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OLD DAME SCHOOL, family friendly, with open fire in Bainbridge

Cottage in Leyburn with fireplace

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wensleydale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Raydale Preserves
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom -

Bathtub · Toilet

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

About this property

OLD DAME SCHOOL, family friendly, with open fire in Bainbridge

This detached character cottage in Bainbridge sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

Old Dame School is a detached character cottage in Bainbridge. The cottage has a king-size double room with en-suite, and a twin room. Downstairs is a shower room, kitchen, dining room and sitting room with woodburner. Outside is a front bench and side patio, and parking can be found on the roadside. Old Dame School is in the heart of the village with easy access to the shop and pub, and is also within easy reach of wonderful walking, and all the attractions of the Dales. Every effort has been given to maintaining the character and authenticity of this traditional cottage, but this does mean that there are low ceiling and doorways. Note: Slightly reduced headroom in some areas of the cottage.

Amenities: Electric hot water central heating with woodburning stove. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with basic Sky, radio, WiFi. Power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking outside cottage, further parking on green just across the road, both of first come first served basis. Front bench, side courtyard garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops 1 min walk, pub 3 mins walk. Note: En-suite accessed via small height-restricted doorway up three steps from bedroom. Note: Slightly reduced headroom in some areas of the cottage.

Region: From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Town: The lovely Wensleydale village of Bainbridge is situated in beautiful countryside, four miles from the market town of Hawes. The village is an excellent base for walkers, and there are many beauty spots in the area including Aysgarth Falls, Semerwater, castles at both Castle Bolton and Middleham and Hardraw Force - England's highest single waterfall.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Leyburn

Leyburn is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines, while Dales Countryside Museum and Gayle Mill are cultural highlights. Raydale Preserves and The Forbidden Corner are also worth visiting.
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Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wensleydale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Raydale Preserves - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wensleydale Creamery - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 10 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Ribblehead Station - 19 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Hart Inn, Hawes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The George And Dragon Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Green Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Penny Garth Hawes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Curva - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OLD DAME SCHOOL, family friendly, with open fire in Bainbridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at OLD DAME SCHOOL, family friendly, with open fire in Bainbridge?

As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OLD DAME SCHOOL, family friendly, with open fire in Bainbridge on 25 June 2026 start from AU$270, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is OLD DAME SCHOOL, family friendly, with open fire in Bainbridge located?

Situated in Leyburn, this cottage is steps from Wensleydale and within 3 mi (5 km) of Raydale Preserves and Semerwater. Dales Countryside Museum and Gayle Mill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dales perfect.

Beautiful home in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little cosy cottage!

Beautiful, traditional cottage with lots of history to it (which is all in the welcome book + lots of extra bits to do during your stay). Stone floors, but the heating keeps the place toasty and warm! Lovely comfy beds, spacious rooms, plenty of storage. The cottage on a whole is the perfect place to stay and would definitely recommend! ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

deborah B.

Fantastic!

Fantastic cottage!

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

What makes this property unique

Electric hot water central heating with woodburning stove. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with basic Sky, radio, WiFi. Power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking outside cottage, further parking on green just across the road, both of first come first served basis. Front bench, side courtyard garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops 1 min walk, pub 3 mins walk. Note: En-suite accessed via small height-restricted doorway up three steps from bedroom. Note: Slightly reduced headroom in some areas of the cottage.

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