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Bizzy's Bolthole

Reeth, Yorkshire
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
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Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Quirky
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
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At a glance

  • Gorgeous romantic retreat in a beautiful setting in the heart of stunning walking territory
  • Furnished to a very high standard with lots of personal design touches and flourishes
  • Lovely private garden guests can enjoy with a glass of something chilled while taking in the views

Overview
Property code: OC-DS1008

This cosy converted barn combines gorgeous original features with modern furnishings and is the perfect retreat for couples who love the great outdoors. Located on a quiet private lane in the lovely village of Healaugh, there are lots of beautiful walks and things to do nearby. Walk from the door to explore Swaledale, the most northerly dale in the National Park. Visit the market town of Richmond and learn about its history at the castle, where there are superb views over the town and local hills (12.5 miles from the cottage). For a spot of culture explore the art galleries and museums in Reeth, just 1.5 miles away, or have a go at paddleboarding, canoeing, caving, rock climbing or abseiling with Alfresco Adventures based in Reeth. During your stay, make sure you try the wonderful choice of excellent quality local produce on offer at the markets, shops, pubs and restaurants nearby in Reeth, Grinton (2.5 miles) Low Row (2.6 miles) and Gunnerside (4.4 miles)

The quirky studio has a beautiful living area with wooden beams and a vaulted ceiling where you can snuggle up on the sofa in front of the cosy wood burner to watch TV or enjoy a home-cooked meal in the dining area. In the stylish kitchen area, you’ll find handmade bespoke units. The characterful bedroom area has a double bed with views of Harkerside. The ladder in the living area leads up to a snug on the mezzanine level – with beanbag seating, it’s the perfect place to chill out. This fabulous studio also has a shower room with WC and washbasin.

Opposite the cottage is a private garden with a bistro table and chairs where guests can soak up the wonderful views of Swaledale and say hi to the local sheep, Roger, Rafa, Teddy and Freddy. You can ask to meet them and give them a biscuit which they always enjoy!

  • 1 double bed
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with freezer box
  • Wood burner
  • TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • A private garden opposite with bistro table and chairs
  • Private parking
  • Secure bike storage
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 2 miles
  • Please note there is restricted headroom on the mezzanine
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Karen Haxell

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Karen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 52 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Donna, 31st August 2024

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Perfect little get away, ideal location for so many beautiful sites, our host Sally was friendly, informative & extremely helpful would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Anthony, 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by Teresa, 21st July 2024

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Bizzies Bolthole is compact and perfectly positioned to explore Swaledale and the surrounding areas. This was our second visit and we love it!!

Reviewed by Carol, 29th June 2024

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Reviewed by Steve, 24th June 2024

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From the moment we arrived we felt so at home in Bizzys Bolthole it was so nice to end the day relaxing in the beautiful garden with a glass of wine. The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful Yorkshire Dale's. Sally is one of the nicest people you could wish to meet and she gave us lots of suggestions on where to visit and eat etc. We wouRead moreld highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for peace and quiet and we will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Rinus, 16th June 2024

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Reviewed by David, 10th June 2024

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Reviewed by Susan, 7th June 2024

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Lovely 3 days spent here,beautiful walks near by.A definite bolthole for walkers.

Reviewed by Nigel, 21st May 2024

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Great accommodation in a wonderful location.

Reviewed by Sue, 11th May 2024

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Great place. Quiet and peaceful. Everything you would need for a relaxing stay. Comfy bed and super shower. Had to leave early sadly.

Reviewed by Roger, 7th May 2024

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Excellent location, lovely walks from cottage and very welcoming host.

Reviewed by Rob, 10th March 2024

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A really smashing little base for getting out and about in The Dales. I walked from the door some days straight up to the hills. Nice and quiet location and within easy reach of Reeth for shopping / dining.

Reviewed by Stephanie, 3rd March 2024

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What a lovely cottage. Location was perfect for walking and visiting local places.

Reviewed by Simon, 25th February 2024

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A cute little bolthole in a lovely village. Great location for walks, bike rides etc A good place to relax and connect with nature

Reviewed by Stephen, 6th February 2024

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Reviewed by Tracy, 28th December 2023

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The photos on the website of the cottage were a little bit misleading they showed the cottage to be bigger than what it was and also it looked very remote with no other houses around but there was houses very close. We chose the cottage for the remoteness.

Reviewed by John, 19th November 2023

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Reviewed by Steven, 12th November 2023

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Reviewed by Elisabeth, 23rd October 2023

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A wonderful little hideaway in the Dales. My dog and I spent a lovely week there.

Reviewed by James, 15th October 2023

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Loverly little cottage. Some feedback would be improving the mattress on the bed as it was quite uncomfortable and noisy. The property seemed a little foisty until the place was completely heated through via the fire as the heaters didnt seem to heat up very much. Due to the heating situation the sofa felt a little damp.

Reviewed by Sally, 14th October 2023

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Bizzy's Bolthole is a cosy and tranquil haven surrounded by beautiful countryside. The owner has provided a charming place to stay, well equipped and comfortable. We were there for 3 nights, parked our car and then just walked or cycled out into Swaledale.

Reviewed by Sarah, 10th October 2023

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Reviewed by Anne, 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony, 7th September 2023

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Reviewed by Donna, 15th August 2023

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Reviewed by Jacqueline, 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Simon, 22nd July 2023

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This property was everything we expected and more, the pictures do not do it justice. A lovely quiet location with great views of the Dales. Well equipped and decorated in an eclectic style that adds to the cosy atmosphere. The log stove is fantastic and very romantic, the host is very friendly and approachable. A good information folder gave detaiRead morels of everything in the cottage along with ideas for trips out and places to eat. We will definitely be back - thank you Hide

Reviewed by N, 27th June 2023

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Reviewed by Julie, 1st June 2023

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Reviewed by Maureen, 24th May 2023

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Reviewed by Paul, 11th May 2023

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Although the property location and interior layout were as expected. On arrival we found the property to be overly chilly with no alterable heating available (thermostat controlled remotely by the owner with a phone app, who was away from the property for the first few days). A wood burner was provided with a few logs which we used every night thouRead moregh this proved difficult to keep lit initially (we suspected the chimney needed sweeping because of the weak draw). We felt that the property contained the bare minimum for self catering, kitchen wise. A few other points: heavy sliding bathroom/toilet door which stuck frequently and hardly slid at all, paint peeling off the wall in the bathroom. Otherwise, the location was beautiful with many great walks available and the nearest village, Reeth, was great and the people very friendly and helpful. Plus there's a mobile chip van in Healaugh on Friday nights! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew, 26th April 2023

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Reviewed by Julie, 23rd April 2023

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Perfect cottage peaceful location surrounded by stunning scenery. An ideal break for two adults and two dogs host Sally couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, we would definitely come again. Julie and Sean welsh Merlin and Luka English Pointers

Reviewed by Dave, 11th April 2023

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Lovely location,walks at the door step with stunning view's all round.

Reviewed by Joanne, 18th March 2023

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Reviewed by Jo, 17th March 2023

Lovely few days walking around Reeth, Muker, Keld, Richmond & Marske. Beautiful countryside and the snow just made it extra special. Barn was lovely and warm on returning from a day in the hills. Many thanks.

Reviewed by Karen, 12th March 2023

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Reviewed by Karen, 11th March 2023

What a lovely "bolthole" from which to explore the Dales. we have had a lovely week to celebrate Tony's 70th birthday. The 18 inches of snow mad eit even more of a treat. Thank you Sally for adjusting the heat remotely so we stayed cosy in the sub-zero temperatures. We can highly recommend the restaurant at The Burgoyne Hotel, Reeth for a speciRead moreal occasion Hide

Reviewed by Lizzie, 4th March 2023

Bizzy's Bolthole - what a wonderful little cottage you are! My partner booke dit as a birthday surprise and it's been so lovely. The added extras of the balloons anad banners sent by my partner and the bottle of prosecco from Sally made it extra special and so thoughtful. The surrounding area is so beautiful and we've had lots of lovely walks (ReRead moreeth Round and Gunnerside Gill Round on All Trails app. The facilities here at the cottage also great - everything you need and more! I've had a wonderful birthday and first family holiday with our rescue dog Bella! I'd 100% return back to Bizzy's! Hide

Reviewed by S, 1st March 2023

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Reviewed by S, 28th February 2023

Perfect little getaway, freat location for local area and beyond. Lovely food at The Buck. Reeth has most things you need if not then Leyburn has it! Fantastic few days would definitely recommend and return!! Thanks for a few days.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 25th February 2023

Perfect little get away, great location for local area and beyond. Lovely food at the Buck Reeth. Has most things you need if not then Leyburn has it. Fantastic few days, would defiantly recommend and return

Reviewed by John, 24th February 2023

A beautiful, cute cottage. Cosy, perfect, a delight in idyllic part of Yorkshire DAles. We were made to feel very welcome. Lovely walks from the doorstep and into Reeth along the river. The Buck Pub - fantastic food and the Two Dales Bakery had a great selection. Thanks again.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 20th February 2023

A beautiful cute cottage. Cosy, perfect, a delight in idyllic park of Yorkshire Dales. We were made to feel very welcome. Lovely walks from the doorstep and to the reeth along the river. The Buck Pub fantastic food and the two dale bakeries had a great selection of choice. Thanks again

Reviewed by Emily, 19th February 2023

Thank you Bizzy & Sally for this very special little cottage in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales! This place is cosy and welcoming with everything you need. We love the extra little touches such as the tea and biscuits. Here are some things to do for any future guests looking: - The Hawes circular walk - this was fun and had a grat pub stop at SimoRead morenstone Hall -The Aysgarth falls are a must - Breakfast at Two Dales Bakery in Reeth was fab - An INCREDIBLE dinner at The Sandpiper Inn in Leyburn. Our little dog also loved the stay just as much as wee did. He was so tired he fell out of bed! Thank you again for an amazing stay! Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous, 16th February 2023

Thank you for this very special little cottage in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This place is cosy and welcoming with everything you need. We love the extra little touches such as the tea and biscuits. The Our little dog also loved the stay just as much as we did. Thankyou once again for an amazing stay!

Reviewed by Jack, 15th February 2023

Had a lovely little getaway, the cottage is so homely and cosy, we fewlt right at home. Sally is very welcoming coming to introduce herself and offering her help if needed. The facilities at Bizzy's are faultless and everything is working perfectly - Sally you really do have yourself a lush little holiday home that is perfect for anyone and catersRead more to all needs. The walk that Sally suggested ove rthe hill behind Bizzy's Bolthole gets you into Reeth in about an hour and it is a lovely scenic route with plenty of beautiful views. Thank you for a lovely couple of nights! Hide

Reviewed by Natalie, 8th January 2023

Had the most amazing time here! This was or puppy's first holiday (5 month old Ragnar) and I can confirm he loved every second especially having zoomies outside at 3am every night! Hubby-to-be loved the sheep especially how friendly they were, even though Ragnar got jealous of all the attention they received! Even in January there is a lot to do, eRead morespecially if you like walking. The locals are lovely, make sure you have a chat with them to find all the best places to try. Richmond and Leyburn are a must! We will 100% be back - we already can't wait! The barn is clean with everything you need. We just wish we had a little more firewood as it only lasted 1 night. Other than that the place is faultless and the owners have done an excellent job of decorating. PS The shower is GREAT!! Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous, 5th January 2023

Had the most amazing time here! the was our puppies first holiday and I can confirm he loved every second. Even in Jan there is a lot to do, especially if you like walking. The locals are lovely, made sure you gave a chat with them to find all the best places to try. Richmond and Leyburn are a must. We will 100% be back, we already can't wait. ThisRead more barn is clean, with everything you need. We just wish we had a little more firewood as it only lasted one night Hide

Reviewed by Lydel, 31st December 2022

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Reviewed by Alison, 29th November 2022

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Reviewed by Louise, 17th October 2022

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