Book the Cottage
Book the Cottage and Fish the River Wharfe.
Stay beside the River Wharfe at Wharfe Bank Cottage and enjoy exclusive access to two private fishing pegs during your visit. Bring your own tackle and fish independently, or enquire about adding a guided fishing session for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Fishing access is exclusively for guests staying at the cottage and is subject to the fishing season, river levels and conditions.
The Cottage
A riverside home on the Wharfe.









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What You Get
Everything you need for a great stay.
Four-bedroom riverside cottage
Sleeps up to eight guests
Two private River Wharfe fishing pegs
Dog friendly
Free private parking
Fully equipped kitchen
Wi-Fi throughout
Garden and veranda overlooking Bolton Ings
Ground-floor bedroom and shower room
Convenient train connections to York and Leeds
Private Fishing
Your own pegs on the River Wharfe.
The fishing pegs are located close to the cottage and are available exclusively to booked cottage guests during their stay. Whether you are after barbel, chub, perch or pike, the Wharfe fishes well throughout the season and offers something for anglers of every level.
Fishing access details
- Two private fishing pegs, one angler per peg
- Guests fishing independently must bring their own tackle, bait and equipment
- All anglers must hold a valid Environment Agency rod licence
- Fishing is available during the legal river season, normally 16 June to 15 March
- Access is subject to river levels, tidal and weather conditions
- Fishing rules and fish care expectations must be followed at all times
Optional Extra
Add a guided fishing experience.
Guests can enquire about adding a private guided fishing experience to their stay. Our guide can provide tackle, bait, equipment and tuition tailored to the angler's experience level, whether you are picking up a rod for the first time or looking to refine your approach on the Wharfe.
Guest Reviews
What our guests say.
I can safely say that this beautiful cottage is in the Top 3 places I've ever stayed, having stayed in quite a few Airbnbs around the world. So clean, peaceful, everything was functional, beautiful outdoor spaces and a designed interior with class and taste. There isn't a single negative thing I could say about it. Would highly recommend to a group or family. My friends and I are already looking to book again. 10/10
Tornicia
June 2025 路 Airbnb
We had such a lovely time at Wharfe Bank Cottage. Beautiful peaceful surroundings, gorgeously quirky cottage and huge garden, we all loved our stay including our French bulldog! There was plenty of room for our family of 4 plus 2 grandparents where we didn't feel we were under each other's feet. Steph was a great host, very responsive and gave us some fab food recommendations! Loved the convenience of getting to York by train too. All in all I would 100% recommend! We hope to rebook again in the future. Thank you Steph x
Emma
August 2025 路 Airbnb
We had a fabulous long weekend in Stephanie's home. It was home from home and a great space to get the family together. The downstairs bedroom and en-suite are great for anyone with access needs and we loved waking up to the river views. Steph was very responsive to our messages and made the stay incredibly smooth. Would highly recommend.
Helen
September 2025 路 Airbnb
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage and felt at home right from the start. The property has a great feel about it, and is comfortably furnished throughout. If you like cooking, the kitchen in particular is excellent, and has everything you could possibly need. All in all, this is a gem. Thanks for the stay!
Andrew
December 2025 路 Airbnb
Beautiful spacious cottage, absolutely perfect for our friends reunion! Steph is really helpful, gave great local recommendations of walks and places to eat, as well as really clear instructions for our stay. The cottage is gorgeous, really well equipped, and comfortable. The location is stunning! We could see so many stars in the night sky! Our dog was really happy too!
Kat
January 2026 路 Airbnb
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful Airbnb. The interiors were stunning, with beautiful paintings and thoughtful d茅cor that made the house feel warm and welcoming. The barbecue area and the outdoor seating were perfect for relaxing and spending quality time together. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. We genuinely enjoyed every single moment of our stay, and every corner of the house was a delight to explore. Everything was beautifully maintained and thoughtfully arranged, making our holiday even more special. We created wonderful family memories here and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable getaway. We would love to come back again!
Amit
July 2026 路 Airbnb
Thank you for a fabulous stay at your property. We had a fab stay, the kids loved the bunk beds and playing in the garden. The house felt really homely, but was also immaculately clean, had everything you could need. We stayed for a wedding but would definitely consider coming back for a holiday!
Jenni
May 2026 路 Airbnb
Lovely place to spend some much needed relaxation time and a proper home from home. If we are ever in the area again we won't hesitate to book here first. The real bonus was the fishing. Between two anglers we had approximately 45 barbel in 6 days, biggest being 10lb 2oz. Average size around 7lb. A truly memorable week away.
Andrew
June 2026 路 Airbnb
Absolutely beautiful cottage in a lovely area. My brothers and I stayed there for a fishing weekend. None of us are particularly experienced at fishing, but the stunning house, paired with the privacy of 2 private fishing pegs, was absolutely ideal for us. The property itself was clean, cosy, and full of useful amenities. With a few keen chefs among us, the kitchen in particular was fantastic! Plus a huge back garden for our dog to run around in. Absolutely faultless, would recommend it to anyone looking for a weekend of fishing and relaxation. Thanks Steph!
Jordan
July 2026 路 Airbnb
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