Guests say
Bank Side in Leyburn is a well-equipped, comfortable cottage praised for its excellent location close to the town centre, shops, and scenic walks. Guests frequently mention the property’s cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and suitability for families or groups. The kitchen is well stocked, and the house is generally quiet and inviting. Some minor issues were noted, such as occasional cleaning lapses, maintenance needs, and intermittent internet, but overall, guests enjoyed their stay and would return.
Most guests found the property spotlessly clean and well maintained, though a few mentioned issues such as cobwebs, dirty crockery, and some areas needing a deeper clean. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point but with occasional lapses.
The location is highly praised, with guests appreciating the proximity to Leyburn’s amenities, shops, pubs, and walking routes. The cottage is described as quiet yet central, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests consistently describe the house as warm, comfortable, and homely, with cosy beds and sofas. Some mention small bedrooms and en-suites, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
The cottage is well equipped with kitchenware, appliances, and entertainment options. Minor issues include a small dishwasher, maintenance needs (e.g., extractor fan, shower screen, gate), and a lack of blinds in bathrooms, but facilities are generally very good.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs with milk, tea, coffee, and biscuits. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Just a short walk from the centre of Leyburn, this modern house is a great base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 50" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Set in the heart of Wensleydale in the market town of Leyburn, this semi-detached property provides stylish and spacious holiday accommodation. With parking for two cars and Leyburn right on the doorstep, you can simply park up and leave the car behind. A modern-style cosy living room with quality furniture and comfortable seating is set around an electric wood burner. Walk through to a spacious kitchen/dining room with slate tiled floor, fit with all the modern appliances you will need for your stay. An extending dining table comfortably seats up to six people, making this a perfect space to sit and chat over a glass of wine while preparing food.
Upstairs are three well furnished bedrooms with comfortable beds and attractive bed linen and accessories. Bedroom 1 is a double bedroomwith fitted wardrobes and a fully tiled en-suite shower room, bedroom 2 has fitted wardrobes and a feature double bed with attractive brass frame, and bedroom 3 is a cute bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a single bed in a beautiful cream frame. A separate fully tiled bathroom with bath and overhead showeris also on this floor. To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard garden with furniture and a shed/ bike store.
The market town of Leyburn is a short stroll away with quaint shops, cafés, traditional pubs and a weekly farmers market on a Friday. It is the perfect base for guests wishing to enjoy a walking, cycling, sightseeing or family holiday. With a supermarket and an award-winning delicatessen, wine merchant, butchers and greengrocers, you have everything here you will need.
Stroll along the famous Leyburn Shawl walk to Castle Bolton, take in Middleham Castle, Constable Burton Hall Gardens and the nearby stunning Aysgarth Falls. A short drive away is Hardraw, home to England’s highest unbroken waterfall. Alternatively, take the Wensleydale Vintage Bus to Ripon or Hawes, or ride the train on the Wensleydale Railway. The nearby Forbidden Corner attraction in Coverdale brings you a trail of follies for all the family to enjoy. Visit the Georgian market town of Richmond, which offers many shops, restaurants, pubs and tea shops. A circular walk will take you from the station around the riverbanks, taking in the famous Norman castle. Nearby Hawes is well worth a day out with so much here to explore and lots of picture postcard villages on the way. Shop, pub and restaurant 550 yards.
Free WiFi
Reviews (21)
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Confirmed Guest
Cottage was very well equipped for a weeks stay for up to five people. The lounge sofas were comfortable as were the beds. Plenty of utensils, plates and glasses in the kitchen. There there a number of DVDs for use and there was also Netflix on the Freeview television. There were a number of card games etc also available for those darker days.The one comment I make is that the access gate to the rear of the house has dropped a little so is quite difficult to open for taking the various waste bins out for collection. It was evident that some previous guests had not managed to do this.
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Valerie Saggers
Great holiday , great location lovely house just needs a wee bit of updating decoration. Had to wipe the stair bannister down ( grubby hand marks)But never the less we would definitely stay again……. Love Leyburn and surrounding area. Thank you so much.
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M Rees
Lovely spacious comfortable house in a perfect location for exploring the dales. Only just over an hour to the east coast. 5 minutes walk into town ,great pubs, interesting shops and lots of options for food shopping. Very well equipped,good off road parking ,enclosed rear space which is a sun trap.