The Roost - Askrigg 18th Century Cottage

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The Roost - Askrigg 18th Century Cottage
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Historic Charm: The Roost - Askrigg 18th Century Cottage in Askrigg offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Living: The property features two bedrooms and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. A cosy living room includes a fireplace and a dining area, providing ample space for relaxation and meals. Outdoor Amenities: An outdoor seating area and a children's playground offer leisure options for all ages. Free parking is available on-site, and streaming services enhance the entertainment experience. Local Attractions: Located 8 km from Aysgarth Falls and 59 km from Teesside International Airport, the cottage is near Lightwater Valley Theme Park (46 km) and Richmond Castle (29 km). Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rhonda
    Australia Australia
    “Wow... just loved The Roost. A fabulous little cottage with everything you could possibly need. Perfect location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Thankyou Ruth and Stu. We will remember your cottage and Askrigg fondly.”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location, locals were helpful, equidistant to surrounding areas of interest and the local amenities were nice.”
  • Shila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful cottage with so much character in one of the loveliest spots in the Yorkshire dales. We chose this location to allow us several iconic walks in the area and were so pleased with it. Only 15-30 minutes drive to beautiful places for walk...”
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved staying at The Roost. The cottage is the perfect balance of old and new and so well positioned to enjoy gorgeous walks - and treat ourselves afterwards at the village cafe and pub!”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent cottage very well equipped very warm and comfortable”
  • Eddie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This is a lovely, spacious cottage in a superb location, tucked down a side street near Askrigg church. Despite the cold spell during our stay, the cottage was always wonderfully warm. The place was spotlessly clean and equipment levels throughout...”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was perfect close to the 3 pubs (the furthest one being a 3 minute walk away) the shop/cafe/deli 1 minute walk away. Step outside right onto public footpaths for some amazing walks and countryside The Roost was cosy warm with a fully...”
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely cottage in a quaint Yorkshire village. Fully equipped and very comfortable.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A superb small little cottage, all the facilities you could need and all of high quality. Good heating system, shower and very comfortable bed. Perfect country hideaway, nice shop and pubs in village too not to mention some excellent walks to the...”
  • Susannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely quiet location. Excellent facilities in the cottage.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ruth & Stuart Evans

9.6
Host review score
Ruth & Stuart Evans
Nestling in the heart of the pretty village of Askrigg (remembered as Darrowby in All Creatures Great and Small), in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, overlooking St Oswald’s Church, our 18th Century cottage is packed with original charm and character, modern comforts and everything you could need for your Yorkshire Dales holiday. After a day exploring the Dales there really is nowhere better to come home to roost. With beautiful walks straight from the front door, a wonderful village Deli, coffee shops, handy village shop and 3 great pubs all within a couple of minutes' walk, this really is a great escape. There is no garden at The Roost, we are a town cottage in the centre of Askrigg. On street parking is available throughout the village on a first come, first served basis. We regret we are unable to accept pets. Because of the amount of original beams and woodwork in place, The Roost is a non-smoking property. Due to the age, character and original beams, the ceilings at The Roost are low.
Married since 2001 we were lucky enough to become custodians of this wonderful cottage in October 2016. Having been visiting the area for a long time, with family owning properties in the nearby village of Redmire, buying The Roost just felt right. Stuart is an ex-soldier, now working in software, and Ruth runs her own virtual business, so with both working in the world of technology it became increasingly important to escape the hectic pace of working life and just sit back from time to time, to re-charge and re-discover what it's all about. There are few places better to do that than the Yorkshire Dales and the opportunity of having their own little part of that was a dream come true. Ruth and Stuart have tried to make The Roost as comfortable as possible and want their guests to be able to unwind and recharge - we all deserve great holidays!
With beautiful walks straight from the front door, a wonderful village Deli, coffee shops, handy village shop and 3 great pubs all serving food and within a couple of minutes' walk, Askrigg really is a great escape.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.