Self-Catering at Blacksmith's Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Holiday home
Blacksmith's Cottage is an end-terraced cottage the village of Hudswell, near the charming town of Richmond. The cottage has a king-size double room on the first floor, with the rest of the accommodation downstairs comprising of a bathroom, kitchen diner with patio doors outside, and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside is a patio with furniture, and parking can be found on the roadside. Blacksmith's Cottage is ideally placed for enjoying Richmond, taking walks from the door, or heading into the Dales and Moors to make the most of your stay in this beautiful region.

Accomodation Details
One king-size double bedroom. Ground floor bathroom with bath, rain shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Area
Hudswell is a small village located just two miles the town of Richmond in Swaledale. Set in rolling countryside, the village boasts a high street with old houses lining the route, and a local pub, the George and Dragon. Like many village pubs, it recently fell on difficult times, so the villagers clubbed together and now run it as a 'Community Pub Initiative'. The market town of Richmond stands to the north of the River Swale. The town grew up around its castle and today there are wonderful walks to be enjoyed by the castle or alongside the River Swale where there are parks, safe paddling areas and small waterfalls. Narrow streets and alleys radiate from the cobbled Market Place (which has a weekly market and monthly farmers' market) and there are numerous shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy.

Region
From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Amenities
Electric storage heaters with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Roadside parking available, free car park 50 yards from property Stone paved patio with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub less than 1 min walk. Note: Due to the compact nature of the cottage and the patio, it is not recommended for guests with a large dog.

Doggytreat2024

May 2023

We stayed in this beautiful cottage in May. It is absolutely gorgeous, very clean and a magnificent welcome pack along with fresh baked scones waiting for you for ‘afternoon tea’. There is a pub in walking distance with lovely home cooked meals or try the Holly Inn just on way to Richmond about 5 minute drive away. Cottage is situated in a beautiful village and not far from Richmond and Catterick. We will definitely be back.

Mrs West

August 2020

Blacksmith's Cottage was perfect for us.. Furnishings are to a high standard and Vicky has a good eye for detail with some lovely finishing touches. We found the cottage very comfortable and well-equipped with everything we needed. The bed is quite firm which isn't to everyone's liking, but we've taken to travelling with a mattress topper which meant it wasn't a problem. The shower was wonderful. Welcome groceries and information folders were very useful. The outside space is compact but nicely appointed. Parking was easy. Hudswell is a very friendly village with a community owned pub and shop, The George and Dragon and The Little Shop. We had an evening meal at the pub which was very tasty and reasonably priced. We discovered our new favourite beer, Rudgate Ruby Mild. The Little Shop has fresh bread daily and fresh baked goods on Wednesdays and Fridays which sell out quickly. There are several walks from the village detailed in a handy local guide. We had a lovely stay in the Blacksmith's Cottage and would happily stay again.

Mrs West, August 2020

July 2020

Fantastically equipped cottage everything you could possibly use.. Spotlessly clean felt so safe there with regards to Covid especially. Helpful and very welcoming owners. Can certainly recommend everything about Blacksmith’s Cottage.

Mr Morton, July 2020

March 2020

Blacksmiths cottage is delightful.. It is in a lovely quiet village with some fantastic walks on the doorstep. The host made us extremely welcome and the attention to detail in the cottage was fabulous. We will definitely be going back at some point as we feel very spoilt. Superb break.

Mr Blackburn, March 2020

February 2020

Fab cottage fab hosts who live across the road.. Excellent pub 100m away serving exceptionally great pies all home made along with other wonderful meals.

Mr Robinson, February 2020

December 2019

A lovely, cosy cottage in a fab village.. A very friendly warm welcome from the owner. We look forward to our next visit to this gem of a cottage.

Mrs Watson, December 2019

September 2019

The Blacksmith's cottage is the most delightful, well equipped and tastefully decorated cottage we have ever visited.. Extremely clean, comfortable and with so many extras provided by the owner. The cream tea which awaited us on arrival was delicious. The owners were kind, helpful and most welcoming. There was not one thing that we could fault in the entire cottage. The situation in the village is perfect. It was a pleasure to stay there. The local community run pub just a few yards away has won the Yorkshire Pub of the Year award for the past four years running. We will most definitely be staying at Blacksmith's cottage again and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone..

Mrs Poole, September 2019

August 2019

PEACEFUL VILLAGE COSY COTTAGE WELL APPIONTED GOOD LOCATION

Mrs Smith, August 2019

It was all the little carefully thought out extras that made Blacksmiths stand out, friendly hosts, ,great location, comfortable cottage, ,and the bonus of a friendly local pub, the George and dragon,we had a great time, hope to return..

Mrs Nichols, August 2019

July 2019

Beautifully appointed cottage with a very friendly owner and a few yards away from a great pub! Highly recommended.

Mrs Goodman, July 2019

June 2019

Blacksmith's cottage is ideal for a couple.. Everything you need is provided and the property is in great condition and well cared for by the owner. Thoroughly enjoyed our short break and stay in Blacksmith's. Highly recommended.

Mr Hannah, June 2019

Perfect cottage for us and absolutely immaculate.. The owners very much think of everything and more.

Ms Brooke, June 2019

May 2019

The cottage is great, in a nice village location & is well equipped.. The owners go above & beyond expectations in terms of little extras & attention to detail. The only drawback for us is the lack of a garden. However, we wouldn't rule out booking this Cottage again for a short break as it's lovely inside, with an excellent Pub / Restaurant nearby. It's well placed for Richmond and Leyburn.

Mrs Chadburn, May 2019

Probably the best self catering accommodation we have ever used.. Small but perfectly formed, the owners go above and beyond what can normally be expected. To be honest, we are a little fussy, and normally our first hour or so is spent washing crockery, glassware and cutlery "to be certain". Truly no need here, everything immaculate. Just some of the things waiting for us: A cream tea! YES. Basic essentials in the fridge. Small torches in the bedroom, lounge and kitchen. Dog towels. I know I have missed things out, but the first sentence describes it all. No hesitation in recommending this cottage.

Mr Humphreys, May 2019

Warm welcome.. Good location. Friendly local pub with home made food. 10 minutes drive from Richmond a lovely place with good facilities and plenty to see and do.

Mrs O'Brien, May 2019

April 2019

Absolutely brilliant little cottage.. Scrupulously clean. Everything was just lovely. Great location too. Last but not least, owner Vicki - just lovely and really helpful. Highly recommend this place.

Mr Preston, April 2019

March 2019

The cottage was so pretty and in a beautiful quiet village.. The owner gave us a big welcome and had surprised us with a Cream Tea on our arrival. Location was perfect for Richmond and the Dales and made it easy to catch up with all our elderly friends after not having been able to drive up for 2years because of ill health. We have been visiting the Yorkshire Dales for 42 years now and it is still as beautiful, though there are a lot more cars and parking in Richmond is now very difficult.

Ms Shields

February 2019

Lovely cottage, all home comforts and a very welcome cream tea on arrival plus gift.. Hosts very hospitable and assisted when our dog required a vet and even called after to check on how he was. If you want peace and tranquility I can highly recommend Blacksmiths Cottage. Also, fabulous walks from the door step along the river Swale to Richmond.

Mr Ellison

January 2019

Blacksmiths Cottage is a wonderfully quaint cottage set in a very picturesque village.. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. We stayed in late January for a week and the cottage was lovely and warm even though the outside night temperatures were -3 on some nights The local pub; The George and Dragon has superb ales and wonderful food and a visit or three is a must! We had a mini walking holiday with our dog and the local walks are very recommended. Thank you again for making our week so awesome.

Mrs Weston

October 2018

Cottage was superb, we felt quite at home and loved the location.. The owner went way over expectations and made us feel so very welcome. Such a clean, comfortable and cosy place.

Mrs Meredew

September 2018

The owners were very friendly and hAD PROVIDED US WITH EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WE .... The owners were very friendly and hAD PROVIDED US WITH EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WE DOD NOT HAVE T BUY ANYTHING AND WE WERE GREETED BY AND CREAM TEA ON ARRIVAL

Mr Ward

August 2018

Beautiful comfortable cottage equipped to a very high standard.. Owner extremely friendly and provided lovely personal touches - homemade scones and jam on arrival! Village very pretty amid a fabulous dales location. Excellent access to beautiful countryside and scenery for walking etc. with the beautiful town of Richmond just a couples of miles drive away. The George and Dragon pub (50 yards away) was a real bonus - fabulous choice of local beers, excellent food and very friendly staff. All in all a really relaxing holiday destination - thoroughly recommended.

Mr Bowles

July 2018

The cottage is beautifully presented, the finishing touches give a homely feel..

Mr Swift

May 2018

Everything we needed in the cottage.. A wonderful cream tea welcome for us and our dog, Hattie, was well provided for with bowls, towels, treats. Safe parking just down the road and wonderful walks in Hudswell Woods. Local Community run pub serves great food and drink. We had a great holiday.

Mrs Parfitt

April 2018

The cottage was lovely, very clean, and homely, the 'back garden' was disappointing, a pebbled square he size of a postage stamp, our dog did not like going out there at all.. the George and Dragon pub was a stone's through away. OK for a drink but the food was awful, had to pay £2 for each selection of veg, which could make it very expensive, The Holly on the Hill approx 2 miles away was very good, to far to walk thouh unless you're very energetic, weather was terrible, foggy, misty, rain, damp, but that is not anyone's fault. Nadine Parfitt

Miss Boys

February 2018

The cottage was wonderful and very homely.. Vicky went out of her way with the additional touches making the stay stress free.

Dr Bailey

October 2017

Blacksmith's Cottage in Hudswell was beautiful.. A perfect getaway for two. A very very cute little cottage a few yards away from an excellent award winning pub. Vicky had provided a surprise Cream Tea for our arrival which was devoured within minutes. A super comfy bed in quiet surrounds made sleep wonderful. Enough logs for two nights of slow burning open fire and all the kitchen amenities you'd need. Cannot fault this cottage and the service at all. Thank you

Mrs Hepworth

Lovely cottage -very cosy.. Everything provided -all the nice little extras. Lovely scones on arrival. Will definitely be back.

Mrs Forrester-addie

September 2017

Exceptional cottage.. Beautifully restored and comfortable. Delightful, helpful owner. The village is lovely.

Mrs Sanders

July 2017

Blacksmiths Cottage Hudswell.. .... PERFECT IN EVERY WAY

Mrs Cooper

June 2017

Home from home! Photo's don't do cottage justice! Cosy, comfortable and clean.

Mrs Cooper, June 2017

December 2016

Beautiful cottage made extra special by all the little personal touches.. The owners we perfect hosts, always on hand but not intrusive. Had the best Christmas.

Mr Barrett, December 2016

September 2016

The cottage and welcome was first class..

Mr Martin, September 2016

Everything was perfect, very friendly and helpful owners, rating 10out of 10.. Happy holiday maker

Mr Simmonds

August 2016

The owner had thought of and provided all of the refinements which turn a comfortable cottage into a true home from home. The best cottage we've stayed in, by far.

Mrs Wyness, September 2016

Owners are outstanding

Mr Goggin, August 2016

The cottage was perfect to the finest detail..

Mr Gilberthorpe

May 2016

The cottage was perfect.

Mr Bredbere

Presentation of Cottage was good.We received a warm welcome. Really good Location. Easy to visit Dales to west, or moors to east. Easy to get to from A1 and A66.

Mrs Kemp, August 2016

Presentation of Cottage was good.. We received a warm welcome. Really good Location. Easy to visit Dales to west, or moors to east. Easy to get to from A1 and A66.

Mrs Potts

April 2016

Excellent property, a little hem in a wonderful friendly village. Ideally situated for all amenities and within walking distance of Richmond. It ticked all the boxes we had a fab time. We recommend the village pub, we had an excellent meal and real ales. The shop was staffed by friendly villagers and had everything that we needed.

Mr Bredbere, May 2016

The cottage was perfect..

Mr Gilberthorpe, April 2016

March 2016

Excellent property, a little hem in a wonderful friendly village.. Ideally situated for all amenities and within walking distance of Richmond. It ticked all the boxes we had a fab time. We recommend the village pub, we had an excellent meal and real ales. The shop was staffed by friendly villagers and had everything that we needed.

Miss Roberts

January 2016

The cottage was perfect, the best I have ever stayed in! It was really cosy. A lovely owner who met you on arrival and showed you around. We didn't want to leave! We have booked to go again at the end of the year and I'm encouraging lots of friends to go and stay and see for themselves how good it is!

Mrs Morrallee

A delightful cottage lacking nothing. We were made to feel at home instantly by the warm welcome from the owner. A lot of thought has gone into presenting a holiday home of the highest standard. Thank you for making our holiday so relaxing.

Mrs Potts, March 2016

A delightful cottage lacking nothing.. We were made to feel at home instantly by the warm welcome from the owner. A lot of thought has gone into presenting a holiday home of the highest standard. Thank you for making our holiday so relaxing.

Dr Harrison

December 2015

A superb holiday cottage which was immaculately clean, thoughtfully decorated and well equipped. The host was welcoming. Would highly recommend, thank you.

Miss Roberts, January 2016

A superb holiday cottage which was immaculately clean, thoughtfully decorated and well equipped.. The host was welcoming. Would highly recommend, thank you.

Mr Hall

November 2015

The accommodation was excellent, warm and inviting. In particular the kitchen was a bright and comfortable environment to prepare and eat meals. The owner gave a good introduction to the property, offered good advice on the area and was on hand to deal with any issues that might arise. Although the weather for our week could be classed as soggy we really enjoyed our holiday and will be back, hopefully when the climate is more kind.

Dr Harrison, December 2015

The accommodation was excellent, warm and inviting.. In particular the kitchen was a bright and comfortable environment to prepare and eat meals. The owner gave a good introduction to the property, offered good advice on the area and was on hand to deal with any issues that might arise. Although the weather for our week could be classed as "soggy" we really enjoyed our holiday and will be back, hopefully when the climate is more kind.

Mr Hooper

October 2015

We really enjoyed staying in Blacksmith's Cottage, it was very clean and cosy and it had everything we needed. The location was ideal for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. We will definitely be looking to stay at this property again in the future.

Ms Bibb

September 2015

A cosy well equipped cottage in a beautiful location.

Mr Hall, November 2015

We really enjoyed staying in Blacksmith's Cottage, it was very clean and cosy and it had everything we needed.. The location was ideal for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. We will definitely be looking to stay at this property again in the future.

Mr Hooper, September 2015

A cosy well equipped cottage in a beautiful location..

Mr Norman

August 2015

The cottage was beautifully presented and very clean, it is in a fantastic location. We will certainly visit Blacksmith's Cottage again in future.

Mr Webber

July 2015

Had a lovely welcome we had from the owner. The Cottage is so well furnished and comfortable, we could not find any fault. On the whole this is the best cottage we have ever stayed in and we will definitely be going back. We cannot praise it enough.

Ms Bibb, September 2015

The cottage was beautifully presented and very clean, it is in a fantastic location.. We will certainly visit Blacksmith's Cottage again in future.

Mr Fletcher

June 2015

Had an amazing time at the cottage.

Mr Norman, July 2015

Had a lovely welcome we had from the owner.. The Cottage is so well furnished and comfortable, we could not find any fault. On the whole this is the best cottage we have ever stayed in and we will definitely be going back. We cannot praise it enough.

Mrs Webber, June 2015

Had an amazing time at the cottage..

Mrs Kemp

May 2015

The cottage had everything you need for a great holiday and more. An ideal base for exploring the Dales set in a beautiful and friendly village.

Mr Rigby

The property was welcoming, comfortable and prepared to a very high standard. It was excellent value for money and located in some of the loveliest countryside in England.

Mr Fletcher, June 2015

The cottage had everything you need for a great holiday and more.. An ideal base for exploring the Dales set in a beautiful and friendly village.

Mrs Kemp, May 2015

The property was welcoming, comfortable and prepared to a very high standard.. It was excellent value for money and located in some of the loveliest countryside in England.

Mr Ritchie

April 2015

The accommodation was first class and the owners were very friendly. The village pub was excellent dog friendly.

Mrs Close

We have just returned from a relaxing week in Blacksmith's Cottage, a wonderful find. It was cosy, very comfortable, well equipped and in an excellent location for lots of walks and attractions. The locals were very friendly and there is an excellent pub a few doors away. Everything you require is on hand in the cottage, which is maintained to a very high standard. Our Jack Russell was comfortable too!

Anthony P

This cottage has been recently converted and offers homely and luxurious accommodation in this hill top village, 5 minutes drive from Richmond. It is very well equipped with up to date quality appliances and all those little extras to make you feel at home. The owners were very welcoming. There were many country walks from the doorstep and the local pub only yards away served excellent beer and food. Best Sunday Lunch we have eaten in years! We would love to return again for a relaxing break.

Mrs Rigby, May 2015

We have just returned from a relaxing week in Blacksmith's Cottage, a wonderful find.. It was cosy, very comfortable, well equipped and in an excellent location for lots of walks and attractions. The locals were very friendly and there is an excellent pub a few doors away. Everything you require is on hand in the cottage, which is maintained to a very high standard. Our Jack Russell was comfortable too!

Mrs Close, April 2015

The accommodation was first class and the owners were very friendly.. The village pub was excellent & dog friendly.

Mr Cooke

February 2015

The owners of this property should be very proud of what they have on offer. Everything about the cottage is first class. What a great place to stay, the surrounding area is really nice as well.

Mr Patston

January 2015

Liked the location and the high standard of the accommodation. Cottage was only 1 minute walk from an excellent pub and within a 5 minute drive of Richmond.

Mr Ritchie, April 2015

The owners of this property should be very proud of what they have on offer.. Everything about the cottage is first class. What a great place to stay, the surrounding area is really nice as well.

Mr Cooke, January 2015

Liked the location and the high standard of the accommodation.. Cottage was only 1 minute walk from an excellent pub and within a 5 minute drive of Richmond.

Mrs Spibey

November 2014

Blacksmith's cottage was absolutely perfect for our quiet relaxing weekend, it ticked all the boxes.

Mrs Varey

October 2014

The accommodation was charming and excellently furnished with many thoughtful additions for our comfort and relaxation. The hospitality was more than expected with personal attention and touches such as a welcome pack especially for us. We would love to return at sometime.

Mrs Drury

The Cottage was light, comfortable and immaculately clean. It was very well equipped, a home from home. It is set within a pretty friendly village with a dog friendly pub just up the road who serve excellent food.

Mr Patston, January 2015

Blacksmith's cottage was absolutely perfect for our quiet relaxing weekend, it ticked all the boxes..

Mrs Spibey, October 2014

The accommodation was charming and excellently furnished with many thoughtful additions for our comfort and relaxation.. The hospitality was more than expected with personal attention and touches such as a welcome pack especially for us. We would love to return at sometime.

Mr Russell

September 2014

The Cottage had everything we needed, it was beautiful inside and very clean and comfortable. The owners made us feel very welcome.

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Beautiful setting and tranquility.

Mrs Varey, October 2014

The Cottage was light, comfortable and immaculately clean.. It was very well equipped, a home from home. It is set within a pretty friendly village with a dog friendly pub just up the road who serve excellent food.

Mrs Drury, September 2014

Beautiful setting and tranquility..

Ms Carey

August 2014

Gorgeous cottage with lots of lovely welcoming touches, we felt very much at home.

Mrs Stanley

This beautiful cottage far exceeded both my husband's and my expectations. As soon as we arrived we were blown away with how amazing it was. It was refurbished and furnished to a very high standard and a great deal of money and thought had gone into the layout. The Cottage was very warm - in addition to the log burner in the sitting room there were also wall heaters in every room. In the kitchen everything was available from detergent down to bin liners, we just had to supply our own food. The bathroom boasted a large shaped bath with two overhead showers, one as large as a dinner plate and the other a small one that could be hand held. It had a heated towel rail plus underfloor heating. Carefully positioned skylights had been fitted throughout the Cottage which gave the cottage incredible light during the day. Outside the French windows at the back of the Cottage was a small enclosed patio with potted plants which were tended to regularly. There was also a very beautiful table and chairs for us to use if we chose to eat outside. Outside the front of the cottage was a black wrought iron bench as well. As well as the usual TV, Freeview and DVD player we also had the use of a CD player and WiFi had been fitted the week before we arrived. This proved to be very reliable. DVD's, games, books and local brochures were also all supplied.

Ms Lees

Everything you could possibly need, like home from home. Lovely welcome from a lovely couple, the whole village were very friendly.

0 0, September 2014

The Cottage had everything we needed, it was beautiful inside and very clean and comfortable.. The owners made us feel very welcome.

Mr Russell, August 2014

This beautiful cottage far exceeded both my husband's and my expectations.. As soon as we arrived we were blown away with how amazing it was. It was refurbished and furnished to a very high standard and a great deal of money and thought had gone into the layout. The Cottage was very warm - in addition to the log burner in the sitting room there were also wall heaters in every room. In the kitchen everything was available from detergent down to bin liners, we just had to supply our own food. The bathroom boasted a large shaped bath with two overhead showers, one as large as a dinner plate and the other a small one that could be hand held. It had a heated towel rail plus underfloor heating. Carefully positioned skylights had been fitted throughout the Cottage which gave the cottage incredible light during the day. Outside the French windows at the back of the Cottage was a small enclosed patio with potted plants which were tended to regularly. There was also a very beautiful table and chairs for us to use if we chose to eat outside. Outside the front of the cottage was a black wrought iron bench as well. As well as the usual TV, Freeview and DVD player we also had the use of a CD player and WiFi had been fitted the week before we arrived. This proved to be very reliable. DVD's, games, books and local brochures were also all supplied.

Mrs Stanley, August 2014

Gorgeous cottage with lots of lovely welcoming touches, we felt very much at home..

Ms Carey, August 2014

Everything you could possibly need, like home from home.. Lovely welcome from a lovely couple, the whole village were very friendly.

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Blacksmith's Cottage in Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire