Our aim is to provide a high quality, comfortable and well-equipped cottage from which you can enjoy your holiday in the Yorkshire Dales. Inglenook Cottage has now welcomed guests for over three years and we are pleased to be able to share with you ALL of the comments from our Visitor Book at the cottage.

April 2010

March 2010

February 2010

Returning guests from Nuneaton/Swindon ... Another glorious weekend! The mist made our walk hard work, since we couldn't see Castle Bolton! Going home very relaxed and looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Andrew and Diane

Guests from Nottingham ... Beautiful cottage, very cosy and comfortable. Lovely few days with sun and snow. Walks every day - had to turn back from Castle Bolton in a blizzard, but did it next day in sunshine. If you want a special meal, try the Blue Lion at East Witton. Look forward to our next visit.

Returning guests from Nice, South of France ... Fabulous weekend - even the weather co-operated. Good food, wine, walks and most of all company and comforts. Many thanks.

January 2010

Guests from The Wirral ... Snow, ice and drifts, but it didn't stop us exploring the wonders of Bishopdale - and to come back to an open fire while snowing outside!! We'll be back. Many thanks.

Returning guests from Rochdale ... Had a great few days - walking, drinking, eating, relaxing. Loved it!

December 2009

Returning guests from Doncaster ... Weather cold and wet. Didn't stop us going out & about. Cottage still great. Bought a new flat cap. Don't scare the sheep now! ooo-argh!

Guests from Bedfordshire ... Arrived in the snow for a peaceful pre-Christmas weekend. Enjoyed this excellent cottage, the walking and the pub!

Guests from Cheltenham  .. Had a wonderful Christmas in your fantastic cottage - thank you. Made even better by the snow which stayed with us all week.

Returning guests from Seaham, Co Durham ... Had great Christmas and New Year celebrations in warm, cosy cottage. Even better with lots of snow! Great walking! Hope to returnl Best wishes to everyone.

November 2009. 

Guests from Immingham, Lincs ... Fantastic cottage - felt like home. Had great fires as weather cold and wet. Despite weather, had a lovely week walking, relaxing and eating. Reccommend Wensleydale Heifer and George & Dragon. Will come back.

Guests from Hull ... Thank you for making our honeymoon so magical. Beautiful cottage, breathtaking countryside and the weather was fantastic. Will definitely be back in a couple of years but with the children! Thanks again.

Returning guests from Claygate, Surrey ... Lovely to be back here - cottage a wonderful place to come back to after 'the WEATHER!' Big floods along the valley and very strong winds, but we've had some lovely walks and appreciate the log fire all the more after the great outdoors!

Guests from Cambridge ... Rained every day but nice to return to excellent cosy cottage in lovely location.

October 2009

Returning guests from Chester-le-Street, Co Durham ... Enjoyed a relaxing break, pelted down on Sunday but didn't spoil the walk about the village. Cottage really comfortable & warm - a proper home from home - everything we needed was here at hand. 

Guests from Altrincham ... Thank you for a lovely autumn break.

Returning guests from Oxfordshire ... A return visit to Inglenook to recharge the batteries in West Burton. Coincided with the 'openday' at the school, which was interesting to see what they have achieved by putting in the extra floor - glad our support at the May Fair was of help to the school funds!

Guests from Norwich ... Lovely part of the country - first class accommodation.

September 2009

Guests from London ... We've loved it here and can't wait to come back. For small children, we recommend walks around Aysgarth (and the tea shop), Richmond and Middleham Castle.

Guests from Hartlepool ... A most relaxing week in this top quality cottage which is sited in a most beautiful part of the Dales. Summary - total enjoyment.

Guests from Dorset ... At last we've found THE cottage that we have been searching for! All things are just the best - the village, the butcher (great bacon etc) the natives in the pub ... and always the Dales speak for themselves. Thank you Diane and Andrew.

Guests from Farnham ... Spent a relaxing week in a wonderful cottage with everything we needed, and more. Weather was also kind to us!

August 2009

Guests from Cambridge ... A lovely cottage, thank you very much. We hope to return to do some more walking in the Dales.

Returning guests from Leeds including a very young man who commented ... I think the cottage is well looked after and the chairs and sofa are so comfy and because it's so good we are coming again next year.

July 2009

Guests from Caterham, Surrey ... Many thanks for a very last minute holiday in a wonderful cottage and surrounds. Enjoyed every minute.

Guests from Guildford ... A very cool cottage indeed - absolutely everything to hand - even movies for our 5 year old! Ingleton Falls is a great walk. Hardraw Falls at Hawes - a great force - as are the falls in the village here. The cottage is a real credit. We felt 'at home' straight away. Wonderful views in beautiful Dales scenery.

June 2009

Guests from Ickenham, Middlesex ... The weather has been fantastic, only one short shower. Facilities in the cottage absolutely superb, could not have been better. Lovely garden but birds are ravenous (2lb of seed in a week - great fun). Here's to the next time (winter).

Returning guests from Swaffham, Norfolk ... Another great week for us. Well done with the recycling. Great job with the wood shed etc. Loved the cottage as before, loved the weather, the walks, the wildlife, including the Malham peregrine falcons and the West Burton dipper. Many thanks.

Guests from Derby. Very comfortable and relaxing week in wonderful countryside. Our thanks.

Guests from Derby ... A thoroughly enjoyable week in a super cottage, very well equipped and very comfortable. The hay meadows in Muker were amazing and watching the peregrine falcons at Malham Cove a bonus.

Returning guests from Malvern, Worcestershire ... Our second visit and once again perfect. We appreciated the new steamer and you deserve a gold star for recycling. Thank you Diane and Andrew for providing a very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Anyone visiting How Steam Gorge - take a torch preferable a large one. The cave is very narrow, steep and dark. You can hire one. A must is to have dinner at the Wensleydale Heifer, which rounds off a perfect week in the Dales.

May 2009

Guests form Droitwich ... Lovely kitchen, comfy bed, quiet but good location. Can catch the bus and fall into the pub from here too. Recommend 6-7pm in the Wensleydale Heifer - great food, set menu is a bargain.

Visitors from Long Melford ... Comfortable and relaxing, just like home. Weather good - walked 49 miles! Please feed 'the robins'! They like custard creams.

Visitors from Worcestershire ... A beautiful cottage in a peaceful and friendly location. Weather not great but the cottage is so comfortable and has everything you need. Two greedy robins have been well fed.

Returning guest from Oxon ... A wonderful return visit to Inglenook with family in another cottage in the village. Lucky with the weather with glorious blue skies over the hills. Recommend the drive from Castle Bolton over to Reeth - you can see the coast on a clear day. Don't miss the little local museum in Reeth - a gem!

April 2009

Visitors from Gloucestershire/Cheshire ... Well equipped, good quality. Beautifully situated village

Returning guests from Thornham, Norfolk ... Another great break in the Dales. Heavy rain - so nice to have a warm & cosy cottage to come back to. Dippers nesting behind the waterfall, greay wagtails and goosander on the river Wallows building. Pub disappointing.

March 2009

Visitors from Durham ... Fine dry weather all week. Good walking from the door. Beautiful cottage.

Guests from Potters Bar, Herts ... Loved the cottage and village. Enjoyed several wonderful walks. Weather good. Will look forward to returning.

Guests from York ... Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Comfy bed, cosy fire and stunning views - What more could you want! (good steaks from the butcher too!)

Guests from Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex ... A wonderful delayed Christmas present from your daughter & son. Beautiful part of the country enhanced by our base - Inglenook Cottage. Both tastefully & luxuriously appointed.

February 2009

Visitors from Macclesfield ... A lovely short break in this beautiful cottage. Josh especially enjoyed our long walk (not!). Not enough footballers on the green - roll on the summer holidays.

Returning visitors from Rochdale ... Had a fantastic few days. Weather perfect for walking. Cottage perfect for relaxing.

Visitors from Sheffield ... Great stay at Inglenook. Excellent top rate equipment & furnishings. Weather good for walking. Great location. Can almost fall into the pub!

January 2009

Visitors from London .... superb cottage rained just about every day but still did some great walks from the front door. Very comfy and relaxing. Thank you.

Visitors from Beckenham, Kent ... Loved the cottage and the village - everyone extremely friendly. Lucky with the weather - lots of sun. Great walks, look forward to returning.

Returning Visitors from Warwick ... West Burton and the Dales have worked their magic once again and we've had a brilliant relaxing lazy weekend. One more convert - will definitely be back as soon as we can. The cottage is beautifully decorated and equipped thank you.

December 2008

Christmas Visitors from London ... a really lovely cottage, made even more special by the christmas trimmings. I just wish it was mine. Loved West Burton too. Hope to be back in 2009. Thank you

New Year Visitors from Ulceby, North Lincs ... A lovely week - cold frosty weather and a covering of snow one morning. Loved the cottage and so many walks from the door. We didnt use the car for 5 days!

November 2008

Visitors from Doncaster ... Simply the best. Makes us feel bloody proud to be Yorkshire folk!

Visitors from Kent ... Simply the best cottage we have stayed in. Everything we could ever need was here. Well done Diane & Andrew, you've set the standard.

Repeat visitors from Cramlington, Northumberland ... One of the most comfortable quality cottages we have stayed in. Great walking weekend from this base - you have thought of everything. Thank you.

Visitors from High Peak, Derbyshire ... We felt instantly at home at Inglenook. We've had a very relaxing few days in the Dales. Thank you.

October 2008

Visitors from Guildford ... Back in the Dales for the first time in over 10 years. They are of course unchanged and just as wonderful as ever, but enhanced by this fantastic cottage. Thank you.

Visitors from Leeds ... A perfect birthday present from our family, we we have really enjoyed. Superbly equipped cottage in a lovely location and even the weather was kind.What more could we ask for. Many thanks!

Visitors from Mickleover, Derby ... Have thoroughly enjoyed the week in West Burton. Inglenook very relaxing - will be looking to come back to have this all over again!

September 2008

Visitors from Bagshot, Surrey ... Worst weather we have ever experienced. Roads flooded for 2 days, but we walked from the cottage. Local shops & pub had all we needed. However, the cottage is the best we have ever had and has set a new benchmark. We look forward to returning. We had forgotten just how lovely the Dales were and feel we have wasted 12 years visiting other parts of the UK.

Visitors from Norwich ... Lovely character cottage with the fire and the beams. The most comfortable bed 'ever'! The shower is superb, kitchen facilities first class and the off-street parking is very useful. Enjoyed sitting in the garden under the covered arbour - stunning views! The Dales are breathtaking - very different from 'flat' Norfolk.

Visitors from Redhill, Notts ... Have had a pleasant, peaceful holiday and enjoyed our stay in this comfortable and very well-equipped cottage. Dry weather has been a bonus.

Visitors from Oxon & Cheshire ... We have been coming to West Burton for about 10 years but our first stay in Inglenook - a wonderfully comfortable cottage. Thank you! Lucky with the weather - the trees just starting to turn which look glorious in the low sunlight. Recommend the butchers and also the 'Wensleydale Heifer' on main road towards Leyburn (good fish restaurant).

August 2008

Repeat Visitors from Massachusetts, USA ...Another wonderful stay! Our second summer visiting West Burton and Inglenook Cottage. We will be back.

Visitors from Leeds ... Lovely to come back after 20 years. The cottage hasn't changed (atmosphere) although much improvement with modern fittings. Enjoyed retracing and walking in the Upper Dales. Hope to be back.

July 2008

Visitors from High Wycombe, Bucks ... We have had a good week, despite the weather! We enjoyed many walks and visited the local towns. Fabulous well equipped cottage, with a great log fire (which we lit daily in July!).

Repeat Visitors from Scarborough ... Lovely to return to West Burton after staying in Craggley Cottage last year. Cottage lovely and comfortable. Harry (almost 2 now) was big enough to enjoy the garden this time and loved the waterfall!

June 2008

Visitors from Rotherham ... We have enjoyed a restful and relaxing week at Inglenook Cottage which is very well equipped and comfortable. We love the garden and views.

Visitors from Wirral ... A beautiful extremely comfortable cottage. Wonderful location - great walks from the door. We loved the views from the top of Morpeth Scar.

Visitors from Croydon ... Fulfilled & surpassed our expectations. We could not have felt more at home. A perfect base for exploring the Dales.

May 2008

Visitors from Norfolk ... A lot of thought and care has gone into making this one of the best 'cottage in the dales!'

Visitors from Hertfordshire ... The best by far cottage we have ever stayed in. Despite being ill, the facilities made it better than it could have been!! Loved the village. Would definitely come back but without the 'lurgies'!! Thanks.

Visitors from Malvern ... A wonderful equipped cottage set in a peaceful friendly village. Certainly first class accommodation. Thank you.

Visitors from Moulton, Lincs ... As Tina Turner sang 'Simply the Best'. That sums this beautiful cottage up. Best five star cottage we have been in with the added bonus of a wonderful garden and parking for the car.

April 2008

Visitors from Worcester ... a beautiful, well equipped cottage. We enjoyed our stay so much that we will be back

Visitors from Rutland/Cambridgeshire ... first class cottage, exceeds 5 star rating. Beautiful location. Thank you.

Visits from Swaffham, Norfolk ... Idyllic Inglenook, beautiful village, fantastic countryside all added to our wonderful holiday - even the weather was good to us. We hope to be back ... many times!

Visitors from New Boston, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, USA ... We enjoyed every minute of our stay. A beautiful cottage in a beautiful willage. And the cutest little lambs we have ever seen!

Visitors from County Durham ... A great cottage in a great place - we have really enjoyed our stay. Thanks.

March 2008

Repeat visitors from Lancashire ... Enjoyable days at Inglenook, a really beautiful cottage in excellent countryside. The garden has a wonderful show of daffodils. Walked around Leyburn, Hawes and visited Gayle Mill, the heritage lottery funded programme on TV. Very interesting. Hope to be back in May.

Visitors from Unsworth, Leigh, Lancs ... A1 cottage in an ideal setting. Cottage facilities/comforts make it very special and we would love to revisit. Been to Dales before but not seen it in snow before - cold but very scenic.

Visitors from Sunderland ... Inglenook is a triumph, thoroughly deserving its five star status. This truly is a great cottage in a beautiful part of the world. James Herriot was right!

Visitors from Stourbridge, West Midlands ... Having experienced several cottage breaks over the last few years, we can honestly say that Inglenook is up there with the very best. We have had a superb time, this being our first visit to the Yorkshire Dales and the cottage have been fundamental to this enjoyment. The village pub, walks and towns are 'classic', and we have not met a local who has not made us feel welcome and ensured our comfort and enjoyment to the highest level. What an experience. We will be back. Thank you Diane, Andrew and Pippa.

February 2008

Visitors from Swindon ... The brochure doesn't do the cottage justice! Superbly renovated to a luxurious standard. Thank you for so may thoughtful touches which made it a real home from home. The snow added to the beautiful scenery. We shall take fabulous memories home with us. Can't wait to come back!

Visitors from Berkhamsted ... Fantastic half-term weather and a fantastic cottage in which to spend it. We love the decor, fire, comfy chairs and WONDERFUL comfy beds - 7 nights of the best sleep ever - & girls of 9 and 10 years actually wanting to go to bed early - wow! Lovely walks from the house to Aysgarth Falls, walk up the valley & right to the top where we had a picnic with the grouse! Lovely meal in the pub. Thank you very much.

Returning visitors from Staffordshire ... A splendid holiday - a very welcoming cottage. A much needed peaceful retreat in pure luxury! Thank you.

Visitors from Sheffield ... Poor weather, constant rain and floods on Friday, so we were thankful to return to a warm, comfortable cottage. A much needed rest.

January 2008

Visitors from London.... We have had a fantastic time despite near constant rain, the cottage is so lovely that staying in is no hardship..... the thing our boys loved was the West Burton waterfall . A great holiday thank you.

December 2007

Visitors from Wargrave Berkshire (New Year) ... We never expected to be able to use the word luxurious to describe a holiday cottage - but we can now! Appreciated all the attention to detail - a lovely place to sink back into after a bracing walk. Want to come back!

Visitors from Bath (Christmas) ... An amazing cottage in which to spend Christmas! Incredibly well equipped with luxury, quality furnishings. We really appreciated all the effort you made with the Christmas decorations. It made every room in the cottage magical for us and the children. The best cottage (by far!) we have stayed in ... definitely deserves 5 star status!

Visitors from Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire ... A lovely comfortable cottage - great to come back to after visiting family and friends. We appreciated all the charming Christmas decorations. Many thanks.

Visitors from Suffolk ... Had a great weekend. Thanks very much!

November 2007

Visitors from Lichfield, Staffs ... We came here wanting peace, relaxation and beautiful scenery and we have had these in abundance. The cottage is perfect.

Visitors from Claygate, Surrey ... Had a marvellous time, gorgeous weather & fantastic walks. Loved all the luxury here in the cottage and especially enjoyed the bonfire and fireworks on the village green on November 5th.

Visitors from Medstead, Hampshire ... Brilliant weekend - Cottage superb. Food excellent, scenery fantastic. Well definitely be back to enjoy more Yorkshire hospitality but will make it for longer next time.

October 2007

Visitors from Gloucestershire ... Beautiful cottage in lovely peaceful and friendly village in great countryside.

Visitors from Warwickshire ... A delightful and wonderfully equipped cottage. Great attention to detail. Wonderful pub and village. Excellent pub/walk guides. A wonderful time.

Returning visitors from Winchester ... Facilities are absolutely first class. Lovely cottage. We stayed at Craggley two years ago and this is so much nicer.

Returning visitors from Basingstoke ... West Burton is just as good as it was the first time. We came and stayed at Craggley. This cottage just makes the stay. We were thoroughly at home here and the car parking is a real bonus. Thank you.

September 2007

Returning visitors from Basingstoke ... Fantastic cottage. We had a great time ... and great weather! Thoroughly recommend the Forbidden Corner to young and old alike.

Visitors from Waltham Chase, Hampshire ... Lovely cottage - very comfortable. We have had an excellent holiday enjoying the beautiful countryside.

Returning visitors from Sheffield ... Didn't think you could improve on Craggley, but you have! We have had a super week again. Lovely walks, great blackberrying. Be back again next year.

Visitors from Macclesfield ... First class cottage. The was weather was great. A very peaceful village with wonderful views.

August 2007

Visitors from London ... We really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was perfect, including the weather. Lucky us!

Visitors from Ashton under Lyne ... We've had a really good week in this lovely cottage and I'm sure we will be back. Love the Dales and West Burton. Thank you for keeping it really nice.

Visitors from Durham & Scotland ... Excellent, quality cottage and nice location. An enjoyable week in a beautiful location - we'll miss the fire! Really comfortable beds!

Visitors from Massachusetts, USA ... A beautiful cottage in a beautiful village. We really enjoyed our week here. We will be back!

July 2007

Visitors from Wiltshire ... Great location in a great area. Quality Cottage. Hope to come again.

Visitors from Thailand ... Excellent cottage. Love the village. Really enjoyed the area.

June 2007

Visitors from Surrey... Quality accommodation in a friendly village in a beautiful area .. Thank you.

Visitors from Northamptonshire... A great cottage for our first stay in the Northern Dales. We are impressed and will be back.

Visitors from Leeds..... A lovely relaxing reading week in a great cottage- thank you ! - Love the garden arbour.

Visitors from Wiltshire, A very relaxing week in beautiful surroundings. The cottage is fantastic, a lovely place to while away the hours.

May 2007

Repeat visitor from Farnborough. Another enjoyable week with the taste of luxury, wonderful cottage and views.

Visitors from Cambridge. One of the best cottages we've stayed in !

Visitors from Rugby - A lovely cottage in a truly lovely glorious part of the dales - Hope to be back !!