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Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham

Cottage in Leyburn with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Interior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Leyburn, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Middleham Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forbidden Corner
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Middleham

This cottage places you next to Middleham Castle and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Harmby Waterfall. The cottage includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Middleham Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Forbidden Corner - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Aysgarth Falls - 13 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Harrogate Convention Centre - 45 min drive - 33.7 miles

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

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

Briar Cottage, dating from the 18th century, has been renovated to reveal some of its original features and is part of a small, interesting, terrace which sits on the fringe of the cobbles looking out towards the torn ramparts of Middleham Castle. In the quiet, upper market place there are small formal gardens and ancient cobbled areas which compliment the pretty traditional stone cottages.

Entry, at the front of the cottage, is to a bright lounge with Victorian fireplace and a dining room area with slate tiled floor which views out into the flagged courtyard. From the dining area there is a pretty, well equipped, fully fitted, shaker style kitchen and slate floor. To the side of the entrance lounge there is another cosy lounge which has a stone arched fireplace with multi-fuel stove.

A stairway rises from the lounge to a small landing serving three bedrooms and a and a shower room with electric shower, washbasin and toilet.. One bedroom has a double bed, one has twin beds and the other has a single day bed. The double and twin rooms view out over the cobbles towards the castle.

A stable door leads from the dining room to a courtyard with border gardens and a flagged patio area. This courtyard area can also be reached from the market place through a private alleyway, with a door, leading between the adjacent cottages.

Briar Cottage has been renovated to reveal wooden lintels above the windows and stone work. The use of half-glass doors allows natural light to warm and brighten all the rooms. A cosy cottage, full of character, provides a good high standard of accommodation.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a phone, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

581271

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Leyburn, just steps from Middleham Castle. You'll also find The Forbidden Corner and Jervaulx Abbey within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a terrace.

Does Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is about 21.8 mi away. Another top airport is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is around 29.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham?

Yes, every accommodation at Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham comes with a balcony.

Country Hideaways | Briar Cottage | Middleham Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage had everything we needed and we enjoyed a relaxing much needed break
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

joemdee

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Well appointed cottage excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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