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Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Millbeck
village green
Kitchen
Living room
Main bedroom

Overview of Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Explore the area

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Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire
  • Popular LocationWensleydale1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAysgarth Falls4 min drive
  • Popular LocationYorkshire Dales National Park9 min drive
  • AirportDurham (MME-Teesside Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

We have now followed government advice and reopened bookings for our cottage. We will be blocking out dates between bookings to minimise the risk to ourselves and our guests. The house will also be thoroughly cleaned between guests with particular attention to sterilising contact surfaces.

Millbeck is a converted barn on the edge of a small village, opposite the village green, with views over beautiful Wensleydale in the centre of the National Park. There are a number of established walking routes from the cottage and the village, and is ideal for touring the National Park. Local attractions include the Wensleydale Railway, the Wensleydale Creamery and Dales museum in Hawes. There is even a ropemakers and the famous Aysgarth Falls! There is a wide choice of pubs, restaurants and tea shops, as well as takeaways, in the area.

The cottage is close to the route of the Tour de France, and the area is popular with cyclists, We have a secure garage for the storage of bikes.

Rather surprisingly for a small village we now have cable internet at the cottage which is available to guests.

Property manager

Steve Winpenny

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Bothy is situated in an idyllic setting
Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (97 reviews)
Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Leyburn

Located in Leyburn, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Raydale Preserves and The Forbidden Corner are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Wensleydale - 1 min walk
  • Aysgarth Falls - 4 min drive
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 9 min drive
  • Bolton Castle - 9 min drive
  • The Forbidden Corner - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Dent Station - 21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Fox & Hounds - 9 min drive
  • Yorkshire Dales Brewery - 5 min drive
  • The Fox & Hounds - 6 min drive
  • The Kings Arms - 4 min drive
  • Berry's Farmshop & Cafe - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We had a very comfortable 8-night stay. It’s set in a very quite village with beautiful views of Wensleydale, exactly what we wanted. It was clean, had a good shower and equipped with everything we needed, including some kids toys and dvd’s which came in handy. The owner was very responsive and accommodating with our questions and asks. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sacha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage and friendly host
Nice clean cottage in a small village up a hill with several walking routes starting from or passing your front door (check Komoot). Large box filled with information about the neighborhood. Interior is a bit outdated but matches the rental fee. Easy contact with host. Great wifi for the kids One suggestion: install flat ceiling lamps in kitchen and hallway to prevent (tall) people from bumping into them and accidently breaking them...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet cottage
Lovely homely cottage with everything we needed. Loved the local fudge and toffee left for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this delightful part of Yorkshire
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mill Beck cottage
Had a lovely relaxing week just like home from home excellent log fire with plenty of spare logs. Very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb cottage
Beautiful cottage. Very comfortable, cosy and warm. Really well equipped, plenty of crockery etc. Good appliances, loads of hot water, comfy beds, proper sized TV! So peaceful and quiet too. All in all, a lovely place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steve Winpenny

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Millbeck is our second home, and we have been spending time there for the last 15 years. Born and brought up in Yorkshire, I spent many happy childhood holidays in the area, including visiting my aunt who lived in Dent, not far from Millbeck. Later, we spent many holidays and weekends in the area, and were delighted to take over Millbeck when it came onto the market. We arranged for the conversion of the building from a dairy and milking shed ourselves, using local contractors for the major works, and we spend several week a year staying there ourselves.

Why they chose this property

I spent much of my childhood in the area, and I have family connections to the Dales. We had been looking for a suitable property for years, and Millbeck was ideal. It is comfortable and secure, with easy access and is in a beautiful location in the tiny and peaceful village of Thornton Rust.

What makes this property unique

Milbeck is an old building, but has all the benefits of a modern house, with double glazing, central heating and proper insulation which was installed as part of the conversion which had to meet modern building regulations.

The cottage is central to the national Park, and is an ideal base for touring the whole region.

Languages:

English, French
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