#{ServerName}
1 / 30  
2 / 30  
3 / 30  
4 / 30  
5 / 30  
6 / 30  
7 / 30  
8 / 30  
9 / 30  
10 / 30  
11 / 30  
12 / 30  
13 / 30  
14 / 30  
15 / 30  
16 / 30  
17 / 30  
18 / 30  
19 / 30  
20 / 30  
21 / 30  
22 / 30  
23 / 30  
24 / 30  
25 / 30  
26 / 30  
27 / 30  
28 / 30  
29 / 30  
30 / 30  

Red Squirrel Cottage

Snaizeholme, near Hawes, Yorkshire

Check availability & Book

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
pets No Dogs
grade 5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Quirky
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Country houses
9 more

At a glance

  • Converted stables and cart store bursting with country-living charm
  • A secluded romantic bolthole with panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales
  • Spot red squirrels and an array of wildlife as you explore the 6 acres of luscious grounds

Property code: OC-DS671

This beautifully presented stone cottage is ideally located to explore the great outdoors, brilliant for couples seeking a relaxing retreat or an active getaway. The welcoming market town of Hawes is just 2 miles away, with all the essentials for your stay, as well as some lovely independent shops and eateries. Surrounded on all sides by dramatic hills, there are plenty of invigorating walks from the doorstep. Admire the power of the river by taking a tour of the local waterfalls, with the well-known Cotter force, Hardraw Force and Aysgill Force, all within 5 miles.

Enter through the front door and hang up your coats before entering into the cosy lounge. This room is bursting with character, from the flagstone flooring and exposed stone walls to the wood burner, wooden beams and oak mantelpiece. Nestle on the comfortable sofa beside the crackling fire or curl up on the window seat and watch the wildlife. There is also a lovely dining area where you can enjoy romantic meals for two. Through a doorway is the attractive kitchen. Venture up the stairs with a convenient rope bannister to find the spacious king-size bedroom. Admire the garden views from a comfortable tub chair with the backdrop of another fantastic exposed stone wall. The en-suite features contemporary wooden units, a corner shower, and a free-standing bath offering scenic views as you relax.

Directly outside is a sunny patio where you can sit and take in your surroundings with a BBQ. Beyond this, there is a pond teeming with wildlife, as well as a further 6 acres of wild lands and woodlands.

Read more Code: OC-DS671

  • 1 bedroom - 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 bathroom - 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower
  • Steam oven, ceramic hob, combi microwave, dishwasher, freezer, washing machine, Illy coffee machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Walled patio, BBQ and seating areas, 6 acres of wild land and wooded areas
  • Private parking
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Photos

Show 18 more

Karen Haxell

This property is personally managed by Karen.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

Overall cleanliness
Overall cleanliness 5 starsOverall cleanliness 5 starsOverall cleanliness 5 starsOverall cleanliness 5 starsOverall cleanliness 5 stars5
Overall equipment
Overall equipment 4.9 starsOverall equipment 4.9 starsOverall equipment 4.9 starsOverall equipment 4.9 starsOverall equipment 4.9 stars4.9
Overall comfort
Overall comfort 4.9 starsOverall comfort 4.9 starsOverall comfort 4.9 starsOverall comfort 4.9 starsOverall comfort 4.9 stars4.9
Overall location
Overall location 4.9 starsOverall location 4.9 starsOverall location 4.9 starsOverall location 4.9 starsOverall location 4.9 stars4.9

Reviewed by Paul 31st May 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

We had a fantastic 4 nights at this beautiful cottage . So peaceful and quiet with red squirrels often appearing meters away from the cottage. The onsite owners Sandra and Craig were so friendly and helpful. Lots to do in the Dales National park including waterfalls and viaducts of the Carlisle settle railway line. Nearby Hawes had variety of shoRead moreps, pubs and restaurants. Such a great time and will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 24th May 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Charming cottage with all home comforts in an idyllic location with stunning views. Many thanks to congenial hosts Sandra & Craig for sharing this real gem -complete with it's own red squirrel display team! Lots to see & do in the area-lovely town of Hawes, Wensleydale Creamery, Dales Country Museum plus numerous walks and waterfalls to enjoy. We hRead moreope to visit again! Hide

Reviewed by Claire 5th April 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

10/10 cottage. We stumbled across this little gem be accident and we couldn't be happier with our little stay. The cottage is clean, cosy, and has everything you will need for a stay. We loved the location, close to Hawes and plenty of walks around to explore. And to top it all off, the wildlife was amazing, red squirrels, rabbits, birds, pigs, andRead more so many lambs. We'll be back! Hide

Reviewed by David 29th March 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The property is excellent and high spec. It is a great location with the added bonus of wonderful wildlife. The owners were really helpful.

Reviewed by Gillian 21st March 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Delightful cottage, designed and styled to perfection. Full of character, clean, comfortable and cosy, and equipped with everything you need. We loved every moment of our relaxing stay in this beautiful place. It is very special. Peaceful and tranquil location, surrounded by stunning views and fantastic wildlife. The owners, Craig and Sandra, were Read morewelcoming, helpful and friendly. The generous welcome pack was very much enjoyed and appreciated - thank you. The cottage certainly lived up to its name as we were treated to daily visits from the precious red squirrels, who completely stole our hearts. They charmed and entertained us every morning. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending a holiday here and will definitely be booking again. Hide

Reviewed by Rob 2nd March 2026

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A lovely cottage in a wonderful tranquil location, the red squirrels were a captivating sight just in front of the cottage. We had a relaxing break in the most idyllic of places, its a 10 out of 10 from us.

Reviewed by Susan 14th December 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The cottage is spotless,warm and cosy with great scenery on the doorstep and Wensleydale and the Three Peaks are easily accessible with everything you could need supplied for a relaxing holiday.The hosts were friendly and helpful and the generous welcome pack was a bonus I appreciated.The real stars and unique attraction of this cottage are howeverRead more as the name suggests the red squirrels.If you like wildlife photography this is the place to stay and it was a privilege to watch these charming and acrobatic little creatures just outside the window.I wouldn't hesitate to book again.Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Emily 24th November 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A lovely cosy cottage with lots of thoughtful touches, Craig and Sandra were great hosts and the red Squirrels where a constant source of entertainment.

Reviewed by Kenneth 13th November 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Must be happy just booked it again ! 10 out of 10

Reviewed by Lawrence 27th October 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

My husband & I absolutely enjoyed ourselves at the cottage. It was everything we hoped it to be: cozy, comfortable, quiet & serene. We had the best sleep of our entire 3 week trip herethe mattress was extremely comfortable, not too firm or too soft, but just right. Of course, the real highlight was watching the precious squirrels scamper and play Read moreduring breakfast. We were amused by their antics. My only regret: not being able to stay longer. Our 3 days here were the best part of our trip and we will stay longer to enjoy this Slice of Heaven called North Yorkshire! Hide

Reviewed by Angela 19th October 2025

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Really nice cottage, small but perfectly formed! Lovely location albeit off the beaten track, the daily visits from the red squirrels are an absolute delight. Nice cosy cottage, in a lovely part of the Yorkshire Dales with amazing views and an abundance of wildlife. A real gem.

Reviewed by Anna 24th August 2025

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Had a very good stay here. Great for peace and wildlife. Didn't want to leave!

Reviewed by Kim 6th August 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Wonderful cottage, wonderful location, very comfortable, very helpful. Will stay again

Reviewed by Michael 16th July 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Very comfortabe and well designed accommodation in a truly rural situation, yet only a short distance from Hawes, at the centre of the Yorkshire Dales, with shops, restaurants, an excellent museum and the Wensleydale Creamery. Many walks and attractions within easy reach. Red squirrels visit every day, just a few feet from the windows, amazing to wRead moreatch - also close to the red squirrel sanctuary just over the valley. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 29th June 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Absolutely perfect location and cottage. Very well equipped, comfy bed, comfy sofa in lounge, superb large screen tv which was easy to use. Lots of red squirrels to amuse use, also hares. Extremely helpful and friendly owners nest door.

Reviewed by Steve 24th June 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

WOW!!! what a fantastic cottage and location.Everything you would want, beautiful views, plenty of wildlife, especially the red squirrels, peace and quiet. Didn't get to meet the owners, but spoke to them on phone and nothing was a problem. Yorkshire Dales is a beautiful part of the country with lots to see and do. Would strongly recommend Red SquiRead morerrel Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by David 15th June 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Superb accommodation and great location for peace and quite. It was great to wake up each morning to watch and photograph Red Squirrels in the garden. It is only a short distance from Hawes which has a variety of shops and food outlets. Wensleydale Creamery is nearby and is good to visit. There are many good local walks. The owners live neRead morext to the cottage and were so friendly and helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte 7th May 2025

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

This cottage is an absolute gem. Peace and tranquility, surrounded by nature and welcomed by two caring owners. A fabulous place to stay to appreciate the Yorkshire Dales.

Reviewed by Robert 24th March 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

We had a great week in this lovely cottage. The hosts were friendly and helpful and the red squirrels a delight. Well equipped, clean and in a beautiful location. Wonderful.

Reviewed by Lucy 6th January 2025

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

This cottage is the perfect place for a wonderful getaway. It is cosy and ever so comfortable, with everything you need in a home from home. The owners are so welcoming from the minute you arrive, from the little pack of treats in the kitchen to the offer of a drop and pick up from Hawes if we fancied a night out! Having red squirrels at the winRead moredow is a real treat, and when the weather doesn't suit one of the plentiful walks in the area, the log burner makes for a cosy escape in to a good book! We will be back, thank you so much again Sanda & Craig x Hide

Reviewed by Rosemary 9th December 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Absolutely wonderful. So peaceful & adore the cheeky red squirrels who come right to the windows. The added bonus - lovely owners Craig & Sandra. So friendly & nothing too much trouble. Couldn't ask for more!

Reviewed by Michael 21st November 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

We had a wonderful stay at Red Squirrel Cottage. Its a beautifully set and presented cottage that the owners rightly take great pride in. It was clean, well presented and furnished and cosy. The fire in the winter evening is a really wonderful feature. The cottage is warm and has everything you need. The setting is perfect in a rural locations a feRead morew miles from Hawes. We wouldnt change anything, it was a brilliant stay. Hide

Reviewed by Andrea 3rd November 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Our week at Red Squirrel Cottage was an absolute delight. The property is beautifully presented and extremely comfortable. Its location very quiet and restful. The owners have made every effort to ensure guests will enjoy their stay in this wonderful place, from being readily available should they be needed to keeping the feeders topped up so ensuRead morere daily visits from the local wildlife. The Yorkshire Dales never fail to enthral. We hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 26th October 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The cottage was warm & cosy & has been renovated to the highest standard. It is in a superb location, out of the way but not too far from the local amenities in Hawes. The owners Sandra & Craig were very welcoming & friendly hosts.

Reviewed by David 12th October 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Fabulous cottage in stunning location. Well equipped, with fantastic attention to detail. Owners very friendly and knowledgeable. Amazing to watch the red squirrels from the window. Can't wait to return.

Reviewed by David 6th October 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The Cottage is not only in an incredible location with red squirrels at the window and other wildlife to watch but is in itself fantastic. Great attention to detail and comfort makes it a fantastic experience to stay here. The sofa is comfy, and with the log burner you can sit cosy watching sky tv on the big tv or playing board games. If you waRead morent to sit comfortably the huge window seat is amazing and we lost hours watching the squirrels play! The bed is super comfy and the deep bath was fantastic. You can walk to the red Squirrel sanctuary a hike down and across not far to go. Hawes is a 5 min drive away with great places to eat, shops, the Creamery and Raydale preserves. It is also a great base for visiting Ribblehead and Ingleton Waterfalls trail. The owners are wonderful and have created a little piece of heaven in the heart of the Dales. Hide

Reviewed by Wun 2nd October 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Clean, cosy and beautiful setting throughout. Good place to relax and reflect

Reviewed by Janet 23rd September 2024

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

A lovely clean cottage in a stunning location.

Reviewed by Kenneth 17th September 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Reviewed by Richard 25th August 2024

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Beautifully renovated property. Thoughtful and tasteful design. Plenty of wildlife on the doorstep with daily visits from the red squirrels. Friendly and helpful owners. Hawes is a lovely small market town with plenty of choice for eating out.

Reviewed by Aline Und Martin 17th August 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Reviewed by Ian 6th August 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Red Squirrel Cottage was absolutely wonderful and was everything you wish for in a home-from-home cottage. We will most certainly be back. Sandra and Craig were terrific hosts and Stanley was quite a character!

Reviewed by Liz 30th June 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A fab cottage in an amazing location we saw red squirrels every day, the owners couldnt have been more helpful and lots of attention to detail to make our stay so enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Haydon 15th June 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

32 more

LOCATION

Map
Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
hide & sleep is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.