Swallows in Whittle Hill, Tosside Near Settle, BD23 4SJ

About Swallows

Swallows is a stone-built farmhouse in Tosside, Lancashire, right in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. This six-bedroom property sleeps 12 guests and works brilliantly for big family gatherings or friend reunions. The shared indoor heated swimming pool gives everyone a place to splash about whatever the weather. A games room with snooker table keeps competitive spirits high whilst the tennis court and 7-a-side football pitch offer outdoor fun.

The surrounding countryside delivers stunning views across the Dales. Walking trails and mountain biking routes start right from the doorstep. Wildlife spotting includes regular deer sightings near the woodland paths.

Inside you'll find one ground floor double bedroom plus five first floor rooms: two doubles and three twins with single beds. Three bathrooms include two shower rooms and one bathroom with a corner bath. The large lounge has a wood burner and TV. The vast kitchen seats all 12 guests around one dining table and includes electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Settle market town sits 7 miles away (15 minutes). Gisburn Forest lies 16 miles distant (25 minutes) for mountain biking. The Lake District starts 14 miles away (30 minutes). Local pubs and shops are 4 miles off (10 minutes).

Book Swallows for milestone birthdays or multi-generational breaks where space matters. The pool and games facilities make this farmhouse perfect for groups wanting activities on-site plus easy access to Dales adventures.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 6
✓Double beds: 3
✓Single beds: 6
✓Bathrooms: 3
✓Total WCs: 3
✓Central heating
✓Cooking hob
✓Dogs allowed: 3
✓Entire home
✓Dishwasher
✓Tumble dryer
✓Washing machine
✓Fam: Cot
✓Fam: High chair
✓Fridge
✓G/F WC
✓G/F bedroom
✓Garden/Courtyard
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Ironing board
✓Kitchen
✓Bed linen included
✓Towels included
✓Microwave
✓Other: BBQ
✓Other: Electric car charging point
✓Other: Games room/Play Facilities
✓Other: Swimming pool
✓Other: Tennis court
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Private parking
✓Private entrance
✓Property Complex
✓Property type: House / Cottage
✓Property type 2: Detached
✓Smoke alarm(s)
✓Soap
✓Sofa
✓TV
✓Toilet paper

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Swallows

Indoor Swimming Pool Access

The shared heated pool gets used by all ages from toddlers to grandparents, providing entertainment whatever the weather outside.

Games Room Entertainment

Snooker table and games keep everyone entertained during downtime, perfect for friendly family competitions and evening entertainment sessions.

Ground Floor Bedroom

The downstairs double bedroom with nearby bathroom suits guests with mobility needs or those preferring to avoid stairs completely.

Spacious Kitchen Dining

One large dining table seats all 12 guests together for meals, making family dinners and celebrations properly communal experiences.

Yorkshire Dales Location

Stunning countryside setting with walking trails from the doorstep and regular wildlife sightings including deer near the woodland paths.

Football Pitch Available

The shared 7-a-side football pitch gives energetic kids and adults space to run around and burn off energy.

Getting To Swallows

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Swallows by car, head to Tosside in Lancashire via the A682 from Gisburn or Long Preston. The farmhouse sits in countryside near the Yorkshire Dales border with private parking available on arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Clitheroe, approximately 14 miles away. From there, a taxi journey takes you through scenic Lancashire countryside to your Yorkshire Dales base.

Private parking available on-site

Clitheroe station (14 miles)

Accessible from A682 via Gisburn

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Settle Market Town

Distance: 7 miles

BD24 9EJ

Gisburn Forest Hub

Distance: 16 miles

BB7 4TY

Bowland Wild Boar Park

Distance: 12 miles

PR3 2QT

Pendle Hill

Distance: 10 miles

BB7 3DY

Malham Cove

Distance: 12 miles

BD23 4DJ

Stocks Reservoir

Distance: 6 miles

BB7 3AY

Booths Supermarket Settle

Distance: 7 miles

BD24 9AA

Clitheroe Town Centre

Distance: 14 miles

BB7 2DP

Skipton High Street

Distance: 15 miles

BD23 1DT

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Distance: 14 miles

BB7 1BA

Bolton Abbey

Distance: 18 miles

BD23 6EX

Skipton Castle

Distance: 15 miles

BD23 1AW

Settle Market Town

Distance: 7 miles

BD24 9EJ

Gisburn Forest Hub

Distance: 16 miles

BB7 4TY

Bowland Wild Boar Park

Distance: 12 miles

PR3 2QT

Pendle Hill

Distance: 10 miles

BB7 3DY

Malham Cove

Distance: 12 miles

BD23 4DJ

Stocks Reservoir

Distance: 6 miles

BB7 3AY

Booths Supermarket Settle

Distance: 7 miles

BD24 9AA

Clitheroe Town Centre

Distance: 14 miles

BB7 2DP

Skipton High Street

Distance: 15 miles

BD23 1DT

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Distance: 14 miles

BB7 1BA

Bolton Abbey

Distance: 18 miles

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Skipton Castle

Distance: 15 miles

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Is Swallows Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children love the heated indoor swimming pool with timed sessions throughout the day. The games room provides snooker and entertainment during downtime. Outside, the 7-a-side football pitch gives space for running around whilst the tennis court offers racket sports. Walking trails from the doorstep let families spot deer and explore woodland paths together. Highchair and cot are available on request.

Groups Will Love...

The shared indoor heated swimming pool stands out as the star attraction at Swallows. All ages from toddlers to grandparents use the pool throughout their stay. A timetable system organises access between cottages so your group gets dedicated swimming sessions. The pool stays heated year-round making it perfect whatever the weather outside. Guests consistently mention the pool as their favourite feature in reviews.

Pet Friendly

Swallows welcomes up to three dogs with additional charges applying. The property sits in countryside with walking trails starting from the doorstep. Dogs must stay on leads as gardens aren't enclosed and can wander between cottage areas. Nearby Gisburn Forest offers excellent dog walking routes 16 miles away. The surrounding Yorkshire Dales provides endless off-lead walking opportunities once you reach open access land.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Swallows

The Dog and Partridge

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BB7 4AE

The Talbot Arms Settle

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD24 9EJ

Ye Olde Naked Man Cafe

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD24 9EJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Swallows

How many people does Swallows sleep and what's the bedroom layout?

Swallows sleeps 12 guests across six bedrooms: one ground floor double, two first floor doubles and three first floor twin rooms with single beds. Three bathrooms serve the property with two shower rooms and one bathroom featuring a corner bath.

Is Swallows pet friendly and are there any restrictions?

Yes, Swallows welcomes up to three dogs with additional charges applying. Dogs must be kept on leads as the gardens aren't enclosed and they can wander between different cottage garden areas.

What leisure facilities can guests use during their stay?

Guests get timed access to a shared heated indoor swimming pool, games room with snooker table, tennis court and 7-a-side football pitch. A timetable system organises pool and games room usage between the different cottages on site.

What cooking facilities and appliances are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. A vast dining table seats all 12 guests together for meals.

Are there any accessibility features at Swallows?

The property has one double bedroom on the ground floor with a bathroom nearby. This layout suits guests with mobility considerations or those who prefer avoiding stairs.

What outdoor space comes with the property?

Swallows has a private patio with outdoor furniture and BBQ facilities. Guests also share access to larger communal gardens across the development.

How far is Swallows from local shops and amenities?

The nearest pub and shops sit 4 miles away in the local village. Settle market town is 7 miles distant offering more extensive shopping and dining options.

What's the check-in and check-out process at Swallows?

Check-in starts from 16:00 onwards on your arrival day. Check-out must be completed before 09:30 on your departure morning to allow cleaning time.

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Swallows Reviews

Wendy

The cottage is perfect for what we need , the swimming pool & games room is great for entertaining all ages! We will definitely be booking again fir next year.

Neil

needs updating in general, snooker cues bent, tennis court not usable needs serious tidy up, cottage very dated internally, beds all small doubles, too small for two adults, each garden needs securing as dogs can wonder into others garden areas which is not ideal if young kids in another garden, had to put 3 chairs in communal garden as large straight drop which is dangerous for kids if they went near that area, could sit outside due to infestation of wasps which could easily be sorted if sone wasp prevention devices installed and no outdoor lighting so canâ??t sit outside after dark.

Peter

Great location and grounds lots of facilities available especially the swimming pool everyone age 60 -1 years old loved it. We were lucky to have great weather so we're able to spend a lot of time outside including meal times. The cottage would not have been spacious enough for 12 of us if the weather had been inclement. The dining table could not have comfortably seated all of us at once. Our bedroom was very small and we both banged our legs on the bedframe numerous times in the first couple of days.The outside space is not advertised as been enclosed but the patio area could easily be made so to create a safe space for dogs. All things considered this is a great base to explore a stunning area and provides more onsite leisure facilities than most other cottages.

Helen

We really enjoyed our stay. Fantastic location and lovely accommodation. We loved the pool and made good use of it. Hopefully we can return to see how your woodland grows. We loved all the paths, great for walking our dogs. We were blessed to see a deer with her offspring...wonderful!

Neil

Nice cottage for a family get together with a down stairs bedroom which was a must for us. Tap water is not the best to drink so I would take bottled water to drink next time.

Lisa

We were a group of 12 (3 families) staying in the Swallows. Was great for the weekend the swimming pool was great and very clean. Games room was also very good, timetable worked out very well for us. The house was clean and comfortable, the kitchen was fairly new and stocked with most of what you'd need and even had a lovely new fridge and a small freezer. Beds were comfy and bathrooms clean.

Bryan

Great location and facilities let down by some aspects of cleanliness and general heavy wear and tare on swallows cottage

Wendy

Cottage was very nice & we would definitely stay again

Barbara

Pool and games room excellent. The swallows needs a lot of renovation, not very comfortable beds or pillows.

Michelle

Everything was amazing, the location was stunning, so much wildlife on the grounds. Beautiful drive to the nearest towns Settle and Clitheroe. Everything we needed was provided at the property. . Will definitely visit again in the near future

Chantelle

The cottage is beautiful and we had a really lovely time so thank-you so much. Only issues we had was: Leaking shower- wasnâ??t an issue as there was two other showers in the property. The owners was very quick to respond to concerns about this. Pool table light taking money from us a few times without working. Dogs need to be kept on a lead- it would have been great to have an enclosed space for them to roam on the private patio.

Jane

Swallows is looking a little tired but the outside area has recently been improved with new patio and garden furniture. The swimming pool is a fantastic commodity and the timetable for itâ??s use is very well organised. Beautiful setting and lovely to enjoy the peace and quiet. We had a lovely family gathering for a significant birthday.

Neil

We had a lovely weekend (party of 11) in The Swallows as part of our Mum's 80th Birthday celebrations. The property was clean and comfortable. The pool and games room are great assets and we used all of our allocated slots. It was great having slots so you didn't have to worry about battling with other guests when using the facilities. The setting was fantastic and we enjoyed some walks. We also used the tennis court and football pitch. There was adequate parking for our 4 cars. The outdoor seating was excellent catering for 12 guests and we even had to use both parasols it was so hot. We were very lucky with the weather even though it was July! We have already recommended the property to others and we will definitely be returning at some point.

Susan

We were a party of 8 adults who meet up every year in different parts of the country. Swallows is set in a beautiful location and we really enjoyed using the leisure facilities and exploring the local area. The cottage is tired and would benefit from an upgrade. The hosts dealt quickly with some minor issues but it was disappointing that we had to check out by 9.30 so we couldnâ??t enjoy our final morning together. The cottage didnâ??t supply anything except toilet rolls (1 per bathroom), a few dishwasher tablets and some washing up liquid. This was the first cottage we have ever stayed with no basic supplies.

Annetta

We had a wonderful week. The swimming pool, games room and football pitch were so great for the kids that they said they never even missed their play stations! . Lovely walks on your doorstep. Lovely to spend summer evenings out on the patio.

Sue

The cottage and its contents are rather tired but the location is great. The biggest assets are the swimming pool, games rooms and football field. The tennis court is a little tired. Whatever the weather there was so much to keep everyone occupied.

Tim

We had a lovely weekend at Swallows Cottage. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay as a family of 10. It was lovely and clean and we loved the outdoor space. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend to friends.

Gill

An enjoyable stay. Ideal for large families, with use of the pool and games room. It would have been ideal if there was a pub within walkable distance, but it was a 10 minute drive.

Ann

Fabulous cottage

Lindy

We had a fabulous weekend here with 4 generations celebrating my mums 90th birthday. Surroundings are brill for kids and the pool, games room, football field and tennis court were a real bonus to entertain whole family. I highly recommend Swallows as a great place to stay

Andrew

Great for large group break. Well equipped. Lovely pool and games room. Grandkids loved it.

Margaret

The cottage is in a lovely setting and very quiet and peaceful. The added entertainment on the small complex was an added bonus. The dining table was sufficient for all 12 adults to dine at one sitting which was important to our party. We all enjoyed our stay.

Verna

Large, comfortable property with great facilities for all the family. The swimming pool was perfect for a relaxing swim and grounds great for children and dogs to play/walk outside.

Louise

Plenty of space and outdoor furniture. Children enjoyed pool and games room, tennis court needs attention

Paula

Fantastic stay at the swallows cottage for my 60th birthday with the family , granchildren loved the swimming pool and games room ,cottage was spotless and spacious, everything there that we needed , we all had an amazing time ,will definitely recommend to family and friends and be returning thank-you .

Byron

Cottage was perfect would definitely Book again

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Swallows, Tosside Near Settle

About Swallows

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Indoor Swimming Pool Access

Games Room Entertainment

Ground Floor Bedroom

Spacious Kitchen Dining

Yorkshire Dales Location

Football Pitch Available

Getting To Swallows

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Swallows Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Dog and Partridge

The Talbot Arms Settle

Ye Olde Naked Man Cafe

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Swallows Reviews