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The Old Reading Room

West Witton, Yorkshire Dales
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Luxury holiday cottage set in the heart of Wensleydale
  • Beautiful garden with hot tub accessed via folding doors
  • Just across the road from one of Yorkshire's finest restaurants
  • Refurbished to an exceptionally high standard
  • Close to pretty villages such as West Witton and Middleham
  • Welcome hamper filled with locally sourced produce on arrival
Property code: G0152

This cottage is located in the heart of West Witton, one of Wensleydale's prettiest villages. Just across the road from the cottage is an excellent seafood restaurant of international acclaim, the perfect place for a celebratory meal or luxurious lunch. The village is also home to a great pub, village store, tea rooms and post office. Next door to the cottage is the village green and pond, and across the Dale you can see Bolton Castle on the horizon, a fantastic day out for all ages. It was originally built in the 1860s as a reading room for the men of West Witton Village to come and read books and newspapers, women were not allowed. It was open place, as it is now, but with no upstairs and a fire at either end. You can see a picture of it and read a little of its history in the book about the village that is on the bookcase.

The ground floor is a large open-plan space boasting warm wooden floors thanks to underfloor heating and a two-way wood burner, heating the cosy snug one on side and the spacious lounge area on the other. At the far end you'll find the kitchen/dining room which features a bespoke kitchen packed with modern conveniences including a Nespresso coffee machine, induction hob and dishwasher. There's also a handy utility area which is ideal for removing muddy boots after outdoor adventures. Make your way up the stunning glass staircase to discover two good sized en-suite bedrooms, both of which are filled with natural light thanks to large windows and skylights.

When you're ready to tear yourself away from the inside, throw open the folding doors and make your way to the beautifully landscaped garden. Boasting a charming sheltered patio area leading up to an elevated lawned area, you are treated to views of Penhill in the background. The hot tub sits at the perfect temperature whatever the weather, waiting for you to submerge yourself and completely relax.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super king-size that can be made up as two singles on request, 1 king-size
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite with bath, 1 en-suite wet room with monsoon shower, 1 cloakroom with WC
  • Nespresso coffee machine, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner - logs and kindling are provided
  • Underfloor heating
  • Ample off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Welcome hamper on arrival
  • Shop and pub within 2 miles
  • LCD TV, DVD player, MP3 docking station
  • Hot tub - bath robes, slippers and towels provided
  • BBQ - please bring your own charcoal
  • Please note when booking - Changeover days are only Monday & Friday
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 31st March 2025

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Nice location for coast. Well designed, comfortable, well equipped. Whats not to like!?

Reviewed by Bernard 28th March 2025

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Exceptional Cottage,above and beyond expectations,many thanks

Reviewed by Angela 14th March 2025

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Great location, opposite a great restaurant and also a good pub In walking distance in this lovely village, this cottage is a cut above! The old Reading Room has been renovated to a different level, absolutely stunning design and the attention to detail is incredible. We have stayed in this cottage on 3 occasions as its such a quality offering, witRead moreh lovely walks on the doorstep makes this cottage ideal. We have stayed in many holiday cottages and this cottage is head and shoulders above most. Hide

Reviewed by Silas 24th February 2025

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Most well equipped cottage Ive ever stayed in. Had absolutely everything you need for a lovely stay, attention to detail was second to none Location fantastic, as well as all the extra features such as the hot tub. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Charley 7th February 2025

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Everything was perfect

Reviewed by Amanda 29th November 2024

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Loved The Old Reading Room and the owners had thought of everything. The bed was a little firm for our liking but that is down to personal taste of course, so would highly recommend it. And how lucky to have the Wensleydale Heifer just a few steps from the front door. Great property and good location.

Reviewed by Julie 22nd November 2024

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Truly a gorgeous cottage. Well equipped with everything you would need. Well thought out touches throughout the cottage. Lovely location in a friendly village.

Reviewed by Robert 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Hilary 20th September 2024

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Smashing holiday, but then it always is in this cottage.

Reviewed by William 30th August 2024

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Fantastically well presented and comfortable. Ideally located for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Hannah 26th July 2024

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As a family of four we enjoyed a wonderful holiday here in West Witton at the Reading Rooms. The cottage was as described, very comfortable, spacious and full of home comforts. Within easy reach of walks, castles and waterfalls. Leyburn is 10 minutes down the road and has very convenient shops as well as being a very characterful town. Would definiRead moretely love to come back. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by David 12th July 2024

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The Old Reading Room is a fantastic property. There are cheaper options available but not of the quality of this superb house. The effort that the owners have put into the design and decoration is obvious. There is lots of information about what to do in this part of Yorkshire. Everything from the welcome hamper to the coffee machine to the wood buRead morerner to the hot tub is a treat ( it goes on!) A great week. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 28th June 2024

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A beautiful well equipped cottage, tastefully furnished with high quality furniture and soft furnishings. A really luxurious place to stay even down to the Noble Isle toiletries. Huge comfortable beds and lots of fluffy towels for both the bathrooms and hot tub. The parking for two cars is a real bonus. Faultless.

Reviewed by Rachael 21st June 2024

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Stunning property in a stunning location! Great position for visiting local area. Lovely walks within easy distance of the property. The Wensleydale Heifer is a must and the food was amazing. We did a round walk circling Castle Bolton which was so lovely, even though it was the hottest day of the year so far (June 2024). It would have been nice to Read morehave 2 x shower rooms, but the bedrooms were lovely, clean and beds dreamy. Hide

Reviewed by John 31st May 2024

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Very nice and relaxing

Reviewed by Paul 10th May 2024

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Lovely cottage in a good location for exploring the Yorkshire dales. We enjoyed local walks and visited villages nearby. We also visited Bettys Tearoom in Harrogate and the Himalayan Gardens and the Jervaulx Abbey.

Reviewed by Angela 3rd May 2024

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Excellent property. Equipped and maintained to a very high standard. Extremely cosy and very comfortable both for lounging, reading a book or sitting in the lovely garden area (with hot tub) The beds are super comfortable with very good quality quilts, pillows and linens We would highly recommend and most definitely stay again in the future.

Reviewed by Peter 12th April 2024

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Lovely, well situated cottage, well-equipped and convenient for all parts of the Yorkshire Dales.

Reviewed by Natalie 22nd March 2024

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Excellent property - the owners have thought furnished to a high specification and pretty much every eventuality is provided for making for a very comfortable stay. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Diane 15th March 2024

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Fabulous luxury cottage , renovated to a very high standard. The owners have thought of everything. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend.

Reviewed by Angela 8th March 2024

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A well equipped and comfortable and clean place to stay, the location is ideal ( opposite a great restaurant) and a pub in walking distance is great! Excellent walking from the door with lovely Dales countryside on the doorstep. There are plenty of holiday cottages that are ok and then there are holiday cottages that are exceptional, this is truly Read moreexceptional! Hide

Reviewed by David 29th December 2023

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Reviewed by Louise 1st December 2023

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What a treat it was to stay in this beautiful, spacious well appointed cottage. It was so warm and cosy with a very generous supply of logs for the stove. We visited with friends to celebrate my 50th birthday and I wouldn't have wanted to spend it anywhere else. The hot tub was a lovely addition. We enjoyed some lovely walks in the area and had a fRead moreabulous meal in The Wensleydale Heifer. Hide

Reviewed by Toby 24th November 2023

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Lovely stay, gorgeous place that's been lovingly and tastefully done up.

Reviewed by Jane 10th November 2023

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A lovely cottage, comfortable and homely with everything you need to make your stay very enjoyable. A really good location to explore the local area and attractions, of which there are many and several really good eating places on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Sheila 6th October 2023

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This is a first class cottage with all your needs catered for. The Old Reading Room has been renovated to a very high standard and it was a joy to stay there. Would recommend unreservedly!

Reviewed by Robert 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Elaine 1st September 2023

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Fabulous Cottage & Everything Provided in a Amazing Part of the Country

Reviewed by Ann 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by William 4th August 2023

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A beautiful luxury holiday home in a lovely location. Enjoyed every minute of our stay, would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Paul 30th June 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay in the Old Reading Room. It is very well equipped and very comfortable. An ideal location in the village, just a short drive to the many attractions in Wensleydale.

Reviewed by Karen 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Hayley 29th May 2023

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The cottage is beautiful as is the garden. We can recommend the walks around the footpaths behind the cottage and also the pub opposite was amazing x

Reviewed by June 21st May 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 12th May 2023

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The cottage was very easy to find off the main road. Inside it was extremely well equipped, all the fixtures and fittings had a quality feel. The bedrooms were a nice size, with plenty of storage and hanging space. It was warm with a generous supply of wood for the wood burner. The rear garden was well laid out with the hot tub overlooking. Great lRead moreocation for walks and plenty of nearby attractions. Pub and wenslydale heifer both worth a visit. Would recommend. Thank you. Hide

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