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Silver Fern

Leyburn, Yorkshire
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A well-equipped, cosy cottage with exposed beams and wood burner
  • The best of both worlds - walks, pubs, restaurants & shops all from your doorstep
  • Enclosed rear courtyard garden
Overview
Property code: OC-DS104

Discover a charming cottage that sleeps three, with a welcoming living room and enclosed courtyard garden to relax in.  Silver Fern is perfectly situated just a short stroll from Leyburn’s bustling high street, with its variety of shops, pubs, weekly market and tearooms to visit, plus Campbells food store to explore.  Head out in the other direction and within moments you're on The Shawl, with vistas towards Wensleydale and a myriad of walks to experience.   Just a short drive away is Hawes, guests can visit the Dales Countryside Museum, Wensleydale Creamery and Aysgarth Falls, or the Forbidden Corner, a four acre garden with a labyrinth of tunnels, follies and other surprises.  If you have any train enthusiasts within your family or group, they’ll be pleased to know that the Wensleydale steam railway is just 13 miles away. 

Decorated with soft pastel colours and kitted out with stylish furniture, this holiday home offers comfort and charm. The living room features two fabric sofas – both two-seaters – and there’s a wood burner to curl up in front of. The exposed wooden beams make it feel extra cosy. During your stay, you may wish to relax watching films on the Smart TV or choose from the number of books available to enjoy from the bookcase in the living room. The family-sized kitchen offers a deep vintage-style sink, plenty of cupboard space and all the appliances you need to prepare some homecooked meals. There’s also a dining table for you to eat together. When bedtime calls, head up the quaint cottage stairs to the first bedroom with a relaxing king-size bed and more wooden beams to admire. The second bedroom, down one step, has a small double and is perfect for accommodating an older child or adult. The bathroom offers a shower over the bath, storage cupboards and a modern heated mirror.

Outside, the enclosed courtyard garden with table and chairs provides the ideal space for al fresco dining. There’s also an outdoor utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer to keep on top of the laundry while you’re away.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 small double
  • 1 bathroom – shower over the P-shaped bath with WC
  • Oven, microwave, electric hob, fridge with freezer compartment
  • Outside utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Gas-fired central heating
  • WiFi and Smart TV with Freeview
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Enclosed garden with patio space with garden furniture
  • On-street parking opposite the property and in the top end of the market square 25 metres away
  • Shop and pub 25 metres
  • Please note, the property has a steep cottage-style stairs with a tight turn, and may be unsuitable for those with mobility issues or visual impairments
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Karen Haxell

This property is personally managed by Karen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sue 21st June 2026

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Lovely cottage great location only downside is the outside courtyard is not private and if you have dogs as we did we couldnt really let them out as there were lots of cats but other than that very comfortable and well maintained excellent location

Reviewed by Jonathan 13th June 2026

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A very well set up cottage, convenient for the town and local walking areas.

Reviewed by Denis 27th May 2026

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Excellent stay for a week, very nicely decorated cottage in the centre of Leyburn. The cottage had everything you needed for your holiday. Parking was not a problem, we either parked in our street or you can park 15 mtrs away, all for free.

Reviewed by Amanda 7th May 2026

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Great location for walking the shawl. The courtyard is small and not private, but does have a table and chairs. The living room is very comfortable and the log fire was much appreciated. Kitchen well equipped, and the local grocers is very conveniently close. Can also recommend Lanas sandwich shop for hot breakfast sandwiches, just around theRead more corner. Enjoyable stay, thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 19th April 2026

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Really pleased with Silver Fern. Very clean, comfortable and with excellent equipment. The location great - absolutely on the doorstep of the dales and easy driving to York, Harrogate, etc. Parking in the square was easy and less than 50 metres from the cottage.

Reviewed by Fred 22nd March 2026

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Beautiful cottage. Well equipped. Comfy beds. Lovely area with great pubs nearby and supermarket, Campbell, excellent had everything. Great selection of whiskys. Good walking area nearby to walk dogs.

Reviewed by Charles 6th October 2025

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Comfortable and well equipped, cosy with heating and good log burner. Very convenient - shops, pubs etc all within a few minutes walk - the excellent Campbells supermarket is almost next door. Parking can be a problem

Reviewed by Steven 21st September 2025

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Reviewed by Loraine 14th September 2025

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Although we managed the stairs, it may be useful to advise people in the cottage information that the stairs are quite steep. Other than that we thought the cottage was beautiful well equipped very homely and the location was perfect, we would visit again..

Reviewed by David 9th September 2025

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Initially smelled a bit musty but that soon went with open windows. Main room was dark and required some of the many lights on - even in the daytime. Awkward stairs make the cottage unsuitable for unfit or disabled guests. Good catalogue photography made all rooms seem bigger than they actually were. The excellent location of the cottage was a Read morestand-out plus point. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 31st August 2025

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We had a fantastic time staying here as the location is brilliant to get around and see different parts. The cottage was such a cosy place to stay and had everything we needed. Really local to all shops which cater for everyone's needs. The people are really friendly and a lovely dog friendly place to stay.

Reviewed by Martyn 24th August 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 16th August 2025

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful place great for dog walks

Reviewed by John 5th August 2025

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Nice quiet location

Reviewed by Uwe 30th July 2025

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The Silver Fern cottage is a clean and well equipped cottage. The same applies to the kitchen, although without a dish washer, but we did not miss it at all. The location is very convenient, with easy access to attractive footpaths via the Shawl, and to the left a supermarket on only 50 steps! Parking space on the square in front of it. Leyburn hRead moreas a choice of restaurants and pubs and is well located to visit the wider area for special footpaths, waterfalls, castles, steam railways, and coves. Everything embedded in an impressive, beautiful landscape, especially for our Dutch eyes! The property, location and area contributed to a wonderful and active vacation. Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 6th July 2025

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Silver Fern was an ideal stay, clean comfy and very homely. Perfect location to visit many sights and some lovely walks right on your doorstep.

Reviewed by Jackie 24th June 2025

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I had a wonderful stay with my dog at Silver Fern. The quality of furnishings and equipment excellent. The bed also very comfy. The close proximity to the Shawl for walking was a huge bonus as was being close to the shops for provisions. Would definitely book again. Thank you

Reviewed by P 8th June 2025

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Reviewed by Roger 2nd June 2025

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Reviewed by Jan 11th May 2025

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Reviewed by Melanie 5th January 2025

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Lovely surprisingly spacious cottage, well equipped, lovely beds and linen, very central and no need to drive anywhere once you are there unless you want to venture further. A welcome pack would be nice (always had one at other cottages we've stayed at in Yorkshire) just adds a nice little touch, but cottage perfect for a small family, thank you

Reviewed by Nicholas 22nd December 2024

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Reviewed by Alastair 13th December 2024

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Comfortable cottage in great location for The Shawl. Lovely walks in the area. Pity some cafs, pubs and restaurants were closed when we were there (December).

Reviewed by Jacqueline 4th November 2024

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We stayed at the silver fern cottage ,has a very cozy and warm feel . The decor is in keeping with the property very homely .The kitchen is as cute as a button loved it. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable very well maintained. Outside small seating area again very cute. Location is bang on for all amenities and dog walking as at the beginning oRead moref the shawl, great for a couple and fury friends. Hide

Reviewed by Adele 3rd November 2024

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Amazing cottage so welcoming and homely. We would highly recommend and are looking at dates for our next visit.

Reviewed by Stephnie 21st October 2024

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Our second stay at Silver Fern and again we have no complaints (other than we had to leave!). A real home from home. Absolutely adore this cottage - everything you could possibly need and the location is fabulous - plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants on the square all within walking distance and best of all The Shawl mere footsteps away with tRead morehe most spectacular views. Great local store a few steps away with everything you could need. Forgot our dogs bowls and were delighted to find food and water bowls under the sink - great! Would move into this cottage tomorrow if I could! Sympathetically decorated - homely, cosy. Everything you need is there. Were not usually ones to return, as we like to try different places, but this cottage is a real treasure, hence our second visit and we hope to come back again. Loads to do in the surrounding areas and plenty of choices for eating out in Leyburn. Thoroughly recommend this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 15th September 2024

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Such a lovely cosy cottage to relax in after a day out walking. Well equipped with everything you could possible need. A great location to explore the Yorkshire Dales. Plenty of places to eat and drink and free parking in the market square should you not be able to park outside the property. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to visit theRead more area. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Elisabeth 22nd August 2024

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A well equipped and comfortable cottage. Very conveniently situated in the centre of Leyburn, with its array of shops, including grocery stores, yet with immediate access to open countryside. Its possible to just rely on public transport to visit local attractions and villages.

Reviewed by Sue 14th August 2024

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Beautifully decorated and furnished cottage in quiet side street very close to the market square. Its well equipped and the kitchen has all you would need to prepare meals. Theres plenty to do in the area and its possible to get around by public transport to reduce your carbon footprint (though its a shame there are no recycling facilities). We wouRead moreld particularly recommend a meal at the Sandpiper Inn. Hide

Reviewed by Sylvia 15th July 2024

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Comfortable very well equipped cottage in a great location just off the market square. A good base to explore Wensleydale - don't miss the walks along the Shawl!

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