Retreat 26873 – Richmond, Yorkshire

An elegant rural property surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful villages. There are nearby farm shops where you can pick up a wealth of fresh locally sourced produce for your breakfast lunch or evening meals. There is also a choice of country inns serving excellent menus of local produce. Enjoy a trip to Barnard Castle where attractions await including the castle. Visit the Bowes Museum a magnificent building and home to an eclectic collection of art relics and antiques perfect for a rainy day!

A trip to Richmond is perfect for riverside walks along the River Swale stopping to admire the River Swale Waterfalls and finishing in The Station which has been restored to include a three-screen cinema micro-brewery and bar ice-cream parlour artisan bakery and a café. A charming single-storey stone cottage resting on the owner s farm grounds. The cottage is approached via a private front garden and beautiful ornamental trees.

Sleeping four guests in two bedrooms this beautiful property is ideal for groups of friends or families seeking a spot of blissful isolation without compromising on stylish accommodation. Stepping into the kitchen/diner you ll discover light open high ceilings and contemporary brass light fittings. There is everything you need to cook up a storm including an electric oven and hob fridge/freezer microwave and dishwasher There is a large round dining table for your evening meals.

Keep the chef company and perch on a stool at the breakfast bar. There is a conservatory off the kitchen with comfy seating an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee whilst watching the views of the garden and fields beyond. After your dinner make your way into the snug lounge with wood burner stoke up the fire and settle down for a cosy night in talking over your favourite moments of the holiday so far. When its time to rest there are two beautifully furnished bedrooms.

Size matters when it comes to beds and these do not disappoint. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room and WC while the other bedroom has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed (which can be made into a twin on request) with an en-suite bathroom with bath separate shower and WC. The well-considered accommodation features a handy utility room with washer dryer and a place to de-boot and hang wet coats.

Outside consideration extends to your four legged friends with an outdoor shower for you and your muddy canine companion. On warm balmy evenings relax in the peaceful surroundings or sink into the private wood-fired hot tub to ease your sore muscles. There are private walks around the farm and a footpath that takes through a magical woodland down to a private lake. Throw down a blanket and enjoy a picnic. Parking is provided for two cars