Dent Crafts Centre
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Proprietors:
Carrol & Joe Stephenson |
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Dentdale
cradles
the beautiful river Dee as it skips through a series of small
waterfalls along the floor of its valley, perhaps one of the
remotest dales, it is dotted with unexpected treasures,
including the village of Dent itself. Cobbled streets run
between colour washed stone cottages with low pitched roofs
and black edged windows. Another unexpected treasure is the
Dent Crafts Centre at Helmside, between Sedbergh and Dent.
The Gallery
Converted from an eighteenth century Hay Barn creates a
perfect setting for the display of watercolours, crafts and
prints many by artists and crafts people of the Dales. Choose
from an enticing collection including Nidderdale boxes, bird
sculptures, walking sticks and wooden bowls. Handmade cards,
silk flowers, wool tops, waistcoats and travel rugs in
Yorkshire wool. Pottery and ceramics from local studios,
original water- colours, prints, silver jewellery and creative
metalwork and there is much more to see.
Tea Room
Enjoy
morning coffee, light lunch or afternoon tea, outside in the
garden absorbing the beauty of the Dale, or inside by the fire
in a delightful room adorned with tools of yesteryear.
Home-baked cakes and cookies, teas and fresh ground coffee are
a popular treat. Filled baps and homemade wholesome soups
satisfy the hearty appetite. Then there is the delicious ice
cream, made in the Dales of course.
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Buzzard's
Cottage Situated in the heart of beautiful Dentdale and
within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Buzzard's Cottage
forms part of the Dent Crafts Centre - originally a
traditional eighteenth century hay barn which was converted in
the late 1970's. Sitting beneath Helm Knott and its circling
buzzards, the cottage enjoys splendid views of the surrounding
sheep-grazed countryside and the enchanting Dentdale hills.
The cottage interior is attractively furnished with a country
charm and the old world atmosphere has been retained with its
thick stone walls and spiral staircase. There are two en-suite
bedrooms, a ground floor double with shower room and an
upstairs twin with bathroom, sleeping up to four people. The
cottage is centrally heated and bed linen is supplied.
Breakfast and packed lunches can be provided if pre-arranged.
The dining kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven,
four ring hob, refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven and
dishwasher. For your evening's relaxation, the lounge area has
a television and video, and a selection of books and games.
ETC Rating **** |
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You will find us on the main road between Sedbergh
and Dent. 8 miles from the M6 exit 37.
There is ample parking for visitors and help is on hand for
wheel-chair users.
Opening Times:
Open six days of the week Easter to November 10-30am
- 5.30pm
Closed Tuesdays
Winter Hours
Open weekends, Christmas and New Year Holidays
(except Christmas Day)
Closed early January to mid February
Remaining mid weeks please phone for times
DENT CRAFTS CENTRE
Helmside, Dent, Cumbria, LAIO 5SY
Tel: 015396 25400
email:
dentcraftcentre@tiscali.co.uk
Drawings by kind permission of
Badger Press Wimdermere 015394 45399
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