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The Old Smithy

The exterior of The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The exterior of The Old Smithy, Yorkshire | © National Trust / Emmeline Butler
The sitting and dining area at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The kitchen at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire

The Old Smithy

In a corner of the Yorkshire Dales this secluded, single-storey cottage is perfect for wildlife lovers.

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The sitting and dining area at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The kitchen at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The exterior of The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The sitting area at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The double bedroom at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The bathroom at The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
Local views around of Buckden village, nr Skipton, Yorkshire
The exterior of The Old Smithy, nr Skipton, Yorkshire

© National Trust / Roger Coulam

In a corner of the Yorkshire Dales this secluded, single-storey cottage is perfect for wildlife lovers.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
020019
Acorn rating
3What's this

About The Old Smithy

The Old Smithy is a small single storey building tucked away in a peaceful corner of the tiny village of Buckden, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Stone walls and exposed beams add to the charm of this one-bedroom nook. 

Enjoy the cottage’s secluded location and head out for a ramble in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. There are a number of villages nearby if you need to stop for refreshments along the way. 

Further afield, Fountains Abbey is just a 50 miles drive. Explore this historic site and deer park packed with a wide range of wildlife. Nearby Skipton also makes for a great day out and its castle is well worth a visit.

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Kitchen, sitting/dining room and double bedroom separated by a wall partition (some exposed stone walls and roof beams) and bathroom.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Electric heating included.

Garden: Small paved area to front of cottage with patio seating area.

Parking: Parking for one car directly in front of the cottage. Additional parking in the village car park, pay and display.

Television/signal: The television is for playing DVDs only as there is no television reception at the cottage.

Access: The bedroom and bathroom are on the ground floor but the cottage may not be suitable for wheelchair users.