Newbiggin, Bishopdale
Sleeps 2 (+ cot)
The Dairy
The Dairy replicates The Byre with all services on the ground floor. In addition, The Dairy provides facilities for guests with mobility, hearing and visual impairments to National Accessibility Standards, if they need them. If they don't, then they almost all just magically disappear! Take a look at the photos on the Accessibility page.
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What Our Guests Say...
Another wonderful stay at The Dairy. This is our 9th time and we were so blessed to have fabulous weather for the whole 10 days. We have really enjoyed sitting in the garden which is a haven of peace and tranquility along with the stunning views.
This is our 10th yer (we think) and the cottage hasn’t changed, still the same high standard of care and cleanliness. Last year we had a wet time so we asked you to bring us some sunshine this year. We had more than our fair share. Booked for the next couple of years and we can’t wait to return. Thank you Diane and Andrew. Hope you are both better soon.
What a joy it has been to come back up here after a three year break. Wonderful break, fantastic facilities and we leave regretfully, what feels like a small corner of heaven. The bird app details in the folder, or ask Diane, has added a lovely new dimension to our walks.
Absolutely fabulous place to stay with meticulous attention to detail. Many thanks.
Another enjoyable visit. As usual, Diane thinks of everything - much use of the jigsaw puzzle board when we stayed in on a rainy day. Looking forward to our stay in September.
Another enjoyable visit. Good visits to Kipling Hall, Newby Hall gardens and Raby Castle. Disappointed it was too wet (for us) to visit Thornton Hall Gardens. Enjoyed meals at Tennants Bistro and The Street Head Inn. Thank you Diane and Andrew.
Another wonderful stay at The Dairy and we lucked out, timing our stay withe the first heatwave of 2026. The Wensleydale Ice-Creamery is a great go-to place, especially in a heatwave. The gardens are looking as spectacular as always and everything at The Dairy spot-on. We really enjoyed an impromptu synthesiser demonstration from Andrew ahead of seeing Kraftwerk at the Stockton Globe. Also had a really good afternoon at the Friarage in Yard, watching the Fida Katillo Exhibition on screen. All great accessibility. Thank you Diane, Andrew, Rachel and all others for another wonderful holiday.
What a wonderful find! So comfortable. We will definitely plan to come again.
It has been so lovely to stay at The Dairy again as part of our Golden Wedding celebrations. Thank you also for the champagne! We will be back!
Fabulous! Would have written more, but we are leaving right now! Ingleborough caves - wheelchair accessible and more. Loved it all.
A fantastic second visit topped off with excellent weather. Excellent accessibility features. Diane is a wonderful host. Looking forward to my next visit.
Another fantastic stay at the cottage. Weather really good and lovely to see the new lambs amongst the stunning scenery. Had a great day at Ripon Races. Also (due to TV programme 'Yorkshire's Poshest Hotel), we booked afternoon tea at Grantley Hall! Well worth the visit, although pricey. Would definitely recommend and go again! Thank you.
A lovely week, second time at The Dairy. Home from home Enjoyed some new visits (Bolton Hall - a good flat walk, Bolton Castle and Semerwater). Blessed with good weather.
We have had a lovely stay here, visiting family locally. We have thoroughly enjoyed being in this beautiful cottage where the owners seem to have thought of everything! We will be back in August!
Thank you for a wonderful holiday at The Dairy. We have thoroughly enjoyed purselves, It has been lovely to seeall the signs of spring around us. We love the new additions to The Dairy - the bread slicing guide, the puzzle board and the stroller trolley (which doubles up as a handy side table for puzzle pieces). The Wensleydale Heifer was delicious as always - always worth a visit. We also enjoyed lunch at the Little Drummer Boy Tea Room in Richmond and several times at Hamilton’s in Aysgarth. The weather was good enough to justify eating ice cream, our favourite being the Wensleydale ice-creamery, just a short drive away. We head for home feeling fully refreshed and looking forward to returning soon. Many thanks Diane and Andrew - absolutely top notch as always.
The Dairy
The Dairy before conversion
