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CRACKPOT COTTAGE

OFF GRID WILD GLAMPING

IN BEAUTIFUL SWALEDALE 

"A lovely couple who live an ecologically sound life....If more people lived like this, the world would be a better place."  Sam

We are now closed. We will reopen in April 2025. You can book your stay for the upcoming season now.

Crackpot Cottage glamping in swaledale

Welcome to Crackpot Cottage - Wild Glamping

Adjacent to the Coast To Coast, The Pennine Way, The Swale Trail and The Herriot Way

Crackpot Cottage is the ideal place to experience the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

There is plenty to do, walk and cycle in Swaledale but if you fancy going a little further afield we are only 30/40 minutes away from very renowned  sites in Wensleydale such as Castle Bolton, Penhill, Aysgarth Falls, Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes, Hardraw Force and Jervaulx Abbey.


We are a family-run smallholding. We grow our own fruit and vegetables and our hens provide us with fresh eggs daily.

We have two glamping venues in our grounds.

 
Situated in a small hamlet between Reeth and Gunnerside, we are surrounded by the most stunning Swaledale walks, including the renowned Muker - Keld circular and Gunnerside Gill. A gentle evening stroll from Crackpot Cottage will also take you to the outstanding Crackpot Falls or Summer Lodg
e cave and tarn
.

For walkers and cyclists and all of our guests if requested we are able to provide extras services such as packed lunches, safe indoor bike storage, e-bikes battery charging and pick up/drop off.

Staying with us is not only a choice of accommodation but a unique and special off grid experience!

 

 Log Cabin - Off Grid Wild Glamping

The log cabin sleeps 2. Compost toilet and basic washing facilities are outside next to the cabin in a small secluded woodland.

The cabin has exclusive use of the picnic area just adjacent, which has a fire-pit/barbeque to satisfy any cooking needs glamping style!

  • Beds: 1 double

From
£75.00

The Byre - Off Grid Wild Glamping

The byre sleeps 2. Compost toilet and basic washing facilities are outside next to the byre in a small secluded area.

The byre has exclusive use of the garden area just adjacent, which has a firepit/barbeque to satisfy any cooking needs glamping style!

  • Beds: 1 double

From
£70.00

Walkers & Cyclists Info

Walkers and cyclist are very welcome here at Crackpot Cottage!

Being very keen walkers and cyclists ourselves we understand your needs and have put together a series of extra services to facilitate your stay.

Click below for a list of services and prices.

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In the shop

Crackpot Cottage Publishing

Walking Swaledale Through Nature History & Folkore

Walked, written and sketched by Emanuela Suraci-Neve a resident of Swaledale and keen hiker, this illustrated 124 page handbook includes 19 circular walks in the northernmost dale of the Yorkshire Dales National Park covering well-known and less familiar paths with an average distance of 6.5 miles.

Upcoming Events

30th November 10.00am

CRAFT FAIR

Low Row Institute

Low Row

We will be attending selling local produce and crafts

November 2023 Craft fair
Reviews
Thank you so much for our amazing stay, the homemade breakfast is a great way to start the day, and the homemade pizza is an even better way to end it! The cabin was so cosy and Karen and Emanuela were absolutely fantastic hosts, they couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. We would absolutely love to stay there again and couldn't recommend it more! Thank you so much!
We had a wonderful stay at emanuela and Karen's beautiful cottage. landscape was gorgeous (even in the rain) and they were lovely - pizza was delicious!
Thank you for having us. We had the best time. A beautiful cabin and the surroundings are stunning! Thank you for the delicious food too! What a treat! We will definitely be back!
we really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and comfortable. We loved the private campfire area and sat here till late in the evening with a bottle of red wine enjoying the peace and beautiful views. The cabin was warm once the burner was on. We didn't brave the cold shower but maybe next time. Highly recommend getting pizza and breakfast - Emanuela is a great cook!
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