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

20 Customer Review(s)

Mr Baxter
October 2020

“Bill's Place is a great, cosy cottage to stay in, perhaps the best we have had.”

The owner contacted us to make sure we had all the details we needed prior to arrival. The standard of decor, furnishings and appliances is very high, modern and good as new but still appropriate to a country cottage, which really made a difference during a wet half-term. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

The owner contacted us to make sure we had all the details we needed prior to arrival. The standard of decor, furnishings and appliances is very high, modern and good as new but still appropriate to a country cottage, which really made a difference during a wet half-term. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

- Mr Baxter, October 2020
Mrs Harris October 2020

“We had been before so knew what to expect.”

The cottage is warm and comfortable. It is tastefully decorated, with good quality furniture, fittings and linen. The kitchen is well equipped, especially in these difficult times. The owner is friendly and extremely helpful. Would recommend highly. Bainbridge is an attractive village, within reach of all amenities, and set in one of the most beautiful areas of Britain.

- Mrs Harris, October 2020
Mr Lewis September 2020

“We have stayed in Sykes cottages on numerous occasions and each one seems to better the previous one and this one is no exception.”

We found Bills Place comfortable and cosy with everything we needed. It was a pity not to have a visitors book or maps to peruse but we understood that was the case before arriving so came well equipped. This is the second year we have visited Wensleydale and we thoroughly enjoyed all the walks and wonderful scenery, especially the waterfalls. We are very grateful to Mr and Mrs Dobson for providing tea, coffee milk and biscuits + notes on local restaurants so that we could prebook our evening meals. All in all a wonderful holiday.

- Mr Lewis, September 2020
Mrs Fordham September 2020

“The owner of the cottage called a week or so before our stay and how lovely she was.”

Very informative, chatty and warming and when we got to the cottage, everything was exactly as she’d advised. It was spotless, possibly one of the cleanest cottages I’ve stayed in! We had a baby with us too (who crawls and is in to everything) so we were confident it was clean enough for him. I’ve already recommended the cottage to my parents, it would be perfect for them too. Thank you.

- Mrs Fordham, September 2020
Mrs Ralphs September 2020

“We have just returned from the Yorkshire Dales after spending a week at Bill's Place in Bainbridge.”

Everything was exactly as advertised. Great location for walking and exploring the area. The cottage has been renovated to a very high standard. It was spotlessly clean and lovely and warm. Ideal for two people. We would recommend walking to Askrigg and buying frozen home made meals from the BAKE-WELL cafe in the Market Place. Would also recommend a visit to Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn with excellent parking, cafe and shop. Viewings are usually the day before the Auctions - very interesting! Many thanks to David and Stephanie. H & D Lancashire

- Mrs Ralphs, September 2020
Mr Leach July 2020

“Have returned to this cottage a few times due to the high standard of presentation, cleanliness and comfort provided.”

The surrounding area has fantastic scenic walks and a good choice of restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. Have always returned home feeling refreshed and revived from our stay.

- Mr Leach, July 2020
Miss Harrison July 2020

“Lovely clean well equipped cottage in a quiet dales village.”

The cottage is well located for exploring both Wensleydale and Swaledale. The owner was very pleasant and helpful and had done a good job of making the cottage welcoming.

- Miss Harrison, July 2020
Mr Umney July 2020

“A very comfortable cottage, which exceeded our expectations, especially with the Covid limitations.”

Well equipped, good sized rooms, comfortable sofa and beds. Excellent for the two of us and would be very happy to go back again. The cottage is well located, and, being well set back from the main road, is very quiet. The village has a good butchers shop, village shop and tea shop so essentials are available if you don't want to go far. The local pub has mixed reviews, but we found it to be fine, and with friendly staff. We did walks directly from the cottage, used the bus service to go into Hawes and then walked back via footpaths across the hills. Lots of other lovely places to drive to, in stunning scenery. A very welcome break from a very good base

- Mr Umney, July 2020
billy31013 August 2017

“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
Smiley_Carol67 February 2016

“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
Alan B September 2014

“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 FlipKey verified reviewer December 2013

“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
theflooze 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
Den7263 November 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
Hazel Walker July 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
Anne W July 2012

“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
DACBicester October 2011

“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
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 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
A FlipKey verified reviewer January 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
A FlipKey verified reviewer November 2010

“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
Integrated 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: Bike storage is available on request, this must be requested at time of booking
Note: No Children under 6 years of age

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About the location

BAINBRIDGE

Hawes 4 miles.

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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Bainbridge near Hawes, Yorkshire Dales - South (Ref. 3631)

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Reviews

“Bill's Place is a great, cosy cottage to stay in, perhaps the best we have had.”

“We had been before so knew what to expect.”

“We have stayed in Sykes cottages on numerous occasions and each one seems to better the previous one and this one is no exception.”

“The owner of the cottage called a week or so before our stay and how lovely she was.”

“We have just returned from the Yorkshire Dales after spending a week at Bill's Place in Bainbridge.”

“Have returned to this cottage a few times due to the high standard of presentation, cleanliness and comfort provided.”

“Lovely clean well equipped cottage in a quiet dales village.”

“A very comfortable cottage, which exceeded our expectations, especially with the Covid limitations.”

“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!”