuggle up inside this pretty retreat, sit on the patio or meet the Swaledale sheep bred on the farm
  • The Pennine Way, Keld Resource Centre and three tumbling waterfalls are all within 1 mile
Property code: 92265

Escape to this enchanting hobbit-style getaway in Yorkshire’s Swaledale Valley, boasting scenic surroundings alongside a stylish interior. This holiday home is something special, crafted with sustainable materials, and would be perfect for a couple’s break or a small family retreat. When it comes to natural beauty, Kisdon Force, East Gill Force and Wain Wath Force are all waterfalls within a mile of this retreat and the popular Pennine Way passes by too, offering a great way to discover this fantastic landscape on foot. More wonderful local attractions include Beldi Hill Lead Mine, Buttertubs Pass, Old Gang Smelting Mill and Cotter Force, all within 9 miles. When it comes to picking up supplies and dining out, you’ll find a lovely pub and village store in nearby Muker, 3 miles down the road, or the market town of Hawes boasts shops, restaurants and pubs and is 8 miles away.

After climbing the external steps and heading inside, you’ll quickly be enchanted by this lovely retreat. The interior offers contemporary furnishings, views through the circular door of the Swaledale hillside, and underfloor heating to keep you toasty and warm during the cooler months. The kitchen boasts all the essentials, including a hob, oven, fridge and microwave, plus built-in seating and a built-in wine rack too – it’s been very thoughtfully laid out so guests can relax with everything to hand. After days out exploring, settle in the seating area to catch a film on the Smart TV, or play your favourite tunes on the Bluetooth speaker. A built-in king-size bed with USB sockets at the back of the property is a cosy place to rest up each night and this beautiful retreat is completed by a lovely shower room.

This holiday let is located on a working hill farm that breeds Swaledale sheep, and you can go out and meet these inquisitive animals. At the property itself, you’ll have your own decked terrace area with a pretty table and chairs, so you can sit out and dine while soaking in those marvellous views.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • Sleeps 2+1 (additional sofa bed suitable for 1 child)
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric 2-ring hob, oven, fridge with icebox, and microwave
  • Welcome pack
  • Underfloor heating
  • Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker
  • Decked terrace with bistro table and chairs
  • Access to open field from decking, note this is a fenced field and will occasionally have sheep in it
  • There is a 10ft dog tether fitted, this is a coated wire tether
  • Private parking
  • Pub and shop within 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Rupert Spiers

This property joined our collection in 2023 and is managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Elisabeth, 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Doreen, 30th August 2024

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Great and sited in beautiful setting.

Reviewed by Sue, 23rd August 2024

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Beautiful little burrow in a magnificent spot.

Reviewed by Mark, 16th August 2024

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Swaledale Burrow is a little treasure on a working farm, nestled on a hill in Swaledale overlooking a babbling brook and surrounded by open hills. The property is a perfect retreat for a couple and their four legged friend with plenty of local walks and easy access to the rest of the Dales. Whilst compact it is very well laid out and there is everyRead morething provided for a perfect base to rest a weary head in comfort after a day exploring the area. Very highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Beverley, 28th June 2024

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Lovely. Cosy, peaceful, just like the photos on the website. Friendly.

Reviewed by Robert, 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Ann, 14th June 2024

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I love staying in quirky buildingsthis was my first experience of a burrow. And I wanted to be in The Dales to see the hay meadows of Swaledale. A perfect abode in a perfect setting looking out on a beautiful meadow and being surrounded by wonderful bird life.

Reviewed by Marie, 7th June 2024

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Just perfect, so relaxing, everything was very well planned and so comfortable, gorgeous views with lambs scampering around

Reviewed by Tracey, 10th May 2024

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We didnt want to leave! What a beautiful place and the perfect holiday burrow. The views from the burrow were stunning. My little chihuahuas loved it too. We had everything we needed in the burrow it was so well kitted out. There was a lovely surprise of a bottle of Prosecco in the fridge , some delicious fruit cake, Wensleydale cheese also some crRead moreunchy dog treats! The walking was glorious and the bed was so comfortable! We ordered the same mattress as I slept so well on it ! Hide

Reviewed by Kath, 26th April 2024

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Cannot fault this property or the location and the owners were very friendly and helpful xx would definitely recommend to anyone x

Reviewed by Gary, 19th April 2024

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Great location, warm welcome, great facilities and loads to do nearby.

Reviewed by Simone, 29th March 2024

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10 out of 10 - loved our stay and have booked to go back already! Highly recommend :)

Reviewed by Andrew, 14th March 2024

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Beautiful place, very well designed and equipped, comfortable for two people and a dog, stunning location, great walks from the doorstep, beautiful area of the Dales to explore.

Reviewed by Ken, 8th December 2023

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Simply an amazing holiday offer with so many unique features. Well thought out fixtures and fittings with everything you need provided. Be prepared for a stunning view, dark skies experience and hosts that make sure your stay is the best

Reviewed by Jade, 24th November 2023

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This was booked as a birthday treat and it was a fantastic stay in the holiday pod. The view was lovely day and night, on one of our evenings we was able to see the northern lights. Everything we needed was In the pod. Theirs some lovely walks you can do near by with the highest pub being a 2/3 hr walk depending on what route you choose to walk. I Read morewould highly recommend this and would like to visit back again. Hide

Reviewed by Neil, 20th October 2023

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1st class accommodation and hosts, welcome package is one of the best, all little details have been taken care of, if this in your possible list, move it to your book now list

Reviewed by Anne, 16th October 2023

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as above very comfortable and everything needed for lovely holiday

Reviewed by Liam, 6th October 2023

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The advertisement of this fabulous place is 100% correct. As good as it looks and described .

Reviewed by Vanessa, 24th September 2023

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This is a lovely, quirky, cosy place to stay. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. The bed was very comfortable and underfloor heating soon warmed up the cottage on colder evenings. The views from the cottage are beautiful. A perfect place to stay if you want the benefits of the countryside alongside home comforts. Pat and her daughter in Read morelaw were both very welcoming and helpful but at the same time you have privacy. There are plenty of places to visit such as Aysgarth Falls. Hide

Reviewed by David, 1st September 2023

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Fantastic setting, so peaceful. Very well equipped Would highly recommend

Reviewed by John, 25th August 2023

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Wow, just WOW! What a wonderful holiday. The burrow is compact, but fully fitted with all you could need for your holiday. Pat and Alan we friendly and welcoming and made a sheep free field available for our boxer dog to run in. Needless to say we all had a wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Mark, 18th August 2023

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We had a wonderful weekend at Swaledale Burrow. It's quiet, comfortable, had everything we needed and the surroundings were just beautiful. Some really nice touches too, like the jug of milk and fruit cake and cheese (I wasn't convinced but it was delicious!). Also some treats for our dog and a towel provided; we had brought our own but useful to hRead moreave an extra one. There was also a cable to tie our dog to so he could mooch about but not run off, which was really useful. We loved it! Hide

Reviewed by Isobel, 14th August 2023

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Absolutely fantastic place. Spotlessly clean, furnishings and accessories of a high standard. Pat and Alan both very welcoming without being intrusive. The burrow feels very private and the view it looks onto is just outstanding. There were many treats both for us and our dog, all welcome, thank you so much. There is everything you need in the burrRead moreow and more. Would we go again? 100% yes. Would we recommend it? 100% absolutely. Well done to you both, Swaledale burrow is beautiful. See you again. Hide

Reviewed by David, 8th August 2023

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The location and setting of the burrow was absolutely idyllic, there are just no words to describe this. Having been to the Dales on numerous occasions, its the first time we just sat outside and looked at the view in front of us without tearing around the area and our dog loved all the different sniffs. The property was beautifully set out, we werRead moree made so welcome and we cant say enough about the few days we had. A return is inevitable and cant thank Pat, Alan Becky enough, Hide

Reviewed by Steve, 4th August 2023

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Two of us had a fabulous weekend at the Burrow. Cannot recommend it enough and we didnt want to leave. A lovely location. Very comfortable, well equipped, and lovely views. Had a lovely welcome from the owners. Nothing is too much trouble. Will come again but longer next time.

Reviewed by jason, 11th July 2023

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Reviewed by Paul, 23rd June 2023

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Brillant stay well equipped and fantastic views.well recommend will return lovely hosts.

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