Guests say
Shepherds Den is highly praised for its tranquil rural setting, offering guests a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. The cottage is consistently described as cosy, comfortable, and exceptionally clean, with well-equipped facilities and thoughtful touches from the hosts. Guests appreciate the warm welcomes, helpful local information, and the dog-friendly environment with an enclosed garden. The location provides easy access to scenic walks, villages, and attractions, making it ideal for relaxation or exploration. Many guests are repeat visitors, reflecting the property's enduring appeal. Occasional minor issues, such as temporary WiFi outages, are quickly resolved.
Reviews consistently highlight the cottage's immaculate cleanliness, with multiple guests describing it as spotless, very clean, and well maintained throughout their stay.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, rural, and surrounded by beautiful countryside, with easy access to local villages, walks, and attractions. Guests value the privacy and scenic views.
Guests repeatedly mention the cottage's comfort, noting cosy furnishings, a comfy bed and sofa, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The property is seen as perfect for relaxation and unwinding.
The cottage is praised for being very well equipped, with a well-stocked kitchen, good WiFi (with one brief outage quickly resolved), and amenities such as a log burner and enclosed garden. Facilities are described as comprehensive and well maintained.
Many guests mention being warmly welcomed by the hosts, often with thoughtful gifts such as homemade cakes, eggs, and jams. While these gestures are appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A perfect couples retreat to escape into the country and enjoy peace and tranquillity surrounded by nature.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Shepherds Den enjoys an idyllic and peaceful location, nestling among acres of beautiful farmland. Lovingly restored to bring a high standard of accommodation for guests. A warm Yorkshire welcome awaits. The owners, local farmers, kindly provide a selection of local produce and home baking for your enjoyment. Your accommodation is perfectly proportioned for two people, the living room has an inviting log burner, perfect for the cooler months, dining space and open plan shaker style kitchen.
Fully equipped to suite your needs whether cooking a hearty breakfast or relaxing supper. Off to bed and the king size bed is set with a deep mattress and quality bed linen ensuring a good nights sleep. Enjoy waking up to views of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and sounds of the birds and sheep grazing nearby. It’s a wonderful place to come and re-energise. Outside, the sunny terraced area is set with relaxing chairs and looks across the fields, sit and enjoy the birdsong and in season the sheep and lambs in the fields.
Across the way is a site of special scientific interest, with beautiful meadow flowers in the spring and summer and a wide variety of birds and wildlife. The wonderful Yorkshire countryside can be enjoyed at any time of the year by car, cycle or on foot. With a multitude of walking trails taking you through stunning landscapes and areas of interest. Nearby, the historic town of Bedale, 3 miles, offers a weekly market every Tuesday and various events during the year, together with a range of individual shops, restaurants and pubs.
Masham, renowned for the Black Sheep Brewery, is 10 minutes’ drive and Richmond with its Norman castle, Georgian theatre and riverside walks is easily accessible too. There are many picture postcard villages to visit and numerous attractions to explore, The Forbidden Corner at Middleham, beautiful Aysgarth Falls, Bolton Castle and the market town of Leyburn. Further afield Historic York and its many attractions is within easy driving distance and Fountains Abbey , National Trust site is around 23 miles.
Free WiFi
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Richmond Castle
Reviews (36)
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Confirmed Guest
Stayed here several times now and always feel at home. Clean and cosy - it has everything you need for an escape from it all. Fabulous location, within easy reach of lots of walks and attractions; yet you return every evening to perfect isolation (apart from the neighbouring sheep of course!)Highly recommended.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely location… very peaceful, just what we needed.
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Deborah Bird
If you are looking for peace and quiet in lovely surroundings, look no further than Sheperds Den. We were welcomed personally by Sheena. The accommodation was perfect for two and our dog. The fixtures and fittings were of a high standard and comfortable. The outdoor space was great. There are sheep all around so we kept our dog on the lead when outside as she is quite reactive although the sheep were not at all bothered by our presence. Outdoor chairs and tables are provided. We holiday in cottages a lot with our dog and this is one that we will definitely return to.