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"Me and my dogs stayed this January and we had a lovely time."
Lots of walking available straight from the cottage.
Cottage itself extremely cosy and welcoming and dogs settled immediately. Only had to cut slightly short as one of my dogs couldn't keep up with all the walking ( bulldog) . He wouldn't have been happy left in car while we walked but the holiday was lovely even though Only for 5 days instead of the 7.
I would definitely book again
Thanks very much Kate
Anna Tomlinson
Thank you for your great review and lovely message Anna! I’m so sorry that you had to leave early but hope that you get a chance to return and hopefully get slightly nicer weather next time!
Warm wishes to you and all the dogs x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Anna5.0★Jan 2025
"Gorgeous cosy cottage perfect for our New Year getaway."
Katie was friendly and helpful, the cottage was warm and well equipped and we loved the local walks and the Punchbowl pub :-) Looking forward to staying again in the summer!
Thanks for such a lovely review Gillian and we look forward to seeing you again in July!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Dec 2024
"A lovely Autumn stay in this very pleasant cottage."
A convenient location for beautiful walks beside the river Swale with our 2 dogs. A warm cosy cottage with everything you need for a short break.
Thank you for your lovely feedback Ann and so glad you enjoyed your stay with your lovely dogs. Hope to see you again soon x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Nov 2024
"A lovely little cottage in a beautiful area."
An excellent, comfortable place to stay with your dogs and a good base for exploring the area.
Thank you for your great review Alan! So glad you had a great holiday and hopefully see you again at some point.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Oct 2024
"A lovely stay, can’t wait to return."
That’s great to hear Andrew! Glad you had a good holiday and look forward to seeing you again x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Oct 2024
"We had a wonderful restful holiday with everything we needed to make the holiday so enjoyable."
The cottage was so comfortable, clean and warm with a lovely cosy electric log-effect heater in the lounge. This was our second visit to ‘Joyces Cottage’ and we will definitely be booking again for next year. Chris and Paul
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Oct 2024
"We had an enjoyable stay but unfortunately the access to the property was not good for my husband who has mobility problems, once inside the property he was fine."
There was also a strong smell of dogs in the property, I appreciate visitors with dogs should be welcomed but we found the smell a little over powering. The information book was very comprehensive and useful for lowering the radiator temperature etc one of the best we have seen. The area is beautiful and the local pub served lovely meals.
Hi Janet. Thank you for your great feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your husband has access issues. If there’s anything that we could do to improve that then please let us know and we’ll try to implement it.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Janet4.4★Sep 2024
"Excellent accommodation, Good location, definitely booking again!"
So glad you enjoyed your stay Peter and we look forward to hosting you again next year!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2024
"It is a lovely quaint little cottage."
Everything we needed and very comfortable. The area around is so beautiful and we didn't have long enough to explore it all. Thanks for a lovely holiday
So glad you had such a great stay Sylvia and thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review!
Hope to see you again some time x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★Aug 2024
"Lovely cosy cottage with scenic walks on the door step."
A good pub with nice food a short drive away.
Thank you for a lovely review and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ky4.7★Aug 2024
"Lovely stay and everything we needed"
Thank you for your review Susan and really glad you enjoyed your stay. And thank you for leaving the cottage so clean! Hope to see you again at some point x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2024
"A beautiful cottage in lovely Swaledale, ideal for walking - there's a track from the door with fantastic views and the river is not far away."
The cottage is characterful and comfortable. A lovely touch to leave us a bottle of wine. Our dogs really enjoyed the stay too - the kitchen/hallway area was ideal for them, plus the little enclosed paved garden. Everything was really comfortable and the owner was very friendly and only next door if we needed anything. Really recommend staying at Joyce's Cottage!
Thank you for your lovely review Nicola and so glad you all had a great time - and pretty good weather! We’ll maybe see you again - remember the Swaledale Festival in May is worth a visit for! X
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Aug 2024
"Lovely cottage, so comfortable, beautiful bed linen and comfortable beds, great ..."
Lovely cottage, so comfortable, beautiful bed linen and comfortable beds, great location for visiting many of the surrounding villages, will definitely return
Thank you for your lovely review Carole! Really glad you had a great week and hope to see you again soon x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carole5.0★Jul 2024
"Lovely little cottage."
Very clean and well presented. Had a very relaxing few days.
Thank you for your lovely review Diane and glad you had a great stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Jun 2024
"Absolutely lovely would definitely return Cottage was most comfortable lovely ..."
Absolutely lovely would definitely return Cottage was most comfortable lovely and clean facilities where where great could not fault the cottage or the owners made us so welcome Would recommend to anyone
Thank you for your lovely feedback Barry and for leaving the cottage in the most immaculate condition! We’d love to see you all again in the future.
Ps. Hope you found Watershed mill and enjoyed the shop!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barry5.0★May 2024
"Our second visit and it’s just like coming home."
So cozy and comfortable and Kate makes you feel so welcome. We love it here and are sure to come back. It’s fantastic!
Thank you for your lovely review Ray! It was lovely to have you all back and hope to see you again soon x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Apr 2024
"Perfect cottage, spotless, comfortable, great walks, wonderful location."
Hosts are wonderful and caring.
Definitely will stay again and highly recommend!!
Thank you for your lovely review Pat and George. It was a pleasure having you both and we really hope to see you again next year!
Property Owner
Reviewed by George5.0★Apr 2024
"A fabulous week in a beautifully decorated cottage in a beautiful area."
The cottage was very comfortable especially the beds, we all slept very well, especially after days spent walking quite a few miles rediscovering old Lead Mines and discovering others. A well equipped kitchen, a good sized fridge/freezer a bonus as we cooked every evening except one. The lovely hot water was also very welcome, although we were a bit cold in the evenings as the cottage takes time to warm up even with the heating settings turned up, however it was quite a cold week and we managed. If I could just make one suggestion it would be to put some blinds/curtains in the kitchen this would make for more cosiness and privacy. May we recommend The Red Lion, Langthwaite, Raby Castle, White Scar Caves, Reeth Swaledale Museum and Keld Heritage/Resource Centre and Farm Tea Room as excellent places to stop off and/or visit.
Thank you for your lovely feedback and your really helpful comments regarding the blinds. We will definitely look at getting these installed to give more privacy. I’m sorry that we didn’t get to meet you but glad you had such a great week.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julie4.1★Mar 2024
"Lovely little cottage."
Very remote and peaceful. Owner provided a bottle of wine for our arrival, which was a lovely touch. Owner also popped by to make sure all was ok. I would recommend a stay here for couples and their dog as some lovely walks. I would just add to make sure you get essentials in as a long way to the shops if you forget anything!
Thank you for your lovely feedback Janet and we’re so glad you had a lovely time in Swaledale.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Janet3.8★Mar 2024
"The cottage was very clean, comfortable and warm."
It is in a beautiful location. Kate the owner was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We stayed with 2 young puppies, a St Bernard and labrador (Yogi and Molly), the cottage was very suitable as it had a track immediately outside the front gate with lovely walks. We will be booking again.
Michelle and Alan, Yogi and Molly.
Thank you for your lovely review Michelle and Alan. It was a pleasure having you all and you and the dogs are welcome back any time - beautifully behaved dogs and the cottage was left in a perfect state so thank you!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Mar 2024
"Lovely cottage with everything you need, in a lovely village, and a good base to explore the surroundings, lovely walk right outside the cottage with lovely views across the dales."
Definitely go back, and although we didn’t meet the owner, she did text us to see if everything was okay.
Reviewed by Paul4.1★Oct 2023
"The cottage was clean and the bedding was gorgeous but that's the only thing ..."
The cottage was clean and the bedding was gorgeous but that's the only thing that I can say on the plus side the single sofa chair is the most uncomfortable chair I have ever sat in and the two seater sofa was tiny my husband likes to lounge at night but this was not big enough and hes only 5ft2inch as for the dining room chairs i sat on one and my bottom nearly hit the floor plus we were so cold we ended up coming home early on Wednesday cutting our holiday short because the only place we could get warm was in bed i had thought i would have a warming bath but the water runs that slow it would have taken for ever to fill the bath all in all a very disappointing holiday
Oh goodness Gloria I’m so sorry you had such a disappointing time! We will definitely have a think about the chair situation; it isn’t something that anyone has mentioned before but we will see if maybe something has broken in the seats.
In terms of the heating, I did notice that the radiators were turned right down when I did the changeover. I wonder if you missed the instructions on how to turn them up?
I am so sorry that you didn’t enjoy your holiday and we will look into improving things.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gloria2.5★Sep 2023
"Such a lovely and inviting cottage with amazing views from the conservatory and kitchen windows!"
Best night sleep we have had for ages!
Wonderful places to visit and such lovely and friendly local people!
We intend to visit again next year!! A real treat. Thank you Kate. Chris and Paul Hargreaves
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2023
"Enjoyed our stay you do need to do front of fence as my dog got out apart from that love the cottage"
Hi Gordon and thank you for your lovely review. Really glad you had a great time. I can confirm that we have put fencing up along the front side of the wall so hopefully this should now make the garden more dog-proof. Appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again. Warm wishes, Kate
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Aug 2023
"The cottage was comfortable and well equipped and in a great location for walking."
We had a great holiday and will definitely return.
Hi Michelle. Thank you for your lovely review and we’re really glad you had a great stay.
Hope to see you again, Katex
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michelle4.7★Aug 2023
"We had a lovely one week holiday in this charming and comfortable cottage which was well presented."
My only recommendations is that with this being dog friendly I'd have liked the small front yard secured much better with secure fencing along the front stone wall as this had a drop right below, a secure rope around the gate rather than a small latch and finally the yard would have benefited greatly with a small table and chairs.
Thank you for your great feedback Simon and we will certainly take that on board and implement these things as soon as possible.
Glad you had a lovely stay and hope to see you again.
Warm wishes x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Simon4.4★Jul 2023
"We were only able to stay for 2 days of our week's booking because of a family emergency at home but we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the cottage, it was everything we hoped for and more and I have no hesitation in recommending it for a lovely stay in Swaledale."
Thank you for your lovely feedback John and I’m so sorry that circumstances meant you couldn’t enjoy your full week. We look forward to having you back again .
Warm wishes
Kate
Property Owner
Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2023
"Had a great weekend at brown hill lovely dog friendly cottage , welcoming owners , great walks straight from your door"
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Hope to see you all again soon.
Warm wishes
Kate
Property Owner
Reviewed by Janette5.0★May 2023
"A fantastic little cozy cottage in a spectacular position with splendid walks straight from the door."
We had a great time. Everything was perfect in the cottage and very comfortable. Our dog also enjoyed the stay. I would give it six stars if I could! The owner, Kate was on hand for any questions but her comprehensive guide covered everything.
Just perfect..
Ah Ray, what a lovely review! Thank you and it was pleasure having you all. We hope to see you and all the family again soon.
Warm wishes
Property Owner
Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Apr 2023
"A lovely accommodation in a beautiful part of the country."
We would not hesitate to recommend this venue as a great place for a quiet break or an excellent base to explore the surrounding dales and places of interest. We really enjoyed our stay.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We’re glad you had a great week and hope to see you again.
Warm wishes x
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2023
"Cosy cottage in a great location."
Owner very helpful. Only there for 3 nights, wish it was longer. Hope to visit again.
Thank you for your review Sandra and glad you had such a good time. Was a pleasure to host you all and hope to seer you again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sandra3.8★Apr 2023
"We had a lovely few days in Swaledale staying at 2 Brown Hill."
We were the first guests hosted by Kate, and she was very pro-active in checking whether we had everything we needed and ensuring that we knew how to adjust the heating, use the TV etc. Very welcoming and helpful - booked us a table at the Punchbowl for supper one night, as we didn't have a mobile signal.
The cottage is very handily located with walks from the door - a lovely quiet, rural retreat. We had a very comfortable stay.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Really useful and we really enjoyed having you to stay.
Property Owner
Tucked away in the rural village of Low Row near Reeth, amongst the peaceful surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, discover this characterful cottage, 2 Brown Hill.
Benefitting from pet-friendly living, off-road parking and boasting far-reaching views across the Dales, 2 Brown Hill makes a lovely base for a family of four, or group of friends looking to explore this stunning area in North Yorkshire.
Upon entering your new home, kick back and relax in the inviting living/dining room, complete with plush sofas, Smart TV, and a feature fireplace, it culminates a homely space to spend your evenings.
Allow the allocated chef to rustle up a tasty dish in the kitchen before settling down at the dining table, or if the weather permits, make use of the front patio to enjoy an alfresco affair with the rolling countryside as your scenic backdrop.
When the evening draws to a close, retreat inside to freshen up in the bathroom before choosing from one of two charming bedrooms, comprising of a double and a twin to rest your head in.
If you wish to explore your surroundings, head to Reeth where you’ll find your local conveniences, including a shop and a pub so you can stock up on the essentials or treat your family to a hearty lunch; here you’ll also find the Swaledale Museum, with an interesting archive of local history.
Further afield, uncover the beauty of Hardraw Force Waterfall and Aysgarth Falls Yorkshire Dales National Park Visitor Centre, tour a range of exhibits at the Dales Countryside Museum, or follow the tunnels and walled gardens of The Forbidden Corner.
Spend the day in Richmond, home to Richmond Castle, Richmond Falls and The Green Howards Museum or head to Ripon to enjoy Ripon Cathedral, the Workhouse Museum and Ripon Spa Gardens.
Whisk your loved ones away on a Yorkshire retreat to 2 Brown Hill.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
The pretty, ever-popular village of Reeth rests at the northern tip of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where Arkengarthdale and Swaledale meet, nestled between Calver Hill, Fremington Edge and Harkerside. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with lovely rolling hills and spectacular views, Reeth boasts a colourful history as it was originally a Saxon settlement, and has also been known as a lead mining town and a centre for hand knitting throughout its time. Both trades are proudly featured in the Swaledale Museum, located alongside a good range of shops, tea rooms and restaurants. For a quaint little community, Reeth is well-served by traditional inns, with three to choose from, including the lovely Buck Hotel, whitewashed like so many of the 18th century cottages huddled around the triangular village green. The historic market towns of Richmond and Leyburn are also within easy reach, offering a further selection of amenities. Askrigg is just a short drive away, as well as Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater and Hardraw Force (England's highest single drop waterfall at 99ft). Reeth offers a fantastic base for exploring North Yorkshire's beautiful, sweeping countryside, whether you choose to discover the caves, cliffs, waterfalls or the plethora of walking and cycling routes that circle this vibrant and varied landscape.
