Caldwell Holiday Cottages

This 17th-century cottage is in a picturesque village location with superb views across Swaledale.

Visit Barnard Castle, the Yorkshire Dales or beautiful market towns and villages from this terraced, single storey holiday cottage.

The Arches in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

Renovated in 2023 this beautiful detached farmhouse situated on the outskirts of Caldwell and surrounded by open countryside is a calming spot to hide away or explore by walking cycling or driving. It has a great location set at the northern tip of the Yorkshire Dales between the historic market towns of Barnard Castle (8.5 miles) and Richmond (10 miles). Barnard Castle is a historic market town that hosts a weekly Wednesday market and takes its name from the castle around which it grew. This town hosts the Bowes Museum nearby Eggleston Gardens and a many shops selling antiques designer clothes jewellery accessories vintage and retro items and local crafts. Richmond sits on the River Swale with impressive waterfalls just a few hundred metres from the cobbled town square. It is home to the famous Station (food film and art under one roof) the Georgian Theatre as well as Richmond Castle. Take the long track up to the cottage and take in your private rural surroundings. Enter the cottage into a very welcoming entrance hall where you can exchange your shoes with your slippers and make yourself at home. The cottage is traditional in style and retains exposed beams and large inglenook fireplaces yet is spacious and stylish with plenty of rooms for family members to retreat to. Head through the dining room to discover a light and spacious lounge flooded with natural light and gorgeous views over the garden and beyond. Relax in your chosen armchair or sofa set around an impressive fireplace with a wood burner. The kitchen comes well-equipped and you ll find everything you ll need to rustle up dinner. Enjoy mealtimes at the large dining table in the dining room either planning your day at breakfast or reminiscing about that day s adventures. If you fancy watching a movie on the Smart TV venture into the cosy snug and get snuggled up on the corner sofa while the warmth of the wood burner keeps you toastie. When sleep calls head up the stairs to discover three bedrooms; a king-size room with an en-suite shower room behind a sliding set of doors a double and a twin room (can be made into a super-king on request) with an en-suite shower room and WC. Start your day with a refreshing shower in the main bathroom or relax in a nice hot bubble bath at the end of the day. Step outside to the garden and courtyard which is a great feature of this farmhouse and enjoy your morning coffee in the courtyard watching the sun come up if the weather is a bit wet you can take shelter in the garden room and admire the pretty well-kept flower beds. In the afternoon bring your BBQ food through to the large garden with your favourite tipple whilst admiring the views and the peace and quiet. There is a large enclosed pond well-stocked borders and a handy boot room where you will find a washing machine. There is also a field ideal for exercising dogs or children to play games in. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 king size room, 1 double and 1 twin room (can be a super king size on request). 3 bathrooms 1 with shower over bath and WC, 2 en suite shower rooms with shower and WC. Gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Utility with washing machine and clothes airer. 2 Smart TVs. Wood burner in lounge and snug (dining room not in use). Courtyard with furniture and BBQ. Log Burning Cooking Firepit can be moved to suit. Rear garden with outdoor furniture and secured pond. Separate Field for dogs to exercise and play, or let the kids play. Note this is a standard fenced field and dogs should be monitored at all times. Private parking. Please note access is via a long farm track. Please note the rear garden gate is locked but children must be supervised.