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Stable Cottage

Spennithorne, near Leyburn, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Soak up the sunshine in the south-facing courtyard which overlooks the church
  • Enjoy family film nights in the cosy lounge with its huge, comfortable sofa
  • Meander around Middleham and watch while the racing horses make their way to the gallops
Property code: OC-S27544

This charming cottage is situated in the tranquil Yorkshire Dales village of Spennithorne. It is within close distance of the market town of Leyburn (1.5 miles) which offers a range of traditional shops, pubs and cafes, gathered around a handsome town square which hosts a weekly market on a Friday. Leyburn is also home to the famous Tennants auction house. Other local towns include Richmond (10.5 miles), and Middleham (3 miles) where you will find the ruins of Richard III's castle. Nearby attractions include The Forbidden Corner (5.5 miles), Aysgarth Falls (8.5 miles) and Bolton Castle (7.5 miles). The cottage is perfect for walkers and cyclists exploring the Yorkshire Dales, it is a fascinating area with which you will never become bored.

 

Renovated in 2023, this stone-built cottage offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and contemporary comforts, creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere. It has been converted from the 200-year-old stables and coach house of the old Rectory. Enter the cottage into the light and airy kitchen/diner, fully fitted with a good range of appliances – whip up a delicious meal and dine around the table planning your next adventure. After your meal, walk through to the lounge and relax on the large corner sofa. There is a Freeview TV and DVD for your evening entertainment, and plenty of board games and books are provided. At the end of the evening, venture upstairs to discover two lovely bedrooms, a super-king-size room which can be a twin on request, and a double bedroom, both with room to store your belongings. Enjoy a refreshing shower in the morning in the stylish shower room.

 

Head outside to the south-facing walled courtyard which overlooks the 12th-century church. Take a seat on the bench with a cup of tea or your favourite tipple.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, and 1 super-king-size (can be made as a twin on request)
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave
  • Freeview TV and DVD
  • Gravelled courtyard with seating
  • Private parking for 1 small car in the courtyard, additional cars can park outside the courtyard in the mews or on the main street (subject to availability)
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog 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 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Katharine 20th June 2026

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Perfect for two and ideally situated near Leyburn this comfortable cottage is the optimal base for exploring the Dales. We had an excellent week. The enormous bed was extremely conducive to Big Sleeps!

Reviewed by Dianne 10th June 2026

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Enjoyed our stay at the cottage cosy and comfortable .

Reviewed by Jean 10th May 2026

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Very nice cottage.

Reviewed by Anne 25th April 2026

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Extremely clean, functional, comfortable and nicely decorated cottage. Would definately stay again. Needed to park our car on the road side near the church, as manoevering it was difficult in the yard, as mentioned in the cottage description. Really nice stay there

Reviewed by Philip 7th April 2026

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Reviewed by Clare 24th November 2025

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Lovely stay at Stable cottage, spotlessly clean and well equipped- very cosy and warm. Had a great stay

Reviewed by Melanie 13th November 2025

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Reviewed by David 5th October 2025

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Reviewed by Judith 19th September 2025

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Well equipped cottage, very well presented ,set in a great area lots of places to visit and things to do.

Reviewed by Nicola 5th August 2024

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We loved our stay at Stable Cottage, it was comfortable, clean and relaxing.

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Location

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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
Gorgeous Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.