Guest Book - The Byre
Our third return to the lovely Byre here in Newbiggin. Honestly felt like returning to a long lost home - warm and welcoming, beautifully turned out and welcoming. All this thanks to our wonderful hosts, Andrew and Diane. Thank you again for designing, maintaining and continuing to make The Byre available, to us and so many others who look forward to being here.
Thanks again Diane and Andrew for yet another lovely week at The Byre. We’re losing count of how many trips we have made now, but are already looking forward to our next.
As always, everything at The Byre is perfection and beyond, Warmest welcome, plenty of local info and suggestions of things to do and places to visit. May favourites walks revisited and have enjoyed performances at the Swaledale Festival. The Curlew Safari from Castle Bolton was wonderful and we will definitely do that again on another stay here, Thank you Diane and Andrew for everything, 5 stars really aren’t enough to reflect what you offer at Cottage in the Dales.
The most wonderful accommodation and hospitality we could hope for in this spectacular part of the world. Thank you Diane and Andrew for your gracious welcome and care during our stay. We will be back!
This is our fourth visit to Cottage in the Dales and we have booked for 2026 and 2027. I think that says a lot. I just love it here, so comfortable and everything you could wish for. It was sunshine for two weeks. Thank you Diane and Andrew.
Our first visit to The Byre but not to Diane and Andrew's hospitality, which is second to none! The Byre is better than the cottage in West Burton and I didn't think I would ever say that. Weather was glorious! Thank you Diane we will come again next year.
Yet another wonderful stay at Cottage in the Dales - our first time in The Byre. Cosy cottage for two with beautiful antique finishes. The warmest of welcomes as always from Diane and Andrew. Thanks again for a stunning retreat to add to our memories. Looking forward to August 2026 already.
What a wonderful place to stay. We have chilled and had plenty of down time. The Byre is stunning. We will be back from Boldon, nr Newcastle. Thank you Diane for your recommendations too!
Back again! Despite both us having the dreaded spring lurgy, we still managed to have a wonderful time. Weather absolutely glorious and lucky enough to bag an extra three days. Gorgeous cottage. Lacks for nothing. Already booed again for next year. Why wouldn't we!
We've had a lovely break. Crisp, bright, sunny days and returning to old haunts. Then back, at day's end, to the comfort of The Byre.
We've loved our stay in your stunning cottage, so peaceful, everything perfect! Thanks very much.
Another brilliant trip to The Byre, even the weather has been perfect! We've visited Hawes, Richmond, Kipling Hall, Harlow Carr and even managed to catch the filming of All Creatures Great and Small in Grassington - such fun! Thank you Andrew and Diane for everything.
A truly wonderful experience. It lived up to its reputation and did not disappoint. Without doubt, I'll be back!
This is the best cottage we have stayed at. That is why we have been coming back see 2013. Hope to be back again soon. Thank you again Diane and Andrew.
A first holiday as a family an a wonderful stay in the Dales. Blue skies (mostly!), roaring fires and the pure luxury of The Byre - we've been spoiled. Thank you Andy and Diane.
