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A stone building with a red door, two windows, and a chimney.
Cosy lounge with woodburning stove at School House in Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales
Cosy lounge with woodburning stove at School House in Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales
Cosy lounge with woodburning stove at School House in Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales
Cosy lounge with woodburning stove at School House in Askrigg, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Yorkshire Dales National Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Hideaways | School House | Askrigg

School House is a traditional, detached, stone-built cottage located on Mill Lane, a quiet cul-de-sac, which leaves the west side of the village, facing down towards the picturesque beauty spot of Mill Gill.

A pretty cottage, tastefully modernised with multi-fuel stove in the lounge for cosy evenings. A small entrance hallway leads to the lounge, kitchen and a stone flagged staircase. Through the kitchen is an under stair utility store which in turn leads to the rear of the cottage.

A stone-flagged patio garden gives ample space for outdoor eating and relaxation. Off the patio is a fuel store plus separate bicycle store and the side entrance to Mill Lane.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two singles. Each have built in wardrobes. The bathroom has a combined shower-bath suite with toilet and washbasin.

School House offers high quality accommodation in a tranquil setting with nearby pubs, restaurants, deli, convenience store and church in this popular and historic village.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11173544
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Askrigg

Leyburn is home to this cottage. Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Raydale Preserves and Leyburn Station.
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Leyburn, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wensleydale - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Raydale Preserves - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Forbidden Corner - 21 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Barnard Castle - 52 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Ribblehead Station - 20 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Hart Inn, Hawes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Street Head Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Curva - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Penny Garth Hawes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Hideaways | School House | Askrigg pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country Hideaways | School House | Askrigg?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Hideaways | School House | Askrigg?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Hideaways | School House | Askrigg?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Country Hideaways | School House | Askrigg located?

Situated in Leyburn, this cottage is steps away from Wensleydale and Raydale Preserves. Semerwater and Swaledale Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely week in the Dales at School House cottage.

Our first stay at School House and we were not disappointed. Clean and comfortable with all needs catered for. Superb location, cottage warm and cosy. Awoke each day to the sounds of birdsong, our feathered friends busy feathering their nests. We will no doubt return again.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your really great review for School House in Askrigg, so good to know you had a lovely week there. We're very much looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Thank you once again. Nadine
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Steffen E.

Two weeks stay in April

We stayed at this cottage now for the 3rd time within 8 years. The location is calm and a good starting point for different activities. The house is kept clean and well-maintained. It has everything you need. However, some of the doors have warped to such an extent that they either won’t close at all or are very difficult to close. This should be really fixed.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your review for School House in Askrigg and for pointing out the problems with doors in the cottage, I will pass this on to property owner. Good to know though that you continue to enjoy your holidays at the cottage. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again just when you are ready to return. Nadine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2025
Thank you so much for leaving a five star review for School House in Askrigg, really appreciated. We'll look forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for us

School House has everything we need for a perfect stay; it’s like a home from home; highly recommend
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your review for School House in Askrigg, really great to know you found everything you needed for a prefect stay and would recommend the cottage to others. Thank you. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

Lovely cosy, clean cottage, in a great location. Stayed over Christmas and enjoyed walks every day and carols round the tree in the square, on Christmas Eve. There are 3 good pubs and a nice cafe, a few minutes walk away. The little goodies of cake, cheese etc.. left for us when we arrived, were much appreciated. Would definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for School House in Askrigg! You sound as it you've had a really great Christmas holiday there and enjoyed the village and the area to the full. Thank you so much also for recommending the cottage to others. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

A lovely cottage in a great location!

Well equiped and comfortable cottage in a lovely village. Perfect for walking in Wensleydale. We had a very enjoyable stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Really great to hear you had a very enjoyable stay at School House in Askrigg and found the cottage well equipped and comfortable. Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review, it is really appreciated. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect retreat

Just perfect for us and our dog; cottage has all that we need; walks from the door in all directions
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for School House in Askrigg, it is really appreciated. Good to know School House continues to be just perfect for you and your dog. So agree too about the walks from the doorstep, such amazing views even if walking up hill just a little way. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Finn L.

Lovely stay as always

3rd time at the School House. Lovely as always, nice and cozy in a perfect location. The fruit cake, cheese and milk is much appreciated. Will be back again!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for School House in Askrigg, really very much appreciated and so good to know you continue to enjoy your holidays at the cottage. We're looking forward to welcoming you just as soon as you are ready to return. Nadine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Excellent

Everything was of a very high standard and we very much enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

School House Askrigg

Well equipped and centrally located with easy parking. Very convenient for local shops and hostelries.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2024
Thank you so much for leaving your helpful review for School House in Askrigg, really appreciated and we do hope you enjoyed your stay there. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage with great veiws. Very clean and tidy and dog friendly. Has everything thing I needed for the week.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you so much for leaving your review for School House in Askrigg and really great to hear you found everything you needed for the week. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Finn L.

Nice to be back

Great little house in a quiet side street in Askrigg, walking distance to ‘The Drovers’ and hiking trails galore. This is our second visit - we’ll be back again!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Thank you so much for leaving your review for School House in Askrigg, really appreciated. Lovely to know you felt it was nice to be back at the cottage and will return again another time. We'll very much look forward to hearing from you! Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Fabulous location

Great location in Askrigg with parking outside the front door. Well equipped cottage and well presented. Great to have the wood burner in the chilly weather!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2023
Thank you for leaving your lovely review for School House in Askrigg really appreciated. Good to hear you feel the cottage is in a fabulous location and that you enjoyed the wood burner too! We'll very much look forward to welcoming you back when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Neil Dawson

Great holiday cottage in stunning Yorkshire

School House is a fantastic cottage in an excellent location, great walks from the door and lovely village. Well equipped and had all basic essentials needed. Would definitely return in future.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
What a lovely review for School House in Askrigg, thank you so much for taking the time to leave it. Really good to know you had a great holiday and felt School House was fantastic. We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Lovely welcoming cottage

7th stay at school house, lovely cottage very comfortable. Everything you need is there. Ample space for parking, enjoyed watching the visiting birds on the feeder. lovely village with friendly locals. Visited local christmas craft fairs big and small and was made welcome at them all. We will return for our 8th visit I'm sure of it. Lovely welcoming treat of yorkshire cake and cheese. Nice touch . Only thing I would maybe change is a bigger mat at front door / bottom of the stairs. Thanks again for lovely stay
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely, helpful review, really appreciated and so good to know you continue to enjoy your holidays at School House in Askrigg. I'll mention the door mat to the property owner, thank you for letting us know. We're looking forward to hearing from you just when you're ready to return for your eighth stay! Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An excellent retreat in the heart of the Dales.

The school house sits in the heart of Askrig, a very short walk to the village shop and pubs. The beds are very comfortable and the whole cottage warm and cosy. There’s everything you need for a trip to the Dales. I have stayed here before and will return again.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2023
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for School House in Askrigg and really great to know you feel it's an excellent retreat and that you continue to enjoy your holidays at this cosy cottage. We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

School House Askrigg

Our second visit to this homely house. Location to amenities is very good. Access to walking paths is excellent. Easy parking next to house.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for School House in Askrigg. We do hope you enjoyed your second visit to the cottage and walking the footpaths again. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you when you're ready return once more. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marischal E.

A successful visit once again.

Returned once again to a happy house! Family enjoyed it, even if it was Autumn. Walks as always good. Kept warm.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2023
So good to know you have enjoyed another successful visit to School House in Askrigg, thank you so much for leaving your kind review. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marischal E.

Enjoyed out stay.

Enjoyed our stay and know the village well. Autumn coming so fire was good. Usual good eating places and walks with car visits further afield. Avioded the White Rose once again as usual but all others fine.l as usual. Good stay
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2022
Thank you very much for leaving a review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay in Askrigg again. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. Joanne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lazy week

Very lazy relaxing week in the schoolhouse. It has all that we require in our favourite Yorkshire village.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2024
What a lovely review for School House in Askrigg, sounds the perfect way to spend some time in the Yorkshire Dales and your favourite village, thank you for leaving. Good to know everything was there that you needed in the cottage. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Welcoming

Lovely extra Christmas decorations Well equipped Good situation Comfortable beds Stairs quite steep
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2023
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely, helpful review, really appreciated and so pleased to know you found the cottage welcoming and comfortable. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An enjoyable stay at School House, Askrigg

Well described accommodation, everything mentioned was available. Ideal location and a parking space provided. Only downside was that there wasn't a dishwasher - but my husband coped !!!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2022
Thank you so much for leaving your review for School House in Askrigg and good to know you had an enjoyable stay there, do hope your husband didn't suffer in silence though! We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Short Autumn Break.

An ideal cottage for a break in the lovely village of Askrigg. We have stayed here before, some years ago, but since then it is much improved. One to recommend and we look forward to a return visit. The Askrigg Brewery beer served in the King's Arms was the one that got our vote!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2022
Thank you so much for your review, so pleased you enjoyed another stay at School House, I'll pass your appreciation of the improvements on to the owners. We hope to hear from you again soon when you are ready to book your next holiday with us. Joanne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My sanctuary

Clean warm and homely. All you want from a holiday destination. Comfy beds. Freddie (dog) settles straight away in our home from home. Got 2 weeks booked later in year.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2024
Thank you so much for leaving a 5 Star review, really pleased you have enjoyed another stay at School House, and we look forward to you returning later in the year. Joanne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home from home

Lovely cottage lovely area lots of walks from the door step. Feels like a home away from home. Nice that we can bring our dog he always likes it here infront of the burner. Cottage is clean and fresh you would never know dogs have been in here. We always try to come every year.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2022
Thank you so much for leaving your review for School House in Askrigg and really good to know you continue to enjoy your holidays there with your dog. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again for many more holidays at the cottage. Nadine

About the host

Hosted by Country Hideaways - Nadine & Joanne Bell

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We are mother and daughter team, Nadine and Joanne, based in West Burton and concentrating on beautiful self-catering accommodation in the glorious Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale National Landscape.

You’ll love our properties, the interiors and locations and will be sad to leave. Each one comfortable, a home away from home, beautifully furnished, perhaps modern or more traditional, some welcoming pets, all spotlessly clean, well equipped and maintained by our caring property owners, a lovely selection of cottages, houses and apartments, in some truly fantastic locations.

We offer an excellent personalised service, prompt, friendly, reliable and informative. Be impressed with our properties and find lots of photos and honest descriptions.

We look forward to helping you find your perfect holiday in this wonderful part of the world.

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