Hotels & Accommodation near Swaledale Museum

The Arches has the potential to be an amazing rental property. Muker is a stunning countryside location, if you don’t mind the long drive over the fells to start any journey. There are some negatives, a few already addressed with the owner, who kindly offered a small refund. No house sign for “the arches” at the property & the key was hidden in thick plant growth. We had been forewarned the washing machine was broken. The kitchen/lounge/stairs was very dirty, small leaf particles dirt & dust adorned the floors. We tried to vacuum but it smelt & was full of dirt & dog hairs, so we cleaned using a dustpan & brush.Downstairs was tired & needed a deep clean & refreshing to make brighter. The lounge smelled really strong of wet dogs & the smell from the sofas lingered on clothing if sat on. We therefore didn’t use the lounge. Cooker glass was dirty, food was left in freezer & a couple of the cupboards. Upstairs the bedrooms were large & the beds very comfortable. The rooms were light and airy and the bedding clean. There was a lovely view from 2 of the bedroom windows, the 3rd at the back of the property had no view. The bathroom was dated. The shower had to remain on “eco” to avoid a cold shower. A note to this effect would be useful for future residents. Cold tap drips if not turned off hard. The night storage heaters had been left on when we arrived in 30o summer temp. With a few amendments this will be a great property to return to.

The Punchbowl Inn was a lovely pub to stay at, the staff were very friendly, the food was amazing. The room was lovely and had a fantastic view of the dales. If I had to be picky it would have been nice to have a shower curtain or screen over the bath as using the shower head I tended to flood the floor, but the water was lovely and hot. and I would return again.

What a great find. We needed a place that was big enough to accommodate all our family and this did not disappoint. Spacious rooms, fabulous garden and brilliant location. Everything you could possibly need for your stay was catered for. The house was spotlessly clean. We all loved it and looking forward to booking again for next year.