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Gate Eel Farmhouse

Pateley Bridge (3mls SE), North Yorkshire

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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Elegant 17th century Grade II-listed property sleeping ten guests across five bedrooms
  • Beautiful, spacious property set in picturesque Nidderdale
  • Enjoy the enclosed and manicured, south-facing lawn garden
Overview
Property code: 83663

Steeped in history, this beautiful Grade II-listed property provides the perfect retreat for large families to enjoy some quality time together and explore Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales.

Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty when you stay at this exquisite Yorkshire house for 10. Set in charming Dacre Banks, 4 miles from Pately Bridge, the five-bedroom holiday home dates back to the 17th century and includes gardens where you and your friends and family, and up to two four-legged chums, can relax out in the sunshine. Venture out on long walks and cycle rides from the house. Go shopping and have afternoon tea in Harrogate, 11.5 miles away, then return home to enjoy the tranquillity of the setting or to light the fire inside the splendid house and to simply enjoy spending quality time together.

Open the front door to this period home, which has underfloor heating, to find a wealth of internal character features. Head into the kitchen to make a pot of tea or fresh cup of coffee and start thinking about what to prepare for dinner while you are here. Make your way into the lounge to light the open fire and find your favourite programme on the TV/DVD, which also comes with an Amazon Firestick. Lay the table for celebratory and holiday meals in the dining room, where there is also a baby grand piano if anyone in your party is musically minded. Find a separate WC and a boot room are also at this level, while a utility room can be found down some steps. Climb one set of stairs to the first floor of the house to choose between two super-king-size rooms, both with en-suite shower rooms and one with zip-and-link beds that can be separated in advance to become twins. Head up another staircase to find two double rooms, plus a super-king-size room with zip-and-link beds that can be divided into twins in advance. There is also a family bathroom here. On the top floor of the house find a games room and snug, where younger members of your party can retreat to watch the Smart TV or play on the PlayStation2 or mini pool table. This room does have a low ceiling. Relax outside in the courtyard with your book and a cool drink on summer days. Light the BBQ on summer evenings. Find there is bicycle storage within the grounds and parking for up to three cars.

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  • 5 bedrooms - 2 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into twins on request), 1 super-king-size, 2 doubles
  • Accommodation of the bedrooms is spilt between two sections of the house
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC and 1 separate WC
  • Gas AGA and additional gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and pod coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer and extra fridge
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Open log fire ( first basket of logs included)
  • TV/DVD with Amazon firestick in the lounge
  • Snug/games room with Smart TV/DVD, PlayStation 2 and children's pool table
  • Enclosed, lawned garden with furniture, rear patio area with furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Secure cycle storage
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Shop and pub within 200 metres
  • Please note there are low ceilings and beams in the attic snug/games rooms and many stone steps throughout the property
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

From Dacre Banks, find all sorts of magnificent places to explore on foot or by bike. Head down to Fewston Reservoir, 5 miles away in the picturesque Washburn Valley, where you can explore the nature reservoir and wander through beautiful bluebell woods in spring. Make your way to Thruscross too, where a walk around the scenic lake extends to approximately 4.5 miles. Drive 7.5 miles from the holiday home to experience the striking Coldstones Cut, an impressive sculpture situated about a working mine.

Or, head into Pateley Bridge from Dacre Banks; this is a charming little market town, very typical of this area of Yorkshire. The main street is peppered with cafes, restaurants, local stores, quality butchers and a wine shop: everything you need to stock up for your stay. You’ll also find the self-proclaimed “Oldest Sweet Shop in England” here, dating back to the early 1800s.

Pateley Bridge sits at the heart of the breathtaking Nidderdale landscape, itself an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and immediately adjacent to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

There are plenty of local attractions and stunning natural sights within easy driving distance including the fabulous Brimham Rocks (4.5 miles) and the famous Three Peaks – or check out the cathedral town of Ripon which is also well worth a visit and is just 12 miles away, with its regal castle overlooking the town below. The RHS garden at Harlow Carr (16 miles) is a great place to visit for those that love flowers and plants.

Take a spa day or have a massage at the Turkish Baths in the cosmopolitan town of Harrogate, 14.5 miles away. This grand Victorian spa town is regularly listed as the best place to live in the UK. Today, it combines traditional elegance with contemporary style effortlessly.

Best known for its antiques and fine art, Harrogate has antique dealers and galleries around every corner, particularly around the Montpellier Quarter. High fashion outlets can also be found here, nestling alongside lavish interior boutiques, punctuated with enough fine restaurants and cafes to keep you fuelled for weeks.

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 29th March 2024

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We had a great holiday. The house is spacious, well equipped and very comfortable. Loved the piano. The games room went down well with the younger family members. The garden is beautiful and parking is good. Nearby pub (with food) and village shop are handy.

Reviewed by David 29th December 2023

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We stopped as a group of 10 people (plus a dog and a baby) for New Year and we had a fantastic time. The house is so characterful and very well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the visit to Whitakers gin distillery, and the walk to Pateley Bridge. The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Emma 22nd December 2023

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We had a wonderful Christmas with the family at Gate Eel Farmhouse. The house was comfortable and warm, and there was plenty of space for all 9 of us to be together or spending time doing our own thing in the house. In addition to the two tv rooms there were loads of board games and books etc. We spent most of the daytime outside enjoying the many Read morelovely walks and amazing views. We couldnt have asked for a better week away. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 15th December 2023

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Absolutely beautiful house in beautiful location, attention to detail was second to none. We had my husbands 50th birthday celebrations here and made a full Christmas dinner and had everything we needed including a beautiful Christmas tree. Our weekend would t have been as special without all the thoughtful detail from Me & Mrs Roberts. Thank you sRead moreo much. Hide

Reviewed by Janette 24th November 2023

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Lovely old farmhouse with plenty of space for a large group of people. Great location. Toasty warm in November with a real fire in the sitting room, an Aga in the kitchen and underfloor heating. Well equipped.

Reviewed by Louise 17th November 2023

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Lovely holiday accommodation, well equipped with everything we needed. Great location, just a shame the pub in the village doesnt allow dogs. The house is perfect for a group of friends/family as a good configuration of bedrooms and bathrooms. Will definitely be back and explore more of the local area.

Reviewed by Lorraine 8th September 2023

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Lovely quaint place, comfortable beds all round. Plenty of kitchen equipment!SELECTED!.!ENDOFSELECTED!

Reviewed by Jeremy 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Cathy 23rd June 2023

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Beautiful old farm house. Lots of space and lovely court yard to sit in. Very well equipped. Perfect for a family gathering. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Andrea 16th June 2023

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A beautiful character property, clean and v comfortable beds.We had a family long weekend here to celebrate my birthday and Fathers Day, my husband asked David (owner) to help with flowers which he hand delivered for me on our arrival which was so very lovely of him and over and above. Contact was perfect and David was very helpful and we were alloRead morewed to enter the property early, by arrangement, which meant we could drop off luggage and enjoy the day we arrived out n about ! Highly recommend!! Hide

Reviewed by Brian 26th May 2023

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A lovely comfortable house in a beautiful area. The layout worked very well for 3 generations. The beds in particular were very comfortable and appreciated for the taller guests. Property well equipped. Welcome pack appreciated. Owner very helpful.

Reviewed by James 10th May 2023

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We had a wonderful stay at the property, and felt at home from the moment we arrived. The house was clean, tidy and really comfortable. Instructions were available for all of the equipment, and additional little touches provided to help with our stay. We cant thank the hosts enough, and look forward to visiting again in the future.

Reviewed by Felicity 24th March 2023

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A very comfortable and well equipped house - perfect for our large family of 8 adults + 2 dogs, and lovely to come back to after the family completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. We also really appreciated the owner's flexibility in allowing us to leave later the next day when we were all so tired.

Reviewed by Sylvia 17th March 2023

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Absolutely lovely cottage, suited everyone from young to old for a large family get together. Was perfect from start to finish and David the owner communicated fantastically and thankfully understood when we accidentally took home the Alexa!!! Safe to say its being returned! Games for children and the whole family available. An extensive collectionRead more of books and DVDs it was just perfect throughout and we will be back x everyone loved it x Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 3rd March 2023

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Reviewed by Zoe 10th February 2023

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Beautiful house, warm and cosy, well equipped and very comfy beds and nice linen. The owners allowed us to check in early and leave later as they had no guests checking straight in which was very welcome to our group. Would Definately stay again and recommend to friends.

Reviewed by Sue 29th December 2022

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Two families and our dogs met halfway between Wales and Scotland to celebrate New Year! What a fantastic house to spend quality time together. Thank you David for your attention to detail. Plenty of room in this beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse with comfy beds, modern bathrooms and a very well equipped kitchen. The house was decorated for ChristRead moremas which added to the charm. The fully enclosed garden was perfect for the dogs. Ample parking space for our 4 cars. Highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Gerald 2nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Emma 11th November 2022

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This house is absolutely gorgeous, we all slept incredibly well and loved our time spent at the property. The kitchen is gorgeous and the utensils and crockery were perfect. It's about 20 minutes into harrogate and taxis are easy to organise as well. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your stunning property. We would stay there again in an inRead morestant. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 4th November 2022

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Such a lovely welcoming home. Pictures dont do it justice!! There is everything there that you could need, didnt want to leave! Felt like home from home. Would recommend to all.

Reviewed by Rajesh 7th October 2022

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The equipment was spot on as was the cleanliness and comfort. There were also detailed instructions for the cottage available and the owner was willing to answer any questions directly.

Reviewed by Shiennah 3rd October 2022

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A lovely family property in a fabulous location. I dont think there was anything missing though we only ate breakfast at Gate Eel. I did spot an enormous slow cooker in the utility room and Id love to cook a meal in the Aga, maybe next time. We were entertained by group members giving a piano recital! Lots of walks and pubs with Rippon, KnaresborouRead moregh and Harrogate near enough for a culture fix. Close enough to Bront country and Ilkley Moore. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 25th September 2022

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Reviewed by John 16th September 2022

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We rented the cottage as a family from 2 to 70 years old to celebrate my 70th birthday. We had a lovely weekend and the farmhouse with its large but cosy kitchen with an aga, the lovely dining room with the piano, its historical ambience and its facilities made for a memorable weekend. Bedrooms were spacious and extremely comfortable. It was very wRead moreell equipped. There is an excellent pub and a village shop within 200metres of the house.. Everybody had a memorable weekend. Hide

Reviewed by Alice 26th August 2022

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We have had an excellent return visit to Gate Eel Farmhouse. Thank you David for another great stay. The house is great for a get together with family and friends. We loved cooking in the kitchen (which is very well equipped) and dining around the large dining table. On other nights we enjoyed BBQs in the courtyard! The large lounge is great and coRead moremfortably seated us all. Gate Eel is in a great location to explore the beautiful surroundings of Nidderdale. We hope to return again in the future! Hide

Reviewed by David 19th August 2022

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Great venue for family meet up. Local pub food is great but closed Mon & Tue. Great walks around for the 4 legged guests.

Reviewed by Douglas 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by Paul 29th July 2022

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This is a stunning home with lots of character and obviously loved by its owners. The owner was very attentive offering to help wherever or whenever needed albeit no help was required during our stay. Great location for visiting the sites including Harrogate and York plus plenty of beautiful villages locally too.

Reviewed by ALISON 22nd July 2022

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Beautiful property in a great location. The layout of the house is good. Perfect location for exploring Nidderdale and also close to Harrogate. A thoroughly enjoyable week! Thank you.

Reviewed by Manoj 8th July 2022

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We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The cottage is beautiful and very well equipped. The owner, David, was very accommodating of all our needs and nothing seemed too much trouble. We highly recommend this cottage and are sure to visit again in the future

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Reviewed by Henry 1st July 2022

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A beautiful well-restored, unspoilt house. The wonderful luxury of a warm family kitchen was appreciated, even in July. As was the vast range of games, books etc for all ages.

Reviewed by John 24th June 2022

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A fine house with a good location. a great courtyard for sitting out. A good kitchen and dining room; a dull sitting room. The en suite bathrooms were very, very small. The village was busier with road traffic than was expected. The shop was handy and helpful; the pub was most disappointing, although tolerable if warm enough to sit outside. We woulRead mored recommend it but not return ourselves. Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 17th June 2022

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Fabulous house in a beautiful location. Highly recommended and will be visiting again. Thank you.

Reviewed by Barbara 10th June 2022

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A well-equipped house in a great location made an ideal base for a week long multi-generational family holiday

Reviewed by Phillip 20th May 2022

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This was a very special weekend for the family, allowing 9 of us to come together. What a fantastic 4 days spent in this beautiful house about 12 miles from Harrogate, great for shopping and Knaresborough, great fun for boating. The house is beautifully kept with everything you could possibly need and more. We had a formal dinner party on Saturday Read morein the lovely dining room with murder mystery. The courtyard off the kitchen was also a great area to sit out for our BBQ. We would love to come back Hide

Reviewed by June 13th May 2022

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Gate Eel Farmhouse is set in a beautiful location with lots of walks close by. Easy access to most places of interest. We enjoyed being able to sit on the patio in the evenings listening to the country sounds. The cottage is comfortable and has everything to make your holiday complete.

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