Lapwing

A wood-burning stove, characterful stone walls and less than a mile from beautiful Fountains Abbey.

Guests

6

Bedrooms

3

Number of dogs welcome

0

Reference

020027

Acorn rating

3What's this

18th-century Lapwing Cottage originally housed livestock on the ground floor whilst the upstairs was used as a granary. The cottage is bursting with character and boasts stone walls, exposed beams and a wood-burning stove.

Situated less than a mile from the world-famous Fountains Abbey, spend the morning exploring this fascinating site for free, before enjoying a stroll in the nearby deer park. 

A short drive away from the cottage, seasoned walkers are spoilt for choice. Take on a mighty moorland hike on the North Yorkshire Moors, or opt for a gentler meander on the Dales. 

Lapwing is next to four other National Trust cottages, Swallow (sleeps 6), Curlew (sleeps 6), Lark (sleeps 4) and Wren (sleeps 2).

• Wi-Fi, available
• Garden, available
• EV charging, not available
• Fridge, available
• Freezer, available
• Microwave, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• Television, available
• DVD, available
• Washing machine, available
• Dishwasher, available
• Tumble dryer, available
• BBQ, not available
• Cot & high chair, available

See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Lapwing. 

Read our accessibility guide 

Ground floor layout

Entrance lobby, lavatory and utility room, open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove.

First floor layout

Three bedrooms (one double with 5' bed and en-suite shower, one double and one twin), bathroom with shower over bath.

Heating: Ground source heat pump.

Logs: Additional supply of logs may be purchased upon booking or prior to arrival for £8 per bag. Please note there are no logs available to buy on site so you will either need to come equipped with your own logs or ensure you pre-order.

Garden: A shared courtyard to the front of the cottage.

Parking: Designated parking for two vehicles in car park next to the main entrance, approximately 25 metres from the cottage.

Children: There is a small pond in the field approximately 200 yards down the hill and we advise that young children should be supervised.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Telephone: There is a payphone located on the wall of the laundry room in the courtyard at How Hill. This is for use by guests of Lapwing, Curlew, Lark, Swallow and Wren.

Please note: The water supply in this cottage comes from a borehole.

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate during opening hours and after hours until dusk once the public have gone home. This is with the exception of Fridays in November, December and January when the estate is closed on Fridays.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout at 4pm.