The Swans Nest Lock View in Gargrave | Must-See Yorkshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Swans Nest Lock View

The Swans Nest Lock View is a modern luxury lodge perched right on the Leeds-Liverpool canal in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. Watch canal boats and wildlife drift by from your private balcony while sipping morning coffee. This semi-detached holiday home sits at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, giving you the perfect mix of village life and wild landscapes.

Gargrave offers the best of both worlds. A peaceful spot with the River Aire flowing through, yet just 4 miles from Skipton with its medieval castle. Stroll 5 minutes into the village for pubs, shops and that Indian restaurant everyone raves about. Walk the canal towpath to Skipton (4 miles) or explore the stunning limestone formations at Malham Cove (7 miles away). After a day of hiking, nothing beats slipping into your private hot tub with a favourite drink.

The accommodation features two super-king bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The ground floor bedroom boasts a whirlpool bath, while the second-floor bedroom includes a freestanding tub and private balcony. Between them sits a first-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining space and sitting area with electric fire.

Explore Skipton Castle (4 miles, 10 minutes), hike the spectacular Malham Cove (7 miles, 15 minutes), visit Bolton Abbey Estate (11 miles, 20 minutes), or take a scenic drive through the Yorkshire Dales National Park (right on your doorstep). The location is spot-on for day trips without spending hours in the car.

The Swans Nest Lock View is perfect for couples wanting a romantic break or small families needing quality time. The beds are "enormous and comfy" according to guests and the hot tub is available from 8am-9pm. Honestly, you'll be too busy watching herons hunt for fish to want to leave.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓ Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster
✓ Smart TV, WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Highchair and travel cot available on request
✓ Allocated off-road parking space for 2 cars
✓ Wraparound balcony with furniture and hot tub
✓ Sorry, no smoking or pets
✓ Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles
✓ Note: Garage is for owners' use only
✓ Note: Hot tub is for use between the hours of 8am and 9pm
✓ Note: This property is not suitable for stag/hen parties or similar gatherings
✓ Please Note: This property can only accept bookings beginning on a Friday or Monday

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Swans Nest Lock View

Canal-side Location

Watch boats and wildlife from your balcony. Guests love spotting swans, ducklings and even the occasional kingfisher right outside.

Luxury Hot Tub

Perfect after long walks, the private hot tub overlooks the canal. Many guests mentioned it as a highlight of their stay.

Immaculate Interiors

Consistently described as "spotless" and "beautifully decorated" with high-end finishes throughout. Everything you need is provided.

Comfortable Beds

The "enormous and comfy" super-king beds got multiple mentions. Perfect for a good night's sleep after exploring the Dales.

Welcoming Hosts

Kyle and Nicola received many compliments for their hospitality, welcome gifts and quick responses to any questions.

Perfect Location

Just minutes from village amenities while being peaceful. Great base for Yorkshire Dales with Skipton only 4 miles away.

Getting To The Swans Nest Lock View

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Swans Nest Lock View by car, take the A65 to Gargrave. Follow signs for the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and the property is located alongside the canal lock. You'll have off-road parking for two cars when you arrive.

By Train

For rail travelers, Gargrave has its own train station with connections to Leeds and Skipton. From the station, it's about a 10-minute walk to the property, or you can take a short taxi ride.

Off-road parking for two cars

Gargrave station (0.7 miles)

Easily accessible from the A65

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Skipton Castle

Distance: 4 miles

BD23 1AW

Malham Cove

Distance: 7 miles

BD23 4DJ

Bolton Abbey

Distance: 11 miles

BD23 6EX

Leeds-Liverpool Canal Towpath

Distance: 0 miles

BD23 3NB

Pennine Way

Distance: 0.3 miles

BD23 3NB

Malham Tarn Circular

Distance: 8 miles

BD23 4DG

Gargrave Village Store

Distance: 0.4 miles

BD23 3RB

Skipton Market

Distance: 4 miles

BD23 1ED

Craven Court Shopping Centre

Distance: 4.2 miles

BD23 1DG

Gargrave Train Station

Distance: 0.7 miles

BD23 3NE

Settle-Carlisle Railway

Distance: 12 miles

BD24 9RH

Yorkshire Dales National Park Centre

Distance: 7 miles

BD23 4DA

Skipton Castle

Distance: 4 miles

BD23 1AW

Malham Cove

Distance: 7 miles

BD23 4DJ

Bolton Abbey

Distance: 11 miles

BD23 6EX

Leeds-Liverpool Canal Towpath

Distance: 0 miles

BD23 3NB

Pennine Way

Distance: 0.3 miles

BD23 3NB

Malham Tarn Circular

Distance: 8 miles

BD23 4DG

Gargrave Village Store

Distance: 0.4 miles

BD23 3RB

Skipton Market

Distance: 4 miles

BD23 1ED

Craven Court Shopping Centre

Distance: 4.2 miles

BD23 1DG

Gargrave Train Station

Distance: 0.7 miles

BD23 3NE

Settle-Carlisle Railway

Distance: 12 miles

BD24 9RH

Yorkshire Dales National Park Centre

Distance: 7 miles

BD23 4DA

Is The Swans Nest Lock View Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love watching boats pass through the canal lock right outside the window. The flat towpath is perfect for bike rides and scooters. Nearby Skipton Castle offers medieval fun, while Malham Cove's limestone formations feel like a movie set (and was one - Harry Potter was filmed here!). The village playground is a 5-minute walk away.

For Couples

The Swans Nest Lock View offers couples two super-king beds with luxury en-suites - one with whirlpool bath, another with freestanding tub. Enjoy canal views from your private hot tub with a glass of prosecco. The balcony is perfect for sunset watching and romantic walks along the towpath start right at your door.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at The Swans Nest Lock View. The canal towpath provides miles of flat walking directly from your door. The Yorkshire Dales National Park offers countless pet-friendly walks nearby. Gargrave village has several dog-friendly pubs where your four-legged companion can join you after a day of exploring.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Swans Nest Lock View

The Masons Arms

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD23 3RB

Bollywood Cottage Indian Restaurant

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD23 3RD

The Old Swan Inn

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BD23 3RB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Swans Nest Lock View

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Swans Nest Lock View has a private hot tub on the wraparound balcony overlooking the canal. It's available for guest use between 8am and 9pm daily.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved pet is welcome at The Swans Nest Lock View. The canal towpath provides an excellent walking route directly from your doorstep.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

The property has two super-king bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. One bedroom is on the ground floor while the other is on the second floor, making it ideal for two couples.

How far is it to local amenities?

The village of Gargrave is just a 5-minute walk away (0.3-0.4 miles). You'll find pubs, shops, cafes and an Indian restaurant all within easy walking distance.

What's special about the location?

The property sits directly on the Leeds-Liverpool canal with wildlife and boats passing by. It's on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with Skipton just 4 miles away.

Are there any restrictions I should know about?

The property only accepts Friday or Monday changeovers. It's not suitable for stag/hen parties and the hot tub can only be used between 8am and 9pm.

What's included in the price?

All fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the price. A highchair and travel cot are available on request at no extra cost.

What parking facilities are available?

There is off-road parking for two cars at the property. The garage is for owners' use only.

The Swans Nest Lock View Reviews

Fantastic property. Lovely location on canal. Lots of walks from the doorstep. Only used our car once. 2 mins walk to shops and pubs. Highly recommend it. We will definitely be booking again.

We loved our stay the property was stunning and the view was fab.

Andrew

Excellent stay everything was great. Our family are looking to book now so must be good.

We have had another enjoyable holiday, everything was perfect. This is our third stay in one of Nicola and Kyles properties, they have done a great job with Swans Nest and we hopefully will be booking again for next year. There is everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

We have been 3 times now to the properties. They are fantastic houses, has everything you could need & more. we have booked again for next year already.

Veronica

An excellent property, newly built by the owner. The only slight issue all four of us had was the lack of a bath mat and grab rail in the bathshower area this was discussed with the owner on our departure. We loved the range of eating establishments in the village,

Christine

Beautiful property in a perfect quiet location with easy access to a local Coop, 2 good pubs, an Indian restaurant and a Fish and Chip Shop. The beds were so comfortable as were the settee and arm chair. A lovely welcome pack awaited us, also the owner who was very friendly and informative greeted us on arrival. Overall we had a wonderful relaxing stay and would love to return and would definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at the swans nest, we were met by Kyle who gave us an orientation of the property. Theres everything you need to cook a Sunday roast if you wished. The bedrooms are immaculate beds so comfortable. Theres a bath & shower in each bedroom good size tvs in every room. Off the lounge area theres a lovely view over the canal, watching the wildlife and boats passing an hot tub. We thought having stopped a few times in the area this was by far the best and will definitely return.

Michael

Stunning house right on the canal. Spotless inside with everything you need, local amenities are plentiful and ideally situated for easy aces to various parts of the dales.

Debora

Great house, has everything you need for a great holiday, a home from home. Good location and a two minute walk to the town. Plenty of lovely places to visit close by. Would return.

Catherine

Another lovely property at this lovely location. Owners close at hand and deal promptly with any queries no matter how silly. This is our 3rd visit to these properties and we will definitely be visiting again in the future.

Fabulous stay at the swans nest lock view. Kyle and Nicola are amazing hosts. The property and location is amazing. A brilliant stay.

We had a wonderful time , the place was lovely and clean, had everything you needed . Plenty of walks nearby , Would definitely book again

A beautiful house in a beautiful location. It has everything you could need to make your stay perfect. The village is a short walk away with some lovely pubs.

We had a lovely stay at The Swans Nest Lock View. It had everything we wanted spotlessly clean and appointed to a very high standard. The bed and pillows were so comfortable. The kitchen had all the appliances we could have asked for. It was all really lovely, we didnt want to leave! Nicola and Kyle were very welcoming. There was a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, a bottle of fresh milk in the fridge and plenty of tea bags! We would definitely like to return.

Louise

Lovely cottage for a comfortable stay with friends. Large spacious bedrooms, tastefully decorated and high end finishing. The hot tub was a great addition to our stay. Great location for pubs, a local shop for supplies and a range of walks.

Jonathan

Lovely cottage in great location

Stephen

A good base with easy access to shops and restaurants. I found mark who met us at the property to be a really nice person to chat with.

The Swans Nest is an lovely modern holiday property, well built, beautifully furnished and ideally situated next to the Leeds Liverpool canal. A 2 minute walk from the village of Gargrave with a number of local walks. A walk to Skipton via the canal towpath is a little over 4 miles from The Swans Nest. A great base for those that enjoy the countryside and walking.

We stayed during Aug bank holiday 2 couples and used it as a base location for 2 action packed days. The only downside was due to our itinerary we didn't have a plethora of time to enjoy the cottage and all it had to offer in room bathtubs, watching TV etc, meaning we did not get full value for our money as it is not the cheapest. Problem solved now as we have booked it again for my hubbies 40th next year for a week for just the 2 of us to really take advantage of everything the cottage and the village has to offer, and I am already so excited. If you are thinking of booking it just do it, it's absolute BLISS

Jessica

Gorgeous property, great hosts! When we arrived we were greeted by the owners who showed us around. The property was very clean and beautifully decorated. The hot tub was a great bonus especially after a long day exploring for local area. The property is in a great location, very quiet area and beautifully situated overlooking the canal. We would definitely recommend and hope to return in the future.

Robert

What a wonderful place to stay. It was immaculate. The beds were extremely comfortable. Would highly recommend this property. Well done. Bob, Judy and Louise

Absolutely gorgeous property, exceeded expectations. Views, location, facilities were spot on. The hot tub was a bonus and a short stroll into Gargrave for a lovely Indian and Sunday roast made the trip a huge success. Beautifully decorated.

Cristy

Lovely house everything immaculate would definitely recommend and visit again! Views of the canal and hot tub extra bonus!

Andrew

Great property fitted to a very high standard, loved the hot tub! Location was great on the canal, and a short walk to the village, shops, pubs, chip shop all good. Perfect to explore the Yorkshire Dales, and nearby Skipton. Contact and check in was easy with Kyle, and a nice welcome gift of chocolates and Prosecco. Highly recommend.

Kathleen

Amazing place . Loved watching the canal boats going by along with the swan and ducklings . Property was excellent couldnt find a fault at all . Beds enormous and comfy . Everything in kitchen you could want. So private and peaceful.

Lovely cottage , absolutely immaculate. Lovely area and walks nearby Would definetely book again

Carole

Fantastic first class propertybeautifully decorated and everything you need for a luxurious break

Denise

A beautiful property with a large balcony overlooking the canal, we could watch the wildlife and the boats travelling by. Loved the hot tub too, only five minutes to the local amenities, The Masons Arms produced lovely meals and the local fish and chip shop is a must. Kyle and Nichola should be proud of what they have achieved.

This property is absolutely stunning. Everything is finished to a very high qualtity and everything you could possibly need is provided. The location is perfect, right on the canal bank and very central for all the attractions that are available in this stunning part of the country. The owners were very helpful and the welcome pack was generous.

Terence

An extremely well appointed cottage. The layout is ideal for 2 couples with 1 bedroom at ground level and the other on the 2nd floor. The setting is delightful looking over the Yorkshire Dales and the Leeds Liverpool Canal. The birdlife is great including herons, swans, and all the usual birds but the ellusive kingfisher is a bonus. Gargrave is a delightful village with everything we needed. The River Aire running through the village gives it the extra wow.

Absolutely beautiful property setting in a lovely welcoming village. The house has everything you need and more, very relaxing few days was had. Would highly recommend if you want a lovely chill out, its also a great base for getting out and seeing places

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The Swans Nest Lock View, Gargrave

About The Swans Nest Lock View

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Canal-side Location

Luxury Hot Tub

Immaculate Interiors

Comfortable Beds

Welcoming Hosts

Perfect Location

Getting To The Swans Nest Lock View

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Swans Nest Lock View Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Masons Arms

Bollywood Cottage Indian Restaurant

The Old Swan Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Swans Nest Lock View Reviews