Title: Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage Holiday home in Leyburn with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage ![TV, offices - Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage (Leyburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82710000/82709000/82708939/04909edc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage (Leyburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82710000/82709000/82708939/2fd1e563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage (Leyburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82710000/82709000/82708939/f6c266ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage (Leyburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82710000/82709000/82708939/87bb7e13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage (Leyburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82710000/82709000/82708939/c1e214c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the picturesque village of Preston-under-Scar, Sunshine Cottage is a bright and welcoming haven. This modern two-bedroom holiday home offers an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV, fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, and comfortable bedrooms dressed in luxury linens. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage Summary: Sunshine Cottage is a lovely two bedroom holiday home in Preston-under-Scar near Leyburn. A gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, you’ll have plenty to discover during your stay. Perfectly named, this modern cottage is bright and welcoming. Whether it's a couples retreat or a holiday with friends, Sunshine Cottage is a gem in the Yorkshire Dales. The Space: Sunshine cottage is a modern and well designed holiday home in the peaceful village of Preston-under-Scar. This picturesque cottage is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of the local area. Upon entering the cottage you are welcomed into the open plan living, dining and kitchen area, a bright and well thought out space. The living room is home to a pale two seater sofa, a sheepskin style foot stool, a bright yellow feature chair and single occasional chair, perfectly placed in the window. With a large flat screen TV you can enjoy evenings at home watching your favourite box set. Fitted with streaming apps, you can log into your account and pick up where you left off. The dining space sits alongside the living room with a round dining table and matching chairs for four. The kitchen is designed with a clean aesthetic and fitted with high spec fixtures and fittings. Fully equipped with oven, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and a fridge freezer you have everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. Cookware and crockery are supplied and you have the added luxury of a dishwasher. The two bedrooms are located just off this main room. The first bedroom is a twin room with two single beds and the second room features a comfortable double. Both rooms have a cool colour palette, storage for your personal items and the beds are dressed with luxury linens to aid a peaceful night sleep. The bathroom is situated between the kitchen and second bedroom and features a large corner shower, WC and wash basin. With a well maintained outdoor area you can enjoy the fresh North Yorkshire air with your loved ones. If you are looking for somewhere to stay which allows you to enjoy the Yorkshire Dales and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Sunshine Cottage is for you. Guest Access: Guests have access to the full property. The keys to Sunshine Cottage are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date. There is parking for one car available on a private driveway at the property and additional parking for a second vehicle directly outside the cottage. The Neighborhood: Preston-under-Scar is a delightful village located close to Leyburn in Wensleydale. This peaceful village may not have a restaurant or pub to enjoy but the views across to Penhill are truly amazing. Redmire and Wensley are a short drive away and Leyburn is just three miles from the property so you are ideally placed to enjoy quirky shops and cafes, traditional pubs and a weekly market. If you want to explore a little further afield, take a trip to Richmond. Visit a range of independent shops, cafés and pubs in the beautiful cobbled market place, and don't miss the spectacular Richmond Castle – one of the finest surviving Norman castles in the UK. Sunshine Cottage will provide the perfect base to explore the local area and wider Yorkshire Dales region. Getting Around: Getting around the Yorkshire Dales is quick and convenient with the towns and villages located so close together. You can use the Leeds-Morecambe line and the famous Settle-Carlisle line which give fantastic access to the Dales on one of the most spectacular train journeys in England. Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you cross valleys, rise up over hills and wind round the country roads. You can take the number 156, Little White Bus from Bainbridge, through Hawes and onto Gayle. In the opposite direction you can enjoy the drama of Aysgarth Falls and travel through to Leyburn at the heart of Wensleydale. Teesside International Airport is 30 miles away from Preston-under-Scar. Interaction with Guests: We’re always available for our guests so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97160000/97159200/97159189/f7ac7221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Number Three, West Witton, Yorkshire Dales West Witton - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=97159189&PinnedHotelID=97159189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89458600/89458535/2401dd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Hideaways | Hazeley Cottage | West Burton Leyburn - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=89458535&PinnedHotelID=89458535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69864900/69864825/dddd4400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Foal Barn Cottages - Hayloft-CC211118 Spennithorne, near Leyburn - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=69864825&PinnedHotelID=69864825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106870000/106862700/106862602/w3000h2000x0y500-b5c2cfec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host Stay Sunshine Cottage Leyburn - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=106862602&PinnedHotelID=106862602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84240000/84236300/84236235/679b9875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Witton View, Bellerby, Yorkshire Dales Leyburn - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=84236235&PinnedHotelID=84236235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32932700/32932689/66833a0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in West Burton, near Leyburn West Burton, near Leyburn - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=32932689&PinnedHotelID=32932689&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=82708939&PinnedHotelID=82708939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=82708939,97159189,89458535,69864825,106862602) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during bookings. For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a... ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Free ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 62a893f1cc1506003214e3d9 ## About the area Located in Leyburn, this holiday home is in a rural area. Catterick Golf Club and Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Richmond Market Place and The Station. Leyburn Station and The Forbidden Corner are also worth visiting. [Visit our Leyburn travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leyburn.dx602333) [View more Holiday homes in Leyburn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leyburn-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602333-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.31527%2C-1.89402&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qIEGPf12NjN69fOzUMGCFdiSShU=) Leyburn, England ### What's nearby - ![Yorkshire Dates National Park is the closest #NationalPark where I went on my study abroad at the University of Leeds. I went #hiking here with two Germans I met in my hall who became my good friends. We spent the whole day there. We walk along the streams, a path that leads two streams, along dry-stone walls, sheep, and limestone. The was this old man we met who pointed to us that there's a hidden falls where most tourist would not see because they'd stop at the first one, look at it and then move on the hike. We managed to get to the Carboniferous limestone area that gives a breathtaking look of the dales.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337535/0a3c60ea-582b-4578-a919-d2a71bd06614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wensleydale 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![0_353007](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046377/470e79f2-8dc7-4ed1-b07e-8e4310e98748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yorkshire Dales National Park 4 min drive \- 2.9 miles - ![Taken on Sunday 27th August 2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079209/dc418744-a3ea-4984-ac4e-bbebdbd0f206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bolton Castle 5 min drive \- 3.9 miles - ![A unique but totally enjoyable day out in Yorkshire, a one of a kind experience ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494178/59edd2c8-1c7f-4770-9841-adce0759c88f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Forbidden Corner 6 min drive \- 5.4 miles - ![If you like to take long exposure photography of waterfalls, this is a place to definitely visit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079205/008a9ba3-2f90-4c25-9cb3-54373a4c450f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Aysgarth Falls 12 min drive \- 8.2 miles ### Getting around - Garsdale Station 26 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - The Golden Lion, Leyburn 4 min drive - The George And Dragon Inn 10 min drive - Richard The III 6 min drive - The Black Bull 11 min drive - Kings Head, Leyburn 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage? ### Where is Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Host & Stay | Sunshine Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer B. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Cottage This was a fantastic cottage with all the mod cons and incredibly clean, lovely beds and towels and biscuits and milk left for us also.We did think there would be a back garden with grass as we had taken our little dog with us but there was'nt. My husband did find a very large field with right of way about 2 mins walk away so little dog loved it so not so much of a problem. ##### Jennifer B. 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