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The Old Waiting Room

Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Sky TV
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautifully refurbished in 2020 former station waiting rooms nestled in the Yorkshire Dales
  • Luxurious interior with lots of special touches and home comforts
  • A Wonderful base for keen walkers and sightseers
  • Within easy reach of Leyburn, Richmond and Masham
Property code: 78575

This recently renovated cosy cottage is the ideal property for couples to holiday together amongst beautiful surroundings. Situated on the north-eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, keen walkers and cyclists will be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a route or trail. As the name suggests, this property was formerly the waiting rooms of the station, and the adjacent railway line is now part of the Wensleydale Steam Railway route, which runs from Leeming Bar in the Vale of Mowbray to Redmire in the Yorkshire Dales. The small, peaceful village of Wensley is 1.5 miles away. It is steeped in history and is home to a picturesque waterfall. There is also a village pub and a candlemakers. After a busy day exploring the local area, head home to curl up in front of the open fire or enjoy a spot of al fresco dining in the gorgeous garden. Exquisitely decorated throughout, this cottage has the perfect blend of contemporary design and traditional features. Rich blue tones contrast beautifully with the crisp white walls, whilst stylish and timeless fabrics have been used to add drama and warmth. On entering, you’ll find yourself in the grand open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with its high ceiling and original features. On your left is a cosy lounge area with an open fire housed in a statement-piece fireplace. Along the back of the room is the compact, but well-equipped, kitchen with views of the trees outside and completing the living space is the dining area where four people can dine comfortably. There are two exquisite bedrooms. The first is a super-king-size room, which is very spacious and has plenty of windows to let the light flood in and allow guests to appreciate the views. Elegant, traditional-style furniture adds a sense of class and luxury to the room. This bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is a little more modest, but no less elegant with traditional furniture making good use of the space. Completing the accommodation is an elegant bathroom with a roll-top bath – the perfect place to unwind after a busy day exploring. Outside, the garden is immaculately presented, with a few seating areas allowing you to follow the sun. There is a small courtyard to the front of the property, which is perfect for a morning coffee as you peruse the map and decide on your route for the day. To the side of the property, there is some seating under a shady pergola as well as two rattan sofas on the patio area. The shed offers lockable storage and has a BBQ and outdoor tableware to use. There is parking available for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size and 1 king-size
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, hot water tap, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, wine cooler, coffee machine and washing machine
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 2 miles and pub within walking distance
  • No children or babies
  • 2 Well behaved dog welcome (no enclosed garden)
  • Large patio spaces and lockable storage
  • Smart TV with Sky Q (movies, entertainment and sports package) in bedrooms and lounge
  • Welcome basket and complimentary toiletries provided
  • Gas BBQ available
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • 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 £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Middleham (4.5 miles) in Wensleydale, is one of Yorkshire's loveliest towns. Famous for its castle (once home to Richard III), it's also home to several racehorse trainers; you will see and hear the horses being led through the village up to the gallops every day. And to top it off, there is a great collection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops.

Just 2.5 miles out of the village is the fantastic attraction, The Forbidden Corner. Regularly voted the best family attraction in Yorkshire, it's also well worth a look even if there are no children in your party.

In the opposite direction, you'll find the charming market town of Leyburn (3 miles), with its traditional shops, pubs and cafes all gathered around the handsome town square. As well as a busy market every Friday, the town is also home to the biggest auction centre outside of London. The nearby historic town of Richmond (11 miles) is another great option for a day out with its scenic setting along the River Swale.

There are a wealth of other pretty villages and stunning natural sights all within close range of the cottage including Aysgarth Falls, which were featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and Bolton Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was once held prisoner; both are under 8 miles away.

The village of Aysgarth (7.5 miles) is in Wensleydale and boasts many great options to eat, including popular pubs and cute cafes. If you visit in spring, you can’t leave without a visit to Freeholders’ Wood where bluebells, anemones and primroses will be in full bloom.

The stunning landscape of Wensleydale itself includes 25 miles of lush valleys, criss-crossed with the area’s iconic dry-stone walls. If you enjoy walking and countryside views, you will not be short of things to do, with Wensleydale providing delightful moorland, dale-side and valley walks. Wensleydale is also sandwiched between Wharfedale and Swaledale, if you fancy exploring further afield.

If walking is your thing, the surrounding Yorkshire Dales are something of a walker's paradise. And there are plenty of options for cycling too, with a variety of excellent gastropubs to enjoy a well-earned pit-stop along the way.

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lynda 25th April 2025

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We loved The Old Waiting Room, it suited our particular requirements perfectly, Its wonderfully comfortable with lots of extra touches and little luxuries, which made it seem very welcoming and special. Weve booked again for next year, which says it all. The weather was spectacular which meant we could make use of all the lovely outdoor seating.

Reviewed by Gordon 4th April 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 21st October 2024

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Loved this 5 star cottage with high class decor and furnishings. The master bedroom and bathroom was very sumptuous and the little extras have a feel of a 5 star hotel room. Location was superb and outside space would be delightful in good weather.

Reviewed by Susan 16th August 2024

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It was an amazing place to stay surrounded by beautiful countryside. We had the most relaxing time. We

Reviewed by Mark 28th June 2024

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Lovely comfy cottage. Description of location and train line needs updating. Disappointing train line is no longer operational.

Reviewed by Rebecca 24th June 2024

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Great 5 star property! Everything you need for a wonderful holiday, beautifully designed lots of attention to detail. We will be back

Reviewed by Neil 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Margaret 10th May 2024

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Very comfortable and thoughtfully designed and furnished accommodation. We were delighted with the property and the welcome hamper was appreciated. Cottage is in a good location close to Leyburn with plenty of decent pubs and restaurants in the vicinity.

Reviewed by Katie 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by John 12th April 2024

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Delightful location and the characterful property renovated to high standard. Bedrooms, bathrooms fantastic but the combined cooking, eating, relaxation room would be a tight squeeze for 4 people. Walkers beware - no space to hang up and dry wet clothing! Also it is a shame the outside dining table/chairs have been left in the open are badly discolRead moreoured with watermarks and mould. Also bin cupboard positively unsanitary. That said we were cosy and comfortable inside and had an enjoyable break Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 6th April 2024

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A very comfortable and luxurious experience in this cottage. It was extremely relaxing in this quiet location. A very generous welcome pack was provided and thoroughly enjoyed. The weather was wild and wet for much of our stay, but the cottage was a cosy retreat. We would love to return.

Reviewed by Val 1st March 2024

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We appreciated the helpful advice given by both the owner and caretaker prior to our visit to meet our particular needs. Lovely, well equipped comfortable cottage.

Reviewed by Guy 26th January 2024

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Reviewed by Greg 8th September 2023

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The cottage has been upgraded to a very high specification. They have spared no cost in the fixtures and fittings particularly in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The linen for both those areas was first class. We were only a couple but had we have been two couples I feel it would have been a bit tight for space if eating at home but we ate out all the Read moretime anywayThe welcoming basket and flowers was very much appreciated and a nice touch. We made use of the wine fridge when relaxing outside. Hide

Reviewed by Glenn 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 16th June 2023

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Wonderful holiday where we combined business with pleasure locally. Very peaceful location and well equipped property on the former site of an old railway station.

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