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Rookhurst Country House
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| A Gentleman's residence of small proportions, with 17c/18c/19c sections - a Yorkshire Dales farmhouse with a large Victorian Gothic extension. Rookhurst is an imposing quirky house in the residential village of Gayle, a short stroll away from Hawes, the centre of Upper Wensleydale.
Rookhurst is quality-assessed by Visitbritain and has the highest possible Rating of 5 Stars and a Gold Award |
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Things To Do
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| Beautiful walking country, from easy strolling to difficult climbs. The Pennine Way passes Rookhurst on its route to Hawes. Visit The Wensleydale Creamery, beloved of Wallace and Grommit fans, our Rural museum, the Rope Works and watch bell sallies being made, Middleham home of race horse training and Richard III's ancestral Castle. See Hardraw Falls- the highest single drop in England. Catch the Settle-Carlisle train and marvel at the engineering.
Relax in one of the many local hostelries with a pint of Black Sheep or Theakstons. Above all, relax and unwind! |
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Rooms
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|  | Mistress Whalley's Room
In the Victorian Gothic wing, a large, high ceilinged room with a stone-mullioned bay window looking across the garden to the North towards Stag's Fell.
The heavy pitch-pine ceiling beams are painted in the traditional manner. There is a king-size brass 4-poster bed and the bathroom has a shower over the full size bath | Room Rate
£130 including Breakfast, with a reduction of £10 per night for stays of 3 nights or more.
From 1st. November to 31st March the rate is £110, except Saturday. |
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| | The Attic
The whole of the top floor of the farmhouse section, with all the old oak roof structure exposed. If you are taller than 5'2" then you will have to duck under the tie beams of the roof trusses!. This is a comfortable room with lots of space and a rustic ambiance. The bed has a Victorian brass half-tester frame and the bathroom houses a Lambeth Doulton suite dating from 1904, complete with original taps and mahogany surround. No shower. | Room Rate
As Master's Room |
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| | The Butler's Room
The Butler's is in the 1734 extension to the original farmhouse and, at 10x14, is smaller than the other rooms. The small windows overlook the garden and the large bathroom has a power shower over the bath. | Room Rate
£100 including Breakfast, with a reduction of £10 per night for stays of 3 nights or more.
From 1st. November to 31st. March the rate is £80, except Saturdays |
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| | The Master's Room
The same shape, size and details as Mistress Whalley's room next door but looking to the east towards the village. This time the 4-poster is mahogany and the stone fire-surround has the carved inscription "Lord, keep my memory green" a very Victorian sentiment! | Room Rate
£120 including Breakfast, with a reduction of £10 per night for stays of 3 nights or more.
From 1st. November to 31st. March, the rate is £100 except Saturday |
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| | The Panelled Room
In the Dales farmhouse wing, this room is panelled in !9c.pine and has a low oak-beamed ceiling with small 17c. stone-framed windows. There is a large bathroom with an old roll-top bath but no shower. | Room Rate
As the Master's room |
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Directions
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| The A684 from Bedale on the A1 to J37 on the M6 passes through Hawes. A road to the south from Hawes is signed to Gayle, the Wensleydale Creamery ( of Grommit fame ) and Kettlewell. Go 600 metres and turn right at the T-junction - Rookhurst is signed to the right. |
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