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Coverlea

Carlton, near Leyburn, Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Elegant Georgian home with spacious accommodation, sleeping six
  • Period features blend with sophisticated styling for a tranquil feel
  • Two private garden areas for relaxing in the sunshine
  • Wood burner and TV subscription services for cosy evenings in
  • Within the popular Yorkshire Dales National Park, with walks from the front door
  • A short stroll to the popular community  pub in a charming, traditional Yorkshire stone village
Property code: OC-G0185

Teeming with eclectic appeals, this Georgian house offers an incredible destination for a long-awaited break with family and friends. True luxury awaits in this period property where original features have been gently blended with elegant decor and up-to-date mod-cons to create the ultimate holiday home for six. Sweeping views of Yorkshire greenery can be admired from window seats or out in the splendid garden, allowing you to plan your daily adventures with inspiration from the awe-inspiring landscapes. Explore the surrounding Coverdale scenery on foot or by bike, stopping off in Kettlewell (11 miles), Starbotton (13.5 miles) and Buckden (14.5 miles).

Quirky nick-nacks, floral textured soft furnishings and antique-style furniture add to the undeniable character of every room of the property. Highlights include the pretty lounge with a wood burner, soft seating and Smart TV; the secret snug with an additional TV and selection of board games; and the farmhouse-style kitchen with a range cooker and a butcher’s block surface for meal prepping. The dining table is also in here, easy to serve up at mealtimes. Pass the boot room as you move up to the first floor to find all three bedrooms – two super-king-size rooms and a king-size bedroom. Accompanied by three well-appointed bathrooms, two en-suites and one family bathroom, comfort and privacy are assured for all six guests when resting and getting ready each day. At the back of the property, the picturesque garden offers lawn and patio space.

Families will love the property’s close proximity to The Forbidden Corner (2.5 miles), a Yorkshire Dales attraction that’s a must-visit. Also worth seeing, the scenic ruins of Jervaulx Abbey (7 miles) and the invigorating Bolton Castle (8 miles) are just a drive away. This area of the Yorkshire Dales is awash with peaceful and picturesque villages that are all worthy of a short drive, including Grassington (18 miles), Pateley Bridge (26 miles) and Aysgarth (8 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king or twin (if requested), 1 king, 1 superking (please let owner know 1 week prior bed make up)
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, WC; 2 en-suites each with shower and WC; 1 downstairs WC
  • Range cooker, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, kettle Washing machine, tumble dryer, additional fridge and freezer
  • Underfloor heating in bathrooms
  • SMART TV
  • Travel Cot and Highchair provided upon request - please let us know at the point of booking
  • Board games
  • Wood burner
  • Front garden with bench
  • Rear garden accesed via a few steps (young children must be supervised), terrace, lawn
  • BBQ
  • Welcome hamper with local produce
  • Property accessed by 3 steps
  • Pub within 1 mile, shop within 3 miles
  • Off road parking for 1 car directly outside the property, additional off road parking available over the road for up to 3 cars (subject to availability)
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Marie 8th July 2026

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We had a great week at Coverlea with amazing weather and beautiful views. The house is very clean and well equipped with plenty of comfy sofas and lots of quirky pictures and bits and pieces making it very homely. Lovely large bedrooms and the bathrooms are beautiful. We enjoyed sitting in the garden in the early evening watching and listening to Read morethe birds singing. We had dinner the first evening at the village pub which was very nice. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 5th July 2026

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This is a really lovely house (even better than the photos). The house is beautifully decorated (we each loved our bedrooms!). There are amazing views, particularly from the front garden, good walks to be had and an excellent pub across the road.

Reviewed by Angela 20th June 2026

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This was the second time we stayed at Coverlea and it was just lovely. The cottage is cozy, very clean, well equipped and the beds are very comfortable. It's also well placed for touring the area, so much to see and many good walks to choose from. We'd recommend The Forresters Arms for either a drink or to dine. Thank you so much for shariRead moreng your beautiful home. Hide

Reviewed by Lewis 31st May 2026

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Lovely cottage, very well equipped, and in a nice quiet location. Very clean and beautifuly decorated, beds were comfy. The owners communication was very good. The welcome hamper was a nice touch.

Reviewed by Jayne 10th May 2026

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We had a fabulous week at Coverlea we were so impressed with the decor, comfort, how well equipped the house is, the cleanliness the beautiful countryside surrounding it. The Forrester Arms a few steps away is such a hub of the community offering such a welcoming cosy vibe and serving delicious food. The fish and chip van which visits the villagRead moree on Thursday evening serves up scrummy fish and chips. We did some beautiful walks from the front door helped by the laminated walk instructions in the cottage. The owners were so responsive with any questions before and during the stay. Overall one of the best cottages we have all stayed in and we hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Anita 27th April 2026

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What a spot! Beautiful house, super clean, everything in that you would need, amazing location and excellent correspondence with the owners. I highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Helen 25th April 2026

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We have had a very relaxing week in this beautiful home, extremely comfortable and well fitted out in a stunning location. We will definitely be returning soon.

Reviewed by David 29th March 2026

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A comfortable warm property with excellent facilities and equipment of the highest standard, certainly one of the best if not the best properties we have ever stayed in. The location was great,very quiet but just a few miles from Leyburn and with a pub serving great food a minutes walk away. The owners provided a wealth of information with personaRead morel perspectives which all added to making you feel welcome. Hide

Reviewed by Bryan 23rd December 2025

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Superb cottage - one of the best weve rented over the years. We thoroughly enjoyed staying over Christmas week.

Reviewed by Andrew 24th October 2025

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Cannot rate the house highly enough. Spotlessly clean and excellently equipped. Quiet pub directly across the road and located within easy driving distance of Middleham, Leyburn and Hawes. Had an excellent Sunday lunch at the Saddle Rooms. Will definitely be coming back. Thanks for a lovely weekend

Reviewed by Helen 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Wendi 12th September 2025

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We loved this house and the superb location. It is the best equipped house we've ever stayed in, and as we stay 2 weeks and do a lot of home cooking this was very much appreciated. The beds are also very comfortable. There were also lots of little extras in the house and the owners provided a wealth of advice and tips - they really do go above and Read morebeyond so big gold star to them! The scenery is outstanding & we enjoyed walks & car explores. 10/10 for the Foresters Arms too - meals & fun ambience Hide

Reviewed by Rob 20th June 2025

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Reviewed by Debbie 30th May 2025

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A beautiful, welcoming cottage in a lovely quiet village. The owners have thought of everything! Very comfortable, extremely well equipped and immaculate. Very short walk to the pub which was welcoming and food was good. Loved how we could eat our fish and chips from the local van in the pub too! Lovely walks in the vicinity. Would highly recommendRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 11th April 2025

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This house was absolutely perfect for us. It had absolutely everything you could think of, down to walk details which had been prepared in advance. The house was exactly what we had expected and the owners were very responsive both before and during our stay. The view from the house was great, the walking was fantastic and there were lots of lovelyRead more places to eat nearby - nothing not to love about this property Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 23rd March 2025

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Fabulous didn't want to leave, a gorgeous house in a gorgeous location.

Reviewed by Simon 8th February 2025

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Wonderful stay at Coverlea, what a fantastic cottage - roomy and comfortable and so well equipped. Michael couldn't have been more welcoming, and the welcome pack was very generous as we were only there three nights.

Reviewed by Lisa 3rd January 2025

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It was truly superb. The decor and attention to detail, flexibility and contact from owners, location and village pub and neighbours. All spot on!

Reviewed by Stephen 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Elaine 11th October 2024

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We were a group of six friends away for the weekend together, which we regularly do. We all agreed Coverlea was the best house weve stayed in and if we had to sum it up briefly it would be, comfort and quality. Everything we could possibly want was on hand. The decor was delightful and we could not have been more content. We went for a weekend and Read morecould have stayed a lifetime! Hide

Reviewed by Neil 4th October 2024

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This is a very comfortable and well equiped house in an excellent location for walking, visiting the dales and having a drink or meal in a great pub within walking distance from the door. The house was clean, fully equiped with everything we needed for cooking and relaxing and accomodated 6 adults easily. We had a great weekend.

Reviewed by Iain 13th September 2024

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This cottage is in the top 5 I have ever stayed in Beautifully appointed with fabulous views of stunning countryside close to the pub and a short drive to Letburn and Middleham Fabulous walks from the door. Over hill, moor and field as well as the river cover To be honest it exceeded all our expectations on every level Will be back

Reviewed by Alasdair 11th August 2024

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A wonderful and comfortable holiday home in spectacular countryside. If you need a real break from the rat race then this is the place to come. You instantly feel relaxed. The house has everything you need. The village is friendly and the pub has great beers and great food.

Reviewed by Sarah 26th July 2024

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A beautiful house in a beautiful location. The house was spotless and had everything you could possibly need. The welcome pack was very informative. We followed one of the walks left, ate in recommended pubs and even booked a canal boat from Skipton. The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had. We loved our stay at Coverlea and did notRead more want to leave. We will definitely be back. - Thank you! Hide

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Ingrid Flute’s Yorkshire Holiday Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.