Title: White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. Cottage in Richmond with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. ![Interior - White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78220000/78217400/78217336/b4e07bf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78220000/78217400/78217336/f18f9b53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78220000/78217400/78217336/c54de0ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78220000/78217400/78217336/6a2b8914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. (Richmond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78220000/78217400/78217336/2065f6c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Swaledale, White Lea is a charming Dales Cottage perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This beautiful three-story stone cottage boasts an open-plan living area with French doors offering far-reaching views and a traditional wood burner for cozy nights, as well as private patio seating and charcoal BBQ facilities. Located in Grinton village with its popular pub The Bridge Inn, medieval church St Andrews Church sits nearby. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill £493 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home in Swaledale blending original features with contemporary style. Set in the perfect location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park and surrounding areas. White Lea is brimming with character, this stunning three story, stone-built Dales Cottage sleeps 6 people and really does bring the wow factor. Downstairs boasts a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area. This really is the heart of the home, with sash windows, stone flagged floors, French doors with far-reaching views and a traditional wood burner for cosy nights. The sleeping accommodation is spread across two floors, two double bedrooms on the first floor and one twin bedroom on the second floor in the attic room, with rustic beams and skylights – the perfect place to star gaze. There is a family shower room situated on the first floor and one cloakroom on the second floor. Outside there is a private patio area with a seating for 6 people. A lovely space for dining alfresco surrounded by the countryside views or just to enjoy a morning coffee amongst the dawn chorus of the relaxing birdsong. There is also a charcoal BBQ to enjoy cooking outside on in the warm summer evenings. This Swaledale holiday home is positioned in a rural setting overlooking the views of the surrounding countryside in the village of Grinton with the slightly larger village of Reeth nearby with essential amenities. Grinton is home to one of the area’s popular pubs, The Bridge Inn, serving traditional pub food, well-kept ales and a good wine and gin menu. St Andrews Church, known locally as the Cathedral of the Dale, sits prominently at the heart of the village, a medieval church with impressive architectural features and home to many bats of an evening! The River Swale, the fastest flowing river in England, runs through Grinton and below the bridge is a wonderful spot to dip your toes after a day of hiking! White Lea in Grinton is the perfect base for any outdoor enthusiast. There are multiple walks straight from the door. Based close to the foot of Fremington Edge, and at the base of Grinton Moor. With Calver Hill not too far away, you really are spoilt for choice. Pop in the car to explore more walks that the area is renowned for, such as the stunning Gunnerside Gill walk or the romantic walk around Kisdon and Keld from Muker. There are rare flower meadows to stroll through, dramatic quarries and of course plenty of remains of the mining industry scattered across the moors – particularly up dale. Cycling is huge in the area, boasting some of the best cycling England has to offer. Road cyclists will love local rides such as the Tan Hill Loop – a challenging route that takes you conveniently past the Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in England or, pick up some of the climbs of the Tour de France route that came through Grinton in 2014\. There are plenty of gravel and mountain bike trails to explore too, and the area is home to the largest UK Mountain Bike Enduro event held every year. A brilliant event to watch some pro mountain bikers and to join in the festivities with live bands of the evening. Grinton is also the start of the Swaledale Trail, a purpose-built off-road trail for families who wish to ride together which starts at Grinton and finishes in Keld. This is also a great trail for families with push chairs of for people with mobility issues. Just down the road from White Lea is The Dales Bike Centre, here you can hire road and mountain bikes or simply enjoy one of their ‘showstopper’ cakes in their Café and Cakery after you have earned it exploring the dale of course! Slightly further afield are the market towns of Leyburn and Hawes, both worth a visit especially on market days. We also highly recommend the Wensleydale Cheese Factory in Hawes and the drive to Hawes via The Butter Tubs is spectacular! Also worth visiting is the Georgian Market town of Richmond. Here there are plenty of amenities and attractions including a well-maintained Castle, a Georgian Theatre and an Abbey. The cottage benefits from oil central heating throughout in addition to the wood burner. To ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible all bed linen and towels are provided and the electric and oil is included in the rental price. Layout Ground floor: Open plan, living room, kitchen, dining areas, wood burning stove. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 2 double, family shower room with walk-in shower, basin heated towel rail and w.c. Second floor: 1 bedroom: 2 single beds, cloack room with w.c. and basin. Sleeping Arrangements Two double bedrooms and one Twin bedroom with two single beds. Exterior Enclosed private patio, Off road parking for one car. Local Area Situated in a small Dales village with one pub serving well kept ales, fine wines and great pub food. There is also St Andrews Church, the River Swale and numerous walks and bike rides straight from the door. Getting there • From A1: turn off at Scotch Corner to Richmond • In Richmond take the A6108 and then B6270 to Grinton • As you approach the corner into the village White Lea in on the left before the Bridge Inn Pub. Accessibility The property is not wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific needs, please contact us, we are happy to answer any questions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929000/32928906/506f9a4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ground Floor: Living room: TV, Freesat, Open Fire Dining room. 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Please be courteous to the neighbours. Sorry, no pets. We respectfully remind you and your party to take due care and attention when staying in thi ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as BooksterListing148202 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.38123%2C-1.92849&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P5xWlcWdgRCaZHUkTBG0rzl3JoM=) Richmond, England #### What's nearby - Yorkshire Dales National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Stef Ottevanger Sculptures \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Durham University \- 55 min drive \- 49.9 miles - Durham Cathedral \- 56 min drive \- 51.0 miles - Harrogate Convention Centre \- 61 min drive \- 46.4 miles #### Getting around - Garsdale Station - 29 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Charles Bathurst Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪George And Dragon - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Black Bull - ‬19 min walk - ‪The Kings Head - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home.? ### How much is parking at White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home.? ### What time is check-in at White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home.? ### What time is check-out at White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home.? ### Where is White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## White Lea is a beautiful Dales Cottage recently transformed into a fantastic holiday home. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walter F. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Comfortable, clean, spacious, sheep on the doorstep. Good location to start from. ##### Walter F. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George C. 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cottage and Location Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage in the peaceful village of Grinton. A great base for exploring North Yorkshire. There are also a lot of great walks in the local vicinity and a local pub which serves decent food. Reeth is also nearby and within easy walking distance (about 3/4 mile). The parking is limited at the front of the cottage and on a bend. If you don't fancy parking here, it's not an issue as there is ample street parking on the road outside the local Church nearby. It certainly wouldn't put me off the cottage. ##### George C. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie W. 3 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay Couldn't have asked for more from the property or local environment - perfect walks for us a s a young family along with my elderly mother right from the doorstep. ##### Jamie W. 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