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Thanks Jo for your great review and feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jo5.0★Mar 2025
"Lovely cottage very comfortable and well equipped,we appreciated the very ..."
Lovely cottage very comfortable and well equipped,we appreciated the very generous supply of kindling, coal and logs and thank you for the early check in and late check out
Reviewed by Nick5.0★Nov 2024
"A great week away, thank you."
The cottage was spotless, and very well equipped. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners.We will definitely be booking again. Thank you!
Thank you James for your great feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2024
"The cottage is amazing and the scenery is spectacular, It would be helpful to ..."
The cottage is amazing and the scenery is spectacular, It would be helpful to have parking outside the property on the unused waste land to the side of the store unit, Snd to have a washing machine in the property, as with the weather been undetermined as it can be, To have this facility would be amazing
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2024
"A delightful property."
We loved our stay . The Curlews is a very warm and comfortable property in a super location . It is clear that lots of careful thought has been invested into making a very cosy holiday home . You are right in the heart of super walking country with no need to resort to the car . Our dogs loved it .
Thank you Karin for your great feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we can welcome you back sometime in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Karin5.0★May 2024
"It was a delight to be able to stay at the Curlew."
Information given before we arrive was clear and helpful and the information folder in the house was comprehensive.The house has modern kitchen and shower room and the whole house is pleasantly decorated. The location is wonderful. We didn't want to leave. Thanks
Thank you for your great feedback Gary. You were our first guests to stay since we extended and refurbished the Curlews and we are delighted that you have enjoyed your holiday so much. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gary5.0★May 2024
"Loved the cottage got everything you need just the sofa and chair so uncomfortable downstairs everything else perfect"
Reviewed by Debra4.7★Oct 2023
"A fantastic property in a scenic village."
The cottage was perfect, kitchen and bathroom where modern and perfect, the bedrooms were so cosy and comfortable. And the lounge was so perfect to relax for quiet evenings. The area around is picturesque, with so many friendly local towns to explore. The property owner is so friendly and nice, especially as I left my AirPod at the cottage and they were so helpful in getting it back to me.
Reviewed by Samuel5.0★Aug 2023
"Gorgeous little cottage in a lovely place, used as a base to explore the dales ..."
Gorgeous little cottage in a lovely place, used as a base to explore the dales and revive childhood memories, everything we needed seemed to be there, credit to the owners, wouldn't hesitate to visit again
Thank you for your great feedback, really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We would love to welcome you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jun 2023
"A lovely little cottage in the most beautiful village of Langthwaite."
Idyllic!
The cottage has everything you need and the amount of logs for the burner were amazing! Kept us nice and warm in the evenings.
Reviewed by Teresa4.4★May 2023
"Just a little cold when got there !"
Could do with fan on top of log burner to spread heat evenly! Apart from that great location for walks from cottage and visiting local places of interest! So throughly enjoyed stay !
Reviewed by Paul John4.7★Mar 2023
"A lovely short break in the very first Dales village we stayed in 41 years ago."
We fell in love with the Dales then, and we have to scratch that itch on a fairly regular basis! The cottage was warm when we arrived (late January) the fire was laid and there was a very nice 'welcome' gift - thank you. We will return, and probably to The Curlews.
Reviewed by Chris4.7★Jan 2023
"An absolutely wonderful stay at the Curlews."
It’s got all you need for a super stay in the Dales. Well equipped, cosy and amazing location - all made for a fabulous New Year!
Reviewed by James4.7★Dec 2022
"A really gorgeous cosy cottage and we were lucky enough to spend Christmas here."
Even though the kitchen is compact there is plenty of storage space and it is really well equipped. The host couldn’t have done more to make sure our stay went well. We will be back!
Reviewed by Becky5.0★Dec 2022
"A fabulous cosy cottage-it’s definitely the best we’ve been to so far."
Loved the furnishings and it’s obvious a lot of care has been taken to make it so welcoming -thanks for the wine and biscuits too. Location is ideal with fields outside the front door to walk our dogs. The Red Lion pub is an absolute gem. Great beer, warm and a lovely landlady who had so many interesting tales to share. She was a pleasure to talk to on quieter nights. They don’t do meals anymore but do offer crisps and sweet treats. The cottage had ample hot water, heated towel rail in the bathroom much appreciated and the heating kept us cosy and warm. We loved the wood burner and were impressed with the supplies of wood and coal too. The only thing that would make it better is a washing machine-I was not planning to do laundry on holiday but sometimes situations arise and the facility would have made life easier. Not the end of the world obviously but maybe something to consider when the barn next door is developed. We will definitely be back
Reviewed by Wendy4.7★Nov 2022
"Had a week at the Curlews back in November."
A lovely character cottage with a well equipped kitchen, beautifully clean and clear instructions for everything. It's in a beautiful area of the country for walks and drives. We will be recommending to family and friends.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Nov 2022
"Characterful, welcoming cottage in an idyllic village amidst beautiful, wild scenery."
Ideal for dog owners and walkers seeking a quiet break. Good pub with great food a few meadows walk away!
Reviewed by Nicola4.7★Nov 2022
"The cottage location was idyllic and perfect as a base for dog walking."
We found it very clean and the wine and biscuits awaiting us on arrival were a very welcome and enjoyable surprise. Appreciated also was the ample supply of logs and coal for the fire, though kindling was sparse (with no backup). And while the owners welcomed ‘two well behaved dogs’ and we received strict rules on dogs in the cottage the owners contacted us while on holiday as they were surprised to see we had dogs (just two). Sykes apparently didn’t tell them we were bringing dogs but did they need to? The owners welcomed two well behaved dogs… apparently. Something of concern was a slippery shower floor and the shower lacked anywhere to put soap, shampoo etc. Lacking in the bedroom was a clock or radio though I appreciate this may not be important for many. I think a shame was nondescript supermarket art on the walls rather that any beautiful scenes of the dales and the local pub was a huge let down. It did not allow dogs and was crying out for a new owner. The hideous electric ‘wood burner’ just one of many likely reasons why the pub was all but empty every night (not representative of the area). There is the CB Inn a ten minute walk from the cottage but this was a restaurant that sold drinks rather than a pub that served food. They did though welcome dogs and had a real fire (and unlike the Red Lion, was busy). In short the cottage was okay (for two), the location was great and the local pub utterly dismal. Beware also, in a very small village like this, you might get the feeling you are being spied on.
Reviewed by Jeremy4.1★Sep 2022
"The Cottage was located perfectly,
It was lovely, very comfortable and so much ..."
The Cottage was located perfectly,
It was lovely, very comfortable and so much freedom,
Need a washing machine rather than a dishwasher,
Thank you very much
Tonia and the girls
Reviewed by Tonia4.1★Jun 2022
"Lovely cottage in the heart of the Dales."
Nice village with friendly pub. Walks just out the front door. Great!
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jun 2022
"Just brilliant."
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Apr 2022
"Beautiful cottage."
Beautiful location. Obviously money spent renovating it. WiFi really good. Plenty of fire wood for the log burner. Although it snowed we enjoyed an excellent long weekend.
Thank you very much for lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Feb 2022
"I absolutely loved the cottage."
It was so comfortable, the log burner made it so cosy, the beds were the most comfortable and it was in a perfect location. I am missing it so much
Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Nov 2021
"Welcoming cottage, idyllic location, tastefully and comfortably done"
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2021
"We had a lovely time and I would go back again."
Reviewed by Carrie4.4★Sep 2021
"We really enjoyed our stay, everything was as described and so clean."
The location is beautiful.
Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★Jul 2021
"The Curlews is a perfect base from which to explore the wonderful Dales."
It is a delightful place to stay and has everything one might need to make a holiday most enjoyable. As one can see from the photographs the cottage is small but wonderfully adequate.
It is situated in the heart of the village of Langthwaite, just round the corner from The Red Lion where you can get a welcomed half pint at the end of a day of exploration. This was particularly relevant since the weather whilst in the dale was exceptionally hot.
I totally recommend The Curlews as a place to stay, and I certainly will return there.
Reviewed by Kshema5.0★Jul 2021
"The Curlews was a comfortable & well equipped cottage & we had a lovely stay there."
We will certainly be back.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jun 2021
"Lovely little cottage located in a quiet and pleasant village."
Has everything you need for a week stay or longer. We had an enjoyable time and would definitely return for another break.
Reviewed by Raymond4.4★Jun 2021
"A most enjoyable week in the upper Dales capped by the comfortable cottage in a quiet pleasant hamlet."
Curlews is equipped well enough and it has a homely atmosphere. Plenty of modern storage heaters and the log burner with seasoned logs provided would make it a very cosy cottage to return to following walks in the beautiful wall to wall countryside on cooler days. It might be considered a tadge small for four adults with one toilet and this being on the ground floor. Internet speed good.... we have an Amazon fire stick to pick up all tv options.
Masses of film cds and games.
Ideal cottage for two adults with children.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jun 2021
"The cottage was very clean, cosy and comfortable; a real home from home!"
There are some great walks from the cottage with stunning scenery and only livestock and birds to listen to - great! The Red Lion pub is about a 10 second walk away and serves very good beer - but the landlady told us that she isn't serving pies and sandwiches at lunchtime anymore. We definitely want to visit the cottage again.
Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2021
"Really lovely holiday home in a beautiful area."
Reviewed by Justine5.0★Oct 2020
"A tight squeeze for 4 people downstairs, bedrooms spacious and comfortable"
Reviewed by Robert4.1★Oct 2020
"The curlews was an absolutely beautiful cottage, very homely and cosy, cant fault it at all, would highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Sep 2020
"We had a great holiday, the cottage was very warm and comfortable."
There was good walking direct from the cottage and we enjoyed the CB Inn.
For those of a certain age it would be good to have an upstairs toilet. Other more minor points include, we would have appreciated a small shelf in the shower for toiletries, it would also be nice to have a 2 pin shaver socket in the bathroom.
Reviewed by Peter4.4★Sep 2020
"The cottage is superb and has everything you could possibly need."
Highly recommended
Reviewed by Martyn5.0★Aug 2020
"The Curlews is just gorgeous, and I actually shed a tear when we left!"
The cottage has been newly renovated and the owners have done a fantastic job. In my dreams, there'd be an upstairs WC, but I understand that's tricky with these small and v old cottages. But everything else was just wonderful - could not recommend it more highly.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2020
"Really lovely clean tidy cottage , very comfortable and cozy and great walking on the door step ."
Reviewed by Helen4.7★Dec 2018
"Whilst it did not detract from our stay there the downstairs bathroom and toilet will be a drawback for some,especially if you get up in the early hours and the dogs think its time for a walk, as they sleep downstairs."
The surrounding area offers some great walks so as a base its perfect,and after the walks the log burner was a joy to sit in front of at the end of the day.Unfortunately there was also some disappointment at dogs not being allowed in the pub,The Red Lion,and whilst this has nothing to do with the cottage owners it is rather unusual and a first for me after visiting many Dales pubs over a number of years.Overall it was a great stay in a lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Gods county,Yorkshire,thankyou Judith and all at Sykes.
Reviewed by David3.8★Sep 2018
"We thought parking maybe an issue, but we did not find it so."
There is no parking outside the cottage but just around the corner opposite the pub and locals are very nice and helpful.
Cottage was as expected tho maybe smaller than previous ones we stayed in, but that said we where out every day so realy only slept and eat there.
Its very romote and roads are narrow but worth taking your time for the views which are some of the best in UK!
Being a bit picky a fixed shower rail would be nice over the bath as it kept falling down....not ideal if you have children.
Reviewed by David3.4★Aug 2018
"We enjoyed our week at the Curlews, I did find though that I had to park our car on the main road to Reeth most nights which I did not really like, of course we may have just been unlucky not to find a space opposite the Red Lion pub."
The cottage had everything that we expected and required. We would stay there again.
Ground floor bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC
First floor toilet with basin
Spacious kitchen diner with sliding patio doors
Extendable dining table to seat 4 to 6
Lounge with wood burning fire and 2 sofas.
Electric storage heaters and radiators
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, diswasher, TV with Freeview, CD/radio, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot
Car park and on road parking available in the center of the village and is a two min walk to the property, roadside parking five minutes away
Sorry, no smoking
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Shop 1 mile, pub 2 mins walk
The property
A cosy stone terraced cottage tucked away in the lovely village of Langthwaite stylishly extended and refurbished in keeping with tradition and heritage to create the perfect holiday home.
With numerous walking and cycling routes straight from the door this area is perfect for hikers and cyclists of all abilities and for dog owners.
The village itself is a quiet getaway but within easy reach of activities and beauty spots ideal for families.
The ground floor houses a lounge furnished to a lovely standard with 2 sofas (3 seater and 2 seater), flagstone floors, beamed ceiling and a woodburning fire.
The lounge leads through into the kitchen/diner created from a recent barn extension.
Spacious and light with double sliding patio doors this kitchen is beautifully furnished with feature wall tiles, modern units and appliances and tiled floor.
The dining area is great for entertaining and has a solid oak extending dining table to comfortably seat 4 to 6 guests.
The family bathroom is on the ground floor, refurbished to a high standard with modern walk in shower, tiled floor, WC, vanity unit and heated towel rail.
Upstairs are 3 bedrooms; 2 doubles and one twin with options for families, couples or groups of friends.
The cottage is ideal for 5 guests but can sleep 6 on request.
The main double is spacious and and has beautiful views leaning towards the fields and hillside beyond.
Tastefully furnished with a comfortable armchair, a 2 seat vintage leather sofa and solid oak bed.
wardrobe and vintage oak chest of drawers allow plenty of storage.
The second double bedroom is part of the new barn extension with characterful pitched ceiling, exposed beams, oak floor and solid oak bed.
This room had a fantastic exposed original wooden lintel above the window.
A vintage armchair in the window is a great place to enjoy the views out to the side onto the fields beyond.
The newly refurbished twin room is suitable for both adults and children.
Full of character with beautiful dark wooden floor, 3ft solid oak single beds, slim wardrobe/drawers with matching bedside cabinet.
Also on the first floor is a new toilet with sink tastefully decorated with feature tiles, mirror, vanity unit and lighting.
Outside is a pleasant seating area with bench and flowers.
Additional outside chairs can be found in the woodshed opposite.
The Red Lion Inn just around the corner is very popular for a lunchtime pint and a snack.
15 minutes walk (5 mins drive) away is the well known CB Inn with fantastic food and great views across Arkengarthdale.
The bustling village of Reeth just 3 miles away is full of local shops, post office, tea rooms, pubs, an ice cream parlour, playground and swing bridge.
Just outside Reeth the very popular Dales Bike Centre with cafe and bike hire and the Bridge Inn at Grinton.
The ancient market towns of Richmond and Barnard castle lie in easy distance each elevated by splendid castles.
Leyburn and Middleham also within easy reach and the Forbidden Corner activity very popular with families.
The unspoilt Arkengarthdale village of Langthwaite is in the heart of TV’s “James Herriot Country” and is surrounded by spectacular and quite breathtaking countryside. Arkengarthdale joins Swaledale just 3 miles down the road in the popular village of Reeth, making the area a great base from which to explore all that the Dales has to offer. Langthwaite itself has a pub and just outside the village is another inn which offers food of a high standard. Pony trekking and equestrian activities are also available in the area, whilst the ancient market towns of Richmond and Barnard Castle, both with splendid castles, and the quaint market town of Leyburn are all within easy motoring distance.
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas
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