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Rowan House - Bedale

Bedale, North Yorkshire
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Rustic
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 on the outskirts of Wensleydale this impressive property offers fantastic holiday accommodation for a family or group looking for a wonderful rural venue for a special celebration or get-together.

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. With a pub within a 5-minute stroll, 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 an iPod Dock 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 tree swing at the back of the 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
  • 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, iPod dock, piano, amazon firestick
  • Underfloor heating
  • Open Fire, (logs provided)
  • Games room with TV, DVD, X-boc
  • Garden with BBQ, patio, tree swing 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.
  • Pub within a short stroll
  • 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

The house is set in a sleepy little village close to the town of Bedale on the cusp of Wensleydale. There's a village pub under a 5-minute stroll away which offers delicious pub grub, with lots of other well-regarded gastro pubs within easy driving distance. 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 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jamie Lee 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by David 31st March 2023

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Our family had a great holiday here. The house is spacious and flows really well. There are areas to socialise or be quiet with comfy seating. We felt at home immediately. Its the perfect location for trips to the beach, dales and Durham area ( Saltburn/ Aysgarth Falls/Wensleydale/Raby Castle/Beamish all within easy driving distance). No road noiseRead more, open views back and front and a garde to sit comfortably in. Very good pub within 5mins walking. Id definitely recommend Rowan House to anyone. Hide

Reviewed by Valerie 24th March 2023

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Had a wonderful family get together at Rowan House, everything we needed for 6 adults. Arrived to a wonderful hamper which was a nice surprise, including local produce. Situated close to lovely towns and places to visit. Enjoyed the food at the Greyhound, a must for Sunday lunch. Would recommend this property.

Reviewed by Annie 21st December 2022

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The cottage was perfect for 3 generations allowing us lots of space, it felt like a home from home. We could not have asked for more and would consider booking again. Victoria the housekeeper was available for any queries and very kindly sent some left clothes onto me.

Reviewed by Edward 4th November 2022

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Booked a weekend away to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday, thinking was we'd get a nice spacious house and enjoy the weekend with a few drinks and nice meals with a few games. We certainly dropped on by picking Rowan House, the house was stunning, clean and spacious, just what we wanted. And if things couldn't get any better the village has a loveRead morely pub that we used for Sunday lunch. We can't recommend Rowan House enough, we'll certainly be back. Hide

Reviewed by Pam 14th October 2022

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I can't recomend this house and owners highly enough - and I'm picky and in general don't write reviews. The house was excellent, warm, clean and comfortable, easy to find and plenty of space for us all. Everything was so welcoming, and the welcome hamper a generous surprise. The Greyhound Inn is a bonus, they were so welcoming to the dogs and theiRead morer human helpers. Thank you for a fabulous weekend. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 19th August 2022

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Amazing property in a beautiful location. Plenty of room for 8 people and a dog! Loved every minute of our time there would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Susan 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Tracey 20th May 2022

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This is the most lovely, comfortable home and immediately you feel relaxed and at ease. Theres nothing to fault at all - its beautifully maintained, spotless clean, spacious and in a lovely quiet rural location. Communication and information was clear and prompt, everyone was super helpful and the welcome pack was great. Would go back again any timRead moree! Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by Janice 15th April 2022

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Reviewed by Ella 4th April 2022

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Reviewed by Janet 1st April 2022

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Lovely house, very comfortable & plenty of room for a large group. Felt like home from home, our family really liked it. Would definitely use again for family gathering.

Reviewed by Elaine 4th March 2022

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Had a brilliant long weekend in this beautiful cottage. Could not fault a thing. The goodies were very much appreciated and a nice touch. Beds really comfortable and bedding and towels were lovely. Beautiful location and handy to visit other locations. Very friendly pub a short walk away. Will visit again.

Reviewed by Julie 18th February 2022

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Beautiful property , spacious , fully equipped with everything you need to feel at home. Great for families or group of friends. Good location , friendly pub just a 5 minute walk away .

Reviewed by Jodie 4th February 2022

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Lovely house in a rural location.

Reviewed by Janet 12th November 2021

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A lovely spacious house, well equipped and very comfortable. A very relaxing stay for all three generations!

Reviewed by Angela 22nd October 2021

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Lovely big house with all home comforts. Lots of seating areas for family members to spread around if required. We spent a lot of time in the dining/garden room which was spacious and bright and a nice big table for us all to sit around. Thank you for the hamper of local treats. We all had a great time.

Reviewed by Helen 10th September 2021

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A lovely stay in a comfortable, well-located house. There was plenty of kitchen storage and places in the house for all age groups to be together or enjoy time separately. A lovely pub is located in the village with great food and a good atmosphere. There are plenty of things to see and do in the area and we highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Denise 3rd September 2021

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Lovely cottage, plenty of room to spread out and was great for visiting so many areas in Yorkshire. Nice pub only a few minutes walk all the locals are so friendly.

Reviewed by Ann 6th August 2021

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Lovely open plan cottage with plenty of space to all eat/socialise together yet cosy corners to seek some peace

Reviewed by Chris 23rd July 2021

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Reviewed by Stacy 25th June 2021

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Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you need , in a beautiful location and a short walk to the local pub

Reviewed by Seonaid 11th June 2021

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