Bill's Place

Rating
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

28 Customer Review(s)

“This is a clean, warm and comfortable little cottage close to many easy and challenging walks.”

Well equipped for eating in, but many nearby pubs for a pie and a pint. Fantastic holiday!

Well equipped for eating in, but many nearby pubs for a pie and a pint. Fantastic holiday!

- Mr Cheney, November 2019
“What a delightful, cosy cottage.”

It was absolutely perfect for what we required. Very well equipped and decorated throughout. Bainbridge is a lovely village which we have visited many times. Bill’s place is perfectly placed for visiting the local market towns and for doing plenty of walking. We’ll definitely look to book this Cottage again.

- Mrs Hinchcliffe, October 2019
“Bill's Place was excellent in every respect, not least the little extras provided by the owners.”

It is one of the best cottages we have stayed in and we shall certainly return to it in the future.

- Mr Brown, September 2019
“A beautiful, spotless and very cosy little cottage.”

Great shower (love the underfloor heating) and very comfortable beds. The extras provided (chocolate, tea, coffee, milk and biscuits) were much appreciated. Kitchen very attractive and well equipped. Very sorry we had to leave early due to illness in the family. Didn't see one negative comment in the guest book - everyone else (and many had been 3, 4 or 5 times) had found it as warm and welcoming as we did. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property in a lovely part of the Dales.

- Mrs Burgoyne, September 2019
“Can't fault Bill's Place - lovely owners, brilliant location, and the cottage is as clean and well-appointed and equipped as you'd expect in a hotel.”

It's our second visit, and I'm certain it won't be our last. Bainbridge is an excellent base for visiting the better known areas of the dales - Ribblehead Viaduct, Ingleton Waterfalls etc - but also less-visited spots like Upper Wharfdale, and almost remote places like Muker. Even for a Bronte fan like me, Howarth is an easy day trip. Also, the bakers' in Hawes sells the best shortbread on the planet.

- Mr Thatcher, August 2019
“A lovely old cottage that has been modernised to a very high standard.”

Set in a quintessential English village complete with stocks.

- Mrs Haynes, June 2019
“We love the village and the area, so the cottage is a well-equipped base which enables us to enjoy the Dales.”

- Mr Lodge, June 2019
“A very lovely cottage in a beautiful area.”

Have stayed there in “Bills Place” about 5/6 times and is great base for the the Yorkshire Dale and the owners and carers for the cottage are very friendly and helpful, extremely nice people. I would recommend it to anyone. Many Thanks Alan and Jo

- Mr Bingham, May 2019
“Great cottage in an excellent location for touring the beautiful Dales.”

Home from home, everything you could need plus many thoughtful extras. Would certainly recommend this cottage .

- Mrs Barned, May 2019
“It was the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in !”

Very well appointed, and tastefully decorated and well thought out in terms of equipment/function.. Perhaps a radio/CD player could be added. The new TV is tremendous !

- Dr Bellamy, October 2018
“Would highly recommend and we hope to return one day.”

Excellent location to see all of the Dales.

- Mrs Burgess, July 2018
“Perfect cottage.”

Well presented,well equipped, home from home.Idyllic village setting, beautiful scenic walks on door step. Plenty of pubs/tea rooms in area serving delicious local produce

- Mr Leach, July 2018
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bill's cottage in Bainbridge.”

This was a lovely, clean, well equipped and thought out cottage in a wonderful setting which was well located for exploring this part of the northern Yorkshire Dales. Stephanie, the owner, was very helpful in our initial 'access' conversation about the cottage and in providing local information. She also checked with us whilst we were there that we were happy and enjoying our stay with our needs being met. We initially struggled with the technology of a new tv set in the property but that was quickly resolved for us when we raised it. Lovely TV although we did not need to use many of the extra features available on it. Perhaps more of an ' idiots guide' could be left for future foolproofing the use of this TV. Don't like Sykes new website with the cottage reference search down the bottom and the ' hard sell' messages (one booked two minutes ago etc) when you are looking at a cottage online.Also popups adverst when looking at other sites reminding us of properties we had booked.

- Mr Conibear, June 2018
“We have stayed at this cottage many times and have always been very pleased and satisfied.”

It is a lovely place and ideal location for visiting the Yorkshire Dales. The owners keep it spotless and provide very good facilities.

- Mr Bingham, May 2018
“We were extremely satisfied with the service received, the holiday accommodation was spot on and would definitely recommend you to our friends and family.”

- Mr Sharland, May 2018
“Thoroughly enjoyed our Holiday and look forward to a return visit.”

- Mrs De Rouffignac, March 2018
“Fantastic holiday”

My wife, teenage son and I have just returned from a fantastic holiday in Bill's place. The accommodation was warm, peaceful and clean... Can't fault it really, although the high stools in the kitchen could do with dinner padding. The area has lots to do and see and it's truly the first holiday in ages I wasn't looking forward to going home. Thank you for such a great stay.

- billy31013, August 2017
“Second visit and won't be last”

We first visited in 2014 and enjoyed this amazing cottage that we had to come back. You could wish for better. Everything you need you have in this cottage, would totally recommend this cottage and being a bit of a OCD person, it is spotless. I don't want to go home.

- Smiley_Carol67, February 2016
“A fantastic cottage a home from home”

The service provided was excellent even a bottle of fresh milk was left in the fridge plus a packet of choc.biscuits, All cleaning materials are provided and ample crockery and cutlery. It is spotless clean and all units were great. There was nothing that was needed. The TV and DVD player were excellent with a Freesat Box, WiFi was easy to connect and worked very well. Dozens of popular DVDs in a draw. The central heating was superb heating the whole cottage in minutes. There is a log fire but we didn't require to use is. It is so good that we booked it again for next year before we came away. Bainbridge is a very lovely Yorkshire Village and the people are very friendly and keen to help. The best local pub was The Crown in Askrigg only a mile away which serves excellent food. The local people there were also very freinldy .

- Alan B, September 2014
“A home away from home”

The cottage was beautifully furnished and extremely well equipped. If you needed anything you could guarantee it would be available for you! Bainbridge is a lovely village and the surrounding countryside second to none. Yorkshire at its best! Our stay was for one week and there was so much to do and see, we didn't need to travel far. We can't wait to return. The weather was lovely but suddenly changed and was noticeably colder. The owner telephoned just to check we were warm enough and to make sure we took advantage of the extra blankets and open fire - a lovely touch!

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2013
“Magical Christmas”

We stayed in Bill's Place for 5 nights over the Xmas period. A lovely, warm cottage decorated to a high standard. The kitchen is very well equipped, with most things that you could want - although we took our own egg poacher as the majority of cottages we have stayed in do not stock one of these! The cottage was also magically decorated with a gorgeous Christmas tree and lights at the window - a lovely and considerate touch. We had considered bringing our own tree, so it was a welcome relief to find one was already in-situ! The weather was particularly bad during our stay, with high winds and lots of rain causing a lot of the local roads to flood, so we spent more time that we anticipated indoors, but the comfort of Bill's Place made it a pleasure. Lovely pub in Askrigg (about a mile away) called The Kings Arms did an excellent pint of Black Sheep! Hawes is ten minutes down the road, with a selection of shops and pubs. Very well located cottage. Would certainly recommend a visit!

- theflooze, December 2013
“Fabulous!”

We stayed at Bill's place for 3 nights at the beginning of November and had a great time. The cottage is decorated and furnished to a very high standard. Lovely kitchen with everything you could ever need. Cosy living room with wood burning stove. Stylish shower room with a good powerful shower and under floor heating. Pretty bedroom with a very comfortable bed. Overall, one of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed in, with lots of little extra touches. Can't wait to return! :-)

- Den7263, November 2013
“Perfect”

The best cottage I have stayed in. The attention to detail was amazing with underfloor heating in the bathroom, lovely comfy beds, a pretty garden and lots lots more. All this together with the sunshine and the beautiful dales what more can you ask for. I will definitely be going back.

- Hazel Walker, July 2013
“Fantastic!”

We have stayed in the area many times over the past 15 years but Bills Place has to be one of the best, if not THE best place we've stayed in! Total comfort throughout, easy to understand explanations of how everything works, and lots of added extras - even a sewing kit and shoe-cleaning kit available if needed. We have had a truly relaxing and comfortable stay in a lovely cottage in a fabulous part of the UK, and we hope to come again!

- Anne W, July 2012
“Perfect Cottage in Wonderful Location!”

We've just got home after a week's holiday staying in "Bill's Place" and we've already booked to return for Christmas! It is a fabulous "5 star" cottage with all the facilities you could wish for. Warm, comfortable and cosy with a fully fitted kitchen and a bathroom with double sized shower. There are great walks onto the Dales from the cottage and so you don't need a car to get out and explore the beautiful contryside on foot. There's a pub just 3 minutes walk away and a 5 star hotel only a further 3 minutes walk. There's also a fantastic butchers by the bridge which is just a minute down the lane. If you do wish to use a car then Bolton Castle is well worth a visit, (spiral staircases so not really for children and not open over the winter (Nov-Feb)) or the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes (only 4 miles away). All in all a first class cottage located in a very relaxing venue which we would thoroughly recommend! P.S. No telephone or WiFi in the cottage, (a refreshing rest) but these are due to be installed in November.

- DACBicester, October 2011
“Excellence”

An excellent place to stay for the quality of the accommodation and standard of comfort, a quiet place in the village, and a central location in the dale.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2011
“Best cottage ever ...”

The best cottage hubby and I have stayed in for many a year. Attention to detail, cleanliness and comfort were second to none. Tried to declare Squatters Rights, but had to go back to work! We will definitely go back to Bill's Place.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, January 2011
“Everything you could need and more!”

A well equipped, clean and beautiful cottage in a wonderful area of the country with so many walks and things to do near by. A very relaxing and peaceful week made even more special by the thoughtful extras.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, November 2010
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The property

A picturesque, 200-year old, stone-built, end-terrace cottage, overlooking the village green in the centre of the pretty Dales village of Bainbridge.

Renovated to a very high standard, this charming property retains much original character, including a wealth of exposed beams and a stunning fireplace housing an inviting woodburner.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the pretty patio garden, or follow the many peaceful walks through the village and absorb the striking views.

The village pub, just three minutes' walk away, offers fine ales and tasty food.

This is a great location for walkers, from the castles at Bolton and Middleham, to Hardraw Force, England's highest single drop waterfall.

It is a fantastic base from which to explore all that Wensleydale and Swaledale have to offer.

A superb Yorkshire cottage, ideal for exploring the area, or as a romantic getaway.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x single
Shower room with shower, basin & WC
Kitchen with integrated appliances
Sitting room with dining area & woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting room & underfloor heating in shower room
Integreated electric oven with ceramic hob, integrated microwave & fridge with icebox, washing machine, Smart TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of games/books/DVDs
Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking for two cars
Small front patio garden with bench seat
Sorry, no pets & no smoking
Shop & pub 3 mins walk
Note
This property has no storage for bikes
Note: This property is suitable for children aged 6 years & over only

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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BAINBRIDGE

Hawes 4 miles.

Yorkshire Cottage Holidays

The picturesque Wensleydale village of Bainbridge is situated in truly beautiful countryside just a mile and a half from Askrigg, known to millions as Darrowby in James Herriot's "All Creatures Great and Small", and four miles from the market town of Hawes, the home of Wensleydale cheese. Bainbridge boasts an extensive village green, which comes with its own set of stocks. This is 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 Castle Bolton and Middleham and of course, Hardraw Force - England's highest single, unbroken, drop waterfall at 99ft! There are also lots of interesting market towns and villages to visit, including Leyburn and Middleham, to name just a couple.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a clean, warm and comfortable little cottage close to many easy and challenging walks.”

“What a delightful, cosy cottage.”

“Bill's Place was excellent in every respect, not least the little extras provided by the owners.”

“A beautiful, spotless and very cosy little cottage.”

“Can't fault Bill's Place - lovely owners, brilliant location, and the cottage is as clean and well-appointed and equipped as you'd expect in a hotel.”

“A lovely old cottage that has been modernised to a very high standard.”

“We love the village and the area, so the cottage is a well-equipped base which enables us to enjoy the Dales.”

“A very lovely cottage in a beautiful area.”

“Great cottage in an excellent location for touring the beautiful Dales.”

“It was the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in !”

“Would highly recommend and we hope to return one day.”

“Perfect cottage.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bill's cottage in Bainbridge.”

“We have stayed at this cottage many times and have always been very pleased and satisfied.”

“We were extremely satisfied with the service received, the holiday accommodation was spot on and would definitely recommend you to our friends and family.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our Holiday and look forward to a return visit.”

“Fantastic holiday”

“Second visit and won't be last”

“A fantastic cottage a home from home”

“A home away from home”

“Magical Christmas”

“Fabulous!”

“Perfect”

“Fantastic!”

“Perfect Cottage in Wonderful Location!”

“Excellence”

“Best cottage ever ...”

“Everything you could need and more!”

The property

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BAINBRIDGE