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Character Cottage In West Burton village, Wensleydale

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 395 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
West Burton, Yorkshire
  • Aysgarth Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Bolton Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Forbidden Corner
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Character Cottage In West Burton village, Wensleydale

Welcome to Dale Cottage, a charming and beautifully renovated two-bedroom character cottage nestled in the heart of West Burton, Wensleydale - officially Richmondshire's best-kept village in 2021! With its prime location next to the picturesque village green, Dale Cottage is the perfect retreat for your Wensleydale getaway and a fantastic base to explore the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

From the cottage door, immerse yourself in fantastic walking, mountain biking, and cycling opportunities. Explore the stunning Aysgarth Falls and Castle Bolton, just a stroll away through breathtaking Dales scenery.

Step inside this tastefully-renovated stone cottage and discover a world of character and charm, with exposed beams and a cozy fireplace. Dale Cottage comfortably sleeps three guests, with a luxurious king-sized bed in the master bedroom and a single bed in the second bedroom. A travel cot is available upon request for our littlest guests.

Stay warm and cozy with the wood-burning stove and underfloor heating, or embrace the warmer months with patio furniture in the tranquil and secluded garden. Adventure is never far away, with excellent walking and cycling opportunities right on your doorstep, and the breathtaking Cauldron Falls just a short stroll away.

The fully-equipped kitchen has everything you need to whip up delicious meals, while fibre broadband and a fold-away table mean you can stay connected and productive if work beckons during your stay.

Indulge in the recently-refurbished downstairs bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower and all the amenities you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay.

Step outside to the back of the cottage and discover a charming patio area with shared use of the garden. In the summertime, unwind with the provided patio furniture and savour the fresh Dales air and local produce. For those with bikes and fishing gear, there's a secure, dry storage area available for your convenience.

Experience the charm of village life with a traditional country pub serving local ales and hearty pub food. You'll find everything you need at your fingertips, from a village shop and tea room to a butcher and craft shops. West Burton boasts one of England's largest village greens, complete with football nets and a well-equipped children's play area. With no through-road, the village offers a peaceful and safe haven for families.

Centrally located in Wensleydale, West Burton is within easy driving distance of must-see Yorkshire attractions such as the quaint towns of Hawes and Leyburn, the Wensleydale Railway, Hardraw Force, Wensleydale Creamery, Wensleydale Brewery, Middleham Castle, and the Forbidden Corner.

Experience the magic of a stay at Dale Cottage, where you'll be captivated by its inviting charm and the stunning beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Book your unforgettable holiday now and escape to this delightful haven in West Burton, Wensleydale.

Property manager

Gareth Reese

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Leyburn

Located in Leyburn, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Raydale Preserves and The Forbidden Corner. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, mountain biking and cave exploring.
Map
West Burton, Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • West Burton Falls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bolton Castle - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • The Forbidden Corner - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Garsdale Station - 22 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Saddle Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mill Race Teashop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Berry's Farmshop & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character Cottage In West Burton village, Wensleydale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character Cottage In West Burton village, Wensleydale?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Cottage In West Burton village, Wensleydale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character Cottage In West Burton village, Wensleydale located?

This family-friendly Leyburn cottage is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of West Burton Falls and Wensleydale. Aysgarth Falls is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J., Bundamba Queensland Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
We enjoyed our stay here in West Burton. The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable. A great shower and very comfortable bed. The local pub is a short walk away and is very friendly and the food is good. A dryer would be an advantage but the clothes airer worked well. A convenient place to explore the Yorkshire Dales.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Dale Cottage is the perfect location in a charming village. It's a small 200-year old cottage with enough space for 3 people. The beds are comfy and the shower is excellent. The kitchen is small but very practical. The village itself is amazing, like a fairy tale, with beautiful houses, a pub, a village shop, lovely people and a vast choice of walking possibilities. The Dales are stunning and there,'s so much to see. We loved our stay and we will definitely be back. Thank you, Gareth and Lucy!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Ce petit cottage dans un village charmant a été notre nid durant cette semaine à la découverte des Yorkshire Dales. Il aurait été préférable que l’annonce mentionne que les toilettes sont au rez-de-chaussée alors que les chambres sont à l’étage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a great location.
The cottage is very comfortable and well appointed with good quality furnishings. It is warm and has under floor heating downstairs. The shower is great. Parking outside was never a problem as it is an end house and not further into the village. The village has a well-stocked shop with very helpful and friendly staff and good opening times. There is a butcher and a pub. Cauldron Falls is a walk around the corner. The walk from here to Morpeth Scar gives amazing views. It is in one of the guide books in the cottage. The owners are quick to respond to queries and very helpful. Overall excellent value for money and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a pretty village with a waterfall close by.
Had a fabulous time as West Burton is close to everything. I stayed with my mum who is coming up to 80 years and she thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and quaint cottage. We didn't want for anything and happy to return 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
This cottage is in a lovely situation. Very handy for the pub and village shop. We mostly ate at the pub where the staff and locals were friendly. The shop lady also friendly and helpful. The cottage is fine for 2, the "dining area" would be a bit tight for three. The kitchen is well equipped and the fridge has a handy freezer compartment. The added shower room is large, bright, clean with a great shower. The bed is one of the comfiest we have ever found in a rental. From the cottage there is access to lots of great walks, some steeper than others! Altogether a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol & Norm C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
What a delightful small cottage in the wonderful village of West Burton. The owners obviously take great pride in their home in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales and we so enjoyed our short stay. The home provided everything we needed and the standard of cleanliness was exemplary. In such a beautiful home and location we enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing stay in our beloved Yorkshire after so many years. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M., Bedfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restorative 2 weeks in the Yorkshire Dales
Situated in a gorgeous village the cottage was the ideal location for our holiday. The cottage itself was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our holiday. The cottage was extremely well located for the bus stop for linear walks, the village shop and delicious evening pub meals whilst enjoying a view of the village green & coutryside
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a lovely setting.
Communication with host could have been better. It took a while to get information about check in and key collection.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staycation 2021
Lovely location and the cottage was a good size for me and my son. My son loved being able to play football on the green and popping down to the river/ waterfall
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in beautiful village
Wonderful location , close to many footpaths , village shop across the street with all the essentials and a pub , although we didn’t try the food , it looked very good! Cottage has everything you need and owners responsive , would definitely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and cottage was quirky and cosy.
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3-Night Break
An excellent property in a lovely village. Whilst we should have been in Spain for this week, the wet weather didn't spoil our lovely short stay in this cozy, comfortable cottage. The property had everything we needed, with easy communication and check-in. The village is a lovely location, with small shop, good butchers, and a pub 105 paces from the cottage - but may be more coming home! We would certainly return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property in good location
The underfloor heating is a godsend on a snowy day. The property has all you need, is clean and comfortable, and is a short walk away from a proper pub serving good ale and food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a great location.
Great. Hope to revisit.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sunita D., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Spent a fantastic week in Dale Cottage. It has all the amenities you could want and to quote my family the best television we’ve ever had on holiday. There are lots of walks on the doorstep or a short drive away. Sadly we didn’t get to use the fire as it was too hot even on the grey days. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Herbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
I wanted to get away for a long weekend, saw Dale Cottage online, booked it. As i have stayed in several villages in the area, I really wanted to stay in this village, the pub is great too. I had a fabulous stay, the weather was great too

10/10 Excellent

Tina W., Darlington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay
Had a lovely few days in this beautiful cottage, relaxing after the festive period. Ideally situated, highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and beautiful
The cottage was adorable and set in a sweet little village in the gorgeous Dales. It was clean and historically rustic. Would return in a heartbeat. The local people were also so friendly. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a quiet village
Cozy cottage in a Dales village well-placed for a variety of walks. 15 minutes to Leyburn for shopping. Well-equipped kitchen (though visitors should be aware they need to bring everything they need beyond salt and pepper). The owner was very nice to deal with and everything was in order. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
West Burton a lovely spot
The property is fine we however were subjected to constant rain and cold and abandoned our holiday early.This is in no way a critique of the cottage just a moan about the weather for which there is no quick fix

10/10 Excellent

joanna w.

lovely house in quiet village
Stayed for 3 nights cottage clean and well equipped. would certainly return

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Very comfortable stay
The cottage had just about everything we could want for. The village is idyllic and there are good walks available from the door. We had good but cold weather and the cottage was always a warm place to return too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neryne M., England

Amazing cottage, perfect countryside location. A lovely pub with great atmosphere. Beautiful area
The host was very attentive. A great cottage, very clean with every need filled. With very good info and very helpful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

cosy cottage in a wonderful village and landscape
Everything was just as discribed on the website. The cottage is situated in a quiet and pitoresque village. The cottage was well equipped, even for our 14 year old son (x-box). We enjoyed the tranquility and the stunning landscape. Would have stayed longer if we could. We recommend the cottage without reservation. Looking forward to revisit the Yorkshire dales!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Gareth Reese

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Lucy and Gareth are a married couple from Manchester. Dale Cottage is our little getaway in the Dales, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We've always loved The Dales, and Wensleydale in particular. Especially around West Burton the wildlife you can see on just a short walk is incredible. We've seen barn owls, deer and all sorts just on a 15 minute stroll from the door of the cottage. The impressive walking and mountain biking are what really appeal to us the most. It's nowhere near as busy as the Lakes, yet just as interesting and varied. And plenty of pubs to stop by if you play your route correctly! One day we'll retire up here for sure. We're counting down the days!

What makes this property unique

After some renovations in 2022 we're really happy with the style and quality of the cottage, and given its size we feel we're offering as much as we can to our guests. The cottage also benefits a lot from the geography of West Burton itself. With no through road it's surprisingly quiet for a small village in the Dales. This means it's safe for our kids playing on the park or football on the village green, and safe for us to leave them while we enjoy a couple of drinks in the beer garden just opposite.

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English
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