Cubble Head is a lovely Grade 2 listed 18th century farmhouse with panoramic views in Burtersett, a traditional Dales village just 1.5 miles from the bustling market town of Hawes. It is peacefully situated on a back road high above the valley. The cottage has been sympathetically and fully restored with taste and passion and now blends traditional charm such as beamed ceilings, solid oak ledged and braced doors and a log fire, with all modern conveniences. There are 4 bedrooms, including a superking size bed, all with high quality bed linen from John Lewis and 2 separate bath / shower rooms. Downstairs, there is a lovely oak breakfast kitchen, a living room and separate dining room so the cottage is spacious for a family. Cubble Head has a garden and paddock of 0.75 acres with 3 separate outdoor areas to sit and enjoy the sun and a glass of wine and, of course, the amazing views – you can see for miles. There is plenty of parking in our yard.
All our holiday weeks start on a Saturday. During low season - November to March, excluding Christmas and New Year, we can offer short breaks of 3 days.
In the rest of the year, for some weeks, we may be able to offer 5 or 6 day bookings, Saturday/Sunday/Monday (3pm) to Thursday/Friday (10am). These breaks are priced at 80% of the weekly cost for 5 days, and 90% for 6 days. If you would like a 5 or 6 day holiday rather than a full week, please email or phone us to check if this is possible. Please note this does not apply to Christmas or New Year.
To book Cubble Head please phone us direct or use the contact form in TripAdvisor or our own website which is easy to find.
Further details
We have owned Cubble Head for 17 years and it has been a rental cottage throughout this time. We have a very high level indeed of guest satisfaction and many people return year after year to recharge their batteries. Please see the comments from our guest book on the cottage's own page- look for 'Cubble Head' and you will soon find us. The price is fully inclusive, there are no extras to pay at all. Delicious welcome pack of local goodies and a bottle of wine to get your holiday off to a good start!
Pets
We can accept one well behaved pet until January 7th 2023 but after this date Cubble Head will be pet-free. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment this may cause.
Further details indoors
The cottage is on two floors. It is heated with oil fired central heating with radiators in every room.
Downstairs - an entrance porch with coat hooks and cupboards, ideal for taking off boots!
Spacious living room with oak floor, beamed ceiling and an open fire place. There are comfortable sofas and chairs and a 43 inch Smart TV with Netflix, Smart speaker with Spotify, DVD player, DVDs, books and games. Window seat with hill views.
Separate dining room with an original stone fireplace, electric log stove, dining table and chairs and a payphone. There is free unlimited Broadband WiFi. Oak floor and beamed ceiling. Hill views.
Kitchen - recently refitted with lovely solid oak units, plenty of cupboards and worktops. Very well equipped with electric glass hob, separate Bosch fan oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer. Plenty of cooking and baking equipment including a bread making machine. Travertine-effect floor. Magnificent panoramic views of the Wensleydale valley and the hills to the north.
Separate breakfast area with oak table and chairs. Beamed ceiling. Lovely views of Burtersett.
Downstairs stylish bathroom, with bath, over the bath shower, washbasin, toilet and cupboard. Luxury toiletries from Cole and Lewis. Understairs cubby hole with Bosch washer drier.
Upstairs:Bedroom 1 - Newly restyled in 2016 with luxurious Clarissa Hulse bedding. Extremely comfortable 6 foot wide "superking bed" that can be split into twin beds if preferred. Wardrobe with drawers, pretty dressing table, bedside chests. lovely thick carpet. Flat screen colour TV. i-pod / i-phone dock.
Bedroom 2 - A large room, refitted in 2013 - double bed, period walnut chest of drawers, bedside chests, walk in wardrobe, window seat, beamed ceiling, hill views. Flat screen colour TV. i-pod / i-phone dock.
Bedroom 3 - A cosy room, newly redecorated with a single bed, wardrobe with drawers, bedside table, beamed ceiling, window seat, Lloyd Loom chair.
Bedroom 4 - A pretty and cosy room with a single bed, wardrobe with drawers, bedside chest, small period table, beamed ceiling, window seat, views of Burtersett and Wensleydale.
All bedrooms are regularly redecorated and updated and all bedding is from John Lewis, pure cotton with a high thread count for comfort and style. We provide high quality Egyptian and Turkish cotton towels for all guests.
Shower room newly refitted in 2014 with toilet, wash basin and separate shower cubicle with curved glass screen. Beamed ceiling. Luxury toiletries from Cole and Lewis.
Please note - People were shorter when Cubble Head was built, around 1740, and tall guests should note that our internal doorways are all 6 feet high, so you may need to duck!.
Outdoors
Cubble Head has a large patio area at the front (south) and side of the house with garden furniture - a lovely large hardwood table and 6 chairs. The patio is a suntrap and enjoys magnificent views of the hills and the Wensleydale valley - perfect for 'al fresco' dining. There is also a grassy picnic area with a large picnic bench to the east side of the house and the views from here are breathtaking, looking across, up and down Wensleydale. You can see for miles! To the front of the house, there is a large enclosed paddock which would provide a safe play area for children. When the gates are closed, the whole garden is enclosed and secure.
The setting is incredibly peaceful and we have wonderful dark skies at night with millions of stars. Little Owls nest in the nearby barn and the garden is a haven for birds, including woodpeckers.
There is ample parking for several cars within the grounds and there is a large parking area just on the left as you turn off the lane. An unsurfaced track leads about 25 metres from this main parking area to the house and makes for easier unloading / packing up as you can park the car quite close to the house.
We have owned Cubble Head for 16 years and it has been a rental cottage throughout this time. We have a very high level indeed of guest satisfaction and many people return year after year to recharge their batteries. Please see the comments from our guest book on the cottage's own page- look for 'Cubble Head' and you will soon find us. The price is fully inclusive, there are no extras to pay at all. Delicious welcome pack of local goodies and a bottle of wine to get your holiday off to a good start!
Pets
We welcome 1 well behaved family pet, on the proviso that all traces of pet hair and mess etc are removed from the cottage and the grounds and that pets are not allowed upstairs nor on the furniture. We may consider 2 pets but please phone or email us first to discuss before making a reservation.
Further details outdoors
Cubble Head has a large patio area at the front (south) and side of the house with garden furniture - a lovely large hardwood table and 6 chairs. The patio is a suntrap and enjoys magnificent views of the hills and the Wensleydale valley - perfect for 'al fresco' dining. There is also a grassy picnic area with a large picnic bench to the east side of the house and the views from here are breathtaking, looking across, up and down Wensleydale. You can see for miles! To the front of the house, there is a large enclosed paddock which would provide a safe play area for children. When the gates are closed, the whole garden is enclosed and secure.
The setting is incredibly peaceful and we have wonderful dark skies at night with millions of stars. Little Owls nest in the nearby barn and the garden is a haven for birds, including woodpeckers.
There is ample parking for several cars within the grounds and there is a large parking area just on the left as you turn off the lane. An unsurfaced track leads about 25 metres from this main parking area to the house and makes for easier unloading / packing up as you can park the car quite close to the house.
Cubble Head is peacefully located on a back road which continues to Semerwater Lake where you can canoe or swim. The Pennine Way is just a mile from the house, and there are tremendous walks in every direction. It is ideal for a relaxing family holiday. Wensleydale is James Herriot country and home to Wensleydale cheese - made famous by Wallace and Gromit. There are many local scenic attractions such as Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Falls and Hardraw Force. The nearby road across to Swaledale is regarded by many as the most scenic drive in England.
