Guests say
The Old Wool Shop in Leyburn is a well-received cottage, praised for its comfort, quiet location, and beautiful views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped space, comfortable beds, and the local pub's great food. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, the property provides a lovely base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
The cottage is generally described as well-equipped and spotless, indicating a high level of cleanliness. However, comments about an unkept garden and rubbish at the front door suggest some outdoor cleanliness issues.
The location is consistently praised for being quiet and picturesque with fabulous views, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby towns and the Yorkshire Dales.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the cottage cosy, although there were some initial issues with heating. The presence of a pub nearby adds to the comfort of the stay.
The property is well kitted out with necessary facilities, but some maintenance issues like heating problems, a leaky tap, and a rusty BBQ were reported, which affects the score.
While the reviews mention the owner being accommodating and the property being well-equipped, there are no specific references to gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
The Old Wool Shop is a charming, three-bedroom cottage in the picturesque village of Redmire in the Yorkshire Dales. Complete with original features and tastefully furnished and decorated throughout, the Old Wool Shop enjoys stunning views across the beautiful countryside, inviting guests for an escape to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Stepping indoors, guests will firstly reach the inviting sitting room, complete with plush seating, a woodburning stove, and a Smart TV, offering the ideal place to unwind. Continue into the kitchen/dining room, fully-equipped for a self-catered stay, oozing character with original A-frame beams overhead, where you can prepare and enjoy meals as a family, with patio doors providing access to the rear garden and patio area. Take advantage of the secluded, south-facing private garden, where you can enjoy an alfresco drink or dining experience, with lovely views of nearby Penhill. Retire to one of three bedrooms once the sun sets, selecting between a ground-floor double, an upstairs double, and a twin, all serviced by a bathroom with an indulgent roll-top bath, and a handy ground-floor shower room. Awaken in your rural abode before travelling by car into Aysgarth for picturesque waterfalls. Take a short walk to the fascinating and well-preserved 14th century Bolton Castle with it's bustling tea room and falconry displays or spend your days hiking and feeling at one with nature, discovering the many local beauty spots. The Forbidden Corner in nearby Middleham is also a must for those with children. By car head to Richmond, where you can practise your swing at the local golf club, brush up on your knowledge at the Richmondshire Museum, and take in the history of Richmond Castle, before taking in the scenery alongside the stunning Richmond Falls. Round off your break with a tour of the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, before following the Great Shunner Fell and touring the Cotter Force Nature Reserve, both worth packing your walking boots for. Escape to the Yorkshire countryside at The Old Wool Shop!
The idyllic Wensleydale village of Aysgarth is situated in a walker's paradise close to well known Aysgarth Falls and impressive Bolton Castle which dates back to 1379. Aysgarth Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years, famously Ruskin, Turner and Wordsworth all visited and enthused about the 'falls' outstanding beauty. In the 19th century Aysgarth was a staging post and many a traveller would make their way down to view the falls from the bridge. Today, many will recognise the Upper Falls from the film Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. In the nearby Freeholders' Wood, where the ancient art of coppicing is still carried out and visitors will find hazel, ash and wild cherry, among others. The woodland is carpeted with wildflowers in spring and is home to over 120 species. Aysgarth makes an excellent holiday location for walkers, offering a great base from which to explore both Wensleydale and Swaledale, with beauty spots in the area including Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater, castles at both Bolton and Middleham and of course, Hardraw Force - England's highest single drop waterfall at 99ft! There are also lots of interesting market towns and villages to visit, including Hawes, Leyburn and Bainbridge, to name but a few.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 ground-floor double, 1 double, 1 twin.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan kitchen/dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil-fired central heating.
Electric AGA-style oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV.
WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.
Parking for 1 car at front of property (partially off-road), with further roadside parking available.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, and furniture.
No smoking.
One medium and well-behaved dog.
Well-stocked deli & grocery stores and other shops in Leyburn (5-10 minute drive).
The village pub in Redmire has recently reopened and been renamed as the Redmire Village Pub (formerly Bolton Arms) and is a 2 min walk from the property, serving quality food and drink.
In addition there are other charming pubs in nearby villages, as well as fine dining options such as Sandpiper, Blue Lion and Wensleydale Heifer.
Note: There is a step between the kitchen and dining area; please take care.
Nearby points of interest
- Richmond Castle
Reviews (10)
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Beth
Really comfortable for a small family and the kitchen/dining room is delightful. Garden is smaller than it looks in the pictures but will lots of greenery and footpaths nearby that's not an issue. Village pub is in walking distance (dog friendly too) and is community run, friendly and welcoming. The beers rotate often and the food is good quality pub fare. Close to Leyburn for any shopping needs, Aysgarth for walks and only 20mins into Swaledale for even more walking and cycling routes. Absolutely ideal cottage for us and we'll be back. Might be worth adding some extra notes on recycling to the welcome folder as previous visitors had put everything out together mixed up and the bin men refused to take it. We did our best to sort it in to types for next time and took our own to a recycling point as it was full. Absolutely didn't impact our holiday just might be an idea to prevent it happening again.
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Maureen
First impressions were the unkept back garden and loads of rubbish left at the front door presumably from last weeks holiday rental. If the bins are emptied only fortnightly this must be a constant problem. Finally - the WIFI. It worked fine for 3 days and then no connection Tuesday onwardsâ¦â¦.
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Stuart
Well kitted out house with everything youâll need. Really comfy beds. My daughter especially liked the sheep in the back field. We had Tesco delivered, they had no problem finding the property. The local pub was fab really welcoming, we ate there a couple of times. The recycling is collected Tuesday not Thursday as stated in the info book. Apologies to the people staying after us! Things to add to your packing list: - Bluetooth speaker. Thereâs no radio in the kitchen, we love tunes while cooking. We brought one and used it a lot. - BBQ: the property has one but very rusty, if you have a portable one, bring it, or a grill to use instead of the rusty one. We brought a disposable.