Apple Tree Cottage is hidden away within The Clints, a peaceful hamlet of only five cottages, just outside Marske, Swaledale. This beautiful, stone, dales holiday cottage is surrounded by the fantastic countryside of the Yorkshire Dales yet only five miles drive from the Georgian town of Richmond and the popular village of Reeth.
This holiday cottage in Swaledale has been lovingly restored and is decorated tastefully throughout in a style that compliments the calming surroundings of the cottage – you’ll be sure to have a relaxing stay whether you choose to unwind indoors or out. The owners have achieved a well-appointed holiday home with all the home from home comforts such as a dishwasher, washer/dryer and free Wi-Fi.
This dales holiday cottage has a wonderfully light and airy feel throughout, with high ceilings downstairs and large windows to the front of the house. The downstairs has a sociable layout with maximum use of space used in the kitchen to ensure plenty of work and storage space. The dining area is sweet, positioned in the window that overlooks the village green. The living room has comfortable seating and a multi-fuel stove to enjoy on cooler evenings. The sleeping accommodation upstairs comprises two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with shower over.
Outside there is an outhouse which is secure for safe bike storage – perfect for those wishing to discover the area on wheels!
The holiday cottage is only 5 miles from Richmond and all the essential amenities it has to offer such as pubs, restaurants, shops, garages etc. It also has many tourist attractions such as the Richmond Falls, Richmond Castle and Georgian theatre. In the other direction is Reeth, the ever popular hub of Swaledale with a beautiful village green, an ice cream parlour, cafes and pubs.
There is a huge variety of walks in the area, from woodland walks around Hudswell, short walks around Richmond Castle, or for the more adventurous hikes such as Fremington Edge, Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Hill – voted one of the most romantic walks in the UK!
To ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible all kitchen linen, bed linen and towels are provided. An initial supply of fuel for the fire is provided. The electric is also included in the rental price. The cottage is heated throughout by central heating powered by air source heat pump.
Please note: the stairs are fairly steep but there is a sturdy handrail to hold onto.
Layout
Ground floor:
Living room, dining area and kitchen.
First floor:
2 bedrooms: 2 double. Family bathroom with shower over bath, basin, and w.c.
Sleeping Arrangements
Two double bedrooms
Local Area
Situated in a rural area on a hill close to the Georgian market town of Richmond and the rural villages of Marske, Grinton and Reeth.
Getting there
For satnav purposes, the postcode is DL11 7LX, but bring these directions with you as well, in case the satnav takes you to the wrong place.
If travelling from the south via the A1:
At present the A1 is being upgraded to motorway between Leeming Bar and Scotch Corner. Follow signs to Richmond. Once in Richmond itself, follow signs for Reeth (A6108). Approximately 4 miles beyond Richmond on the A6108, turn right at a sign for Marske, Marrick, Hurst. Marske is a mile along this road. Turn right just after the 30mph signs, at the first junction you reach in Marske (the junction has a grassy triangle and is the lowest point in the village). Keep left at the next junction and almost immediately turn left again into the lane marked Access Only
This is a dead end lane. At the end is a gate, beyond which is a gravelled track. Go through the gate (please leave it as you find it) and along the track through one field. Over a cattle grid and round a bend you come to a cluster of houses, which is Clints. Park on the left and you will see Apple Tree Cottage over the green, just slightly behind Chapel Cottage. The cottage is the left hand end of the terrace, and the door is at the side, under the porch.
Alternative route from the south via Bedale, Patrick Brompton and Downholme (avoiding A1 roadworks and Catterick/Richmond):
Leave the A1 at Leeming and follow signs to Bedale, then at a new roundabout on the edge of Bedale, turn right for Leyburn. Follow this road through Crakehall and just after Patrick Brompton turn right (signed Hunton, Hauxwell, Catterick). Follow this road for a couple of miles. Over the brow of a hill there is a sudden left turn signed Hauxwell and Leyburn. Take this left turn and continue for a couple of miles. At the Give Way sign at an oblique junction continue nearly straight on (signed Leyburn). After about a mile, and a tight left bend, take the next right (signed Wathgill, Richmond, Reeth). Follow the road past Downholme village and continue down the hill. At the bottom of the hill stay on the road where it bends to the right, and continue 200-300 yards to a left turn signed Marske, Marrick, Hurst. Marske is a mile along this road. Turn right at the junction in the village (signed to Whashton and Ravensworth), keep left at the next junction and almost immediately afterwards, turn left into the lane marked Access Only. See the paragraph above for instructions from this dead end road.
Travelling from the North East via the A1:
Turn off the A1 at Scotch Corner and follow the signs to Richmond and then towards Reeth. About 4 miles out of Richmond you will see a right hand turn signposted Marske and Marrick. Follow directions above.
Travelling from the South West via M6:
Turn off the M6 at junction 37 and follow the A684 East through Sedbergh, Clough and Garsdale Head. Just before Hawes turn left towards Hardraw and left over the Buttertubs pass, to Muker and on to Reeth. Go through Reeth, over the bridge, another 1⁄4 mile or so and you will see a left turn on a corner, signed Marske and Marrick – turn left here. After about 5 miles, you will come down the hill into Marske (not signed). Turn left over the bridge (follow the ‘Coast to Coast’ walkers sign). This brings you into the main part of Marske. Ignore one minor left turn marked ‘Private Road’. At the next junction (with a house directly ahead), turn left, and almost immediately left again into a lane marked ‘Access Only’ and ‘no motorised traffic’. This is the dead end road. Follow directions above.
Travelling from the North West
Get onto the A66 and approx. 2 miles after the A67 turn off to Barnard Castle take the minor road to the right marked Reeth. Follow this winding but scenic road to its end at the T-junction. Turn left, still towards Reeth. Follow the road into the middle of Reeth, where you will come to a T-junction (the Buck Hotel is directly on your right). Turn left, go down through Reeth, over the bridge, another 1⁄4 mile or so and you will see a left turn on a corner, signed Marske and Marrick – turn left here. After about 5 miles, you will come down the hill into Marske (not signed). Turn left. This brings you into the main part of the village. Follow directions above.
Accessibility
The property is not wheelchair accessible.
There is a step to access the cottage.
There is a standard staircase to the first floor with a sturdy handrail.
The bathroom has a bath with a shower over, so you do need to step over the bath side to use the shower.
If you have any specific needs, please contact us, we are happy to answer any questions.
