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3 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
60 Customer Reviews
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"Absolutely lovely cottage."
Loved everything about it. Very clean and tidy. Fully equipped with everything you wanted. Loved the log burner. Made it very cosy in the evenings. Would recommend. Five stars cottage
Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage, so very clean."
Everything you could possibly need is right there. In a beautiful little village within easy access of many attractions.
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"We felt that the table arrangements were not easy."
To move the table out was quite difficult and when in the room there was not much space in the sitting room and if you left it in situ for just two people with one leaf up it was very difficult to make your way through from the kitchen. The stairs were very very steep with an awkward step at the top to navigate into the bedrooms.Whilst this was OK for us we feel it should be mentioned in the description in case elderly people or those with walking disabilities were considering this cottage
Sorry to read your very negative review. Had numerous elderly visitors stay over the years as recent as April 24 aged 82. We never had any complaints about the stairs or other mobility issues.We take pride that our cottage is very clean as mentioned in previous reviews. Therefore do not feel the a score of 75% is accurate/fair . Hope you enjoyed the cake and biscuits to we left out for you to have with a cuppa. Your comments in our guest book in the cottage did not reflect what you have written in this review. Property Owner
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"Lovely cosy,comfortable cottage!"
The owners have gone above and beyond to make the cottage feel homely. They have provided everything you could possibly need for your stay and more and it is immaculately clean. Would highly recommend!
Nice to hear our hard work is appreciated. Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
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"The cottage had been decorated with considerable care and love for Christmas and there was even a gift for us under the tree."
Perfect…warm,very cosy and well equipped
Thank you so much for comments and glad you enjoyed the festivities. Property Owner
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"Lovely little cottage in a good place for walks and the local pubs are friendly and do nice food, the cottage was comfortable and very clean, we were dissapointed to find that the outside tap had been turned off and completely lagged over, not good when there for a walking holiday with muddy boots and a muddy dog to rinse off."
A word to any prospective dog owners booking that the back yard is shared with a neighbour and the back gate doesnt shut properly. ( an easy problem to fix ? )
The outside pipe had been been lagged just prior to your visit to prevent bursts which we have to do every year in November. There was plenty of towels under the stairs for you to clean your dog with. Another extra we provide when other cottages don't..No one has ever had a problem with the gate previously. We will attend to this so thanks for letting us know. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage with everything and more ,only thing the beds were rock hard which meant poor sleeps"
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"Excellent position for access to local area and walks The cottage was very well equipped, there wasn’t anything that wasn’t thought of."
It was spotless. The owners were at end of the phone if needed. The only thing for us, was, we didn’t find the bed very comfortable. But that wasn’t a fault, it was a personal feeling.
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"The cottage is beautifully presented, very well maintained and well provided for with everything you would need for a home-from-home stay."
Aileen and Colin have literally thought of everything! The whole accommodation is absolutely spotless so hats off to the cleaner - I was very impressed! The cottage is ideally located for easy access to Aysgarth Falls, Castle Bolton, Leyburn, Hawes and Richmond with plentiful walks from your doorstep, so much so that you could park your car up and not touch it again for a week. There are 2 pubs within a couple of minutes walk, and 2 more in Carlton and Wensley which are a 5 minute car ride away or as part of a walk for a well-earned pit stop pint and bite to eat. The added bonus of an enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs as well as being a lovely place to relax and unwind in the sunshine. I would highly recommend Myrtle Cottage, its just perfect in every way.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. Glad you had a nice time. Will pass this onto our cleaners. Property Owner
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"This is a lovely cottage set in a quiet location approximately 3miles outside of Leyburn."
The property was well maintained and immaculately clean and pleasantly cool as our stay there was during an extremely warm spell. Beds were comfortable, clear instructions were given for the shower room and its ventilation and a good supply of fresh towels was available. The kitchen was well stocked and a welcoming cake and dog treats awaited us. The owners left lots of information regarding local walks, nearby pubs, places of interest etc. The rear garden was a sun trap which we made good use of. Altogether a very reasonably priced cottage for a peaceful get away and we would definitely return.
Nice to hear our hard-work is appreciated. Thank you for your lovely comments. Property Owner
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"A pleasure to stay at Myrtle cottage , everything you need is included and the ..."
A pleasure to stay at Myrtle cottage , everything you need is included and the coronation cakes a lovely surprise , we would recommend a visit to the heart of the dales
Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
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"What a gem, absolutely loved the cottage, perfect location for exploring the surrounding areas."
the cottage its self is Home from Home, all in the little details. plus the dog loved it, nice and secure garden. would highly recommend. would stay here again.
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"From the moment we arrived we loved Myrtle Cottage."
It is a charming, extremely well-equipped and comfortable cottage in a lovely village. Everything was spotlessly clean and there were so many added touches to make it feel welcoming and homely. Would definitely recommend it.
Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
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"The cottage was cosy very warm."
It was equipped with everything we could possibly need and more. It was also spotlessly clean. The double bed was comfy. Would definitely recommend.
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"Myrtle cottage is absolutely wonderful!"
There was everything we could possibly need and more. There was nothing that wasn't thought of. Such a lovely stay, we will definitely be recommending.
Thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed your pre Christmas stay and that the Christmas trimmings and treats were appreciated. Aileen & Colin Property Owner
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"Myrtle Cottage is a real gem to get away from it all."
The cottage is extremely well equipped , spotlessly clean and in perfect condition. Both, indoor and outdoor spaces are perfect for comfortable dining at home. The location is ideal for exploring the beautiful surrounding area.
Thank you for your kind comments. Both ourselves and our cleaners work hard to achieve this. Property Owner
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"Everything really good would definitely reccomend ."
Thank you regards John from Leeds.
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"Fabulous Cottage."
Everything you could want and more. The minute we walked through the door we could see and smell the cleanliness. Comfy sofas and comfy double bed, didn't use the single bed. Any info we may have need was well marked and close to hand. Kitchen extremely well equipped and the back garden was very dog safe. We had a fabulous stay and will be re-booking
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"This was my first solo holiday and I was nervous about being able to work all the appliances."
In the event there was a lot of easily accessible information and I had it all sorted within minutes. The only slight issue was having to park away from the property, but in an old cottage in a Yorkshire village that was to be expected. Roads were’t designed for motor vehicles! A cosy cottage, with easy access to many interesting areas.
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"Lovely cottage with a home from home feeling."
Everything very clean and quality furnishings. Ideal location to explore Wensleydale and swaledale. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The local pub serves local ales and was dog friendly.
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"Great location for many different types of walking."
Directions excellent, parking no problem. Owners very helpful
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"Beautiful cosy cottage very clean and cared for with everything we needed to enjoy our holiday and more."
The cottage was in a great position to enjoy the surrounding countryside , it was warm whilst we were staying so didn’t need to use the log burner but plenty of logs were provided. The only small niggle would be having to park our vehicle up the road but it didn’t spoil our holiday and wouldn’t hesitate to book again .
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"Very well equipped Kitchen."
Fabulous Log Burner. A great base for walking and drives out to the Dales.
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"A great little cottage - and a great village where everyone was very friendly and welcoming."
Special thanks to Aileen and Colin for their concern at the effects of the storm and lack of electricity on the first day. The situation was manageable, but v good of Aileen to follow up with texts. The cottage has everything you need and with the log burner was cosy and warm despite the chilly weather. The welcome gifts were also well received.
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
The property was very clean, extremely comfortable (how often can that be said of the sofa in rented properties?), very well equipped and in an ideal location. We would recommend this property very highly. Oh and the welcome package was a delight.
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"Lovely cottage in good location for walks from the doorstep."
Cottage very well equipped and loved the log burner. Nice local pub around corner and small shop.
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"Beautiful cottage in a stunning location"
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"Lovely cottage and fantastically and thoughtfully equipped- anything you may have needed was there!"
Sykes communication re our booking was great too.
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"Had a great time at Myrtle Cottage which was so well equipped with everything you could need whilst away."
The welcome gifts (even treats for the dog) were a lovely touch. The area is fantastic with lots of walks and beautiful scenery. Would definitely recommend this cottage and location. Alison, August 2021.
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"What can we say?"
This cottage was simply fantastic, we enjoyed every minute of our stay, we only look forward to being able to book it again! Thanks Aileen and Colin for a fantastic stay. Best regards Al & Lynne
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"Car parking is a bit of an issue."
The two parking locations suggested by the owners were not available, therefore we decided to park at the village playing fields which was about a quarter of a mile from the cottage. This wasn't a problem for us, but for less active customers it could be a problem.
Thank you for your kind comments however the extra parking on the playing fields is 300 meters away according to Google earth, not the distance described. In several years of renting the cottage this if the first occasion we are aware of that the alternative parking had to be used.I'm already aware that people have read this comment and that it has a negative effect on future bookings.Kind regards Aileen Izzard Property Owner
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"It was particularly great to be able to get away after twelve months of staying at home because of the Covid restrictions."
The cottage was superb. It had all the creature comforts as well as being personally decorated. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I just enjoyed everything about the area -the fresh air, wonderful scenery, lovely wild flowers and friendly people. Margaret
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"The cottage was so cosy and welcoming and had everything we needed."
We even had a bag of goodies on arrival to help us get our holiday off to a great start. It is situated in a gorgeous area of the Yorkshire Dales with so many things to see and do right on the doorstep. There were also plenty of walks from the cottage itself and the owners left us plenty of walking guides to help us out. We had an amazing week and would highly recommend this accommodation. We hope to return some time in the future!
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"A goldfish bowl!"
We read all the recent reviews before booking this cottage and were surprised how positive most of them were. There were several mentions of a welcome pack on arrival which we couldn't find anywhere. This was a shame because it would have been a nice touch after us struggling with the trying parking arrangements - we had to park 100m away and then transfer our luggage by foot. The location of the cottage was good for walking and there is a fair pub close by. The description states 'an enclosed rear garden,' which is not true. The rear garden is reached either by the back (kitchen) door of the cottage or by using a gated passage which runs up the side of the cottage. This wouldn't be a problem except mid-week a family of two adults and three children arrived at the adjoining cottage. Although they had their own front door, they chose on several occasions to use the passage to the rear of our cottage, walking around the back and climbing over a 30" fence to reach their rear door. The first time we saw them, I had just finished having a shower and was standing in our illuminated kitchen sporting a small towel! And there was no curtains at the kitchen windows. Shocks all around. We asked them not to use the passage but they continued anyway. It made going into the kitchen a very stressful experience. Beware!
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"The cottage was very well organised and the owners had obviously thought of everything we might need."
It was a great location to explore the surrounding area and a very cosy cottage to return to. The owners were very accessible, extremely helpful and clearly take great pride to ensure you have a good time. The information & walks folders provided were very comprehensive and full of helpful tips. Highly recommended!!
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"Cosy cottage for Christmas"
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"The cottage was so comfortable everything we needed was there ."
Enjoyed the place and all the walks in the surrounded district. It was excellent.
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"Bit of a damp chilly week in Yorkshire, could have done with perhaps a fan heater to warm up the lounge in the mornings and evenings."
Did not really want to light the log burner!!
I'm sorry you were not entirely satisfied with your stay and that the weather was not good. Instructions for the night storage heaters is outlined in the information folder in the cottage. We have one in every room as well as the log burner in the living room. Generally in August it is not necessary to have them switched. However if you had of turned them on this would have warmed up the cottage considerably during your stay. Property Owner
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"The comfort and location of the cottage were exceptional."
I would definitely book again. The walks from the cottage were beautiful and because the weather was hot we used the local buses to return sometimes, which I would recommend.
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"In the description of the cottage it shows a little stream that we assumed was running near the cottage ."
This was not the case . and as this was one of the I booked the cottage I feel at bit misled .the cottage was lovely but the lane was quite busy at times other than that it was lovely
Thank you for your feedback. This is an image that Sykes supplied of a nearby river. If there was a stream within close proximity of the property, it would be noted in the property description. I am sorry if you felt that this was misleading. Kind regards Property Owner
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"Very nice cottage, nice locals, nice village pub serving good ales and food."
good base for walking
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"A beautifully decorated cottage that was lovely and cosy for the colder days we had during our visit."
Meg our Labrador loved the log burner! We did stunning walks, sampled local ales and enjoyed fab pub grub in the local down the road. Planning to return!!!
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"The cottage was exceptionally well equipped, very clean and comfortable with lots of extras which made our holiday all the more enjoyable."
A lot of thought had gone into the presentation of Myrtle Cottage and the location was perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. We would certainly like to return there one day.
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"What a beautiful surrounding!"
And what a nice people. Whe hope to come back.
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"Perfect location for a lovely weeks holiday."
Cottage has everything you need in a beautiful part of the world. Positives -1. Ideal location with majestic walks from the front door. 2. All facilities in cottage immaculate and first class. Negative- 1.For us we like an allocated dinning area but the cottage has only a fold down table and chairs in the living room. We highly recommend this cottage for it's facilities and perfect location.
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"Myrtle cottage is very clean and a well maintained cottage."
Aileen and Colin made us feel very welcome, they left us some complimentary arrival gifts and even dog chews. Although there is no parking outside the cottage we did not find it a problem as there was always room a little further up the hill. We had a great weekend. Thank you Simon, Vikki, Alicia and Nala the dog.
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"Parking is a bit of an issue."
We were unfortunate to have heavy snow fall and, though upstairs was warm, downstairs was not, and it took several hours for the small woodburner to heat the sitting room. Front door would benefit from some draft excluding tape, and it would be useful if door between kitchen (which was very cold) and sitting room had a handle so could be firmly closed. Admittedly few other guests will experience the weather we had! Myrtle Cottage is very well equipped and immaculately clean.
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"Great well-equipped cottage in a fabulous location!"
Brilliant walks from the doorstep. Two local pubs were dog friendly which was excellent. Would recommend staying here!
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"From booking to arriving everything was so well taken care of and easy."
The owner was lovely and really helpful and the cottage was a cosy home from home hideaway just perfect. The location is really good for exploring the lovely villages around and West Witton itself is a very friendly place with 2 pubs and a local shop for last minute needs and delicious fresh bread. It made a quiet Christmas just perfect with a gift under the tree from the owner the icing on the cake.....Perfect
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"Was a lovely property, very well equipped and clean."
Bathroom was a bit filthy round edges. But was decorated beautifully. I would not rebook this property only because I like a bath and it only had a shower
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"This was our second holiday at the cottage and enjoyed the facilities just as much the first."
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"We enjoyed our stay at this cosy cottage."
It was well equipped, clean and lovingly furnished. We loved the fact you could just step out of the cottage and go for some fantastic walks. The scenery is beautiful and the people extremely friendly!
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"The cottage had every little thoughtful touch covered."
A very comfortable and enjoyable stay!
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"We had a great time at Myrtle cottage."
It was pristine and cosy. If there would be any critism, and that is beyond the owners control, and the you couldn't park directly outside the cottage.
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"Great cottage and superbly fitted out with every home comfort."
The winter was very helpful with directions & local information. A very friendly owner.
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"Booked this cottage at last minute when let down by previous cottage supplier!"
Found out day previously cottage we were going to unavailable! Sykes staff were very helpful and nothing was a problem to them so thank you
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"We loved the location of cottage, cleanliness it was spotless, how the cottage ..."
We loved the location of cottage, cleanliness it was spotless, how the cottage was decorated for our new year break, communication with the owner all made for a very enjoyable break
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"Myrtle Cottage was absolutely fantastic and a truly wonderful place to stay."
The owners were really lovely and got in contact in advance so that our arrival was smooth and easy. They even left us a Christmas present! The cottage is absolutely gorgeous, VERY comfortable and we had an amazing time. It's got everything you could possible need for a getaway in the country! Furthermore, booking with Sykes Cottages was very easy and it was great we could pay a deposit in advance and follow up with the whole payment later. Fantastic experience in every way and we would very happily book with Sykes Cottages and stay at Myrtle Cottage again in the future!
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"We really enjoyed our stay here & the views as soon as you walk out of the door are priceless."
The cottage is warm & cosy with everything you need.
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"A truly beautiful cottage very well looked after and every detail thought of."
This cottage is highly recommended and our family are already looking at booking it in the new year. Really cannot express enough what a wonderful holiday we had :). Thank you
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single
- Shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Sitting room with a drop leaf table with four chairs is available for more comfortable dining arrangements in the sitting room, sofa bed and woodburner.
- Electric radiators and multi fuel stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel, power and fuel for woodburner inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair
- Roadside parking opposite cottage on first come, first served basis
- Additional roadside parking 30 yards away
- Bike storage
- Enclosed patio garden with furniture
- One small/medium well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pubs 2 mins walk
- Note: Sofa bed for flexibility
- Note: Next door neighbour has right of way around the rear of Myrtle Cottage to their back door
- Please note, this property has a minimum night stay of x4 nights
- Please note - This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights between May and August
The property
A stone-built, terraced cottage located on the outskirts of the pretty little Wensleydale village of West Witton.
Skilfully renovated, the property is cosy and warm and full of character and charm with a real Dales personality.
There are two bedrooms; the double has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, whilst the single is cosy and stylish, and both are served by a modern shower room.
This West Witton cottage features a spacious living room, complete with a cosy woodburner and original oak beams, offering an ideal place to curl up by the fire and look forward to the eveningÂ’s fare after a day out on the nearby fells.
The modern kitchen, equipped with every home-from-home convenience, leads to an enclosed rear area with raised decking, complete with garden furniture, barbecue area and panoramic views of Pen Hill, the highest point in Wensleydale.
This delightful West Witton cottage has several walks leading from the door, including the challenging Pen Hill and walks across the moor to Carlton in Coverdale.
The historic market town of Richmond is just a short drive away with its interesting castle, theatre, military museum and wonderful architecture.
The popular Wensleydale town of Leyburn can also be found within a short drive, offering a choice of tea rooms, quaint gift shops and convenience stores, and provides the entrance to the stunning Wensleydale countryside, with its green rolling hills and dry stone walls providing shelter for the thousands of iconic Yorkshire sheep that graze on the hillsides.
Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater and Hardraw Force, England's highest single drop waterfall, are also all within easy reach of your West Witton cottage.
An ideal West Witton cottage and a perfect romantic retreat for those wishing to enjoy fine country living, beautiful walks and the tranquillity of this Dales location.
About the location
WEST WITTON
Middleham 6 miles; Leyburn 4 miles; Hawes 13 miles.
The pretty and ancient Wensleydale village of West Witton is situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, between Leyburn and Hawes. A traditional old village made up of stone-built cottages and farmhouses, West Witton enjoys dramatic views of Penhill and its limestone scars, along with Bolton Castle, lush rolling countryside and the surrounding fells. The village boasts two pubs, one of which is a gourmet pub and has been awarded the Wensleydale Heifer 2006/07 AA 'England's best seafood pub' award, as well as a well stocked village shop and a pretty green. Across the valley from the village stand the imposing ruins of Castle Bolton, while Leyburn, with its wide range of amenities and weekly market, Middleham, with its Norman Castle, famous racing stables and pretty old market square surrounded by delightful shops, pubs and restaurants, and the picturesque Aysgarth Falls, are just a short drive away. A superb base for a walking holiday, for enjoying the delights of Wensleydale or for touring the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors or the Lake District.
Please note, this property has a minimum night stay of x4 nights.
Please note - This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights between May and August.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas