Guests say
Salter Rake Gate Cottage is a spacious, beautifully renovated property in a stunning rural location, ideal for walkers and families. Guests praise its comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and friendly, helpful owners. The cottage is dog-friendly and offers excellent access to scenic walks and local attractions. Some guests noted steep access roads, occasional cleaning oversights, and intermittent Wi-Fi, but overall, the property provides a welcoming and relaxing home-from-home experience in the Yorkshire Dales.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, though a few mentioned minor issues such as dust, bathroom hairs, or the need for a deeper clean in some areas. These were generally outweighed by positive comments on overall cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful countryside, peace, and proximity to walking trails and local towns. The steep, narrow access road is noted as a challenge for some, but the setting is widely regarded as a highlight.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as spacious, comfortable, and homely, with quality furnishings and beds. Occasional comments mention mattress comfort and suitability for those with mobility issues due to the hilly terrain.
The cottage is very well equipped, with a modern kitchen, log burner, and ample amenities for families and dogs. Some guests noted intermittent Wi-Fi and minor maintenance points, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Owners are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with some thoughtful touches like firewood and detailed local information. However, several guests noted the absence of a welcome pack or essentials on arrival. Any gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
Todmorden 2 miles.
A first class, detached cottage set high on the moorland, next to the owner's home, near the South Pennines village of Walsden, close to the market town of Todmorden. Lovingly restored, this cottage is full of character, seamlessly combining its original features including exposed stonework and old beams with contemporary fixtures and fittings. Situated in a beautiful area, this holiday home is the perfect base for friends and families to explore the South Pennines and the surrounding fells and valleys of the Brontë Moors. Upstairs offers a stylish, king-size double bedroom with single sofa bed, and picturesque views of the wild meadows and moorland. There is also another king-size double room and a twin room, modern family bathroom and a shower room. Prepare mouth-watering, home-cooked meals in the shaker-style kitchen and gather around the dining table to plan your adventures from this cottage near Todmorden. After a day walking across the glorious South Pennine Moors, or after spending time visiting some of the scenes where the drama series Happy Valley was filmed, retire to the spacious sitting room, featuring lovely wooden flooring, comfy seating, and a second dining area. Curl up by the cosy woodburning stove and catch up on some reading, the perfect way to escape the cold on winter nights. Outside, this cottage overlooks the owner's delightful, mature gardens; sit out on the patio and enjoy alfresco dining as you take in the stunning views. Take the dogs for their morning walks across the adjoining meadow, or hop on your bike and retrace the route the 2014 Tour de France took as they raced through the spectacular South Pennines countryside. The moorland around the cottage hosts an abundance of wildlife, a real birdwatchers dream. Explore the many walking routes criss-crossed across the Brontë Moors, including the nearby Pennine Way, and the Mary Towneley Loop, forming part of the Pennine Bridleway. The town of Todmorden hosts a market five days a week, and boasts a delightful selection of shops, pubs and cafés, often serving food locally produced in and around this ‘Incredible Edible’ town. Hebden Bridge is an easy drive away with its upbeat nightlife, fabulous curiosity shops, market held five days a week and the Hebden Bridge Picture House Cinema, serving tea and scones during the intervals! Visit the village of Heptonstall, with its two historic pubs, or explore the home of the Brontë sisters in nearby Haworth, while the bustling town of Skipton is also an easy drive away, which is just waiting to be discovered. This cottage is an excellent base for a family break, escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and exploring the South Pennine Moors, at any time of year.
Todmorden is a small market town in Calderdale, close to Hebden Bridge. Todmorden offers shops, pubs and cafes, and is surrounded by countryside widely enjoyed for its stunning scenery, and plentiful walking and cycling trails. A great Yorkshire base for enjoying this part of the county.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size double with single sofa bed, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent, fuel for stove on honesty box basis.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lockable bike and equipment storage.
Side patio with furniture.
Shared access to 1 acre meadow with unfenced pond.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 8 mins walk.
Note: The cottage overlooks the owner's private mature gardens.
Note: Access to the property is up a steep, narrow drive, parking may be tight for very large cars.
Note: Meadow not suitable for young children due to unfenced pond.
NOTE: The owner has a car charging facility for electric cars at £15 per charge- please ask the owner for further details on arrival.Note: There is a minimum of a 7 night stay for bookings in mid July and all of August and bookings must start on a Saturday
Nearby points of interest
- Gaddings Dam
- Dove Stone Reservoir
- Beaumont Park
- Jumbles Country Park
Reviews (48)
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Jon
A great location and just a short drive to the nearby village of Todmorden which has several pubs and supermarkets. The owners, Penny and Nigel, have put a lot of work into renovating the cottage and were friendly and welcoming on our arrival. They were on hand to help with any queries when needed. Nothing was too much trouble. Thanks also to their son George who helped with working the tv! The cottage was well supplied with cleaning / kitchen essentials, games, blankets etc., beds were comfortable and nice to have 2 bathrooms plus downstairs toilet. Lovely to have the option of a woodburner stove and to have a basket of firewood supplied. We recommend this cottage as a relaxing place to stay and plan to stay for another visit in the near future.
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Suzanne
We felt completely at home during our stay and would happily stay here again. If you have a big SUV, you might find it tight parking by the house. You can use the winter carpark at the bottom of the hill. It is a lovely, if bracing, walk up the pack horse track, but there will be a comfy sofa and a roaring fire at the top. The water pressure and heating system are fantastic. We had no problems with the cooker, washer/drier, dishwasher. Five stars!
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Jane
Its ideal for a large family and has very thing you need .The only thing that let the cottage down was it needed to be a little more cleaner,but apart from that, the cottage was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay .