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Rowan House - Bedale

Hackforth, near Bedale, Yorkshire Dales
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A beautiful property in the heart of North Yorkshire and perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • Within easy reach of Ripon, Richmond, Leyburn and Bedale
  • This is a tranquil holiday base for up to eight guests in a spacious and peaceful holiday home
Property code: G0122

Set in a peaceful little village on the cusp of Wensleydale, this spacious and warm family holiday home sleeps up to eight people comfortably and you will love the generous living areas, secluded private garden and gorgeous uninterrupted views of the Yorkshire countryside. This lovely property is the perfect option for family get-togethers and special celebrations.

 

Approaching this handsome stone-built house, you immediately appreciate that this is a solid and welcoming home. Step inside to discover a generous interior that lends itself perfectly to larger groups. Downstairs, the heart of the home is the beautiful open-plan kitchen and garden-room dining area. Heated flagstone flooring runs all the way through, connecting the space in a pleasing way.

 

The traditional kitchen offers heaps of work surface and has well-equipped cupboards and a lovely big dresser stocked with everything you'll need to rustle up a hearty family dinner. There's a TV in here with a breakfast bar for perching on with a glass of bubbly. An electric AGA keeps everything toasty (Mary Berry's AGA cookbook is a welcome addition!) with an additional combi microwave/oven and dishwasher provided for your convenience. A separate utility houses the washing machine and dryer.

 

Dining in the garden room is a real pleasure with views out across the garden and countryside beyond. French windows at the end of the room lead out onto a stone patio in the garden. There is ample room for eight people to dine at the large table, and at the other end of the room, you'll find a cosy snug area complete with candles and board games - perfect for a spot of after-dinner relaxing. There's a smart speaker and sound system in here so you can dine to your favourite music.

 

Further internal French doors lead into the spacious sitting room. Boasting an open fire to curl up by and a choice of comfy sofas and easy chairs, mosey in here for a lazy Sunday afternoon watching a movie together. There's a Smart TV with DVD in here if you've brought some of the kid's favourites. Wi-Fi is provided and there's also a piano to tinkle on for some traditional entertainment. If the children need their own space from the adults (or vice-versa), there's an additional games room at the front of the house which comes complete with a TV, DVD, X-box and games, with bean bags to chill on. There's also a handy downstairs shower room and WC off the entrance hall.

 

All of the bedrooms in the house are upstairs. The spacious master bedroom sits to the front and features a king-size bed and views towards the village. This room also boasts a generous en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is another spacious double room, this time with glorious views out across the garden, paddock and countryside beyond. The third room is a charming twin with two full-size beds, and finally, you'll find the fourth bedroom at the rear of the house; a sweet room with a trundle bed which can be set up to sleep two adults very comfortably. The bathroom is also up here, another large room complete with a bath and shower overhead.

 

One of the loveliest things about the property is its beautiful mature garden. In addition to a sheltered patio with plenty of garden furniture, you'll also discover a lawned garden with a further mini-terrace at the rear of the garden. This spot is just perfect for that afternoon tipple with its gorgeous views of the paddock and rolling green Yorkshire scenery beyond. A Weber BBQ is available for those balmy summer evenings too and the children will love the back garden.

 

The owners 3 acres of paddock and fields to the rear are available for guests to use, perfect if you need the kids to blow off a bit of steam. You may even have a visit from the owner's friendly horses coming to say hello over the fence! The large garage provides ample secure storage for bikes and there is off-road parking for up to four cars.

 

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 room with double trundle bed (made up by request only)
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 ground-floor shower room and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric AGA, combi microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, TV
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • TV, DVD, smart speaker, piano, amazon firestick
  • Underfloor heating
  • Open Fire, (logs provided)
  • Games room with TV, DVD, X-box
  • Please note the property has a smart doorbell
  • Garden with BBQ, patio and furniture
  • Ample off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Secure bike storage
  • Heated flagstone flooring
  • 3 acres of owner's land available for guests to use
  • Dogs allowed in Paddock  under owners control as horses grazing
  • The popular local pub is just a few minutes walk
  • Shop within 3 miles
  • Richmond 9 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The house is set in a sleepy little village close to the town of Bedale on the cusp of Wensleydale. There's also a Deer Park a short walk from the house, where you can see Deer roaming freely in the park for most of the year.

 

Beyond the village, the attractive town of Bedale (4.5 miles) is worth a visit. Stop for a coffee before making your way around the town's antique shops. There's also a swimming pool here, a great rainy-day option if you have little ones with you, and nearby Catterick Garrison (6 miles) has a cinema too. In the opposite direction, you'll find the charming market town of Leyburn (9.5 miles) where you’ll find traditional shops, pubs and cafes all gathered around the handsome town square, which hosts a busy market every Friday. Leyburn is also home to the biggest auction centre outside of London if you fancy picking up a bargain. The nearby historic town of Richmond (8.5 miles) is similar in many ways and has a lovely setting along the River Swale.

 

There are lots of other pretty villages and stunning natural sights all within close range of the house. Aysgarth Falls and Bolton Castle are both under 17 miles away and the picturesque villages of West Burton and Askrigg are within 21.5 miles, so an abundance of choices for things to do if you want to get out and about. If walking is your thing, the Yorkshire Dales are something of a walker's paradise with many beautiful walks from your doorstep. And there are plenty of options for cycling too in Tour De France country.

 

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Brian 3rd June 2025

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Loved the house and the location. Everything was great.

Reviewed by Ann 23rd May 2025

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Beautiful house in Beautiful surroundings ideal for the larger family or group. The local pub when open is good and friendly. In reality no complaints at in fact would thoroughly recommend

Reviewed by Paul 2nd May 2025

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Lovely cottage in very relaxing area great amenities lovely space

Reviewed by Susan 4th April 2025

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Beautiful house and garden, very clean, comfortable and extremely well-equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our week, and the location is excellent for visiting many local Yorkshire towns.

Reviewed by Susan 7th March 2025

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This house is just lovely, clean and had everything we needed for a weekend stay. We were a 3 generation family with my parents (86yrs), us two, our son, daughter in law and grandaughter, in an ideal spot for our other local family to pop over and visit us. Gardens and grounds were fab for our dogs. A great retreat.

Reviewed by Alison 21st February 2025

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This is a beautiful house in a lovely location. Its our second visit and we absolutely loved it as much this time as we did before. The grandkids love the garden and the fields behind and spent a great deal of time playing in safety. The house is well equipped and comfortable and is in a beautiful area of the country with a brilliant pub just roundRead more the corner. The Greyhound Inn lovely spot for a quick drink or meal. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 23rd August 2024

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Really lovely property. Lots of space.

Reviewed by Christine 14th June 2024

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Lovely house and garden. Very well equipped. Quiet location. Lots of places to visit.

Reviewed by Anne 5th April 2024

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Everything is provided in this rental to make it a home from home. Lovely and spacious with plenty of sofas and easy chairs. Absolutely spotless, well done to the cleaner. Beds were comfy and bedding beautifully laundered.

Reviewed by Ruth 29th December 2023

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Fantastic family holiday over New Year. The house is spacious, beautifully decorated with plenty of hot water and comfortable beds. Although initially scared, we rose to the challenge of using an electric Aga and produced competent cakes, and a full roast dinner. Aga cookbook was really helpful, thanks. The Greyhound Inn is less than 5 minutes walkRead more and we also ate there 3 times (in 7 days). Recommendations for walks and appropriate guide books were comprehensive as was the detailed house guide. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 28th October 2023

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Fantastic house and great area. Good opportunity for me to get the family under one roof. Ive already looked at dates for next year .

Reviewed by Kay 6th October 2023

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Rowan House is a beautiful family home. My children, partners and grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. Plenty of room for all of us and our dog.

Reviewed by Anne 1st September 2023

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We thought that the owners paid particular attention to detail. We liked that they left us a hamper and that things like washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets were there as otherwise it would have meant bringing them with us. We thought that they particularly thoughtful and supplied us with a lot of local information. We would definitely recommeRead morend their house to anyone travelling to that area. Hide

Reviewed by Glynis 25th August 2023

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Fabulous house very well equipped with everything you could possibly need and pub only 2 minute walk- what more could you ask for.

Reviewed by Debbie 28th July 2023

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Beautiful house with lovely views over the fields. House was very well equipped and being able to stroll to the local pub was a bonus.

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