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Kingfisher

Little Crakehall, near Bedale, Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Set on the river banks of Crakehall Beck, next to a restored corn mill, offering a truly tranquil location for an escape
  • Enjoy a relaxed meal outside on the peaceful riverside terrace
  • Richmond is only 10 miles away and hosts the beautiful Norman castle and the ruins of Easby Abbey
Property code: OC-G0095

Accompany Rover on long rambles through the rolling Yorkshire countryside from this stone cottage at Little Crakehall. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom retreat, which is 2.5 miles from Bedale, nestles right on the banks of pretty Crakehall Beck, where you and your contented canine can take in the scenery during your downtime. Inside, there is a wood burner for warming cold feet and paws during the autumn and winter months.

Open the front door to the cottage and call Rover through to join you in the lounge/diner on the lower ground floor. Take in the leafy views as you sit back on the sofa. Throw open the French doors so Rover can step out to sniff the fresh air and watch the birds in the trees. There is a Smart TV, where you can hunker down in front of good movies, and a dining table for your Yorkshire feasts. Light the wood burner in here so it throws a cosy glow out across the room. Your modern kitchen, where you can feed Rover and conjure up tasty dishes for yourselves, is close by. Give Rover a final cuddle of the day, then head upstairs to your three lovely bedrooms. These all have either an en-suite bathroom or shower room. One is a king-size and two are super-king-sizes, with zip-and-link beds that can also be arranged as singles. Call Rover to join you as you have breakfast out on the patio on sunny mornings. Spend warm evenings out here too, looking out over the water, or strolling over the bridge. There is ample off-road parking.

Head 7 miles to discover the picturesque dog walks of the Yorkshire Dales. The North York Moors are 17 miles away. Explore the magical ruins of Jervaulx Abbey, 7 miles away, with Rover by your side.

  • 2 super king-size bedrooms (can be made up as twins) and 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs
  • Oven, hob, toaster, washing machine, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher
  • Outside space with seating and fire pit overlooking the river
  • Traditional wood burner
  • Electric and heating included
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Samsung Frame Smart TV in Lounge 
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Pub nearby
  • MP3 docking station
  • DVD player
  • The property can also be booked along with Wren to accommodate larger groups of up to 8 people
  • Game fishing within10 miles
  • Storage for cycling
  • Webber Charcoal BBQ
  • Near to Wensleydale Creamery, Thorp Perrow Arboretum
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Caroline 31st October 2026

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Lovely cottage, great location. Very well equipped, cosy and provided a great base for a relaxing week!

Reviewed by Angela 28th September 2026

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Lovely location. Not five stars.

Reviewed by Mark 5th September 2026

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Excellent cottage, great location and very help hosts.

Reviewed by Selena 18th July 2026

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I am aware that the property changed hands the week our stay was due to start and therefore going forward, the new owners may make changes to the cottage. This review is based on how we found the cottage at the start of our stay. Unfortunately, I suspect that the cottage has been allowed to deteriorate due to the impending sale. Windows hadn't Read morebeen cleaned in sometime, especially the kitchen window. The carpets on the stairs and the master bedroom could do with a clean. The bath panel needs replacing. The shower door in the master bedroom was hanging on one set of wheels only. The hair dryer was last pat-tested in 2024. The sofa's provide no support, ditto the dining chairs. Need a new baking tray. Kitchen work top has seen better days. Some walls looking a bit tired/ cracked. The two bathrooms with clear glass windows could really do with obscured glass ( the blinds have to be kept down the whole time). The front bedrooms also aren't as private as they could be. TV is small and poor quality tv for a "luxury cottage". A window catch in the master bedroom is missing a part and also the retaining device on the left window over-looking the patio comes undone which may be a hazard for any small children staying at the property due to the drop. On the plus side, the bedrooms are quite spacious. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 19th May 2026

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The cottage was excellent! So comfortable and location ideal. We were 6 adults and each couple had a beautiful spacious bedroom and en-suite.

Reviewed by Jackie 16th May 2026

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Lovely cottage and in a great location. Plenty of room for the four of us and so nice to have en suites in every bedroom.

Reviewed by Katie 18th April 2026

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Our cottage was beautifully appointed and decorated to a very high standard. We had everything we needed and Lionel was very kind and even gave us a tour of the working watermill. It is in a beautiful setting with access to lots of lovely walks and excellent pub lunches! Thank you so much.

Reviewed by Colleen 18th April 2026

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Great Location and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Jude 28th March 2026

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This well appointed cottage was such a delight and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was really comfortable and the bedrooms in particular were huge, with fantastic beds. The heating was particularly impressive and our whole stay was terrific..

Reviewed by Laura 24th October 2025

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We had a fantastic stay. The property was spotlessly clean, well- equipped and very comfortable. We hope to be back!

Reviewed by Trevor 17th October 2025

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Reviewed by Kim 5th September 2025

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Reviewed by Elaine 15th August 2025

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The cottage and location were both superb. A brilliant cottage, really comfortable and well equipped. There were so many things to do within a short distance. Lots to please the grandchildren, parents and grandparents and the owners were keen to make our stay enjoyable without being intrusive.

Reviewed by Diane 11th July 2025

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A beautifully appointed and well equipped cottage. Owners live on the site and were very helpful. They even arranged some lovely weather for us

Reviewed by Reg 20th June 2025

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Stunning Cottage, lovely location, the owners were very helpful and nice people to deal with. Could not have asked for a better property.

Reviewed by Elaine 6th June 2025

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A fantastic cottage which was very well equipped and in an ideal location. Lionel was a fantastic host.

Reviewed by Leon 30th May 2025

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A very well appointed 3 bedroom holiday home in a great location for access to the dales. We had a perfect sleep and enjoyed having our own en-suite. The owners Lionel and Alison were at hand for recommendations for walks and eating out as well as showing us the workings of historic water mill. I will highly recommend to my friends and family.

Reviewed by Susan 25th April 2025

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A lovely cottage in a quiet area with lots of links to the Yorkshire Dales and Teeside. The owner was there to greet us and was very helpful and informative. We particularly liked having three bathrooms and the views from some of the windows were lovely. We enjoyed sitting on the patio in the sunshine or shade. The kitchen had plenty of options forRead more cooking and a dishwasher for saving time afterwards. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 18th April 2025

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Beautiful setting and excellent location. Cottage was very comfy, clean and the kitchen had every utensil you could think of.

Reviewed by Diane 4th April 2025

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The cottage was fantastic - well-equipped and very comfortable. Luxury having a bathroom for each bedroom; this was very useful, no queues! The location was great - walks from the front door, yet also easy to travel elsewhere to explore countryside or towns nearby. The owners, Lionel and Alison, were very welcoming and helpful. An immaculate, comfoRead morertable home, ideally situated by the river with private space to sit outside - highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty 14th February 2025

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Reviewed by L Belinda 20th December 2024

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