The Summer House, a romantic rural retreat

At the Summer House, the emphasis is on quality, privacy and relaxation…Crisp cotton sheets, preparing breakfast in a lovely hand-built kitchen, and relaxing with a cup of tea gazing over the fields towards the medieval castle at Hornby…now that’s what getting away from it all is all about.
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A romantic hide-away for two, the Summer House offers a blend of comfort, tradition and style.  In times gone by, this listed cottage was used by the gardener. These days the Summer House sleeps two people in modern and contemporary comfort, and has a cleverly-designed layout with everything that two people could want for a romantic short break.

The Romantic Dales Short Break
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Just look out of the round window from the Summer House over the fields of corn with Hornby Castle in view and you can't help feeling romantic.  This, along with the story of the Earl of Holderness building  Palladian style model farms at all four points of the compass from Hornby Castle, so his Italian wife would be reminded of home, made the romantic theme an obvious choice for the Summer House.

​Exclusive use of a Wood-fired hot tub with all Summer House bookings!

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Monsoon shower, luxury Egyptian cotton bedding and towels, hand built and painted kitchen, Bosh and Panasonic appliances, everything in the Summer House is bespoke and premium quality...

Sleeping

Nestled in the eaves, this is a restful, relaxing space with spectacular views of Hornby Castle through the round window, and elevated views of the formal parterre garden from the double doors and Juliet balcony.

Cooking & Eating

The Summer House's hand-crafted and painted kitchen is fully equipped with everything you’d expect and need. Elegantly proportioned and cleverly designed, it wraps round the window and under the stairs..

Shower Room

Relax in the luxury spa style wet room with  floor to ceiling travertine. Designed for two with integrated shower, basin and toilet, clean, crisp and contemporary for those who love showering in luxury.

Outside Area

Arbour Hill sits alone in the beautiful countryside, with uninterrupted views to all directions, so you're sure to appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the countryside with Hornby Castle in the distance.

Prices below are for both the
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Midweek (Mon - Fri - 4 nights) arrive after 4:00pm Monday, depart before 10:00am Friday.
Weekend (Fri - Mon - 3 nights) arrive after 4:00pm Friday, depart before 10:00am Monday.​​​

Book Direct

No Booking Fee!

Typical saving £45 and  reduced price (£35)
​"Drop & Dip" service!

Low​

£345

4 Jan - 12 Feb
19 Feb - 26 Mar
​29 Oct - 24 Dec

Medium

£365

​12 Feb - 19 Feb
​16 Apr - 30 Apr

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Upper

£395

30 Apr- 28 May
04 Jun - 18 Jun
​17 Sep - 15 Oct
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Premium

£415

26 Mar - 16 Apr
​28 May - 04 Jun
18 Jun - 16 Jul
​27 Aug - 17 Sep
​15 Oct - 29 Oct

High

£465

16 Jul - 27 Aug
​24 Dec - 3 Jan​

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Booking your short break holiday cottage at Arbour Hill couldn't be easier. Click on your chosen start date and continue through the online form, the process is fully automated, including taking payment. 

Book now with just a 20% deposit, balance to be received within 6 weeks of arrival.
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We accept debit or credit card payments as well as bank transfers, and there are no booking fees, credit card charges, cleaning costs or other hidden extra's, the price you see is the price you to Pay! 

We do ask for a fully refundable security deposit of £60 for each booking and hold until our guests leave. The security deposit is to cover damages, cleaning costs (if cottages are not left as found) and held as a deposit against any extra services provided. Please arrive with your security deposit in cash. 
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