The Wensleydale Heifer

Property class: 5 and above

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Located close to The Forbidden Corner and Bolton Castle, The Wensleydale Heifer provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is AED 645
AED 773 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom door.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A four-poster bed with a quilted bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small cabinet.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Leyburn is home to The Wensleydale Heifer. Middleham Castle and Bolton Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wensleydale and Aysgarth Falls. The Forbidden Corner and Jervaulx Abbey are not to be missed. Visit our West Witton travel guide
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Main Street, West Witton, Leyburn, England, DL8 4LS

What's nearby

  • A historic church with a large arch, a river with people stepping on stepping stones, and a park with trees and people in the background.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A snow-covered landscape with fields, a fence, and distant mountains.
    Wensleydale
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A stone structure with a large mouth and eyes, surrounded by greenery.
    The Forbidden Corner
    5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • A waterfall cascading over rocky terrain with lush greenery in the background.
    Aysgarth Falls
    7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • A historic castle with multiple towers and a flag on top, surrounded by well-maintained gardens.
    Bolton Castle
    13 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Garsdale Station
    24 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • KTea's
    5 min drive
  • The Blue Lion
    9 min drive
  • The Fox & Hounds
    2 min walk
  • Street Head Inn
    6 min drive
  • Bolton Arms
    5 min drive

About this property

The Wensleydale Heifer

  • Luxury hotel near Wensleydale
  • Located close to The Forbidden Corner and Bolton Castle, The Wensleydale Heifer provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Free newspapers and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Wensleydale Heifer pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wensleydale Heifer?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wensleydale Heifer on 23 November 2026 start from AED 645, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wensleydale Heifer?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Wensleydale Heifer?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Wensleydale Heifer located?

Situated in Leyburn, this luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Wensleydale and within 6 mi (10 km) of Aysgarth Falls and The Forbidden Corner. Harmby Waterfall and Middleham Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Wensleydale Heifer Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly. Food was superb. Room lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome from all staff for us ( & our Dalmatian who was spoilt rotten!). Food superb and room clean & cosy. Easy beautiful walks on the doorstep. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and service are excellent, we had a lovely evening and breakfast this morning was also delicious. Only downside was the room, bedroom was fine, but the bathroom was poor, really needs an update, along with a shower that actually works.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from start to finish. The rooms are comfortable, staff are welcoming and helpful. All very clean throughout. The food was excellent although on the expensive side. Overall I would recommend to others and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From our first warm welcome to our last goodbye, we would thoroughly recommend a night or two here and most certainly experience the great food whilst you are stay. We made great memories during our one night stay at the Wensleydale Heifer. Thank you Team.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the first time 14 March oh my what a treat. We stayed in the James Herriot room and it’s the little details such as a piece of cake a glass of port and the accessories were in keeping with the great man himself all very well thought out. We dined that evening and we were not disappointed the food was exceptional and well executed. A warm and welcoming experience by staff who were so friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was simply excellent with first class serving staff. A wonderful experience in every respect. Thank you to all for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star food and 5 star staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was to a very high standard it couldn't of been faulted
Room was very clean
The food on the first night was a bit disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the themwd rooms Thought the bar was a bit shared with diners it would be better completely seperate to be drinking only
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is impossible to overstate the standard of the Wensleydale Heifer. The awards affirm the restaurant quality and the standard of accommodation. What they do not evidence is the attention to detail that every member of staff personifies. This is the first opportunity we have had to stay at the Heifer, although we have eaten here before. The hotel was everything we hoped for and will become our "go to" place in the Dales. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are excellent and very friendly. Stayed in the Bond room, was ok but a bit tacky. Bathroom ok but not at the rating of 5 star. Food was quite expensive for what it was. Parking is difficult and fills very quickly Due to layout and way people park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Post lockdown break

Excellent location, bedroom very spacious and clean, food excellent. The overall experience was enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Not exactly the type of room I expected for my wedding anniversary (the Heifer Room) but the food in the restaurant is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great one night stop

Lovely boutique hotel and gastro pub with plenty of parking. Very friendly staff throughout. Choice of themed rooms, each seemed to have their own unique features. The dinner and breakfast the next day were excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The themed rooms are a must, we stayed in the chocolate room and were spoilt with treats. We were celebrating a birthday and the birthday boy was given a balloon, beer and card, to make the event more special. The staff were friendly. The tasting menu was delicious and substantial. The breakfast was a must and worth staying over for. The little extra, the home made granola, yoghurt with fruit compote were an unexpected delight. We left with a homemade chilli jam.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yorkshire Dales

Great Hotel good size rooms with lovely cosy traditional bar area, offering top class food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight with dinner

Great stay, fabulous food, staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing place and amazing staff. It was incredible for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary

Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, the food excellent and the location superb
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
When I booked the room on Hotels.com web site I paid for a Delux room like the picture. Unfortunately was given the James Bond themed room, awful. Bed very uncomfortable & not long enough. I will stay again but not in that room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday

Excellent food well impressed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, providing great food with friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019