Wraycroft Cottages

At a Glance

About these Holiday Cottages

Wraycroft Cottages is a Dales family business in the Yorkshire village of Reeth established in 1965.  Living on a beautiful two acre site in 1980 we decided to build three traditional stone terraced properties adjacent to our own home.  They are known as Ashcroft, Beechcroft and Cedarcroft and are just a 5 minute stroll from Reeth village centre.

These unique cottages are the perfect peaceful retreat with gardens, ponds and access to the River Swale brimming with wildlife.  Accommodation is rated 4* by Visit England, and each year is awarded 100% for cleanliness.  Visitors who return year after year say they have never been anywhere so peaceful.  

What Our Guests Say

"Missing Reeth and in particular staying at Reeth Cottages. Cedar Croft as all your three cottages are was a true home from home for the last two weeks.  Such a clean, warm cottage with everything we needed and fabulous views.  The only thing missing this time was the snow!  We'll be back as soon as we can!".  Pauline J-P, 7th March 2017.

"Just had a great weekend. Lovely fire to greet us. Many thanks". Chris Smith, 15th January 2017.

"..We have been visiting the Dales every year for the last twenty or so years and stayed in many cottages during this time and I have to say your cottages are the best bare none. We did not want for anything at all and the garden was to die for. I will miss it and I was very sad to leave.  We have always favoured Reeth and your cottage was the icing on the cake.. we will return.  All the best".  Steve & Barbar S, stayed April 2016.

"Beautiful location, lovely cottage, welcoming owners.  Everything that you could wish for a relaxing holiday.  Will definitely be returning." - Lynn J, 29 July 2015.

“Outstanding accommodation in a stunning location - Our second visit here.  Beautiful cottage fronting Swale River.  All conveniences provided. Very accommodating hosts. Short stroll to village of Reeth with its great pubs and amenities."  - John D, 19 January 2015.

Living Space

• Three stone terraced cottages are almost identical with living space across two floors.
• Downstairs porch entrance into a well equipped kitchen with electric cookers, washing machines, fridges, freezers and microwaves. 
• Very comfortable lounges with cosy open fires and radiators, fabulous views, colour TVs with Freesat, DVDs, radios and books.

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Each cottage has two bedrooms - one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom.
• Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with ample storage space and great views of the garden and surrounding open countryside.
• Bathrooms include a bath with an electric shower over.

Outside

• Private patio areas are accessible from lounges.
• Stunning extensive gardens surround the cottages and contain two large ponds and 180 foot of private river bank.
• Seats are placed throughout the garden where visitors can relax and enjoy the views over the gardens, the ponds and the river with the hills beyond.
• Guests have great fun messing about on the river, pond dipping for newts or just watching the water flow by. 
• On the space of the original tennis court there is a basketball hoop and a full size badminton net is available.

Other Things to Note

• A WiFi access point is active in each cottage.
• Mobile phones on the Orange and T Mobile networks can get reception in the area, and we have orange phones available for guests to use.
• Private parking is onsite.
• The price of rent includes all bills and bed linen, however there is an extra cost of £3 per person for towels, and excess coal should you need it.

Availability

Although full weeks are preferred, short breaks are offered throughout the year starting on Friday or Mondays - please visit our website for prices and availability. Weekly booking start day is usually a Friday

We offer a small reduction for returning visitors, parties of less than 3 people and for stays of two weeks or more.

Around and About

The village of Reeth is often thought of as the 'capital' of Swaledale, and is a quaint, traditional English village at the junction of the River Swale and the Arkle Beck.

The area is particularly popular with outdoor enthusiasts and offers designated walking routes, mountain biking and watersports activities.  Reeth village contains a number of grocery shops, a Post Office and other independent shops ideal for picking up essentials.

The village green hosts a small market every Friday and there is also a museum, ice cream parlour and several cafes close by.

Directions

Travelling from Richmond (B6270), on entering Reeth, the road branches just before it goes up the hill.  The branch road is a Y junction and opposite the bottom shop.  It is called the Back Lane and is steep.

We are on the left hand side at the top of the hill.  An easier approach is to remain on the main road which goes through the village on its way to Gunnerside.

Just after the fire station which is still in the village, turn left down Langhorne Drive.  This road ends in a T Junction.  Turn left down Back Lane and Wraycroft Cottages, well marked, are a few hundred metres on your right.