Guests say
Teal Cottage in Leyburn is a well-regarded holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, high-spec decoration, and heating. Guests have enjoyed their stays, finding it a cosy base for exploring the Wensleydale area, despite some concerns over steep stairs and Wi-Fi availability. The property's comfort and location are appreciated, although suggestions for improvement include better seating and broadband access.
The property is consistently described as clean, with a high standard of decoration, indicating meticulous upkeep.
While the property's location is mentioned as a good base for exploring, there are no specific comments on the location itself to accurately assess this category.
Guests found the property comfortable, though there are remarks about the seating and the convenience of the bathroom for elderly guests.
Facilities are generally good, but the lack of broadband and a freezer compartment, as well as confusion over Wi-Fi availability, have affected guests' satisfaction.
There are no mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Located in the heart of Middleham, a North Yorkshire town, is Teal Cottage, a delightful 200 year old stone barn conversion over 3 floors. Just paces away from a hub of amenities and attractions, whilst set near the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Teal Cottage offers a charming base for a couple and their furry companion, looking to explore the delights of the region. Park up in a nearby free public car park, travelling on foot to your new, stone-fronted abode. Step indoors to be met by the open-plan living space, where you can prepare romantic meals for two, dine, and unwind with the TV for entertainment. Complete your nightly routine in the second-floor bathroom, housing both a bath and shower over for convenience, before climbing into the plush double bed. Awaken to kickstart your itinerary, which locally you'll find an array of shops, pubs, and eateries to enjoy, with The Black Bull pub at the end of the street, serving delicious pub fare; in the area you'll also locate the remains of Middleham Castle to tour, and the Middleham Moor - Horse Racing Gallops, hosting a range of events and training sessions. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy traversing the national park, following the many trails on offer, with the Aysgarth Falls Yorkshire Dales National Park Visitor Centre to visit, and the magnificent remains of Jervaulx Abbey, whilst travelling north will bring you to the beautiful landscapes of Harmby Waterfall and Wensley Waterfall. Round off your break by visiting Richmond and its selection of amenities, along with the chance to discover Richmond Castle and the nearby Richmond Falls, before returning home to dine out at a local eatery. Make memories as a two at Teal
The attractive Wensleydale town of Middleham is renowned for its history and race horses. Much of the history is bound up with its Norman castle, which dates from 1190 and has a castle keep second in size only to the Tower of London. The horses are a great sight as they make their way to the gallops every morning. The pretty market square is partially cobbled and offers a range of shops, pubs and places to eat. The bustling market town of Leyburn is just a short drive away offering a variety of great shops and pubs, or why not take some time to explore The Forbidden Corner, a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers and surprises set amidst 4 acres of grounds, providing a fun day out for all the family? All in all a superb base for exploring Wensleydale and all within easy driving distance of York, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales and Heritage Coast.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
One double bedroom.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge.
TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Free parking in nearby car park, accessible on foot.
One well-behaved dog welcome - £25 supplement.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Richmond Castle
Reviews (6)
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Jason
Nice location and had everything I required. I did have a little struggle getting the key lockbox open but managed in the end. Only other thing as others have mentioned the shower screen is to small so the floor gets wet. The bed was very comfortable I would definitely stay again when I'm the area.
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James
I would definitely stay here again if Sykes had not tripled the prices for 2025, this year I paid £325, next year this property for the same three nights is £1200!
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Philip
The photograph of the stairs is blatantly mis-leading. You can see a hand-rail on the stairs but it does not show the steep turn at the top of the stairs (where there is no hand-rail). This caused a real problem as my wife is slightly disabled and she found coping with the situation extremely distressing. The unsuitability of the stairs for those with any infirmity should be made clear on the web-site. A note on this point was left in the cottage for the owner. Also, when we arrived I phoned the owner to clarify the wi-fi situation. I was told there was no w-fi facility. This confused me as we would not have booked otherwise (as I told the owner). I assumed I had made a mistake but on returning home I looked again at the description on the web-site and it clearly states that wi-fi is available! We have been misled and are very disappointed. The question below asks whether we want this feedback published. In the circumstances it would be more appropriate if you gave the owner the opportunity to consider the position.