Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electrcity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included.. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 12 years old.. Nestling amidst open countryside in the picturesque hamlet of Thorns, just a few minutes’ walk from Hawes this Grade II Listed 16th Century farmhouse enjoys extensive views of the woods and fells of Upper Wensleydale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Cottontail Cottage is accessed via a short farm road and oozes charm and character reminiscent of its era with many interesting features including oak beamed ceilings, flagstone floors, sneck doors and stone mullion windows. A truly delightful country retreat with wood burning stove and a welcoming ambience the cottage is full of atmosphere, complemented with a contrasting blend of quality furnishings to a very good standard where you can relax and enjoy a restful holiday. The secluded patio is ideal for relaxing after a day walking and touring the stunning Yorkshire Dales or for dining alfresco on warm sunny days. Excellent walks start from the door, with the Pennine Way passing close by. Hardraw Force (England’s highest unbroken waterfall) along with Aysgarth Falls is nearby or enjoy a leisurely drive across the "Buttertubs Pass" into beautiful Swaledale. Hawes has a good choice of shops, pubs, tea rooms, bistro, Ropemakers Centre along with the famous Wensleydale Creamery and Visitor Centre.
Free WiFi
No children under 12 years old.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Hawes is home to this cottage. Artbarr gallery and Dales Countryside Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pendragon Castle and Bolton Castle. Raydale Preserves and Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. are also worth visiting. Visit our Hawes travel guide
Is Charming cottage in beautiful location with extensive views of the dales. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming cottage in beautiful location with extensive views of the dales.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming cottage in beautiful location with extensive views of the dales.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming cottage in beautiful location with extensive views of the dales. located?
Situated in Hawes, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Wensleydale Creamery and Dales Countryside Museum. Gayle Mill and Artbarr gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Charming cottage in beautiful location with extensive views of the dales. Reviews
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Very Good
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Lovely house in a perfect location. Short walk into Hawes. A very comfortable house and both us and the dogs relaxed.Chippy and Indian takeaway both excellent.Only problem was the outside light not working assume the bulb was out made finding the lock in the dark a challenge.Have rebooked which is very unusual for us and the best reference I can give.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
David Forsyth
Jun 7, 2026
We had lovely weekend with friends in Cottontail Cottage.
We had lovely weekend with friends in Cottontail Cottage. It is quaint, full of charm and so very convenient for walks from the front door (no need to use your car) and the attractive town of Hawes. Then it came to the morning of our departure. We were all packed up and ready to go, though admittedly we were still in the property at 10:10am. All of the above loveliness was nearly dissipated by the arrival of the cleaner (already scowling and complete with baby in a car seat, it must have been a bring your child to work day). Scowling at Cottontail Cottage she aggressively gesticulated to towards our cottage having apparently caught the attention of someone in a neighbouring property. Then in clear sight of my wife who was at the kitchen window made a direct and obscene gesture in our direction - charming! I'm not sure who employs this young woman, but perhaps a customer awareness course might be useful. All she needed to do was ask politely 'might I come in and start my job'. To which the polite reply would have been 'of course, we are just leaving.' Anyway, we hope to be back at Cottontail Cottage, though next time I'll make sure we are well away by 10am.