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PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale

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Back of Cottage with 2 Good Parking Spaces
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View From Front Garden Looking into Gunnerside.
Twin Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gunnerside, Richmond
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wensleydale
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale

East Roof is a converted barn with spectacular views situated in an elevated position near the village of Gunnerside. The area is famous for its Lead mining history and offers an abundance of walks straight from the door over the moors and along the valley bottom. Making it a perfect place for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Surrounded by open countryside, East Roof offers a quiet and peaceful location. A 5 minute walk takes you to the unspoilt village of Gunnerside with it's pub serving good food. On a Friday night around 8.00pm the travelling fish and chip van comes into Gunnerside. A short car journey takes you to the villages of Muker and Reeth which offer good food, pubs and shops. The cottage has it's living space, toilet and 1 single bedroom on the ground floor with the other bedrooms on the lower ground floor, allowing you to enjoy the best of the fantastic views. The sitting room has an open coal fire with all fuel included in the rent.

There are EE and 3 mobile phone signals at the cottage.

NO.... EV Charging
Guests are NOT permitted to charge their EVs using the electricity supply at the cottage. In the addition to the risk of leaving open windows and trailing leads none of the sockets have been certified as safe to charge a vehicle, even with the use of a Granny Charger. Please ask for nearest charging points before you travel.

We no longer take pets but unfortunately Vrbo can not remove the information under House Rules for us.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a high chair but please bring your own cot

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8153566
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in a rural area. Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Leyburn Station. Travelling with kids? Consider The Forbidden Corner and Raydale Preserves.
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Gunnerside, Richmond

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wensleydale - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Wensleydale Creamery - 20 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Barnard Castle - 43 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charles Bathurst Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tan Hill Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PET FREE Detached Barn Conversion With Spectacular Views Over Swaledale located?

This family-friendly Richmond cottage is located in a rural location, steps from Swaledale Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of Buttertubs Pass and Stef Ottevanger Sculptures. Wensleydale Creamery and North Pennines are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

We all really like the place - the fact that you can walk straight out the house was great the countryside was beautiful - and the pub just down the road was a great resource.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind review, I am glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attractive spacious house, well equipped with breathtaking views over the valley. Diane's communication was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thank you for staying at East Roof, hopefully we will see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Country Retreat

One of the best places we have ever stayed in. Quiet, clean, warm and great location. We highly recommend it. N&T
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream location

Enjoyed staying in this comfortable roomy cottage with wonderful views in every direction. Absolutely loved exloring Swaledale and the Yorkshire Dales. Would definitely love to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind review, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at East Roof. Best wishes Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

east roof

great cottage,well stocked and spotless
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you 😊
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Home from Home

Our stay again at this Comfortable Cottage was outstanding, we always feel like we've come Home when we arrive here for our Family Holiday. We have stayed here several times over last 5-6yrs and never been disappointed with Cottage it's facilities or Weather. The Walks in surrounding Area are Excellent and have a look ways been popular with my Husband and 2 Boys.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a lovely review. I am glad you enjoyed summer in Swaledale as I know you usually come in October. I look forward to hopefully seeing you all again in the future. Regards Diane and Family
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

Our first holiday in 18 months so bit unsure but everything was fantastic. The property was absolutely spotless and our host Diane met us on our arrival and couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. The homemade biscuits were very welcome!! Location was beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for your kind review, I am glad you enjoyed your time at East Roof. I hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes Diane
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean cottage with beautiful views

Diane was helpful throughout the booking process and on arrival. The cottage was clean and the views were stunning. It was lovely to sit in the garden with a drink of an evening. Unfortunately we had a family emergency so had to leave earlier than planned. The space in the cottage was good and the kitchen was fully equipped for anyone cooking in there. It would have been nice to have a few basics such as tea, coffee and milk on arrival as there is no shop in Gunnerside. Would recommend the Kings Head pub in Gunnerside and Richmond was a lovely place to visit too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
I am sorry you had to leave so early. I do buy milk in for people who ask me to. I don’t leave anything normally but I will consider this as an option going forward. Thank you for your feedback. I hope all is well now with your mother in law. Best wishes Diane
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely location

Nice cottage with lovely views, but it is very dated. Almost like stepping back to the 1980s. Small very old freezer, carpeted kitchen/diner, avocado bathroom suite. Only one shower for 5 people. Host contacted us midweek to ask if things were OK (which I really didn't want to be bothered with), but didn't bother to call us when she found the bags my grand daughter had left behind. We had to call and ask if they were there. She was apparently upset by my comments in the Visitor's Book about the shower, the hard bed in the upstairs bedroom and the dated features. There is no dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear the cottage did not live up to your expectations. In response to your review, to firstly clarify the bathroom suite is not avocado, but whisper grey. In our description on Vrbo the number of showers and amenities within the property are listed for your consideration prior to booking. As much as we don’t want to interfere with our guests’ holidays, we do like to check everything is okay. Any issues including the one you mention within your review could have been rectified as soon as we were made aware. In relation to the forgotten bags, contact would have been made later in the day, but priority was given to cleaning the cottage in preparation for the next guests. Kind regards, Diane.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family holiday

Fantastic family friendly property in stunning surroundings. No problems at all with the cottage. The views are great- its a very peaceful place. Loved watching the lambs frollick in the fields, and so many pheasants and rabbits around too. We had a wonderful holiday and would definitely recommend the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Roof Fantastic

This was a fantastic house with everything you could want, Diane was lovely and met us when we arrived, rang half way through the week to ensure everything was Ok, would recommend this to others and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for your kind review and so glad you enjoyed your holiday at East Roof 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb cottage

Lovely house, superb location. Everything was absolutely perfect, a warm, cosy, sunny, very well equipped property. Really nice to have the host greet us on arrival. Very highly recommended accommodation.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Lovely spacious cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Amazing views all around. Peaceful and quiet surroundings. Was out all day but a great cottage to return to. Wish we’d stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, well equipped. In a beautiful location with amazing views so peaceful. Enough room for a family of 4 and our dog who loved the garden. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking holiday

East Roof is a very comfortable well located cottage with lovely views. These can be enjoyed by just sitting in the garden on a sunny day and it’s just a short 10 minute walk down the hill to Gunnerside village where there is a cafe and a friendly community pub. Head uphill for a beautiful walk to the village of Muker and return through the meadows by the river Swale - about 4.5 miles. Go up a track behind the cottage to do an 8 mile circular moors walk with spectacular views. So many beautiful walks to do from the property or drive a bit further to Thwaite and Keld for even more fabulous scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you Julie I am glad you enjoyed your stay at East Roof. I look forward to seeing you both again next June. Best wishes Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swaledale Property

Lovely property in a stunning location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking in swaledale

Great location. Range of walks straight out of front door. Quiet. Nice to hear curlews in the evening. Walking distance to pub.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what the doctor ordered!

The property was perfect: clean, cosy, quiet, great location as detached and surrounded by fields but close to the village. And lovely views both sides. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you very much, I am glad you had a lovely time. We hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes to you all Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traditional, homely cottage with stunning views

We couldn’t stop looking out of the windows when we arrived at East Roof. It really is the perfect location for a holiday in the dales. Set beautifully in lovely Swaledale, this thoughtfully converted barn overlooks magnificent scenery, is quiet and peaceful and is also near to lots of pretty villages and places of interest. Diane welcomed us on arrival and made sure we had everything we needed, and checked that all was well during the week. This being our first holiday in North Yorkshire we wanted to fit in as much as we could. We visited Fountains Abbey, Wensleydale Creamary, RHS gardens Harlow Carr, waterfalls, towns and the highest pub in England, and we enjoyed returning to East Roof each evening. A lovely holiday enjoyed by all four of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Roof Gunnerside

An absolutely fantastic cottage in a beautiful location with the most stunning views of Swaledale that you can possibly imagine! This cottage had everything we needed for a very relaxing break and the owner, Diane, was keen to check that we were happy throughout our stay. Highly recommended and we will most certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay at East Roof, and hope to see you both again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean Blackburne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location

Lovely cottage for our family and dog. Beautiful location, close to walks and pub (although pub was shut when we went but is re-opening in early Nov 2019). Close to nice walks, especially Gunnerside Gill. Enclosed garden for dog was perfect. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sheer delight of staying at east roof

Our usual place to stay in the village wasn't available so we were forced out of our comfort zone, thank goodness we found East Roof, same village but on a quieter road, very peaceful, beautiful uncluttered views, much cleaner and more thoughtfully equipped than the other property, orderly, neat and not over fussy with the ornaments etc.. .lovely fluffy towels in a warm airing cupboard, and a bath which filled very quickly with masses of hot water, for people with only a shower at home this was bliss! Also we have several bikes so were very relieved to find there was ample secure space for them with plenty of room for doing maintenance inside. So...99.99999% perfect, I know it may seem petty but it could've done with a non stick frying pan , no matter what we did we couldn't get a decent fry up so gave up, but saying that , experience has taught us that non stick pans in holiday lets get trashed almost instantly so its best to take your own anyway, we forgot this time! So all in all a great place to stay Diane is very pleasant to deal with, she's naturally a very hospitable thoughtful person, going the extra distance all the time for instance we got homemade biscuits on arrival , and also there's an emergency mobile phone on a network that works in the dales with her number in if needed.( ours don't work in Swaledale so this really made an impression on us)) Now I've written this it'll never be free to rent again, doh!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

This cottage is exceptionally clean and well equipped. It has a great enclosed garden too which is especially good if you have a dog with you! Diane was very helpful. I would definitely recommend this cottage. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you , hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely

Relaxing getaway,very homely,everything in the cottage what was needed if not more.lovely location.owners was there on arrival to show us round the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Best wishes Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Superbly located and beautifully appointed accomodation with a stunning view!

It was a pleasure to be welcomed in person by Diane and to stay in such an utterly delightful accommodation with glorious views over the Swale valley. The area is a walkers paradise and full of local interest and excellent pubs. The cottage was beautifully equipped with every home from home amenity and excellent WiFi. It is a wonderfully quiet location but with lovely walks from the doorstep and a pub just a short stroll down the hill. We did one day open the front door to find a cow on the drive! But it just ambled off up the hillside most amiably. The village fish and chip van on a Friday night was a popular event and the fare very tasty. I would highly recommend this area to those who enjoy country walks and views. Food shopping is available a relatively short drive away. For those like us who visit with a pet dog, the enclosed back garden is ideal. A truly charming cottage. Thank you to Diane for making our stay so pleasant and for the scrumptious home made biscuits which were much enjoyed and greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for taking your time to give East Roof such a lovely review. I am glad you enjoyed your holiday and the weather was so kind to you. I hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards Diane

About the host

Hosted by Diane Raw

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My parents came to farm at Gunnerside in 1965. They decided to diversify in 1990 and converted one of our barns into a self contained holiday cottage. East Roof as it was named became a home from home from then on. Many of our guests still return today bringing with them their children and grandchildren.
When my parents retired, my husband, two daughters and I took over the running of East Roof. We live near Richmond and return each week to clean and maintain the cottage.
I love to come back to East Roof and the area where I grew up, the view across the dale never changes apart from the effect the seasons have upon it.

Why they chose this property

The property has been in my family for over 50 years.

What makes this property unique

The best part of the cottage is its peaceful location, with stunning views from every window and walks from the door step. With the popular village of Gunnerside only a five minutes walk away with its café and pub both serving good food.

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