The Roost Retreat, Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire

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The Roost Retreat

North East England North Yorkshire Northallerton

From £99 a night
Sleeps 2
Cottage

A cute and quirky contemporary hideaway for two in North Yorkshire

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The heritage trains of the Wensleydale Railway stop just a hop and a skip away from The Roost Retreat. Both the trains and the hopping and skipping seem appropriate ways to get to this little bolthole for two in North Yorkshire. It’s a cute little place that’ll make you smile. Once an orangery attached to its owner’s home, it now provides self-catering that's just right for a couple or a solo traveller who want a comfy base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales or the North York Moors as it's handily situated between them. Oh yes, and a four-poster bed to sleep in!

Also handy is the village location, which puts you within walking distance of the nearest shop and the nearest restaurant, The Reubens. Plus there’s Mason’s Gin distillery, a five-minute walk away where a tour and tasting is rather tempting. But if you don’t want to eat out, there’s enough at The Roost to prepare simple meals, with a small kitchen cabin a few steps away from the main accommodation plus a barbecue on the patio for when the weather is fine.

Your view from the patio, and out the French doors that front your accommodation, is across the mature front garden of this former farm. It’s that history that inspired the name and the decor of The Roost Retreat. There’s a chicken theme, but it’s subtle; a few nods here and there, and the overall effect is light, airy and clean thanks to high ceilings, glass-fronted doors and a white and light-grey colour scheme that extends to the feature four-poster in the bedroom. It’s the same in the modern en-suite bathroom which features a rainfall shower.

Leeming Bar, where you'll find The Roost, is a small village on the route of the original Great North Road. Now bypassed by the A1, it still provides a handy way to explore the many attractions and natural splendour of God’s Own Country and beyond. But by far the best way to explore if you’re headed for the Dales is to jump aboard the heritage trains of the nearby railway. Leeming Bar station is only a minute’s walk from The Roost and you can use it to steam to the picturesque Georgian town of Bedale or all the way to Redmire (reopening in 2025), within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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Facilities

Wi-Fi, Samsung 32" Smart TV with streaming channels, tea and coffee facilities, biscuits and milk on arrival. Bathrobes, large fluffy bath sheets and complimentary toiletries. USB sockets, hair dryer, board games, magazines and books.

Suitable For

Up to two small dogs or one medium dog (£20 per stay whether 1 or 2 dogs). Best suited to: couples, solo travellers, visitors to the RAF base, single contractors working in the area. The Roost Retreat can only accommodate two people, it does not have the capacity for extra beds. We allow one baby-in-arms, in a travel cot. Not suitable for toddlers or children under 5 years. One child allowed, staying with mum OR dad during the Wensleydale Polar Express Train Ride.

Nearby

Leeming Bar is very centrally located in North Yorkshire for a wide range of beautiful places to visit. In the village itself, there is Masons of Yorkshire Gin that host gin tours and themed supper evenings, by pre-booking. There is also the Wensleydale Heritage Railway where trains run up into Leyburn and scheduled to extend once more to Redmire, later in 2025, which is right in the heart of James Herriott Country. Trains run regularly from February through to October, with the Wensleydale Polar Express in the run up to Christmas and steam train specials running between Christmas and New Year.

There is a regular half-hourly bus service to the market towns of Bedale and Northallerton. A short drive away from The Roost Retreat is Wensleydale and Swaledale with Aysgarth Falls, Hawes with its' Creamery (famous for Wensleydale Cheese and Wallace and Gromit!), Castle Bolton and an abundance of beautiful walks. Also within 20 minute drive is Fountains Abbey, the cathedral city of Ripon, Mount Grace Priory, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Richmond, Masham, Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Yorkshire Moors.

Food & Drink

The closest pub/restaurant to us is the Reubens where a range of good evening meals are served Wednesday to Saturday and Sunday for lunch. Closed to non-residents Monday and Tuesday. Dog-friendly in the bar area.

For those wishing to treat themselves to a high-end dining experience or for a special occasion, we can highly recommend the fabulous Hansom Wine Bar and Restaurant in Bedale, two miles away. This excellent restaurant has recently been included in the Michelin Guide and provide a private taxi service to and from the restaurant. Out of this world Sunday Lunches and amazing Tasting Menu with wine pairing.

Other recommended places are :-

Old Black Swan, Bedale - good pub grub (dog friendly)

Wellington Heifer, Ainderby Steeple - good gastro pub

Black Horse Inn, Kirkby Fleetham

Coore Arms, Scruton

Green Dragon, Exelby

Fox and Hounds, Carthorpe

Milbank Arms, Well

The Terrace Restaurant, Swinton Estate, Masham

Samuels Restaurant, Swinton Estate - fine dining

We have some excellent cafes and take-aways, as listed below:-

Simply Dutch Cafe (opposite us) - serve lovely breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas

Skinny Guys Pop-up Artisan Pizzas - once per month on Fridays between 5 pm and 9 pm. Simply Dutch Car Park

Lockeys Fish and Chips, Simply Dutch Car Park, every fortnight on Thursdays - 6 pm to 7 pm

Courtyard Cafe, Bedale

Sprouted Kitchen, Bedale

Good Dishes Chinese Take-Away, Bedale

Taste of India, Bedale - take-aways and restaurant

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All year round

Pricing

From £89 per night (Low Season)

From £99 per night (High Season)

From £125 per night (Christmas, min 3-night stay)

From £110 per night (New Year, min 2-night stay)

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The Owner Says

A cosy, small self-catering holiday home for two guests, located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Four-poster king-size bed, en-suite shower room with rain shower, a separate kitchenette/dinette with a range of facilities, private on-site parking, garden and patio area. Dog-friendly

Location

Contact Website 01677 63 236 0 The Roost Retreat, 5 Leeming Lane, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 9AT

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Getting There

Leave the A1 at junction 51, signposted for Leeming Bar. Follow the A684 and Leases Road into the village. At the roundabout just past Wensleydale Railway Station, take the second exit onto Bedale Road and then an almost left onto Leeming Road and another onto Leeming Lane to find The Roost Retreat. Main line station - Northallerton. Bus links: Proctors route 73 Monday - Saturday, buses direct to Northallerton station. Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, route 856. Trains to Bedale and Leyburn from Leeming Bar station on the Wensleydale Railway line.

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Rated ★★★★★ over 8 reviews

★★★★★

Thought of everything!

A fantastic base for the Moors, Pennines and Dales. Great hosts, thought of everything

Jul 12, 2024 by Pete & Shirl

★★★★★

10 out of 10!

We have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay, it’s the perfect place for a couple's retreat. We will definitely be returning in the next few months. Catered for every need, amazing, beautiful and picturesque. Thanks for letting us stay. 10-out-10, so sad to be leaving :( xxxxx

Jun 29, 2024 by Barry & Amanda

★★★★★

Lovely

Lovely comfy stay – best nights’ sleep in a while.

Jun 15, 2024 by Rikki

★★★★★

Would definitely stay again

Thank you so much for a lovely stay and all those kind little touches you added. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you.

Apr 10, 2024 by Stuart & Debbie

★★★★★

Lots of thoughtful little extras

We have stayed several times before with the previous owners. The Roost Retreat is ideally positioned for our visits to the dales, with its own private off-road parking. The new owners Simon and Claire have kept up the very high standards. With lots of thoughtful little extras which were very welcome. Simon and Claire are very friendly, the perfect hosts.

Mar 30, 2024 by Keith & Bev

★★★★★

Would recommend

My Mum & I stayed at The Roost beginning of February. We found our stay very enjoyable and comfortable. Anything we would have needed was available and our hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Would recommend to anyone wanting a night or 2 close to The Dales and lots of other local attractions.

Feb 15, 2024 by Fiona & Heather

★★★★★

Excellent location

A very attentive host, a warm welcome and lovely space for a break away. Very clean with some nice homely touches. Location is excellent for exploring The Dales.

Feb 8, 2024 by Donna

★★★★★