River Views, Private Fishing & 9 min Train to York

Wharfe Bank Cottage is a cosy, family-friendly home situated within a rural setting with fast transport links to Leeds & York. With a crackling fire, a veranda overlooking Bolton Ings, and private fishing pegs (seasonal), it’s perfect for making memories together including the dog! Enjoy country walks, board games, and home comforts while unwinding in peaceful surroundings. With a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of space, it’s the ideal getaway for quality time with loved ones. The space Nestled in the heart of Ulleskelf alongside the River Wharfe, our charming 4-bedroom cottage dates back to 1865 and is only 4 miles aways for the local town of Tadcaster. Its quaint, wonky walls and low ceilings will make you feel at home in no time. * Professionally cleaned and bedding washed and ironed by dry cleaners before every stay* Below is a list of things to help you make the most of your stay: Two Private Fishing Pegs - Available for fishing 16th June - 15th March (tide dependant) - Great for Barbel (can also catch pike, perch, silvers and chub) - Keep noise to a minimum and respect the neighbours - 1 person per peg - Fishing rods not provided - Leave the pegs as you found them - Not suitable for children under 12 and must be supervised at all times - No Swimming - A rod licence is required for river fishing: You can buy a 1-day (£7.10), 8-day (£14.30) or 12-month (£35.80) licence online on the government website Car Parking - Free private car parking for up to 5 cars Local Amenities - Village shop - Church Fenton Village Shop (more offerings & international foods) - Tadcaster / Sainsburys - Sherburn in Elmet / Aldi Trasport Links - Ulleskelf Train station: 9-12 minutes to York / 23 - 29 minutes to Leeds - Leeds East Airport less than 5 mins away Things to do in the area - Dog Walks - Bishops Wood - York - Wetherby Races - York Races - Leeds - Bowling (Clifton Moore) - Cinema (The Springs, Leeds) - Bike Rides (very flat surroundings) - Fishing (requires rod licence which can be purchased online) - Tadcaster Swimming pool Uber operates here - Taxi to York - approx £25-£30 - Taxi to Leeds - approx £35-£40 Delivering Local Take-Aways - Chinese: Happy-wok, Tadcaster - Pizza/Kebab: Dominos, Sherburn in Elment / Tadkebab, Tadcaster Local pubs/eateries - The White Horse, Church Fenton - The Ash Tree, Barkston Ash - The Castle Inn, Cawood - The Ryther Arms Steakhouse Fine Dining - Roots, York - Skosh, York - Myse, Hovingham (1hr drive) - The Star Inn, Harome (1hr drive) If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! Guest access Guests are welcome to access the whole house and outside areas. The linen cupboard, attic, garage and shed at the bottom of the garden are out of bounds. Other things to note Accessible Ground Floor Bedroom & Shower Room For guests with limited mobility, we offer a comfortable ground floor bedroom alongside a WC and walk-in shower room. This setup is ideal for those who prefer to avoid stairs or have accessibility needs.