Hidden away down a pedestrian alley in the heart of Reeth is The Little Barn, a quaint and quirky upside down barn conversion for two people.
This charming holiday cottage in Swaledale oozes personality and has been sympathetically converted to offer the perfect romantic retreat.
Full of character, this unusual upside down accommodation offers a sociable, open plan living space upstairs with fully fitted and well equipped kitchen, dining area and comfortable seating. On the ground floor there is a king size bed, a cosy seating area in front of the new wood burning stove (fitted April 2024) and a ensuite shower room with basin and WC. There is also free WiFi available in the cottage.
This holiday cottage is accessed by a gravel path and benefits from an enclosed garden space with outdoor furniture – the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee.
As mentioned this holiday cottage is conveniently positioned in the centre of Reeth, only a couple of minutes’ walk to the local amenities which include three real ale pubs, three cafes, a gift shop, village store, post office and a couple of gift shops and museum. Parking for the cottage is on the village green on a first come, first served basis.
There are plenty of walks and bike rides to explore straight from the door but there is also many more to be found within a short drive away. You can also discover the delights of the local markets held weekly in the market towns of Leyburn and Hawes which are only a short drive away. There is the Georgian town of Richmond with a castle, theatre, The Station gallery and exhibition space to visit amongst plenty more inns and eateries.
The Little Barn is one of our dog friendly holiday homes, two well behaved small / medium dogs welcome, but please note due to the spiral stair case and mezzanine floor with open balustrade. It may not be suitable for some dogs. There are a number of dog friendly pubs in the area and plenty of dog friendly walks close by which make this dales holiday apartment an ideal choice if you are looking for pet friendly accommodation.
To ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible all bed linen and towels are provided. The electricity and initial supply of fuel for the stove is included in the rental price.
Layout
Ground Floor: Kings size bed, shower room with shower, basin and WC, seating area and multi-fuel stove.
First Floor: Open plan kitchen, living and dining area
Sleeping Arrangements
The bedroom in on the ground floor and has a kings size bed.
Local Area
The Little Barn is in the centre of Reeth the heart of the Swaledale, close to the amenities such as pubs, cafes, postoffice and store.
Getting there
• From A1: turn off at Scotch Corner to Richmond
• In Richmond take the A6108 and then B6270 to Reeth
• When you come to the top of the village green you shall reach The Buck Hotel. To the left of The Buck you shall see an alley.
• This is a pedestrian alley, so you shall need to park your car either on Silver Street or on the village green.
• Walk up the alley to the end and you shall reach a black iron gate, Walk through this and turn right and you shall see two larger gates
• The keys are in the key safe to the right of these gates.
Accessibility
This property is not suitable for people with mobility problems. Please do contact us if you have any questions about accessibility.