Smithy Fold dates back to the 17th century and is set in large grounds, with ample off road parking, you are welcome to use the gardens to sit and relax in and soak up the peace and tranquillity. The hens will come to visit you, and the wild life is there in abundance, the beautifully coloured Greater Spotted Woodpeckers will normally make their presence known if you are quiet along with squirrels, mistle thrushes and every one else!

The lounge is a large and friendly room with superb views over the valley to the fells beyond. Sit by the open fire with your coffee after a satisfying meal and choose a book or magazine of local interest from the large and varied selection.

There is of course a TV for those with nothing else to do and there is an E-mail facility if you have to check what's going on in the real world. What ever your wish we are here to help and make your stay a happy and memorable one. You are welcome to use the lounge at any time through the day. In the unlikely event of bad weather feel free to light the fire, its there for you.

We cater for the meat eater or the vegetarian in you and promise you great home cooked food in our dinning room. Packed lunches are also available with a little notice.

We have 3 bedrooms each with their own washbasin and shaver socket as well as tea and coffee making facilities and home made biscuits, easy chairs and central heating.

The beds can be organised so as to allow us 3 doubles, 3 twins or 2 doubles and a family room.
 

We do not offer en-suite facilities as we feel that this would detract from the spacious and well-appointed rooms which are  furnished with good quality antiques.

 There are 2 toilets and a bathroom with

a large enamelled bath for you to soak in after a hard day relaxing or walking the fells.

   If you wish to come by train the Settle Carlisle railway crosses the head of the valley and we are happy to collect you from Dent Station. There is no phone there, so let us know your train times before you set off.

There is lots of information on walks and other attractions and we have maps that you may borrow with pleasure.

ATTRACTIONS:
It is an easy 20-30 minute walk to the cobbled village of Dent with its pubs, cafes and shops, or we can give you a lift.

You can either walk by the river to the village along a section of the Dales Way, with surprises like the disappearing water, around every bend; or you can walk down the quiet road with its wonderful profusion of plant life on its verges, a result of the policy of not cutting back the road sides until all the seeds have sown. Canterbury Bells, primroses and much more make this a real pleasure.

GENERAL:
Dogs are welcome. Children are also welcome if well behaved and they will love the garden with all its hidden corners, swings and so forth.

2009 Tariff
£25 per person - double or twin per night
£27 per person - single room per night
£15 Evening Meal - per person

For further information or make a booking you may ....

Email: cheetham@smithyfold.co.uk

Telephone: 015396 25368

Or Write

Anthony and Gwynneth Cheetham
Smithy Fold
Dent
Sedbergh
LA10 5RE