 Our
properties are situated in the pretty village of Thwaite in
Upper Swaledale, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National
Park, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
 Swaledale is famous for its sheep, traditional dry stone walls
& haybarns & protected wild flower meadows which burst
into colour in May & June.
It is
a beautiful dale with many hill streams that tumble &
cascade over waterfalls & it is a magical place to be
when the early evening light changes across the hills. It
is an ideal place for walking, or simply relaxing and drinking
in the atmosphere.
Facilities
-
 Our
properties are maintained to a high standard, and they are
cleaned & inspected personally, prior to your arrival.
- Plenty
of warmth & hot water supplied by oil central heating,
plus open fire/wood-burning stove in the lounge. The Property
will be warm upon your arrival.
- Bed
linen & towels are provided, all our duvets are 13.5
tog or more, and the beds will be made up for your arrival.
- Well-equipped
kitchens, with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer
& ample glassware & crockery.
- Our
prices are inclusive of all heating, electricity, kitchen
& bed-linen etc.
-
 Laundry
facilities are available, & the Chapel has its own washing
machines.
- Ample
Parking
- Patio
areas for relaxing
- Leaflets
& handbooks for local walks & attractions
- Colour
TV & Video in large comfortable lounge.
- Wool
Carpets fitted throughout.
- Resident
owner lives in the village.
- No
smoking
please
Accommodation
 East
Chapel (Kisdon View) & West Chapel (Waterfall View)
The Chapel was built in 1863 & the present Yew tree was planted
shortly afterwards. The Chapel has since undergone a luxury
conversion into two separate properties.
The East
Chapel overlooks the village of Thwaite with Kisdon Hill rising
impressively behind; and West Chapel overlooking Thwaite beck
waterfall.
Each property
can accommodate up to six guests in three bedrooms, and the
layout in each property is as follows: a double/twin bedroom
with ensuite shower & basin, a small double room; with
bathroom & toilet adjacent on the ground floor, along
with a washing machine & utility area, & a large twin
bedroom with ensuite shower, basin & toilet on the upper
floor.
The Velux
windows on the upper floor give fine views all around; with
Thwaite & Kisdon Hill rising behind the village from the
East Wing & Great Shunner Fell from the West Wing.
On
the mid-floor there is a large lounge/dining room with comfortable
seating & quality decoration, with the large Chapel windows
overlooking the glorious countryside. There is a wood-burning
stove for inclement weather; otherwise there is plenty of
warmth & hot water provided by oil central heating. The
very well equipped kitchen is also on this floor.
  East & West Cottages
These two delightful cottages can sleep up to 4 persons in
each property.
The accommodation
in each comprises of one double bedroom and one twin bedroom
with ensuite shower & basin, with a bathroom & toilet
adjacent.
The entrance
is into the lounge/dining area, which is tastefully decorated
in keeping with the charm of old cottages, with antique furniture
& comfortable seating. The fully equipped kitchen is adjacent,
& heating & hot water are provided by oil central
heating & there is an open fire in the lounge.
The
Locality
- The
Pennine Way long distance footpath passes through Thwaite,
and the Coast to Coast walk passes over Kisdon.
- The
walk to Keld & Muker, around Kisdon Hill is renowned
for the views, following the River Swale as it twists &
turns along the valley. “Swale” is Old English
for ‘the wild one’.
- Over
the stunning Buttertubs Pass, often blocked by snow in winter,
you reach the market town of Hawes in Wensleydale. The Wensleydale
Cheese Centre, Hawes Ropeworks & Dales Museum are some
of the attractions.
- Reeth
is the capital of Upper Swaledale with local craft shops,
& tea-rooms etc.
- Waterfalls
can be found at Kisdon Force, Wainwath Nr. Keld, Hardraw
Force & Aysgarth Falls in Wensleydale.
Contacts
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