Guests say
Anvil Barn in Bainbridge is a beautifully restored and exceptionally clean cottage, praised for its peaceful village location and well-equipped interior. Guests appreciate the spacious living area, excellent kitchen facilities, and easy access to the Yorkshire Dales. The property is ideal for walkers and families, with many returning guests. Some minor issues were noted, such as the comfort of the double bed, lack of outdoor seating, and occasional maintenance niggles, but overall, the cottage offers a delightful and comfortable base for exploring the area.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted as a major strength, with numerous guests describing the cottage as spotless, exceptionally clean, and well maintained. Only one or two minor mentions of damp bedding or maintenance issues were noted, but these were rare exceptions.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, charm, and proximity to walks and attractions in the Yorkshire Dales. Guests love the quiet village setting and easy access to local amenities, with only a few noting the lack of a garden or outdoor seating as a drawback.
Most guests found the cottage very comfortable, with cosy furnishings and a relaxing atmosphere. However, several reviews mention the double bed mattress needing replacement and some soft furnishings showing wear, which slightly lowers the score.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, especially the kitchen and family-friendly features like stair gates. Some minor issues were noted, such as blunt knives, a wobbly tap, and occasional missing basics like soap or kitchen roll, but overall facilities are excellent.
While guests appreciated detailed local information and family-friendly touches, there were several mentions of missing welcome packs, milk, or basic supplies. No gifts were mentioned, and it should be noted that such items are not guaranteed.
About this property
A superb stone-built, semi-detached barn conversion tucked away in a quiet corner of the pretty Dales village of Bainbridge, four miles from Hawes. Renovated to a high standard, this Bainbridge cottage has an upside down layout, with the spacious open plan living area on the first floor featuring a warm and cosy multi-fuel stove to provide a wonderful central feature to this stylish space. Also the original crook beams, extending the full length of the living area mean that character and style are seamlessly combined with the modern furnishings and fixtures to ensure guests have a great stay. On the ground floor of your cottage near Hawes there are two delightful bedrooms and a lovely bathroom, and outside there's also the convenience of an off road parking space.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon discovering the many delights that Bainbridge has to offer, or follow the peaceful walks through the village to admire the stunning views, and the local pub, just five minutes' walk away, has fine ales and excellent food. From the castles at Bolton and Middleham, to Hardraw Force, England's highest single drop waterfall, this Bainbridge cottage is an ideal getaway for exploring Wensleydale and Swaledale. A first class Bainbridge cottage, perfect for a family break or a romantic retreat in this beautiful area.
The lovely Wensleydale village of Bainbridge is situated in beautiful countryside, four miles from the market town of Hawes. The village is an excellent base for walkers, and there are many beauty spots in the area including Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater, castles at both Castle Bolton and Middleham and Hardraw Force - England's highest single waterfall.
Accommodation
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric central heating with multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot (please bring own cot bedding).
Off road parking for 1 car.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 mins walk, pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Mobile signal can be poor.
Nearby points of interest
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
Reviews (48)
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Samantha
Would defiantly go again..the only niggle we had was the bedding was a tad damp from washing before arrival. The water did stop working thursday night, corrected itself by friday afternoon but was cloudy..so we went out bought bottle water from nearby village following morning to keep us going till weekend. Assumed it was something to do with the water board and heat as there was risks of fires nearby. But other than that it was a delightful place to stay, very well thought out. Pratical, comfy and has everything you need. Loved it. Thank you for having us.
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Christopher
The property was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. We found Bainbridge to be a charming village, conveniently located to enjoy walking in the countryside.
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Andrew
Wouid highly recommend this property