BILL'S PLACE, romantic, luxury holiday cottage, with open fire in Bainbridge, Ref 3631

Description from the manager

This two bedroom property in Bainbridge is filled with original features and is able to sleep up to three people. This picturesque, 200 year old end-terrace cottage is a stone-built construction overlooking the village green in Bainbridge. Renovated to a high standard, this charming cottage has retained much of its original character, including exposed beams and a stunning fireplace which now homes a wood-burning stove. There are two bedrooms – one king-size and one single – in addition to a kitchen with dining area and sitting room. Guests can enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the pretty patio garden, or follow the many peaceful wal...ks throughout the village.

Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room & underfloor heating in shower room. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of games/books/DVDs. Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking for two cars. Small front patio garden with bench seat. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shop & pub 3 mins walk. Note: This property is suitable for babes-in-arms and children aged 6 years and over only.

Region: From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Town: 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!Read more

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Additional notes from owner

All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. The "Min. Per Night" prices quoted are based on the weekly rental price, they are not applicable for short breaks. See our short break policy or ask for further details.
Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Anne W
  Norwich

  Fantastic!

  Left on 07/21/2012 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  We have stayed in the area many times over the past 15 years but Bills Place has to be one of the best, if not the best place we've stayed in! Total comfort throughout, easy to understand explanations of how everything works, and lots of added extras - even a sewing kit and shoe-cleaning kit available if needed. We have had a truly relaxing and comfortable stay in a lovely cottage in a fabulous part of the UK, and we hope to come again!

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• DACBicester
  Bicester

  Perfect Cottage in Wonderful Location!

  Left on 10/22/2011 for a stay in October 2011
  
  

  We've just got home after a week's holiday staying in "Bill's Place" and we've already booked to return for Christmas! It is a fabulous "5 star" cottage with all the facilities you could wish for. Warm, comfortable and cosy with a fully fitted kitchen and a bathroom with double sized shower.
  
  There are great walks onto the Dales from the cottage and so you don't need a car to get out and explore the beautiful contryside on foot. There's a pub just 3 minutes walk away and a 5 star hotel only a further 3 minutes walk. There's also a fantastic butchers by the bridge which is just a minute down the lane.
  
  If you do wish to use a car then Bolton Castle is well worth a visit, (spiral staircases so not really for children and not open over the winter (Nov-Feb)) or the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes (only 4 miles away).
  
  All in all a first class cottage located in a very relaxing venue which we would thoroughly recommend!
  
  P.S. No telephone or WiFi in the cottage, (a refreshing rest) but these are due to be installed in November.

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• Dr & Mrs R. Walker
  Kinross

  Excellence

  Left on 08/25/2011 for a stay in June 2011
  
  

  An excellent place to stay for the quality of the accommodation and standard of comfort, a quiet place in the village, and a central location in the dale.

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• Neil and Sara, Manchester
  Manchester

  Best cottage ever ...

  Left on 01/08/2011 for a stay in October 2010
  
  

  The best cottage hubby and I have stayed in for many a year. Attention to detail, cleanliness and comfort were second to none. Tried to declare Squatters Rights, but had to go back to work! We will definitely go back to Bill's Place.

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• Heather
  Cheltenham

  Everything you could need and more!

  Left on 11/05/2010 for a stay in August 2010
  
  

  A well equipped, clean and beautiful cottage in a wonderful area of the country with so many walks and things to do near by. A very relaxing and peaceful week made even more special by the thoughtful extras.

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• Mrs Gee
  East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk.

  Excellent accomodation which enhanced our holiday

  Left on 06/11/2010 for a stay in April 2010
  
  

  The cottage was excellent in every aspect, especially furnishings, and made for a very pleasureable holiday.

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• Michael & LInda
  Wellesbourne, Warwickshire

  Wonderfull Break

  Left on 05/13/2010 for a stay in March 2010
  
  

  Lovely house situated in a convenient location in village. Well decorated and fitted out throughout. Heating very effective and log fire a bonus.
  
  Village location very good for walking and sightseeing. Pub in village good for food and weekly visit by Fish & Chip van.

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• Uredale Devotees
  Pershore, Worcestershire

  Everthing we expected for a quiet, well-appointed Dales cottage.

  Left on 03/09/2010 for a stay in January 2010
  
  

  After booking with Sykes - a simple procedure - we received a welcome phone-call from the owners. On arrival, the heating had been on and the cottage was lovely and clean, cosey and welcoming. The furnishings were first-class and the cottage was well-equipped.
  We found it to be conveniently situated for all parts of Wensleydale and for our forays across the snow-bound hills into Swaledale! We made use of the village butchers and good variety of shops in nearby Hawes.
  In summary, the cottage provided everything we expected and more for a comfortable stay in the Dales in the depths of Winter, with snug evenings reading by the wonderful wood-burner. We cannot think of any aspect we disliked and would return to repeat the experience.

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