In & Out Cottage

74 Customer Reviews

• "Externally the property lacks a lot of care and attention."

  The doors and windows are all going rotten. The door lock is sticking. The surrounding area is very run down and weeds are everywhere. When adjacent property's bins are full they smell. Internally the property was very comfortable and clean. However the sofa is extremely low and very soft.

  JohnJul 2025

• "Fab property with a lovely sunshine all day terrace."

  Very comfy, well equipped. The village is super. Totally recommend it.

  SandraJun 2025

• "We thought that the cottage was lovely but felt that it was looking very tired, in need of some decorative attention, the bed was very comfortable, settee not so, damp smell in the bedroom!"

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  EileenMar 2025

• "Another lovely stay in this very pleasant cottage."

  The bed was as comfortable as we remember it. Large TV, cosy fire, comfy sofa, though a bit low for us oldies. Well equipped with everything you need and complimentary wine and chocolates. Middleham is such a friendly village with enough places to eat and drink and the Fish and Chips from the Fish Bar are excellent. Great for walks and a base for exploring the dales.

  JulieMar 2025

• "This is our 5th stay in this exceptional and unique cottage."

  Perfect for 2. The cottage has everything you need for a lovely stay. Looking forward to our next stay. Thank you x

  TraceyDec 2024

• "Happy to book this cottage again."

  Great choice if you like village pubs & restaurants within walking distance - quiet location, good nights sleep!

  SimonSep 2024

• "A lovely quirky cottage."

  It was very well equipped and warm and comfortable. It is perfectly situated for walks in Swaledale, Wensleydale and Coverdale. Local pubs and restaurant are very welcoming and have good food and drinks. The village is equally quirky, with Race Horses everywhere and a Castle on our doorstep.

  IanSep 2024

• "Lovely small cottage, very close to the centre of the village but peaceful and quiet."

  Everything you need is there, good wifi, comfy bed, washer/dryer, iron, hairdryer, smart tv. Parking is about 50m walk, but was always a space. 3 pubs and a hotel restaurant in the square, cafe and store all within 200m. Great walks right from the cottage, and lots to do and see in the local area.

  KevAug 2024

• "What a lovely little cottage."

  We found it easily due to the directions you gave, and it was perfect for the two of us. A great view overlooking the stables. Everything absolutely spot on.

  BrendaAug 2024

• "An absolutely fantastic accommodation."

  Cosy, nicely decorated, clean and tidy. Very well organized and very good Wi-Fi. Comfortable beds. It was a top class accommodation.

  AnitaJul 2024

• "Lovely cottage located in the centre of Middleham."

  Well thought out accommodation and excellent facilities. Great location, well stocked village shop, pub (Richard 3rd) serving good pub food, excellent fish and chip barn (best we have had in a long time), nice walks around the village.

  CarolynJun 2024

• "Everything was fine but would prefer bedroom upstairs"

  DelysMay 2024

• "We stayed over new year and thoroughly enjoyed everything about the cottage."

  It was perfectly placed and so comfortable. Everything we needed was supplied and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. We loved its quirkiness mixed with luxury. Highly recommended.

  LukeJan 2024

• "Absolutely fabulous Comfy cottage with added bonus of Christmassy touches I loved my stay and will defiantly return"

  FionaDec 2023

• "Absolutely loved our stay."

  Perfect cosy little cottage with everything you need

  StaceyNov 2023

• "Great location warm and cosy."

  Great walks from the door. Very helpful Owner. A nice bottle of fizz to start your holiday.

  AubreyOct 2023

• "Absolute gem of a cottage."

  It's very clean and has everything you need whilst on a break .It is so clean

  StephenSep 2023

• "Wonderful property, well furnished with lots of character, very clean and comfortable bed."

  Great location for going out to explore.

  LauraAug 2023

• "We had a lovely stay with every comfort provided."

  A great base to explore the surrounding area and walking. Loved seeing the horses going through the village every day and we had a good afternoon at Catterick Races nearby.

  HildaJun 2023

• "Stunning cottage."

  Very clean. Bed very comfortable. Nice added extras and everything you need. Middleham is a lovely village too. Will definitely be back. Thank you!

  LauraMay 2023

• "Lovely and cosy."

  Attention to detail makes your stay extra special. In a perfect place & location for 2. Would definitely return.

  JulieFeb 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a gorgeous area."

  Homely and warm with everything needed

  HelenJan 2023

• "We have enjoyed our 2nd stay in this cottage, cozy, well equipped, but disappointed at the lack of festive decoration considering paying a premium to stay at this time."

  We have stayed in other cottages in Middleham at the beginning of December and have been more festive, however it would not put me off booking this cottage again.

  SandraDec 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at In & out cottage, its well laid out and had a real cosy home feel to it."

  Well kitted out in the kitchen. This cottage is the ideal long weekend break or week in the Autumn, winter or early spring with the log burner. The only small draw back to this cottage and I mean a small draw back no garden to relax in or to do BBQ in the summer months. Credit to the owners they done a wonderful job with the cottage in it's presentation. Will we be back in the future? A BIG YES!!!

  JohnNov 2022

• "Fantastic property, loads of character and well furnished and decorated."

  Possibly best self catering place we have stayed in. All the equipment you need are provided and although bijou in size, perfect for a couple and extremely well thought out to use space effectively. Very comfortable and noticed new sofa compared to one on Sykes photos. Location tucked away behind market square, you can't park outside property but always got a space in market square. Middleham is a pretty place but not many facilities for tourists, pubs weren't great and no cafe, just two antique shops and a convenience store. However good base to go to surrounding area.

  EstherSep 2022

• "Fantastic cottage, comfy clean and cosy in a brilliant location."

  All fittings were of a very high standard and we had everything we needed for our stay. Only one thing to note: some (we presume!) Sykes staff on two separate occasions had opened the key safe outside the property, days before we were due to check out. My partner found this quite unnerving.

  SimonAug 2022

• "Very nice cottage, well stocked with all you could need."

  Lovely king size bed. Lots of information for things to do and places to visit. I would be very interested about the cottages origins, has it always been a cottage? Or is it part of converted stables? Would recommend as a great holiday base for the Dales.

  ThomasJul 2022

• "Lovely clean and comfy cottage."

  The bed was lovely and comfortable. Great welcome package. Well equipped. Beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed our stay here. Couldn't ask for more.

  LesleyJun 2022

• "Brilliant owner, fantastic property."

  Wonderful visit. Would definitely return.

  NicholasDec 2021

• "Cosy cottage, well located."

  Thank you for the welcome pack and generous supplies of logs and coal.

  GillianNov 2021

• "The cottage was well equipped and comfortable."

  My husband didn't like the slated en-suite door, other than that all good. Good location for exploring the area

  SallyNov 2021

• "Compact, comfy and full of character."

  Beautiful views from upstairs and very quiet. Close to vibrant town life even for someone with limited walking ability. Would we book again ? In a heartbeat.

  StephenNov 2021

• "Were only told about scaffolding one week before our holiday it was obvious to any one it had been put up long before."

  the front of the cottage looked out onto the rear of a hotel court yard which every day five or six bags dirty bed linen and wheelie bins full of rubbish the rear looked on to a court yard full of building bricks and rubble. none of this shown on the add for the holiday. while we did receive one hundred pounds by way of compensation. had we known any of this we would not have booked the holiday.

  AndreaOct 2021

• "We enjoyed In and Out Cottage, and Middleham (which town we had visited previously)."

  We hope to return to the Cottage, which is comfortable, and well equipped. However, the television seemed, initially, to be difficult to operate, although the fire at the Bilsdale transmitter did not help. We overcame the problem by use of our own subscriptions to iPlayer etc. We never fathomed out the electric heaters, either. But these difficulties did not materially affect our stay.

  RogerOct 2021

• "The cottage met expectations as we had been told about scaffolding on the adjacent property a week before we were due to go."

  The cottage itself is lovely but the scaffolding spoils any views from the living room or front of the cottage. The work did not cause any noise nuisance but the workers used the outside stairs as an access route therefore using the seating area was compromised. The description of the cottage also included a space to store bikes but I am not sure where that was as the scaffolding was right next to the door. Without the scaffolding the cottage would be idea. It was clean, warm and spacious. Perfectly situated for walks and there were excellent pubs and restaurants close by. We had lovely weather and the countryside is absolutely stunning.

  LorraineSep 2021

• "Fantastic place to stay!"

  Great base to explore the Yorkshire Dales.

  ElizabethJul 2021

• "Very comfortable cottage."

  Would highly recommend, in a great position for walking. Not far from the National Park.

  LizJun 2021

• "A lovely little cottage for an anniversary break."

  Smashing pubs on the doorstep, highly recommend the Richard the 3rd. Very quiet but lovely to see the horses every morning and watching the on the gallops. Central location to visit lots of places of interest.

  TerryJun 2021

• "The cottage was as described, well designed and equipped and the bedroom was more comfortable than expected with lovely super king size bed."

  Spotlessly clean on arrival. Previous guests have commented that the settee was 'sagging', however I'm pleased to report a new settee was installed during our stay.

  BarryJun 2021

• "My spouse and I stayed at the "In & Out Cottage" for a week."

  We loved this little cottage, it really was a cosy home away from home, and the super king sized bed is ammmmazing!!!!! Great location, literally within yards of 3 pubs and a chippy

  AlexJun 2021

• "Lovey little cottage right in Middleham centre."

  Five minutes drive to leyburn. Very comfortable bed. Lots of nice walks around and a few local pubs. Had to contact the owners about something and they sorted things out very quickly! Worth knowing that there’s currently no store cupboard ingredients in the cottage - so may be worth bringing a few basics if planning to cook! Would recommend and would definitely book again

  StephanieMay 2021

• "Efficient service from Sykes to enable our holiday plans to go smoothly."

  The cottage is in a courtyard around the back of the Wensleydale Hotel and car parking is probably best in the village square.: This is a cosy little cottage, clean , tidy and comfortable with all amenities we needed. It has a central place in Middleham and we were able to take many walks directly from the village without the need of transport. Middleham had lots of options for food with great pubs and takeaways nearbby ( the fish and chip shop had the best we’ve had for ages). it was lovely to sit in the square on an evening with a drink and take in the atmosphere of this historic place. The village shop is fantastic, well stocked and very helpful and friendly service. We really enjoyed our weekend break , Middleham is a great place to visit and very friendly , we will be back!

  JudithMay 2021

• "In and Out Cottage is a little gem tucked away in the yard behind the old coaching house now called the Wensleydale Hotel."

  The cottage is tastefully decorated (fake pot plants on the balcony excepted) and was a very cosy bolt hole. The weather was close to freezing on more than a couple of nights so we enjoyed the roaring log burner, which pumped out heat and got things toasty in no time. Our wood lasted three or four nights. The upside down layout works well to give views of the hills around. In warmer times there’s a little outside balcony/steps to sit with your G and T and enjoy a view down the valley. You’re bang in the middle of Middleham. Very close to Richard III’s castle and a short walk to The Gallup’s where you can watch many of the 1400 (we’re told) sleek racehorses exercise (from a distance. Go too close and get shouted at by the riders!). There are so many beautiful places to see in the Dales but a walk up Swaledale from Muker was our favourite. If the rain sets in the cottage has BTVision and you can log into your own Prime Video and Netflix. Overall a great stay!

  KeithMay 2021

• "What an amazing place to visit!"

  The cottage was perfect with everything you need. A very central location and so cosy and welcoming. We stayed for a week and were very sad to leave. There are wonderful walks on the doorstep and the horses at the gallop are an awesome sight which we were lucky to see. Spoilt for choice with places to eat especially the Fish and Chip takeaway in Middleham. Don’t hesitate to book and take your walking boots to really experience the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. We’ll definitely be back!!

  SharonOct 2020

• "A lovely cottage, very well organised and thought out."

  The outside area looks a bit more spartan on the pictures I think it could do with a tidy up and a lick of paint. Inside is lovely, warm and cosy. We didn’t use the log burner as the other heating was adequate for our needs. The television is a good size which is a rare find in a small cottage and the super king size bed just sooooo comfortable. Parking nearby can be problematic particularly if you’re arriving on a weekend when the market square is busy, particularly during the current situation when you have extra things to carry. Overall a lovely cosy cottage in a great place for walks from the doorstep and touring the beautiful dales.

  JuneOct 2020

• "Couldn’t have been more perfect."

  Beautiful little cottage with the most comfortable and biggest bed we have ever slept in. Had everything you could possibly need. Could happily live in it. Didn’t want to leave. Perfect location where you could walk a few steps out of the door to have a meal/drink in one of the many places locally. Castle, shops, tea rooms on the doorstep. Overlooks the racing stables next door. You can hear the horses being taken up to the gallops. Plenty of beautiful walks/market towns/places of interest within easy reach. We could happily have stayed another week. Couldn’t recommend more highly. Very sad to come home even though we love home.

  AliAug 2020

• "Lovely cottage, perfect for couples."

  The bed was beautiful and the cottage met our needs perfectly.

  GraceJul 2020

• "Fantastic cottage in a great location."

  The ambiance of the rooms is set by the tasteful decor and attention to detail. We have recomended the cottage and Sykes as a company to use.

  AlanDec 2019

• "We come camping 4 times a year to Leyburn and decided to look around for a holiday cottage for the winter months."

  Our idea being to try a few then choose one to book next year. Absolutely fell in love with this enchanting homely warm cottage. Perfectly perfect in every way. Wont even be trying any others. Look forward to returning xxxx

  TraceyNov 2019

• "Lovely cottage."

  2nd visit. Very comfortable with amazing bed. In the centre of Middleham with bars and restaurants close by. Quiet property in mews. Parking in main square. Sometimes busy but always managed to park.

  VanessaOct 2019

• "Lovely well equipped cottage."

  Warm and romantic for a couple. Tucked away and quiet but right in the centre of the village. Wensleydale is gorgeous with pretty villages and market towns. Meal in Wensleydale hotel was fabulous and only 1 minute walk! Bar meal at richard111 was very good. The bed in the cottage as enormous and very comfortable. Loved the stay!

  HazelOct 2019

• "We could not fault the in and out cottage in such a lovely setting."

  The cottage is so warm and cosy and it had everything you could think of whilst you where there. Middleham is an excellent base to explore the Dales from loved seeing all the racehorse’s in the morning up at the gallops and trotting around the village back to there stables. Would definitely recommend this cottage for a nice romantic get away.

  JonathanOct 2019

• "Middleham is very centrally placed for many activities."

  Great for exploring Historic houses and Museums such as Bowes Museum and Fountains Abbey. Pic-nicking on the Moors is very refreshing. Excellent eateries are in Middleham and surrounding area offering quality food and large portions with value prices. Barnard Castle and Tan Hill, highest Inn in Britain is worth a visit. The 'Shepherdess', Amanda Owen can be visited at Ravenseat.

  AlexanderSep 2019

• "Lovely cottage for a romantic getaway."

  Self catered so you can go nuts with cooking some nice country meals with fresh produce, good sharp knives as well so whoever owns it must have some appreciation of cooking. Nice comfy bed and spacious upstairs. Only pitfalls were the choice in sofa material, the washing machine didn't work properly and unless you drive then don't expect it to be easy to get around as the buses all stop at 2 o'clock and you're miles from a reasonably priced shop.

  JakeSep 2019

• "The bedding has duck down filling."

  Although nice and comfortable unfortunately my wife was allergic to this and came out in a rash. May be better to have standard bedding that would be ok for everyone.

  AlanAug 2019

• "Gorgeous Cottage, really sweet, loved the decor & really clean & had every thing you needed & situated in a quiet spot."

  The massive bed was so comfy. The only negative was the sofa was quite low & soft, not a problem for me but hubby has a bad back & it was a bit uncomfy but used cushions to sit on so he was okay. It would not stop us booking again, loved it 10 out of 10. Thank you

  SheranAug 2019

• "The cottage was as expected, comfortable, well equipped and ideal for a relaxing break."

  Middleham is a lovely village and I was made to feel very welcome by all I met. Middleham is convenient to a number of local attractions, Hawes, Leyburn, Masham and not forgetting Ripon races which were on during my stay. I stayed one week which was just right (earlier this year I stayed for three nights which, for me, was too short). The upshot of this is I will be returning in the not too distant future.

  PeterJun 2019

• "Directions reference the White Swan hotel but it has changed hands and name to Wensleydale Hotel is the only comment we would advise."

  AlanMay 2019

• "We were a bit put off at first as we couldn't see the white Swan hotel as was in the instructions after asking several people I went into the antique shop on the corner of the square to find that the White Swan was now the Wensleydale Hotel."

  . After we had sorted that out I then found that the Tour de Yorkshire was passing through the village on the Sunday and cars could not be left on the market square, that meant trying to find were to park. I eventually went to the hotel and was aloud to take my car to the back of the hotel. This was a problelm solved. The rest of the holiday passed quite well except for rain everyday. Nothing to be done about that.

  JanetMay 2019

• "Lovely cottage, loved the personal touches like the hamper."

  Really friendly village, pubs great & brilliant to see all the horses walking through & around the village, would definitely recommend for a cosy retreat for 2.

  LynneApr 2019

• "The cottage was beautiful and in an excellent location."

  No complaints but the settee was low and we found a bit uncomfortable. However this is personal preference and not a fault. Overall a very good value for money experience. We would definitely return to this cottage the next time we are in this area.

  TrevorApr 2019

• "Very comfortable, clean cottage in a perfect location in the middle of the village."

  Made good use of the log fire after morning walks around the area. Facilities were excellent and everything in the cottage looked new.

  EricMar 2019

• "All the places we have been before with sykes this is the first we would return to"

  NormanMar 2019

• "Absolutely gorgeous, cosy cottage."

  Everything was provided so we didn't need to do a big shop - cleaning stuff etc already there. Love Middleham, definitely recommend the Richard the Third pub - food amazing and comes in big quantities! This is our 3rd time here to Middleham, we will be back. Helen

  HelenFeb 2019

• "The cottage was gorgeous, very cosy and the owner had made good use of the space available."

  It was a joy to return to after a day out and about. It was extremely clean, well presented with a lovely welcome pack. Everything worked as it should too. Our only two minor concerns which may be more personal to us was that we didn’t find the bed comfortable so didn’t sleep particularly well and the duvet, although fluffy was heavy making us too warm. Also there was a house/flat opposite which had very loud music playing until late which could be heard over the noise on the tv- looking out from the kitchen door, opposite to the window below. Other than that, it was perfect, thank you.

  JennyNov 2018

• "We had a great holiday in the cottage."

  It was very comfortable and well equipped. We could not have asked for any more. Middleham is a lovely and very friendly village with very good coffee shops and restaurants. It is also in a great position for exploring other parts of N.Yorkshire either by car or by foot. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone.

  JacquelineSep 2018

• "Had a lovely stay at in and out cottage everything was thought off lovely well ..."

  Had a lovely stay at in and out cottage everything was thought off lovely well come gift from owners beautiful walking area local village very friendly pubs on your doorstep shop about 100 yds away really enjoyed our stay thinking of returning next year as so many more walks we would like to do

  SheilaSep 2018

• "In & Out cottage was fantastic."

  The owners have gone over and above by providing items that you might need whilst away. The cottage was immaculate and all as advertised. Extremely good value for money and we had a really lovely week away. Thank you very much.

  EllaAug 2018

• "We had a wonderful time at the in and out cottage in wensleydale."

  When we first stepped into the cottage we were amazed at how beautiful it was. We felt a warm welcome with wine and little goodies left for us to enjoy. It was fresh and clean and had everything we needed. In the evening we got to enjoy the cosey log fire with the fresh logs and coal that was left for us to use. The little village surrounding the cottage was beautiful with breathtaking landscapes for us to admire. The owners of the local pub owners made us feel really welcome and provided a lovely service of hospitality, good food and gave us all a memeorable time . We founds lots to do and see , experiencing all of our expectations of the countryside. We visited the local rivers and towns, went fishing at woodland lakes, toured Bolton castle, and shopped for gifts in the lovely town of Leyburn. The cottage was perfect for a relaxing breakaway and a perfect location to explore the Yorkshire dales. We will defenitly be returning in the future.

  JacquelineAug 2018

• "The cottage was ideal for our needs."

  The cottage was ideally situated in a central position to allow us to explore the Yorkshire Dales, and to follow our interests in bird watching, photography and generally allowing us the chance to survey beautiful scenery.

  KeithJun 2018

• "Fantastic cottage in a great location, the cottage has been very tastefully renovated to a high standard and is spotlessly clean!"

  Will definitely be booking again!

  DarrenMay 2018

• "The cottage is lovely and very clean everything you would want is supplied and the welcome tray of wine and nibbles was a nice touch."

  If there was one thing that could make it even better it is if the hot water tap in the shower room ,which has very low pressure , could be made to run a bit faster but this did not affect our stay from being excellent .

  LyndaApr 2018

• "Super little cottage with good amenities and a good location."

  ClaireFeb 2018

• "Stayed at the in and out cottage from 12th -15th January and what a beautiful cottage."

  Extremely clean and has everything you need. Lovely open fire beams very cosy. Exceptionally happy with the stay and would recommend this beautiful cottage

  BernadetteJan 2018

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