Country Hideaways | The Rookery | Bishopdale

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A historic stone building with a prominent tower and arched entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.
A stone building with a steep roof, a small tower, and a large open courtyard with benches and potted plants.
A gravel driveway leading to a stone building with a traditional architectural style, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A dining area with a wooden staircase leading to a second floor, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two bedside tables, and a door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Yorkshire Dales National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Leyburn, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skipton Castle
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Malham Cove
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

King-size bedroom

1 King Bed

Super king size bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Ground floor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

House bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Leyburn

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 Grass Wood. 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
  • The Forbidden Corner - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Skipton Castle - 44 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Malham Cove - 53 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Barnard Castle - 58 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Falls - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Berry's Farmshop & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Street Head Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wheatsheaf Inn - ‬8 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

October Half-Term Getaway

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at The Rookery, which surpassed our expectations in every way. The property was very spacious, whilst still feeling homely, fully equipped to meet our every need, and situated in stunning grounds. The warm welcome from Mrs Fawcett was very much appreciated on the day of our arrival. I can whole heartedly recommend The Rookery for a wonderful break in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving such a really great review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, really very much appreciated. We are so pleased to hear you all thoroughly enjoyed your three night stay and thank you for whole heartedly recommending the place for a wonderful break in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. We're very much looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation

We are with friends coming regularly to Rookery as we love nature , we need relaks after busy week, we keep cosy atmosphere by having fire in room , beds are comfortable with electrical blanket. Great place to go for trip in nature. Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your really great review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, it's lovely to hear you continue to enjoy your weekends there and as always we're looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idealic location for a reunion of friends

Our third visit to the Rookery didn't disappoint. As friends who met over 50 years ago and shared accommodation together then it was great to have that spirit back again in the Rookery. With such a splendid isolated location with just the sheep and grouse for neighbours we could cook together, walk together and have a great laugh. As before Brian and Susan gave us a lovely welcome and were always on hand if we needed anything. We enjoyed being close to so many glorious circular walks as well as having the exceptional beauty of Autumn coming through. There were eight in our party and the Rookery was excellent value for money.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving such a great review for The Rookery in Bishopdale and so good to hear you enjoyed a third visit there with friends who you've know for over 50 years, really precious times. We're so looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Thank you so much for your kind words too, really appreciated. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Myself and my family loved staying in this amazing place, it was a lovely relaxing holiday, with fantastic views, I would recommend it to everyone, and I would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, really appreciated but so good to know you enjoyed your stay there and had a lovely, relaxing holiday. We'll look forward to hearing from you again just when you're ready to return! Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner very welcoming.House was very clean, warm and full of character.All necessary equipment supplied and the location isexcellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, really appreciated and great to hear you found the house clean, warm with everything you needed. We're very much looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical

This is an amazing place in a stunningly beautiful bucolic setting. The house is great, the history is great, the location is remote but not too remote, and there are all sorts of things to see and visit within an hour drive in any direction At night it is silent except for the occasional bleat of a sheep far away. I encourage you to stay at this place while it is still available, since in some ways it seems too good to be true. Great place for kids too. Very safe and lots of outdoor space to play and explore. I plan to come back someday if I can.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for your stunning review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, very helpful too, so good to know you found it a magical place, remote but not too remote. So pleased you felt it was a great place for the kids too. We're looking to welcoming you again, we hope, in the not too distant future. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful and very spacious home in a fabulous countryside setting. There is a big well equipped kitchen, comfy sofas in large lounge areas for TV or games evenings, with wood burning stoves to keep us warm on cooler days. Great outdoor space to enjoy an evening BBQ and our grandchildren loved the little games room. Shops are a few miles drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving such a really great review for The Rookery in Bishopdale but, also more importantly, it sounds like you've enjoyed a wonderful holiday there. Lots of happy memories to treasure. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2024
It's so good to know you continue enjoying staying at The Rookery in Bishopdale, it is a very special place, and thank you so much for leaving your reviews, really appreciated. We're looking forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place ! The Rookery

Great place! Very comfy and well maintained! Really enjoyed our stay . Lovely wood burners and comfortable beds.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2023
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, really appreciated. Good to know you continue to find it a great place to stay and we'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return for your next break there. Nadine at Country Hideaways
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped. House was clean and tidy. Hosts were responsive and informative.Second time we have stayed here and I would completely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely, helpful review, very much appreciated. We'll look forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Gosh, how wonderful to hear you say that, you are more then welcome, thank you for coming! Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, really appreciated. We're looking forward to your return next year! Nadine
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2023
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Rookery in Bishopdale and thank you so much for leaving your great review, really very much appreciated. We'll look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
What a lovely review, thank you, really appreciated you've taken the time to write it for The Rookery in Bishopdale. Sounds like the children have had a wonderful time there and you all enjoyed exploring the Yorkshire Dales. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, really appreciated and so good to hear The Rookery was the best to date for all of you. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2024
Thank you so much for leaving your review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, it is really appreciated and lovely to know you had a very good time there and that would you would highly recommend to others. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your review, really appreciated and so very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Rookery in Bishopdale. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2023
Thank you for leaving your lovely review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, very much appreciated. Great to hear you found all you needed in house and hope you found some interesting walks too! We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your review for The Rookery in Bishopdale. Sounds like you've had a wonderful time with everyone. Thank you also for recommending. We'll look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review about The Rookery in Bishopdale, very much appreciated. Great to hear you found lots of room to play games, inside and out! We'll look forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, really appreciated. So good to know all your family enjoyed their time at The Rookery and the children took full advantage of exploring and playing in the garden. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2024
Really good to know you continue to enjoy your stays at The Rookery in Bishopdale and thank you so much for leaving your review, very much appreciated. So sorry about the showers, I suppose it is one of the 'pleasures' of the house being on its own water supply. Do hope it doesn't spoil your holiday too much. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're all ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
What a lovely review, so good to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Rookery in Bishopdale. Thank you so much for leaving y our review, really appreciated. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2022
Thank you for leaving your lovely review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, very much appreciated. Really great to know you continue you to enjoy your holidays there and we'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2024
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for The Rookery in Bishopdale, really very much appreciated. Pleased to hear you found the house well equipped and brilliant that the grandchildren enjoyed the garden and watching the lambs. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
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