Dee Side House

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD34709
Parish:
Dent
OS Grid Reference:
SD773851
Dale:
Cumbria
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Description

Dee Side House MYD34709 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Dee Side House MYD34709 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Built by John Elam in the early 19th century in ‘cottage ornée’ style. It was used by the Bentinck family as a shooting lodge. The house is built of coursed sandstone rubble, part rendered and all painted white. It has a graduated stone slate roof. For many years it was used as a Youth Hostel, but it is now back in private ownership.

Location

From Dent Station travel about 1/2 mile south to junction with main Dentdale road. Turn left, the house is on right side of road after another 1 1/2 miles.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Dent Station. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 874 for Cumbria information.

Accessibility

Viewable from roadside.