We had the most wonderful stay in Swaledale in this lovely stone cottage. The owner lives on site, and is so kind and helpful. We really felt like we became friends. We also made friends with her friendly and gentle dog and cat and many chickens. A highlight of the week was the emergence of seven chicks, born in a hanging basket! The location is just amazing for exploring the dales and we had many lovely pub meals too. Unfortunately, the 'summerhouse' pictured in the advert has fallen into some disrepair (as well as having to house the chickens during bird flu). However, there is access to a lovely little walled gravel garden with dining table and chairs and plants and flowers overflowing from every raised bed. We were the first guests for a very long time, and this may explain why the house was a bit damp on our arrival. But a couple of days with the fire on soon improved things. As it is a dog-friendly cottage, there was inevitably some evidence of dog hair on the rugs. Regardless of these minor points, we felt immediately at ease, with the sound of the beck and the birds as the backdrop to a delightful stay. The children loved it, and you can start the most amazing hikes or cycling tours straight from the property.