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Swallows Nest

West Witton, near Leyburn, Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Cosy cottage with pretty, stone-built faƧade for up to 6 guests
  • Set within the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • A quaint village location in beautiful scenery with plenty of amenities in your doorstep

Property code: OC-DS013

Situated in the historic village of West Witton, this sweet stone-built cottage makes a delightful getaway for couples, families and friends looking for a welcoming retreat along the eastern outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales. Offering warm, relaxing accommodation for up to six guests, the property has been charmingly furnished and decorated in soothing neutral tones. Surrounded by stunning scenery, this airy holiday home is an ideal base for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers exploring the woodlands, villages and dales of this captivating part of Yorkshire.

Entering this bright, cheery cottage, a welcoming hallway leads you through to the light-filled lounge. With a TV, plenty of seating and an open fire set in a handsome surround, the delightful lounge is perfect for getting together to watch a movie or chat about the day. The dining area is perfect for sharing family feasts which you can rustle up on the fully equipped kitchen which has a handy breakfast bar. Going upstairs, the first floor features a refreshing bathroom and three cheerful bedrooms: a pretty twin, a cosy bunk room for children, and a spacious double with a dressing table and en-suite shower room. Stepping outside, there’s a lovely courtyard with garden furniture, offering a relaxing space to settle back and enjoy a drink or a meal on a sunny summer’s evening.

West Witton is a friendly Yorkshire village with a pub and shops, and is ideally situated with the market towns of Leyburn to the east (4 miles) and Hawes to the west (12.5 miles). This beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales offers miles of spellbinding walks and cycle trails, and is home to a range of popular attractions including the remains of Richard III’s Middleham Castle, the Wensley Waterfall, The Forbidden Corner, Jervaulx Abbey and Bolton Castle, all within 9 miles.

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 double bed (with en-suite shower) 1 twin room with 2 single beds, 1 bunk bed (suitable for children only)
  • 2 bathrooms: family sized bathroom with over shower bath on first floor, en-suite shower room with WC attached to master bedroom
  • Kitchen with electric hob, oven and grill, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and with breakfast bar and seating
  • TV with built-in DVD player
  • More than 3 dogs are welcome by prior arrangement
  • Fireplace with open fire
  • Oil central heating
  • Welcome pack
  • Parking for two cars at rear of property
  • Patio with outside seating
  • Cot and highchair provided. Stairgates at top & bottom of stairs
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Pub 20 steps away at 0.2 miles, shop 0.2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Karen Haxell

This property is personally managed by Karen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Leigh 5th July 2026

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Reviewed by Stephen 24th May 2026

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Nice country cottage that's well equipped and close enough for local amenities. However, improvements could be made by clearing the rear garden and siting the outdoor furniture there, also the 32 inch TV is too small along with the sofa which is probably the smallest I've ever used.

Reviewed by Sally 29th March 2026

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Very cosy cottage and very well equipped

Reviewed by Caroline 1st March 2026

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We had a lovely time at the cottage, very well situated. It was very well stocked with all the things you have at home, so very happy with the kitchen utensils, foil and there was even salt and vinegar, which we forgot to buy when we brought back fish & chips from Hawes! We were very grateful for that! The cottage is very welcoming, cosy and cleaRead moren. A really lovely place to situate oneself when on holiday in a very beautiful part of Yorkshire. The added convenience of the en-suite shower room to the master bedroom was great, meant we could get out and about quicker with the 3 of us getting ready. All in all, a lovely cottage in a lovely setting. Hide

Reviewed by Rowann 21st September 2025

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A very nice property well equipped, it was comfortable and we were updated and kept informed about the issue with the boiler. The road outside is busy at times, we enjoyed our stay but as we both felt unwell we decided to return home early. We knew when we booked that there wasn't much outside space for our dogs but they enjoyed their stay as well.Read more Overall we enjoyed what time we spent there. We managed to get out and visit a few places. Hide

Reviewed by Roger 8th September 2025

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Cottage and beds very comfy, location good.

Reviewed by Bettina 28th July 2025

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Lovingly furnished and very practical cottage in a perfect location for hiking and other activities. We had everything we needed to spend two wonderful weeks there.

Reviewed by Peter 24th June 2025

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Pleasant cottage which fully suited the needs of 3 adults and dog. We had lovely weather which helped, very convenient for getting out of the valley to other parts of Yorkshire. Our dog is placid, so the outdoor space was fine, with an energetic dog, perhaps the main road would be too near. Would go again

Reviewed by David 27th April 2025

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Reviewed by Andrea 14th April 2025

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What a fantastic holiday house, my family and I had a wonderful time. The house was very well equipped, clean and perfectly positioned for loads of fun days out. The bed setup was ideal for us, as we had two little ones who love bunk beds, a teenager and grandma who had a single bed each and then my partner and I had the double. The front outdoor aRead morerea was great to sit out in, in the afternoon/evening and the back outdoor area was ideal for letting the dogs out for a quick wee. The neighbours were really friendly as well, which is always nice when in a small village. Hide

Reviewed by D 14th March 2025

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Very comfortable and well equipped. Having stayed in this cottage a number of times over the last 20+ years, its never disappointed.

Reviewed by Jayne 28th December 2024

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The cottage was lovely and welcoming, the open fire on Christmas Day was lovely it felt very "christmassy" There was everything in it that we could ever want or need. Only noticed birdseed on windowsill as we were leaving

Reviewed by Jenny 20th November 2024

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Perfect location with dog walk/footpath on adjoining property We visit this area often and its the nicest cottage we have stayed in

Reviewed by Anne 19th October 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage. Well equipped. Great location.

Reviewed by Sue 13th October 2024

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Cottage fantastic. Comfy beds. Great location. Cant wait to come again.

Reviewed by George 8th October 2024

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This was ou second stay at the cottage this year we enjoyed our first so much, so that says it all really . Once again we had a lovely relaxing holiday. The weather wasn't too good but we were warm and comfy and went out and about between the showers with our three dogs. It's a beautiful area with plenty to see and do, like the Wensleydale CreamerRead morey tour and the unspoilt village of West Burton with its falls. The dogs had a great time playing in them. We also had a meal in the Wensleydale Heifer, not cheap, but the best fish and chips ever and the staff and service were excellent. Hide

Reviewed by Dermot 17th September 2024

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Reviewed by Lynne 13th August 2024

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Overall cottage was ok. Everything clean although we arrived after the allotted time of 4pm and the floors were still wet through. En suite bathroom lovely and main bathroom good. As previously said full length mirror somewhere would be good. Kitchen definitely needs updating. Position good although you are plagued by very early morning trucksRead more thundering past. Easy access to lots of lovely places. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 6th August 2024

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Very clean and as described.

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