Guests say
Bill's Place receives glowing praise for its immaculate presentation, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location in a picturesque Yorkshire Dales village. Guests consistently highlight the high standard of cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. The owners are frequently described as welcoming and helpful, with many thoughtful touches noted. The cottage is ideally situated for scenic walks and exploring the Dales, with local amenities close by. While a few guests mention minor preferences regarding furniture or room layout, the overwhelming sentiment is one of satisfaction and a desire to return.
Cleanliness is repeatedly described as outstanding, spotless, and of the highest standard. Multiple guests mention feeling confident letting babies crawl on the floors, and several note that the cottage is among the cleanest they have stayed in. Only one or two minor comments about specific items (e.g., curtains) were made, but these do not detract from the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to scenic walks, and ease of access to both Wensleydale and Swaledale. Guests appreciate the village setting, local shops, and pubs, as well as the cottage's suitability as a base for exploring the wider Yorkshire Dales.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and homely, with particular mention of the beds and underfloor heating. A few minor suggestions are made regarding the sofa and room layout, but these are personal preferences and do not significantly impact the overall comfort.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with a modern kitchen, quality furnishings, and all necessary amenities for a relaxing stay. Some guests mention the lack of a visitors' book or maps, and a couple suggest minor additions (e.g., a radio or sun parasol), but overall satisfaction with the facilities is extremely high.
Many guests appreciate the thoughtful extras such as tea, coffee, milk, biscuits, and local information provided by the owners. The owners' personal touches and helpful communication are frequently mentioned. Please note, while these gifts and extras are often provided, they cannot be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A picturesque, 200-year old, stone-built, end-terrace cottage, overlooking the village green in the centre of the pretty Dales village of Bainbridge. Renovated to a very high standard, this charming property retains much original character, including a wealth of exposed beams and a stunning fireplace housing an inviting woodburner. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the pretty patio garden, or follow the many peaceful walks through the village and absorb the striking views. This is a great location for walkers, from the castles at Bolton and Middleham, to Hardraw Force, England's highest single drop waterfall. It is a fantastic base from which to explore all that Wensleydale and Swaledale have to offer. A superb Yorkshire cottage, ideal for exploring the area, or as a romantic getaway.
Situated in truly beautiful countryside, the picturesque Wensleydale village of Bainbridge is just two miles from Askrigg - known to millions as ‘Darrowby' in James Herriot's "All Creatures Great and Small". Bainbridge is also just four miles from the market town of Hawes, home of the famous Wensleydale cheese, and boasts an extensive village green which comes with its own set of stocks. This excellent holiday location is ideal for walkers, and offers a great base from which to explore the popular areas of Wensleydale and Swaledale, taking in the Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater, and castles at both Bolton and Middleham. The highest single drop waterfall in England, Hardraw Force, is close by too and stands at an impressive 99ft!
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x single.
Shower room with shower, basin & WC.
Kitchen with integrated appliances.
Sitting room with dining area & woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room & underfloor heating in shower room.
Integrated electric oven with ceramic hob, integrated microwave & fridge with icebox, washing machine, Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon FireStick, WiFi, selection of games/books.
Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Roadside parking for two cars.
Small front patio garden with bench seat.
Sorry, no pets & no smoking.
Shop 3 mins walk.
Note: No infants or children under 6 years of age.
Please note: This property only accepts full week bookings from Friday to Friday.
Nearby points of interest
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
Reviews (61)
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Eric
It is a comfortable and well appointed cottage, ideally situated in an attractive village in Wensleydale. The owner, Mrs Dobson was very helpful. The welcome goodies were much appreciated. Eric Woolfenden,Warwickshire.
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Douglas
, all facilities very comfortable and very clean. We look forward to our return,
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Paula
The owners have obviously gone to a lot of effort to make the accommodation feel welcoming and homely. We enjoyed our week enormously and definitely want to return. Fantastic walks from the property and in nearby areas meant that we didn't need to do much driving to enjoy many picturesque walks. There are a lot of waterfalls in he area which were worth walking to. Hardraw force and the West Burton waterfall are both lovely.Olives cafe, close to the cottage does wonderful breakfasts. We enjoyed evening meals at The Green Dragon in Hardraw and The White Hart in Hawes. Even the weather was perfect.