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Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale

Family-friendly holiday home in Leyburn

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Nestled on a small knoll, The Rookery offers an enchanting retreat amidst two acres of woodland and lawns. Explore the spacious kitchen, formal dining room with wood-burning stove, and drawing room with Victorian fireplace. With five bedrooms including en-suite bathrooms and period features like polished hardwood floors, this charming country house is perfect for a tranquil getaway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale

Family-friendly holiday home in Leyburn
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

581213

About the area

Leyburn is home to this holiday home. Bolton Castle and Kilnsey Park Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Raydale Preserves and The Forbidden Corner.
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Leyburn, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Bolton Castle - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • The Forbidden Corner - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Malham Cove - 43 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Dent Station - 29 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George And Dragon Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Middle House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fox and Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Street Head Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale located?

Set in Leyburn, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of West Burton Falls, Raydale Preserves and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Aysgarth Falls and Wensleydale are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Stay

Our visit to The Rookery was fantastic and in a great location to explore the Yorkshire dales, we had a great time away holidaying with 5 children the grounds offered great adventures for them to explore and play. Inside was really spacious and you never felt that you were on top of each over. I would definitely visit again and would recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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This place is amazing! We have been holidaying as a group of friends every year for the past 10 years in country houses and this is the best to date.So peaceful! The games room was a hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Excellent family get together

We had a brilliant stay at the Rookery! We were a family gathering of 6 adults and 4 boys, ranging from 6 to 9, and the space, both indoors and outdoors was ideal for games and relaxation.The kitchen was very well equiped, with everything we needed and the sleeping arrangements worked really well, with very comfortable beds and lovely thick curtains which meant the boys settled down well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tamaramoskala@gmail.com M.

Excellent place

Absolutely lovely place for our holiday with friends and family , we enjoy this nature around, trees , mountain, trees , quiet . Rooms comfortable, beautiful scenery.
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10/10 Excellent

Great place ! The Rookery

Great place! Very comfy and well maintained! Really enjoyed our stay . Lovely wood burners and comfortable beds.
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10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Highly recommend

Three generations stayed at The Rookery for one week in May. We loved the house which had lots of room for our grandchildren to play games: hide and seek was a definite favourite! The grounds were fabulous! A very safe place for children to play & enjoy the outdoors.

8/10 Good

Ian H.

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

Family weekend away

This was a great house, very big and comfortable. Had a great games time too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

very nice place

we had very good time, good size bedrooms and living rooms, view excellent. Highly recommended. Good value for money
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10/10 Excellent

tamaramoskala@gmail.com M.

Happy from Visiting

We are small Polish community and we love to come regularly to Rookery for Yoga & Meditation Retreat and we are always very enjoy this place , nature ,fire at evening in the garden , comfortable rooms , warm beds , beautiful salon and familiar kitchen. A lots of space and cosy place. We love fire in big rooms on fireplace giving lovely cosy atmosphere. Absolutely recommend for those who like her a peaceful time and love nature .
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8/10 Good

Family getaway

A lovely house in a beautiful location well equipped for our family of 10. Our grandchildren loved the garden / games room and the new born lambs and very sad when it was time to come home. They also said when can we go back
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10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Perfect for family get-together.

What an amazing place for our family get-together. Huge house to accommodate 3 generations in 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 lounges and games room. Everything you would need in a wonderfully isolated location. Surprisingly warm with the Aga and real fires, electric blankets, deep filled duvets and comfy beds. Internet connection was poor; but to be honest, we saw that as a positive; facilitating more traditional family games and fun. Our enquiries were answered immediately, and want to thank or hosts wholeheartedly. Definitely a property to revisit.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend

A Perfect Retreat in the Heart of the Yorkshire Dales ! We had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful house in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. From the moment we arrived, I felt completely at home. The house itself is charming, spacious with comfortable seating and lovely fireplaces, was the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the breathtaking surroundings. If you’re looking for a tranquil escape in one of the most scenic parts of the UK, I can’t recommend this place highly enough. I’ll definitely be returning!
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10/10 Excellent

The Rookery Bishopdale

We have been coming to the Rookery since 2012. We love this place. It is cosy, welcoming and totally relaxing. This year we took advantage of the aga and baked fresh bread, and made fresh cheese. It feels like coming home irs so welcoming, and waking up in a morning to the wonderful views outside the window is just stunning. We come at Easter and enjoy watching the lambs appear in the fields. Sue is very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. There is so much to do in the surrounding areas and the pub a couple of miles down the road is lovely and worth a visit. We have already booked for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Weekend with friends

We had an amazing stay at Rockery ! The property is beautifully situated, making for a unique and scenic experience. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, making it easy to prepare meals and enjoy time together Everything about the accommodation was perfect—clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Communication with the owner was excellent. We had an issue with the cold water on arrival, but the owner was responsive and had it sorted out right away, which we really appreciated. Amazing place Highly recommended! Overall, our stay was truly wonderful, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable and hassle-free vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, spotless and great for hide and seek!

Thus is our 4th visit here, and we love it even more every time we visit! The children (and us) love playing hide and seek in and anround the house, it's like a mansion to them. The kitchen has everything you need for every meal possible, we even baked whilst here. Endless games of badminton in the courtyard with my sons. You could explore outside for hours too. The owners are super helpful and friendly. Spotless house. This house has a special place in our heart, I have 5 children and 4 have SEN needs, they are always calm and relax so much here. We wish we never had to leave! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. Xxx
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect venue for our Breathwork retreat

We stayed at the Rookery for a week for a breathwork retreat and it was perfect. The whole process from booking to checking out could not have been easier. Everything we needed was provided in the house including plenty of logs for cosy fires in November. The kitchen had everything we needed and more, including an ever warm aga, the rooms were spotless, beds comfortable, and the location perfect. The grounds and views were so peaceful they provided the perfect place for our group to really immerse themselves in the work. We were a group of 10 and it never felt overcrowded because there is so much space in the living rooms. The phone signal and wifi are not strong but this was a real bonus for us as it meant we could really cut off from the outside world as we completed the breathwork training.
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8/10 Good

Foiz U.

End of summer break

The journey their was long (probably a cheap flight to Leeds is easier). The Rookery location can be misleading from Google and feel longer to get to and it’s 20 minutes from co-op in leyburn. Tip: arrange grocery delivery on the day or next. WiFi is terrible and works if you are close to the router and not many are connected. Tip: bring an extender. Pay phone is your only way to call unless you have Wi-Fi and messaging app. Bedbugs or spider bites, not sure but leave all good in the fridge provided as there are small flies. Lots of countryside and great for early morning walk or evening. There are big shops 30-40 minutes drive. Local events and antique shopping. Nice tea shop near the waterfalls and national park centre. I would stay again if the Wi-Fi was heavily invested in.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful as always!

This is our sixth time we have visited here and we love it more each time we visit! Thank you so much ...we will be back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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Beautiful House

We loved our stay at this house. Our children felt like they were living in a castle and had so much fun pretending to be princesses. There were 6 adults and 4 kids total in our group and this house was the perfect size to accommodate all of us. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing and having family dinners at the big table. The owners were very kind as well. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee and dot b.

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Warm and welcoming. Comfortable and characterful.

The Rookery was an ideal location from which to explore the Dales and beyond, and also a warm and welcoming place to return at the end of each excursion. It's a house with character, very well equippped, spacious and comfortably furnished. Just right for our group and we were sorry to have to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

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Annual catch up with old school mates

Stayed for 2 nights but could have stayed for 2 weeks. Lovely and quiet, great outdoor fire pit area and acres of space to socialise and chill indoors. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra B.

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Fab Stay

We had a fab stay with two families. House is cozy and the kitchen is fully fitted out. Nice walks straight from the front door
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Weekend walking group

A great house for a large walking party. Very spacious with all you need. The reception rooms are just superb.
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10/10 Excellent

Adult group stay

Third visit to the property. Excellent as always. The only thing that is less than perfect is the water pressure in the showers.
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10/10 Excellent

The rookery bishopdale

The rookery is so comfy, well stocked ,homely and inviting with beautiful views and surroundings. The hosts are very accommodating only there when you need them. Cosy wood burners with ample space. Lots of space for car parking. Not far from amenities.