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The Old Reading Room is a luxury two-bedroom cottage in West Witton, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. Built in the 1860s as a reading room for the men of the village, this beautifully converted property sleeps four and sits in the heart of one of Yorkshire's most scenic dales. The building's history is fascinating originally open-plan with fires at either end, women weren't even allowed inside.
West Witton is a pretty Dales village with a pub, village store, tea rooms and a post office all within easy reach. The village green and pond are next door. Bolton Castle is visible across the Dale and Penhill rises behind the garden.
Inside, the ground floor features a large open-plan layout with warm wooden floors and underfloor heating.
The Old Reading Room is a luxury two-bedroom cottage in West Witton, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. Built in the 1860s as a reading room for the men of the village, this beautifully converted property sleeps four and sits in the heart of one of Yorkshire's most scenic dales. The building's history is fascinating originally open-plan with fires at either end, women weren't even allowed inside.
West Witton is a pretty Dales village with a pub, village store, tea rooms and a post office all within easy reach. The village green and pond are next door. Bolton Castle is visible across the Dale and Penhill rises behind the garden.
Inside, the ground floor features a large open-plan layout with warm wooden floors and underfloor heating. A two-way wood burner divides the snug from the lounge. Two en-suite bedrooms upstairs one super king (convertible to twins) and one king-size both have skylights. The Japanese-style Ofuro hot tub is accessed directly through folding garden doors.
Bolton Castle (4 miles / 10 mins), Middleham Castle (3 miles / 8 mins), Aysgarth Falls (6 miles / 12 mins) and Forbidden Corner (8 miles / 18 mins) are all close by.
The Old Reading Room suits couples and small families who want a genuinely special base in the Yorkshire Dales with real history, a hot tub and outstanding food right across the road.
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The outdoor Ofuro hot tub sits at perfect temperature year-round and is accessed directly through the folding garden doors. Guests love it after long Dales walks.
Originally built in the 1860s as a village reading room, the conversion retains real character. A book about the building's history sits on the bookcase inside.
The two-way wood burner heats both the cosy snug and the spacious lounge simultaneously. It makes the cottage feel warm and genuinely inviting on cooler evenings.
An internationally acclaimed seafood restaurant sits directly opposite the cottage. Guests rate it as one of the best dining experiences in North Yorkshire.
Guests arrive to a welcome hamper filled with locally sourced produce. The cottage is also well stocked with basics so you can settle in straight away.
The elevated lawned garden gives clear views across to Penhill. Bolton Castle is also visible across the Dale from the property.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Old Reading Room by car, take the A684 through Wensleydale and follow signs into West Witton village. The cottage has onsite parking for guests upon arrival.
The nearest railway station is Northallerton, approximately 18 miles from West Witton. From there, a taxi or hired car is the most practical way to reach the cottage.
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