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Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham

Cottage in Leyburn with kitchen and balcony

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In the historic market place of Middleham, Briar Cottage offers a charming retreat. This 18th-century cottage features a bright lounge with Victorian fireplace, two cozy lounges with fireplaces, and three bedrooms. A courtyard garden and flagged patio area provide the perfect spot to unwind.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham

Cottage in Leyburn with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities. The cottage has 3 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 cottage offers DVD players and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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)

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

581271

About the area

Leyburn is home to this cottage. The Forbidden Corner and Swaledale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Black Sheep Brewery and Theakston Brewery. Leyburn Station and Jervaulx Abbey are also worth visiting. Visit our Middleham travel guide
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Leyburn, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • A unique but totally enjoyable day out in Yorkshire, a one of a kind experience
    The Forbidden Corner
    3 min drive - 4.6 km
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    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Taken on Sunday 27th August 2017
    Bolton Castle
    12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • If you like to take long exposure photography of waterfalls, this is a place to definitely visit
    Aysgarth Falls
    13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Middleham Castle
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Northallerton Station
    22 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Golden Lion, Leyburn
    4 min drive
  • Richard The III
    3 min walk
  • Kings Head, Leyburn
    4 min drive
  • The Cover Bridge Inn
    3 min drive
  • The Posthorn
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham located?

Situated in Leyburn, this cottage is steps from Middleham Castle and within 3 mi (5 km) of Harmby Waterfall and Leyburn Station. The Forbidden Corner is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Zoe O.

Wonderful stay

We’re had a wonderful stay here. The cottage has everything you need. Very clean, a home from home. A great base to explore the surrounding areas.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage, quiet location, good base for walking

Perfect location and cottage good for walking locally or travelling further afield in Dales. Outside seating lovely on warm evenings
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10/10 Excellent

Great week

Always enjoy our visit to middleham,an the cottage didn't disappoint,great location, warm, comfortable,great for our dog

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Excellent

Well appointed cottage excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Excellent cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Middleham and are so glad we chose Briar Cottage. It felt spacious and had everything we needed. We slept so well - there were lovely pretty cotton duvet covers. It was so homely with lots of interesting pictures and objects. Parking was easily found and we appreciated being so near a shop and eating places. We would not hesitate to book again. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Stay in Middleham

I would highly recommend staying in briar cottage good location right opposite the castle near to all amenities. Always spotless pet friendly good facilities for use in the cottage comfortable beds I can't recommend this cottage enough stayed there last 4 years and will return next year
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10/10 Excellent

Garry C.

Briar Cottage April 2024

Lovely cosy cottage, very well appointed with quality furnishings throughout. Great location for country walks from the door and with local shop, pubs, tearoom and restaurant all a short walk away.
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10/10 Excellent

Laurin M.

Fabulous summer break

We stayed in late August 2023. The cottage is very comfortable with excellent facilities and very welcoming. Fabulous locations with excellent local walks and amenities
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

Fab week

Great cosy cottage with everything you need for a holiday in The Dales. Attention to detail is impressive and very comfortable in all areas.

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Cosy, well equipped centrally located cottage overlooking Middleham Castle

Our family of 4 and medium sized dog stayed here over October half term for 4 nights. We loved the location, centrally located in this lovely market town with so many beautiful sights to visit and walks from the doorstep. Pubs and shops within walking distance and a well equipped cottage with most appliances (just missing a dishwasher) and parking spot outside the door. We had a wonderful stay and hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Lovely cottagw

We had a great week in this clean, comfortable, cosy cottage. Middleham is a wonderful place to stay and this cottage is in a fantastic position. It’s well equipped and well maintained. We would definitely come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing cottage with imposing view

This was our second visit to Briar Cottage which is a well appointed impeccably clean property that provides everything you need. The interior is beautiful with lots of references to the village and its history. The view is incredible and we love the fact that on arrival you don’t need to get back in the car until it’s time to come home ! Perfect in every way!

10/10 Excellent

Gill S.

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

Lovely cottage in a pretty village

We had a great stay, very clean. Although the outdoor space is enclosed parts are accessed by other properties, luckily nobody else appeared to have their pooch with them. Also the property didn't have a bath as is described, and I was slightly disappointed by this. Nice holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

A lovely cottage in the heart of Middleham

3 adults staying for a short break. Comfy beds, everything we needed (dishwasher would have been great but no idea where it could have fitted in). It’s a compact cottage but we didn’t feel we were getting in easy other’s way. The location was so good as we looked out over the castle and it was only a short walk to several good pubs -we had an excellent Sunday lunch at The Tack Room and staff were so friendly -plus great beer-in the Richard 111 pub. Loved watching the horses going past on their way to and from the gallops. Lots of lovely walking done as the weather was kind to us. We would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in historic setting

Briar Cottage is a lovely relaxing place to stay. The cottage is clearly much loved and has been well looked after. Great facilities, very spacious for the two of us , ideally located on a street leading up from the centre of Middleham. Parking was straightforward immediately outside the cottage. there were several great walks directly from the cottage , down towards Coverdale and East Witton or up towards Penhill Beacon. Middleham is a great centre with its historic castle and it is a thriving centre for racehorse training. The village has a general store, tea room , two pubs and a hotel/ restaurant all within a short walk of the cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage had everything we needed and we enjoyed a relaxing much needed break
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Lovely cottage

A cosy cottage with alle necessary comforts. We are already considering booking a longer stay next year. We have falen in love with The Yorkshire Dales and ... with Briar cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Briar Cottage

We must like the cottage and location as we have been coming for a number of years, dog friendly and excellent walks.

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The accommodation was warm, clean and comfortable. The location is beautiful and the seanary is calming. Parking is no problem. A great escape ithe city life.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Lovely

Lovely place, easy parking off road. Nice to hear the horses clip clopping by on their morning walk to the gallops.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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Great cottage and location

Excellent location, lovely cottage, great for one small dog. Very well equipped. Great walks from the doorstep. Love everything ❤
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

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

Perfect place

The cottage was picturesque, and we'll furnished. Wonderfully comfortable beds. Overall the squeaky clean cottage, & the lovely sitting out areas, both front & back were well tended. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Middleham horse racing

As usual first class stay in briar cottage this is the 5th time staying here and would thourghly recommend staying here all facilities close by friendly people all in all a lovely experience will be booking again in November
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10/10 Excellent

Middleham break

I would thoroughly recommend Briar cottage and Middleham for a break/ holiday great location good value for money easy to book 1min walk from shop and pubs. Directly opposite Middleham Castle. I have now stayed 3 times at this cottage and can't recommend it highly enough
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10/10 Excellent

Helen D., London

Cosy comfortable cottage in the centre of Middleham

Lovely cottage for a break in the Yorkshire Dales. Middleham is an interesting village and the cottage is well equipped and laid out for a lovely short break. We loved the kitchen with everything we need to genuinely self cater. Loads of walks straight from the door and easy access to the beautiful Dales all around. A bit of a gem!