This 17th century traditional cottage is just off the village centre, but with fabulous views of both the village, Swaledale and Kisdon beyond. It is owned and cherished by William Calvert and has been a much loved family home for generations. The cottage nestles within it’s original farm buildings and still has its cobbled back yard leading to the garden and hay meadows beyond. There are so many walks in the area that you may never need to use the car.

Beamed ceilings, deepset windows and open fires in both living rooms contribute to the cosy feel of Stockdale. It is ideal for family and friends alike, with the flexibility of a spacious dining kitchen and two living rooms, both with open fires and TV’s.

This is an excellent base to explore the area, whether it be on foot or by car, or just hideaway and relax, whatever the weather or time of year.

The Accommodation

You enter the cottage through the front door into a small entrance with the staircase to the first floor. To the right of the front door you enter the cosy sitting room with a comfortable threepiece suite, beamed ceiling and open fire. To the left of the front door you enter the living room, again with its open fire and a two piece suite, which leads through and down one step into the spacious dining kitchen at the rear of the cottage. This is neatly fitted and well equipped and the back door from the kitchen leads into the cobbled back yard and garden, with a picnic bench with the open fields beyond.

Upstairs, there are a spacious double bedroom and twin bedroom, and a further double bedroom and good sized family bathroom.

Features and Information

Open fires in both living room and sitting room, storage heaters throughout the cottage. TV in living room and TV/video recorder in sitting room. Dining kitchen with pine table, ceramic hob, fan oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, cafetiere, washing machine / drier, radio/cassette/CD player, tourist information, maps, books, games, shoe cleaning kit, hairdrier, iron and ironing board, torch, telephone for incoming calls, bedlinen and tea towels provided. Family bathroom with bath, toilet, washhand basin, separate electric shower cubicle, and shaver point, private walled garden with furniture. High chair and cot by prior arrangement. Coal, sticks and firelighters for the open fire included. Electricity included in the hire charge. Towel hire available. Sorry no pets or smokers. Parking for two cars.

There are occasional steps inside and outside the cottage, so it may not be suitable for the elderly or infirm or people that have difficulty with stairs.

Stockdale is available from Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks are not available.

Larger Parties

For larger parties you may wish to book Stockdale and Greystones together which will sleep 11 people in total. The cottages are next door to each other and owned by the same family.

Please visit our website below for full availability and information on this cottage and all our other cottages at Askrigg and Leyburn in Wensleydale and Thwaite in Swaledale.

Visitor Book

“Perfect ending to a perfect day – to come back to a real fire and just sample the cosy warmth in the peace and quiet of beautiful surroundings.”

“Our week here passed far too quickly. Lovely and peaceful.”

“A superb cottage in a wonderful setting – wonderful.”

“What can you say – perfection at its best. A fantastic cottage in a fantastic location.”

“A cosy, well equipped cottage with lots of character, and set in a wonderful location.”