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Experience world-class service at Thornton Lodge

This 5-star country house dates back to 1909, and still retains period antique features. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a peaceful setting above the River Ure in Wensleydale, just outside the hamlet of Thornton Rust. The en-suite rooms are elegant and traditionally furnished, and each one benefits from a flat-screen TV, mini fridge or wine cooler with fresh milk and a selection of hot drinks. Each bathroom comes with a hairdryer. All rooms boast picturesque garden views. A full English breakfast is provided each morning in the original oak panelled dining room with its charming open fireplace. It is prepared with local ingredients from the nearby butcher and eggs from the owners hens. Lighter options are available, along with a selection of cereals, fruit and yoghurt. Three villages with pubs are just within a 3 miles radius, and guests are welcome to bring their own drinks to enjoy at the house. Thornton Lodge has free parking on site, and is situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Leyburn is a 20-minute drive from the building, and Darlington is just 30 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This property was absolutely stunning Set in acres of land So picturesque
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    First class , cooked and served by the outstanding Vanessa. Service was exceptional.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What's not to like; great host, great food, great property, great location!
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host went above and beyond what you would expect from a bed and breakfast. The bedroom was excellent with a six foot wide bed and a on suite bathroom with all the extras. Breakfast was lovely with bowls of fresh fruit and and mixed nuts. The...
  • Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Vanessa provided an excellent breakfast taking the trouble to get things especially to meet our dietary needs
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful comfortable and homely x great location and so relaxing
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was everything you could ever wish for, spacious, immaculately clean with lots of unexpected extra touches. Vanessa did everything possible to make the visit special.
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully furnished delightful house in a stunning location with every modern convenience and an owner who goes the extra mile for her guests.
  • Rodney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was very well cooked, choice of cereals and fresh fruits .Vanessa our host is very knowledgeable on the local area and places further afield.Thornton lodge is the perfect hideaway if you want somewhere quiet
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast is served in a lovely wood panelled dining room. Delicious full English breakfast with toast and honey,jam and marmalade, plenty of tea and coffee all served by Vanessa, a cold buffet breakfast if wanted too. The room was beautiful with...

Host Information

10
Host review score
The house was built as an amazing summer home for wealthy industrialists, then became a childrens hospital, then a home for adults with special needs, then a nursing home, then my home where I do b&b. Breakfast is from 8.30am - 9.15am and guests are welcome to bring their own drinks to enjoy at the house as I'm not licensed. Unless you're quite determined, it's probably too far to walk to the pub for dinner as it's about 3 miles each way to the nearest in Aysgarth and Askrigg. Thornton Lodge has one of the most peaceful locations in Wensleydale and is a great location to unwind in. It's also more suited to people who don't really like the concept of boutique hotels as we spent an awful lot of money creating an authentic environment rather than going down the boutique route. Please note that all payments to stay at the house must be made either in person or via bank transfer, we do not process 'customer not present' card transactions.
I love walks from the house, up on the fells or down to Aysgarth Falls. I'm full of stories about life here and the house's history, which is fascinating. I work on my own, looking after guests so it is a very personal service when staying here.
Thornton Lodge is in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. People come here for all sorts of reasons - to walk, cycle, explore quaint villages, churches, castles, as a base for longer holidays covering the Dales and Lake District or North Yorkshire Moors.If people don't know about the area prior to their visit they usually have a pleasant surprise over how lovely it is. I would always recommend doing some research though.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Out-of-hours check-in times might be possible by prior arrangements. This can be requested in the Special Requests box during booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note the WiFi connection can be temperamental.

Breakfast is served from 08:30 until 09:15.

Please inform Thornton Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.