The Roost Retreat

“I had a bit of an extended stay at the Roost recently. I was working on the Polar Express for just over 7 weeks. From arrival to departure I was made to feel at home by Simon & Claire. From a welcome bottle of milk, eggs, teas, bread and lots of lovely, homemade preserves, right up to a lift to the train station when no other viable options were available, I was made to feel like family. This meant so much as my own family were still hundreds of miles away. Simon and Claire know the true definition of hospitality and it shows at every turn. There isn’t anything they haven’t thought of. Whether you need some ear plugs, forgot your toothbrush or after the glorious shower, you just want to snuggle up in a luxurious robe, the Roost has it all! The kitchenette has everything you could possibly need. This is where I fell in love…with an air fryer! Lucky for me, Santa left one for me at home when I returned. I guess I made the nice list again! This was my first time at the Roost, but certainly won’t be my last! Thanks for everything Simon & Claire. Much love, Jamie C.”

- Jamie C.

“We had the pleasure of staying with Claire and Simon at their B&B in Northumberland a few years ago and were initially sorry to hear about their move to North Yorkshire but then keen to stay at their new self-catering accommodation when we heard that it is dog-friendly. We had a four-night stay last weekend and, aside from torrential rain on the Saturday, had a great stay. The bedroom is very comfortable, the bathroom is a good size, and the separate kitchenette is very useful to have for basic food preparation and eating. Claire welcomed us to the property and showed us around. It's immediately evident that there is great attention to details. There were useful basics (milk, bread, eggs) and tasty extras (artisan cookies, home-made greengage jam and Seville orange marmalade) for us and dog biscuits, towels, blankets and bedding for our pooch. The secure garden is a massive bonus for people with a dog and he much enjoyed roaming around it and making friends with people passing by the gate. The property is only a five minute walk from the Leeming Bar terminus of the Wensleydale Heritage Railway and we had a lovely day in Leyburn and Bedale via the train, and there are lots of interesting places to visit within an hour's drive. We particularly recommend Hearts of Ampleforth for breakfast/brunch/coffee if you visit the North York Moors National Park, Rievaulx Abbey, etc.”

- Julian, Ruth & Eddie