THE WEDDING VILLAGE
The Cottages
BEHIND THE NAMES
Our cottages
All of our cottages at Thief Hall are named after famous highwaymen and characters from local folklore.
The venue is located on Thief Hole Lane and it is rumoured that highwaymen and thieves hid in a large hollow at the end of the lane. They would watch for travellers and wagons passing along the old London to Edinburgh road, ready to strike before disappearing back into the countryside.
Whether fact or folklore, these tales have become part of the character of Thief Hall and inspired the names of our cottages, celebrating the mystery, adventure and history of this unique corner of North Yorkshire.
STAY TOGETHER
All in one place
Your cottages, your choice. Fill the cottages with the people who mean the most, keeping your nearest and dearest all in one place for the best weekend of your life.
Guests can enjoy a two-night stay, giving them plenty of time to settle in, relax and make the most of your celebrations at Thief Hall.
Each cottage varies in size and how many guests it can sleep. There is also the option to add additional beds across the cottages, if requested.
Bateman Byre
Bateman Byre has been designed with the Wedding Couple in mind. Your own private hideaway, just for the two of you. Sleeping 2 guests, the cottage features one bedroom with its own ensuite, alongside an open-plan living and kitchen area. Outside, a secluded courtyard complete with a hot tub - the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy our beautiful Yorkshire views.
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Millington House
Millington House is our largest cottage, sleeping 14+ guests across four spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, with the option of adding a sofa bed for extra guests. The large open-plan living area is a great space for entertaining and getting everyone together to celebrate the night before your wedding. Outside, guests can enjoy the private hot tub, and its handy location gives you easy access to the makeup room. Perfect for your wedding party on those early wedding mornings.
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Swift Nick Cottage
Swift Nick sleeps up to 6 guests across two comfortable bedrooms, with the option to add a sofa bed for extra sleeping space. Designed with accessibility in mind, it features ramp access, a wet room and double back doors with flat access straight out into the shared courtyard. Enjoy being right in the heart of everything without compromising on comfort.
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Thief Hole Barn
Thief Hole Barn is our second-largest cottage, sleeping 8 guests across four bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, with the option to add extra guests with bunk beds and sofa bed space. With a private hot tub overlooking the Yorkshire views at the front and direct access to the shared courtyard at the back, it’s another great option for gathering everyone together the night before the wedding.
Top bunks are for children under 16 and under nine stone.
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Turpin Cottage
Turpin Cottage is a home-from-home, great for families or a small group of friends. Sleeping up to 5 guests across two comfortable bedrooms, with the option to add an extra under-16 guest on the bunk bed, this space is made for enjoying time together. Outside, guests get the best of both worlds: a private front courtyard with seating and their own hot tub, as well as access to the shared courtyard at the rear when they want to join in the communal festivities.
Top bunks are for children under 16 and under nine stone.
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Fawkes Cottage
Fawkes Cottage may be our smallest cottage, but it’s big on charm. Perfect for two guests, it has one bedroom with the option to add a sofa bed for extra sleeping space. The open-plan living area gives you a lovely space to relax, while outside you’ll find your own private hot tub as well as access to the shared courtyard at the rear, so you’re never far from the party.
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