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Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, books, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

We have now followed government advice and reopened bookings for our cottage. We will be blocking out dates between bookings to minimise the risk to ourselves and our guests. The house will also be thoroughly cleaned between guests with particular attention to sterilising contact surfaces.

Millbeck is a converted barn on the edge of a small village, opposite the village green, with views over beautiful Wensleydale in the centre of the National Park. There are a number of established walking routes from the cottage and the village, and is ideal for touring the National Park. Local attractions include the Wensleydale Railway, the Wensleydale Creamery and Dales museum in Hawes. There is even a ropemakers and the famous Aysgarth Falls! There is a wide choice of pubs, restaurants and tea shops, as well as takeaways, in the area.

The cottage is close to the route of the Tour de France, and the area is popular with cyclists, We have a secure garage for the storage of bikes.

Rather surprisingly for a small village we now have cable internet at the cottage which is available to guests.

Property manager

Steve Winpenny

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

About the area

Map
Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Wensleydale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bolton Castle - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • The Forbidden Corner - 15 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Dent Station - 21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill Race Teashop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Berry's Farmshop & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yorkshire Dales Brewery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Wensleydale and within 3 mi (5 km) of Raydale Preserves and Aysgarth Falls. West Burton Falls and Semerwater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Cottage in Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Dales location
Mill Beck has lovely character is the perfect place to stay for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Thornton Rust is very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
We had a very comfortable 8-night stay. It’s set in a very quite village with beautiful views of Wensleydale, exactly what we wanted. It was clean, had a good shower and equipped with everything we needed, including some kids toys and dvd’s which came in handy. The owner was very responsive and accommodating with our questions and asks. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet cottage
Lovely homely cottage with everything we needed. Loved the local fudge and toffee left for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this delightful part of Yorkshire
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mill Beck cottage
Had a lovely relaxing week just like home from home excellent log fire with plenty of spare logs. Very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb cottage
Beautiful cottage. Very comfortable, cosy and warm. Really well equipped, plenty of crockery etc. Good appliances, loads of hot water, comfy beds, proper sized TV! So peaceful and quiet too. All in all, a lovely place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Excellent communication with the owners and a cheeky bottle of white tucked away in the fridge on arrival. Spotless and clean, great stock of cutlery and utensils. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
V. Good value for money, lovely location.Owners most helpfull.Bathroom facilities a little dated, shower maximum temperature should be lower.All told had a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of space. Very quiet and within good distance of so much
Commendable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thornton rust cottage.
Very happy with the property as soon as I layed eyes on it.very,very clean throughout.rooms excellent and had everything and more from what we needed in the cottage.would most definitely stay here again.surrounding area is beautiful. My 2 small children loved every bit of it.had a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, homely cottage in peaceful setting
The Mill Beck Cottage had everything we needed to make my mum and I feel at home. It was very spacious, cosy lounge for evenings and beds were comfortable. At the back of the cottage was a stunning walk through fields and past lambs. The little village was silent day and night, with odd tractor going past in the morning which added to the Yorkshire Dale experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Lovely idyllic Yorkshire holiday retreat
This cottage was lovely, logs for an open fire, all that you'd need in the kitchen and bathroom and a thoughtful card and bottle of wine upon arrival. Only downside is the bath had spiders webs in it, so obviously hadn't been used for a while.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet spot in middle of Wensleydale
The location was beautiful and the cottage just great for our needs. The owner made sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all
A very comfortable, well equipped cottage in a peaceful hamlet in glorious Wensleydale. We lacked for nothing in the wetter as well as the warmer, sunnier days. Thank you Sue and Steve for the use of your lovely cottage - and for the welcome wine and greetings on arrival.

10/10 Excellent

Nicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
The cottage was perfect for our family getaway, with everything we needed and in such a stunning spot - just lovely!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marvelous Millbeck!
This is the second time we have stayed at Millbeck which pretty much says it all!! Very well appointed property with everything you could need, spacious yet cosy, in a beautiful quiet sales village. Sue and Steve have thought of everything, even a complimentary bottle of wine to welcome you. Highly recommend. Hope to be back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped cottage in great location
Spacious and well equipped cottage in quiet village location. Amazing to have such a good internet connection in such a relatively remote location. Brilliant walking in all directions

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
Lovely cottage in beautiful surrounding countryside, everything and more provided in cottage,kitchen very well equipped lots of useful information on everything from how to work the job to places to visit in the area, highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

A relaxing and comfortable stay in the Dales
We are a family of six and we enjoyed a weeks holiday in Thornton Rust. We found the house to be comfortable, very well equipped and a real home-from-home. The owner had left us a bottle of wine and a card upon arrival which was lovely after such a long drive. We found there was really everything we needed; from tin foil and soap to plasters. This for us really made the difference! The accommodation was spacious, bigger than I had expected with a fab shower, WiFi and comfy beds. The patio and utilities in the garage are an added bonus. Unfortunately the weather was not our friend but we still got out and about. This is a great location for visiting nearby waterfalls and exploring the dales. We took some walks around the village and the owner of the cottage was very helpful with telling us ideas for routes. We absolutely loved our holiday and would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Excellent cottage
Everything required in a holiday cottage, perfect base for exploring the Dales.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Comfortable, spacious traditional Dales Cottage
My family and I had a fantastic stay at Millbeck, Steve left us a greetings cards and a bottle of wine. The cottage was very clean and very comfortable and the village of Thornton Rust is lovely and quiet. We enjoyed the privacy of the patio area and enjoyed many meals outdoors in the glorious sunny weather. Very well appointed cottage with every thing you need. Many thanks to our host, we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

An EXCELLENT Warm, Clean, Spacious Cottage in the Heart of the Yorkshire Dales :-)
Wow - the Berry family have just come home after a lovely week in the Yorkshire Dales. Mill Beck is an EXCELLENT spacious 3 Bedroom cottage in the lovely quite village of Thornton Rust. It has a lovely feel to it which can only promote relaxation!!! All the facilities are perfect - All mod cons are present including WiFi which I must admit my 2 teenage sons can’t seem to live without :-) Rooms are bright, clean and spacious. Everything you need is present! We made Roast Dinners to BBq’s with no problems at all. Outside is a lovely private patio area which catches the sun throughout the day! We are a family that brings frozen food with us and the large fridge freezer in the garage is excellent for this! The cottage is lovely and warm as it has the added benefit of Central Heating, double glazing and a fantastic large open fire with logs firelights etc.. all provided. Parking outside was never a problem. The walks around the village are great. We walked to Askrigg made famous by the TV show All Creatures Great and Small with ease (4 miles round trip) - recommended as the lovely Humble Pie Cafe does superior homemade cake and tea :-)). We also walked to Aysgarth Falls through lovely countryside from the cottage. We noticed there are plenty of walks behind the cottage as well onto Thornton Rust Moor. Our evening walks were taken this way!!! We are from Devon and although a good 6 hour drive to get to I can not recommend this cottage Highly Enough! Sue and Steve make sure you have all the information needed for a perfect stay. THANK YOU for letting us use your cottage which I have no hesitation in stating - it is the BEST we have stayed in. If you are looking for a relaxing week away enjoying what nature has to offer with the comfort of home mod cons then this is the place for you. You will enjoy your stay :-)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike Franks

Idyllic Peaceful Retreat with all mod-cons
We enjoyed a lovely restful week away from it all in this lovely character cottage. So quiet and peaceful yet with all mod-cons and ideally located for exploring the surrounding Wensleydale being midway between Leyburn & Hawes. We found everything we needed in the cottage and made use of the barbecue on the sunnier days. For anyone seeking some peace and quiet they would be hard pressed to find a better location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Very comfortable/clean/well equipped. Lots of 'consumables' in the cupboards. Homely atmosphere.
We stayed for a week with teenage grandchildren so Internet connection was bonus! Were given clear instructions on how to find the house, how to access the house, where to find everything, nice places to eat, location of shops, etc. We like cooking and were especially pleased the kitchen is well equipped and lots of consumables such as salt/pepper/pasta/tin of soup/cling film/kitchen foil etc left for us. The atmosphere was very welcoming and we had a wonderful time walking in the breathrakingly beautiful countryside. We highly recommend it.

8/10 Good

Sacha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage and friendly host
Nice clean cottage in a small village up a hill with several walking routes starting from or passing your front door (check Komoot). Large box filled with information about the neighborhood. Interior is a bit outdated but matches the rental fee. Easy contact with host. Great wifi for the kids One suggestion: install flat ceiling lamps in kitchen and hallway to prevent (tall) people from bumping into them and accidently breaking them...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023