Guests say
Manor House in Leyburn offers a charming stay with its antique furniture, tasteful decor, and comfortable beds. Guests appreciate the ample parking, well-equipped kitchen, and thoughtful welcome hamper. While some mention traffic noise and cleaning issues, the property's spaciousness, location, and cosy features like a woodburner are highly praised. The unique character and picturesque setting make it a recommended choice for families and friends.
Reviews indicate a generally clean environment, but some guests noted issues with housekeeping standards, such as unwashed dishes and insufficient cleaning under furniture. These instances seem to be exceptions rather than the norm.
The property is praised for its superb location in the heart of the Dales, with easy access to local attractions and walks. Traffic noise was mentioned by a few, but most did not find it intrusive.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the house warm, with a mix of old and modern decor that contributes to a cosy stay. However, some concerns were raised about the practicality of certain room layouts.
The property boasts quality amenities and a well-equipped kitchen. However, some guests experienced issues with maintenance, such as non-working radiators and a lack of smart TV functionality, which affected the score.
The welcome hamper was a delightful touch, mentioned positively in reviews. However, it should be noted that such gestures are subject to the owner's discretion and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Hawes 3.9 miles. Nestled in amongst the pretty surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Bainbridge near Hawes, discover this Grade-II listed four-bedroom cottage, Manor House. Boasting period features throughout, a woodburning stove and great proximity to a range of attractions, Manor House welcomes up to eight guests to enjoy a peaceful getaway in North Yorkshire. Upon entering your new home-from-home, be impressed by the well-stocked kitchen and utility, hosting all the appliances required to make your self-catered stay a success; allow the designated chef of the group to rustle up a feast for the whole family, before settling down in the formal dining room to tuck in, pop open the bubbly and plan for the exciting days ahead!
In the homely sitting room, catch up on your favourite shows or relish a movie night on the Smart TV, if you’re seeking some much-needed alone time, an additional wood pannelled snug provides the perfect spot to get lost in a good book as the log burner roars away. Completing the ground floor is a handy shower room where you can wind down for the day, or beat the queues of a morning. If you begin to feel sleepy, head to the first-floor bathroom to take an indulgent soak in the tub before choosing from one of four charming bedrooms to catch your beauty sleep in, including a king-size with its very own freestanding bath,a king ensuite, a double and a twin.
If you can tear yourself away, begin your adventures at Hardraw Force Waterfall, before heading to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes; here, you will also find plenty of pubs and restaurants so you can refuel before continuing on with your itinerary. In Aysgarth, discover Aysgarth Falls Yorkshire Dale National Park Visitor Centre, a haven for hikers and wildlife lovers, before stopping off at the Aysgarth Edwardian Rock Garden. Within accessible reach is also Ingleborough Cave, Malham Cove, Kilnsey Park and Scaleber Force Waterfall, all offering an abundance to see and do! For your next retreat to North Yorkshire, choose Manor House as your base.
One of the top tourist destinations in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is the well-liked market town of Hawes, which is located in North Yorkshire's Richmondshire region. The town, which is situated between Buttertubs and Fleet Moss, is a great starting point for exploring Wensleydale as well as the neighbouring dales of Swaledale, Cotterdale, Dentdale, Garsdale, Wharfedale, and Chapel-le-Dale. Enjoy a stroll around the adjacent Hawes Town Path, Millennium Walk, Pennine Way, or River Ure. The English Tourism Board Silver Award for the "Best Day Excursion Out" was given to Hawes in 1998. Coaches and horse-drawn waggons have long since been replaced by modern transportation, but market day (Tuesday) in Hawes remains bustling as ever thanks to a farmers' auction that draws sheep farmers from all across the north of England. Local stores, cafés, and inns now serve both the local populace and a range of Dales tourists. Visitors may now visit the renowned Wensleydale Creamery, which gained fame from the animated Wallace and Grommit movies, to watch how the famous cheese is created and experience the finished product in a warm café. The bustling National Park Center and Dales Countryside Museum are located in the former railway yard. The two renowned Dales historians and authors, Marie Hartley and Joan Ingilby, have amassed a remarkable collection of Dales artefacts, which are kept at the museum.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with freestanding bath, 1 x double, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower and WC, 1 x twin.
Wetroom with freestanding bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor wetroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Snug with woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
AGA, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
Smart TV, TV, WiFi, wireless speaker.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Roadside parking available.
Walled front garden with furniture.
Rear stone flagged terrace with table and chairs.
Lockable bike shed.
2 pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Petrol milk and papers at village garage 400 yards.
Shop 4 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (14)
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David
We had a lovely family stay in this cosy home and loved so many of its features the AGA, woodburner, stone floors and sumptuous freestanding baths but a little perplexed at the exposed toilet and shower set up in one of the bedrooms! We woke up to a picturesque snow-filled village on our leaving day and thanks to the local farmers clearing the road next to the Manor House, we navigated the roads to Northallerton with relative ease. We did some lovely walks to cosy pubs - along the old railway line to Askrigg, a beautiful walk to Hardraw then onto Hawes and another from Aysgarth to West Witton - always catching The Little White Bus back to Bainbridge (with the bus stop right outside the house). It was great to leave our cars behind for the weekend. Just one slight niggle - only a starter pack of logs was provided and the local log man could not deliver until after we had left! I feel that logs should be included in the rental of house of this quality or at least advised at the time of booking as it proved tricky hauling logs around on our bus journeys back from the pub! Other than this we totally recommend Manor House and have lovely memories of our stay in snowy Bainbridge.
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Maria
My friends and I (and my Labrador) had a wonderful stay at Manor House. Plenty of parking outside the house for our 4 cars. Bedrooms, though a little quirky, were wonderfully cosy and comfortable. Loved the snug and log burner, but would have been better if the smart TV was in the snug rather than the blue lounge. Kitchen had everything we needed, and we managed fine with the Agar. Would 100% return. We had a brilliant week in Manor House.
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Malcolm
We had to buy washing tablets and cleaning equipment. Nothing major to detract from the beautiful place