Guests say
Cleeve Cottage in Leyburn is praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate its quiet location, proximity to local amenities, and the delightful back garden. While some minor maintenance issues and inconsistent Wi-Fi are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests enjoying their stay and recommending the cottage for a relaxing break in the Yorkshire Dales.
Most guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean, with only a few mentioning issues such as cobwebs and dusty surfaces. The high frequency of positive comments about cleanliness leads to a high score.
The location is frequently praised for being quiet, convenient, and close to local shops and pubs. The proximity to attractions and the rural setting contribute to a high score.
Guests generally found the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, although there were some comments about a lumpy mattress and hard pillows. The majority of reviews, however, speak positively about the comfort of the cottage.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as creaky floorboards, a problematic toilet flush, and heating issues. These prevent a higher score.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A welcoming, stone link-detached cottage, set on a small estate on the outskirts of the pretty market town of Middleham. Stylish and contemporary throughout, Cleeve Cottage is a real delight with first class fittings and fixtures, offering friends and families an ideal holiday home for enjoying this popular area of the Yorkshire Dales. Featuring a comfortable sitting room with two beautiful sofas arranged around the main fireplace, which houses a characterful multi-fuel stove, this is a cosy space to put your feet up after a day of exploring the local countryside. The well-equipped kitchen/diner provides a great space to sit and enjoy an evening meal, talk about the travails of the day and prepare plans for the rest of the holiday.
The master bedroom boasts a luxurious pocket sprung king-size bed and the second bedroom contains full-size twin single beds. Although it boasts two market places, Middleham is a now really only a market town in name; the Yorkshire Dales community is better known these days for its links to The Sport of Kings horse racing. The old town is just a short walk from your cottage, and includes excellent old pubs and local restaurants, along with a well-stocked general store. The famous ruined castle, founded as a simple moat-and-bailey structure in the 12th century, is less than half a mile away, where fantastic views stretch across Wensleydale.
The nearby villages of West Witton and East Witton boast award-winning gastropubs and both are well worth a visit. Explore nearby Bolton Castle, visit the famous Aysgarth Falls or take a ride on the Wensleydale Railway. This delightful cottage is ideal for a family or for a romantic break.
The attractive Wensleydale town of Middleham is renowned for its history and race horses. Much of the history is bound up with its Norman castle, which has a keep second in size only to the Tower of London. The pretty market square is partially cobbled and offers a range of shops, pubs and places to eat. All in all a superb base for exploring Wensleydale and all within easy driving distance of York, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales and Heritage Coast.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.
Electric central heating with multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV , DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car, with additional roadside parking next to cottage.
Secure bike storage in garage.
Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 min walk.
Reviews (37)
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Margaret
Very convenient location for the Middleham festival. Shame it is already booked for the same time next year.
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Paula
Lovely little garden too and convenient on-site parking. Great location for exploring many of Yorkshire's highlights. Only negative is that the information provided in the info folder was out of date - several of the places mentioned to eat in the town no longer existed. This was also true of the instructions provided for finding the cottage, with mention of a pub that no longer exists.
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John
Helpful information on the property and the surrounding area.