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Swallows

Tosside, Yorkshire
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Luxurious stone-built holiday retreat deep in the Yorkshire Dales
  • Spacious rooms conducive to social evenings of relaxation
  • Shared indoor swimming pool for exercise and play

Property code: OC-DS102

Nestling in a pretty wooded glade within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this farmhouse, sleeping 12 guests is perfect for families and friends with three dogs coming together to mark a special occasion. Set close to Gisburn Forest, it is the perfect base for ramblers, mountain bikers, runners and nature lovers keen to explore the open fells and moors on the southern fringes of the Yorkshire Dales. Comfortable and furnished to a high standard, this energy efficient farmhouse offers spacious living areas, a patio and landscaped gardens, along with access to shared leisure facilities and farmland for the whole group to explore.

The lounge, which bathes in plenty of natural light during the daytime, is a perfect setting to watch the big match, Saturday night TV or enjoy a film after dinner in front of the wood burner. The airy kitchen/diner has room for the whole group whether they are sat at the table or loitering at the stove bribing the cooks for larger portions. A double bedroom and a shower room on the ground floor are ideal for older guests. The first floor features a bathroom, a shower room and five well-appointed bedrooms: two double rooms and three twin rooms - each with a wardrobe and chest of drawers. A private patio and shared gardens are the ideal spot for a BBQ and burning off excess energy. A shared heated indoor swimming pool, a games room, tennis court and football pitch are sure to be well-used throughout the year, but for quieter moments, nearby farmland and Tosside Beck are worth investigating.

Tosside village (4 miles) offers a range of dog-friendly amenities, as do the market towns of Settle (8.5 miles) and Skipton (16 miles). Gisburn Forest (2 miles) is criss-crossed by walking, bicycle and mountain bike, while Ingleton Waterfalls, Malham Cove and Gorsdale Scar all lie within 20 miles.

  • 6 bedrooms – 3 doubles, 3 twins
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 shower rooms with WC, 1 bathroom with corner bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Cot and highchair
  • Wood burner (first batch is provided, additional fuel can be purchased from the owner)
  • TV and DVD player, iPod dock in lounge
  • Mobile signal is weak
  • Private patio with furniture and BBQ, plus shared gardens
  • Private parking
  • Shared heated swimming pool on-site which is open daily 
  • Shared games room
  • Shared tennis courts open all year round but only maintained during the summer season
  • Shared 7-a-side football pitch
  • Fresh garden produce for sale from owners
  • Bike storage and bike washing facilities
  • Pub and shops 4 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:30
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Karen Haxell

This property is personally managed by Karen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lindy 14th May 2024

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We had a fabulous weekend here with 4 generations celebrating my mums 90th birthday. Surroundings are brill for kids and the pool, games room, football field and tennis court were a real bonus to entertain whole family. I highly recommend Swallows as a great place to stay

Reviewed by Andrew 2nd May 2024

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Great for large group break. Well equipped. Lovely pool and games room. Grandkids loved it.

Reviewed by Margaret 28th April 2024

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The cottage is in a lovely setting and very quiet and peaceful. The added entertainment on the small complex was an added bonus. The dining table was sufficient for all 12 adults to dine at one sitting which was important to our party. We all enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Verna 22nd April 2024

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Large, comfortable property with great facilities for all the family. The swimming pool was perfect for a relaxing swim and grounds great for children and dogs to play/walk outside.

Reviewed by Louise 31st March 2024

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Plenty of space and outdoor furniture. Children enjoyed pool and games room, tennis court needs attention

Reviewed by Christine 2nd March 2024

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We were a group of 20 across Swallows and Cuckoo's Nest for a 70th birthday. The cottages are warm and cosy, well equipped and comfortable and in a stunning setting for excursions and walks. Lesley and her " crew" went out of their way to ensure we could eat and celebrate together, and the layout lends itself to small groups splitting up to chat wRead moreatch TV etc. The outdoors areas were beautiful even in crisp February sunshine and would be glorious to sit on summer evenings The leisure centre( it is soooo much more than a games room) was a fab bonus. The rota was a brilliant idea and we all loved the pool and the games. Even bought a piece of the artwork as a souvenir! We love to cook and brought supplies of ale so we didn't need to walk to a pub. has great recommendations for local pubs. Loads of parking and strolls from the door, easy drives to clitheroe settle and skipton to shop( although the cottages accept food deliveries too) and we also headed up to Malham, kirby lonsdale and the viaduct ( via courtyard dairy yum) Something for everyone and such great hosts! Hide

Reviewed by Craig 6th February 2024

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Reviewed by Paula 11th January 2024

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Fantastic stay at the swallows cottage for my 60th birthday with the family , granchildren loved the swimming pool and games room ,cottage was spotless and spacious, everything there that we needed , we all had an amazing time ,will definitely recommend to family and friends and be returning thank-you .

Reviewed by Stella 2nd January 2024

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Reviewed by Byron 19th December 2023

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Cottage was perfect would definitely Book again

Reviewed by Denis 28th November 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 15th September 2023

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Great location and accommodation for a multi generational family holiday. Swallows was what exactly what we were hoping for and we all had a great stay. Accommodation was clean and spacious and the pool and games room provided some competitive activities

Reviewed by Danny 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Kathleen 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by David 7th August 2023

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Reviewed by Bianca 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 20th June 2023

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Everything was excellent and all 10 of us had brilliant time. Pool and games room excellent for kids and pool allocation to each cottage worked well. The only thing we didn't like was the metallic taste of the water!

Reviewed by Steve 4th June 2023

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Some of the pictures on the website are a bit mis leading , making the property look bigger than it actually is , clever photography I suppose . The cottage itself is lovely and very comfortable . Will consider rebooking for next year

Reviewed by Julie 9th May 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 23rd April 2023

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The property was loverly and set in amazing surroundings. The pool and games room were brilliant but the pool needs a bit of upkeep, as does some of the equipment in the games room. This didnt detract from our enjoyment though and wouldnt discourage me from rebooking

Reviewed by C 12th April 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 12th March 2023

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Had a fabulous time at the cottage for my birthday celebrations. Could not fault the upstairs, unfortunately the downstairs was a little tired & needs updating to the standard of upstairs. The swimming pool & games room was used everyday & kept my grandchildren entertained the location was perfect.

Reviewed by Pauline 27th February 2023

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It doesnt specify on booking site that we had to strip beds before leaving and that we were only allocated one toilet roll per bathroom. For 12 people that is ridiculous. It was a surprise to me when I read the instructions that we had to strip the beds and sort the towels etc out for washing and still have to vacate the property fir 9.30. We werRead moree not able to have a proper breakfast. A later check out time would be better and an earlier in check in time. There was a faulty kettle and the fridge handle was broken making it difficult to open. A couple of king sized beds would have been better as well. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 11th February 2023

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Reviewed by J 10th January 2023

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Reviewed by Patsy 30th November 2022

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No real reason for the scores

Reviewed by Jessica 4th October 2022

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