The Wensleydale Experience

We called up while we were in the area and Tim was able to squeeze us in on the same day for the Farm Tour! He was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, welcoming, and helpful. Very insightful and very much worth the money. Highly recommend.We weren’t sure who it was for but Tim tailors it for adults, kids, and families

We spent two nights at the Wensleydale Experience and it did not disappoint. It was our anniversary and wanted to spend some time in nature to relax.The views were beautiful and even though other yurts are nearby, it felt private and secluded. The yurt itself was spotless, with the a huge comfy bed!The hot tub was also a lovely treat, but make sure to pile the wood up to get it warmed up (it can take a while, but once warm it’s easy to stay on top of) We loved the fire pit and enjoyed late night drinks around it. We used the BBQ every night too.We stopped for breakfast at the cafe on site one morning, it was delicious and the eggs were just soooo fresh tasting.Tim was super helpful and always on hand for questions, nothing was ever too much trouble for him.We adored our stay and will definitely be back for some unwinding time.Thanks so much!

What a fantastic experience this was! My husband and I spent 3 nights with our 6 and almost 2 year old sons and our dog in Hazel yurt and it has been a really special stay. The boys especially loved watching all the comings and goings of a working farm and having an enclosed space for both the dog and the toddler was a godsend! The wood fired hot tub was fab and the yurt was really spacious even with the double futon, travel cot and dog crate.The farm tour was a real treat. Very informative and really fun for the kids and grown ups alike. The icing on the cake was when Tim took us to see the highland cows. Off-roading in an old Land Rover was my sons dream! And herding the highland cattle to new fields was a real experience.Tim is such a fantastic host! So helpful and friendly.We certainly didn’t want to leave and are already thinking when we can return. I have a feeling we’ll become regulars!Thank you to everyone at The Wensleydale Experience for creating such a special little place.

I had the wonderful half day farm experience given to me as a birthday gift from my best friend. We’ve reached the age where we prefer to do things, learn things, experience things rather than own another pair of gloves!We arrived at the farm on a very wet and chilly October morning to be greeted by a smiling Tim who was in charge of us all morning. Tim happily guided us through all the activities we would be doing and along the way answered any questions and told us all about farming. After feeding the chickens, moving the Llama, feeding the cheeky piglets and weighing the biggest piglets we stopped for a lovely breakfast in the farm cafe. The highlight was when we arrived in an empty field and Tim shouted to the highland cattle to come so we could move them to another field. Out of nowhere the beautiful highland cattle appeared and we gentle walked them from one field, across a road stopping all traffic, into the new field. What beauties they are!We throughly enjoyed our morning with Tim and all animals we met and would highly recommend this wonderful farm experience.

Fantastic overnight stay in the Hazel dog friendly yurt. We received a warm Yorkshire welcome on arrival from Tim who showed us everything we needed to know and had even lit the hot tub for us. The yurt had everything we needed to enjoy our stay including a gas bbq, hot tub and a really comfortable bed. The area was fully enclosed which meant it was totally safe for our dog. Totally chilled out stay despite the grim weather. Can't wait to book again for next year.

Absolutely stunning location and extremely accommodating. As a group of 5 girls we really struggled to find a place that would take us for one night but Tim and Kate were extremely helpful with my visit and upcoming to the visit. We drove 3 hours to get there and already discussing our visit back.Would recommend for couples and groups, absolutely great!

My family use this as a regular retreat. We love the idea of being able to sit in an open air hot tub watching the nearby farm animals go about their day. The views across the valley from our regular Yurt is amazing. Tim is very attentive. He will always drop by if you need him, He does great farm tours and keeps them engaging for kids and adults alike.We tried an alternative experience and came back with our tails between our legs. Just the right amount of power supply in the yurts so that you have light and charging facilities.If you go during the week you will also get to see RAF and US Marine aircraft doing low passes through the valley.Castle Bolton is just across the valley too and is worth a visit as it is near the national park.With this being only a couple of hours from Liverpool we will indeed keep coming back

This is our fourth visit to the Wensleydale Experience and couldn’t recommend it enough. Tim, the site manager, is extremely welcoming and accommodating. We travelled with two other families and every effort was made to ensure we had everything we needed. The children (aged from 3 to 9) absolutely loved the farm tour and spent most of their time in the hot tub!Facilities are great (comfortable bed, toilet and shower per yurt and ample space including BBQ area). There is also a lovely cafe and farm shop close to site.We will be back next year and would highly recommend.

Amazing place to stay in the Yorkshire dales! Tim was very helpful and there when needed.The yurt was equipped with all that we needed, the bed and sofa bed was comfy, the gas bbq was a great plus, the toilet and shower area was clean, and the hot tub was great and in a private spot. The cafe on site was a bonus, we had a nice breakfast in there.A short walk away from the yurts is a lovely waterfall - you get to walk through a field of highland cows to get to it, which we found pretty amazing.We will definitely be visiting again and highly recommended to all.

Absolutely loved our stay here! Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to escape and chill out. Tim was a fantastic host and couldn't do enough for us - even supplying me with an electric socket for my hairdryer! The bed was so so comfortable and the yurt had everything we needed for a weekend away. We will definitely be returning!