Guests say
The Round House in Leyburn is highly praised for its cleanliness, idyllic location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the welcoming and knowledgeable hosts, Rodger and Hilary, and the property's proximity to local amenities and scenic walks. While most experiences are positive, a few guests mention minor issues with facilities and parking instructions.
Guests consistently describe the property as clean, well-maintained, and beautifully presented, with several reviews highlighting the cleanliness as a notable aspect of their stay.
The property is lauded for its excellent location, offering easy access to local pubs, eateries, and attractions. Its setting in the Yorkshire Dales provides a perfect base for exploring the countryside, although one review mentions traffic noise.
The majority of guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with a lovely private patio and garden. However, a few guests note the property's compact size and an issue with early morning light due to a missing blind.
Facilities generally meet guests' needs, but there are comments about a temperamental shower and toaster. The property is well-equipped for a holiday stay, though the parking situation was misleading for one guest.
While guests mention thoughtful touches like a bottle of wine and local information provided by the hosts, there is not enough consistent detail across reviews to accurately score the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
A most unusual and unique, stone-built roundhouse, set in a beautiful walled garden just below King Richards castle in the ever popular Dales village of Middleham. With outstanding views of the surrounding area, this lovingly restored Middleham cottage provides a perfect retreat for couples and those seeking a romantic break in a perfect little round castle. Furnished to a high standard throughout and retaining many of the original features, including a woodburning stove, beams and the original turreted windows, these features all add to the immense charm of this Dales cottage. This cottage in Middleham features an open plan living area with a modern well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area, all set up to provide a warm and cosy holiday home. The first floor boasts a galleried bedroom with stylish furnishings, two turreted windows overlooking the garden and a lovely en-suite shower room. Enjoy sitting out in the walled garden or taking a lovely stroll around the village. Guests can also enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of this famous horse racing town, or take a walk onto Penn Hill and watch the horses training on the gallops. The amenities of Middleham are on the doorstep, including excellent old pubs and local eateries, as well as a castle dating back to the 11th century. Hawes, with its Dales Countryside Museum, Wensleydale Creamery, Aysgarth Falls and Jervaulx Abbey is just a short drive away. The Forbidden Corner at Leyburn, just three miles away, is an extraordinary 4 acre garden containing a labyrinth of tunnels, follies and other surprises. With the Northern Dales and the Lake District waiting to be discovered further afield, this charming Middleham cottage has that little touch of magic!
The attractive Wensleydale town of Middleham is renowned for its history and race horses. Much of the history is bound up with its Norman castle, which dates from 1190 and has a castle keep second in size only to the Tower of London.
Accommodation
One double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, shared use of freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Power included in rent.
Logs only included in rent for stove from start of October to end of March this year.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Small patio area with furniture and shared use of the walled gardens.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 1 min walk.
Note: Only logs are provided for the stove from October to March.
Firelighters and kindling can be purchased locally.
Outside of these months guests must provide their own logs, firelighters and kindling.
Note: No children under 18 years including infants.
Note: Logs will be provided between November 2020 - March 2021.
Note: Short break bookings must start or end on a Saturday
Reviews (56)
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Christine
Showed us around and gave us a few tips for trips to do around the area. The round house was beautiful and the surrounds. Very comfortable to stay in, everything you need is there. Would go back for another stay in a heartbeat.
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Diana
Rodger the owner was an absolute gentleman and very helpful with local information. Very peaceful, and a perfect base for touring the Yorkshire dales. The race horses going past the kitchen window every day was an added bonus , we definitely can't wait to go back again.
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Lee
Murray are fantastic hosts, very knowledgeable about the local area and were able to suggest some lovely walks taking in the beautiful scenery around Middleham. The Roundhouse is a very romantic place offering stunning vistas of the Yorkshire Dales from right outside the door. Middleham is a fantastic base if you want to visit Wensleydale Creamery, Aysgarth Falls, Forbidden Corner (great for kids and adults alike), or just go for long pleasant walks in the countryside, maybe taking a walk with an Alpaca too. You won't be disappointed if you book and feel sure that you will visit again and again. Just a wonderful experience, thank you.