Beebole is a charming stone built traditional Dales cottage nestled in the pretty hamlet of Countersett, above the stunning Lake Semerwater, 5 minutes drive from Bainbridge and Askrigg and 10 minutes from Hawes. Built in the 17th century, the cottage was originally a cheese room/dairy and a store for bee skeps which were used for honey and beeswax. The cottage, although small, has been fully updated with LPG central heating, quality furnishings and a new shower room with powerful thermostatic shower and well equipped kitchen. with all mod cons including oven, grill, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave etc. There is a large woodburner in the living room to keep you cosy. There is a private garden behind the house and plenty of parking. Sleeps 2 in a king size bed with pocket sprung mattress. Bluetooth speaker, smart TV with Netflix, Amazon Video and other apps, books and walking guides available to borrow. Milk, biscuits and wine on arrival and tea/coffee/sugar sachets. Travel toiletries included, along with complimentary basket of logs, kindling and firelighters. *Search Countersett Hall for direct details, discounts and further information*
Please note; map location is not quite correct, the cottage is located opposite Countersett Hall holiday let. Full directions sent the day before arrival. Secure locked bike storage available.
*Later 12pm/midday checkout offered on all Sunday departures*
Please be aware that there is one low-height doorway from the living area to the back of the cottage, but this is carefully padded and clearly marked. Mobile reception is patchy at the cottage but you will get a better signal by walking uphill or driving down to Bainbridge. We have a landline for emergency calls. We have free wifi*
Countersett Hall (sleeps 7) can be booked with, or separately from, the cottage - ideal for large groups. See our other listing or search Countersett Hall.
Food scene; we can recommend the Yorebridge House Hotel in Bainbridge and Simonstone Hotel near Hawes for formal meals and afternoon tea, The Wensleydale Heifer at West Witton, The Kings Arms pub and The Crown in Askrigg for dinner, The Bake-well Cafe in Askrigg and Cornmill Tearooms in Bainbridge for lunches and takeaway food and fish and chips in Hawes.
Elijah Allen in Hawes sells an excellent range of local foods, there is also a large Spar in Hawes and small grocery shop in Bainbridge, Campbell & Sons in Leyburn excellent for groceries. Large supermarkets at Catterick. Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda will all deliver groceries to the cottage.
Full local information and walking books provided at the cottage. The cottage is a 5-10 minute walk from Lake Semerwater.