Description
Walk through the gate into a prettily planted ‘yarden’ complete with furniture and brolly. Once across the threshold step back in time into this Grade II listed, 18th-century cottage. This romantic property has been sympathetically restored and the owner, having a green ethos, exhibits her unique flair and principles using handmade, antique, reclaimed and salvaged fixtures and furnishings. Enjoy good food and conversation in the well-equipped, vintage galley kitchen or settle down before the inviting log/smokeless fuel burning stove in leather library chairs and choose from the varied selection of books that line the walls. Upstairs the ‘Granny Chic’ style continues with two irresistible bedrooms with comfortable (one king and one double) beds, antique linens and bohemian furnishings. USB sockets are conveniently positioned by the beds and a cosy night is promised with electric blankets.
Stepping out in Richmond there are an abundance of activities to entertain. The cobbled streets are a joy to amble around, visiting an eclectic mix of independent shops, galleries and traditional tearooms, with the Georgian marketplace at the heart of the town. There are riverside walks to enjoy, with a popular route taking you past the renovated Victorian Station (where you can also go to the cinema during your stay), and along to Easby Abbey. Eating out is a pleasure with a variety of high-quality restaurants available nearby (be sure to book restaurants in advance of your stay). The Norman Castle dominates the skyline, from which the enchanting higgledy rooftops and Culloden Tower may be viewed. The Georgian theatre is the oldest in existence and just five minutes’ walk from the cottage, and hosts a busy repertoire of plays, comedy nights and musical evenings.
As the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground with walkers and cyclists, with picture postcard villages and rugged landscapes to explore, it really is the perfect base.
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Accommodation details
Ground floor
Step to entrance.
Living room: With multi-fuel burner, Flatscreen TV with Firestick and Amazon Echo.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
First floor
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and Flatscreen TV with Amazon Firestick.
Bedroom 2: With double bed and Flatscreen TV with Amazon Firestick.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
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Facilities
Gas central heating (underfloor in living room, kitchen and dining area), electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burner included.
Miscellaneous
Enclosed courtyard garden with patio and garden furniture. 2 small, well behaved dogs (must bring own dog bed). Adjoining car park, £15 per week (coins only) or up to 10 hours £4.50 (free 6pm-8am) (by coins or ’RingGo’ phone app). No smoking. Please note: Non-shedding hypoallergenic dogs only.
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