Brookside is a spacious, detached Yorkshire Dales holiday cottage offering peaceful accommodation for up to 7 guests. Tucked away along a quiet farm track, it sits just a short stroll from the village green in Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale—one of the most remote and unspoilt valleys in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Full of charm and character, the cottage features exposed beams, real wood flooring, and a traditional feel throughout, making it a wonderful base for exploring this quieter corner of the Dales. Langthwaite itself is a picture-postcard village surrounded by dramatic scenery and may be familiar to fans of the original All Creatures Great and Small series. Within walking distance you’ll find two excellent pubs: The Red Lion, a traditional dales pub known for its warm welcome and knowledgeable local landlady, and The CB Inn, offering gastro-style dining, fine wines, real ales, and an impressive gin selection.
Inside, Brookside offers three bedrooms and sleeps up to seven guests comfortably. There is a king-size master bedroom, a twin room overlooking the farmland, and a third bedroom with a single bed and bunk beds—ideal for families or mixed groups. The family bathroom is also upstairs and includes a bath, separate shower cubicle, wash basin, and WC.
On the ground floor, the cottage has a welcoming layout with a characterful dining room featuring exposed beams and an original fireplace with brickwork detail. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, offering generous workspace, storage, and a small breakfast table—perfect for relaxed meals or morning coffee. A practical rear entrance hall provides a useful space for walking boots and outdoor gear after a day exploring. The comfortable sitting room offers cosy seating around an open fire, along with a smart TV for relaxed evenings in.
Outside, the property benefits from private parking for up to three cars, a garage for secure bike storage, and outdoor seating areas to both the front and rear. To the rear, a gravelled terrace enjoys far-reaching views across the farmland, complete with a picnic bench.
Brookside is well heated with oil-fired central heating and benefits from free WiFi throughout. It is also dog friendly, welcoming up to two well-behaved dogs.
Step outside and you’re immediately surrounded by some of the most beautiful walking country in the Yorkshire Dales. From challenging hikes up Fremington Edge or Calver Hill to gentler riverside walks, there’s something for every level of ability. Wildlife enthusiasts will also be in their element, with regular sightings of birds such as lapwing, curlew, pheasant, grouse, and even the occasional deer in nearby woodland.
Cyclists are equally well catered for, with superb road and off-road routes from the doorstep. Explore historic mining tracks and scenic valleys off-road, or take on the famous Tan Hill loop and reward yourself with a stop at the Tan Hill Inn—the highest pub in England—before enjoying the return ride back down to the cottage.
Brookside is also ideally placed for exploring the wider Northern Dales, with the popular village of Reeth nearby and market towns including Richmond, Leyburn, Hawes, Barnard Castle, and Kirkby Stephen all within easy reach.
Layout
Ground Floor - Kitchen with small kitchen table, dining room, living room, entrance hall to rear with storage space.
First Floor - 1 king bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 bunk bedroom with additional single bed, bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin and w.c.
Sleeping Arrangements
1 king bedroom
1 twin bedroom (with 2 single beds)
1 bedroom with a single bed and a full size bunk bed (adult size)
Exterior
At the rear of the property, there is a gravelled terrace overlooking the dale, complete with a picnic bench—an ideal spot to sit and take in the far-reaching views. To the front, a peaceful seating area offers a bench and table and chairs beside the brook, perfect for relaxing by the water.
The property also benefits from a garage with secure storage for bikes and outdoor equipment, along with parking for up to three cars.
Please note: the outdoor areas are accessed via a gate and are partially fenced, however they are not fully enclosed. For safety reasons, children and pets must be supervised at all times when outside. The track is occasionally used by farm vehicles, and there is fast-moving water in the brook in places. As such, the outdoor spaces are not suitable for children to play unaccompanied.
Local Area
Brookside sits on the high green of Langthwaite village, Arkengarthdale, a dale known for the outstanding and unspoilt natural beauty.
Getting there
• From A1: turn off at Scotch Corner to Richmond
• In Richmond take the A6108 and then B6270 to Reeth
• Travel through the village until you reach the Buck Hotel and then take the
right turn signposted Langthwaite
• Continue on this same road to Langthwaite
• When you arrive in Langthwaite you shall see the small village green (High
Green) with a bench
• To the left of the green is a track
• Take this track and Brookside it the last cottage on your right.
• There is a gravelled drive and a paved area in front of the garage for 1 - 3 cars.
Accessibility
The property is not wheelchair accessible.
There is three small step to access the cottage.
There is a standard staircase to the first floor with a sturdy handrail.
The shower cubicle has a small step to step over.
If you have any specific needs, please contact us, we are happy to answer any questions.
