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The French House

Richmond, Yorkshire Dales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Four Poster
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful converted cottage in the heart of a picturesque estate, with an elegant, comfortable and brimming timeless charm
  • Chilly evenings are made special by lavish furnishings and an open fire with the addition of a luxurious wood burning hot tub
  • Surround by rolling countryside and the village of Gilling West with its two pubs a short walk
Property code: G0144

Welcome to this beautiful three-bedroom barn conversion set on the cusp of a pretty village in the Yorkshire Dales. There's lots to love about this holiday cottage including its gorgeous interiors, outdoor hot tub and wonderful setting within a rolling country estate. The property is a lesson in understated elegance. Soft tones complement the luxurious furnishings and sophisticated touches throughout. It's hard to believe this stone barn was once home to the estate's cattle.

 

Access to the cottage is via dual aspect arched doorways; step inside to discover a beautiful spacious living room with exposed painted floorboards underfoot. An open fire sits at the heart of this room making it the perfect cosy space to retreat to each evening. Take your pick from two huge grey sofas and settle down to catch a movie on the LCD TV. Wi-Fi is also provided. You'll experience plenty of the Hygge factor in here with its soft lightening and the crackle of wood on the fire. Dashes of colour on the curtains and cushions complete the stylish but comfortable look.

The kitchen sits next door and echoes the same stylish appeal. Grey units gather around a dining table with quirky handmade barrel stools underneath. The cupboards are fully equipped with everything you'll need for your stay and a dishwasher, washer/dryer is included for your convenience.

 

There are three bedrooms, each with their own unique beds. The first bedroom is set on the ground floor. This generous room boasts a fabulous king-size cast iron bedstead and a wow-factor wet-room set into the corner of the room. The remaining bedrooms are both upstairs. Bedroom two features a king-size French four-poster bed with exposed beams overhead - a romantic and dramatic room. The final bedroom offers the option of a super king-size or two single beds, perfect if you have children or adults with you who prefer their own space at night. There is a further wet room-style bathroom with a walk-in shower.

 

There is much to love outside this luxurious property too. To the rear, you have a delightful enclosed courtyard with outdoor furniture, fairy lights and a BBQ for those balmy summer evenings. A water garden adds to the peaceful ambience. The courtyard is also home to the log-burning hot tub which is exclusively for guests use and is available throughout the year. To the front of the barn is a large shared courtyard, another very pleasant and sheltered space to enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon G & T.

 

Beyond the gardens, guests are more than welcome to walk around the estate and meet the local wildlife. The cross-country walk by the church and down to the village pub is highly recommended. For little ones, there is also a play area just a few hundred yards from the barn.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size and 1 super-king zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request)
  • 1 wet room-style en-suite and one wet room-style bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Dishwasher, washer/drier
  • Private outdoor wood fired hot tub - note these do not have jets
  • BBQ
  • Nearby play area and large area of grounds to explore
  • Open fire - First basket of logs included, additional can be purchased from owners
  • Ample off road parking
  • Heating included
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Pub 0.5 miles, shop 3 miles away
  • Complex of properties
  • TV
  • Separate communal laundry room with washer and dryer available
  • Please Note. This property is part of a complex on the Estate and other properties can potentially be booked to accommodate a large booking
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The cottage has a beautiful location set within a large estate on the cusp of the Yorkshire Dales. A 50-mile drive to the coast and the City of York, it's an ideal basecamp from which to strike out and discover these unique Yorkshire locations. Reeth (15 miles) and the stunning landscapes of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale (both 24 miles) are also within easy reach, and it’s well placed for a day trip over the Lakes if you want to explore there too.

The property is set on the edge of a very pretty village. There's a great dining pub just a short walk away and if you're a bit of a foodie there are several more excellent dining pubs in the area as well as a deli, tea-room and farm shop. It's also the perfect location if you enjoy walking. There are lots of beautiful walks from the doorstep and the village is a well-known starting point for walking - seasoned walkers come from miles around to set off from the village.

This stunning Yorkshire Cottage is just 4 miles away from Richmond, a historic market town with much to offer the discerning holidaymaker. Explore the cobbled market square or head up towards Richmond Castle for a slice of Yorkshire history. Just a short drive through Richmond takes you into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales proper. Head up towards Reeth and on towards Hawes in Wensleydale for a true taste of this magnificent countryside.

North of the cottage is the charming town of Barnard Castle (12 miles). Recently listed as one of the top 10 places to live in the UK, it's a pretty little place with a host of shops, cafes and pubs to explore. The excellent Bowes Museum is here and is well worth a visit. And as the name would suggest there's a historic castle to explore too.

Further south, you'll find the pretty market town of Northallerton (20 miles) where handsome Georgian houses line the long main street. The wonderful Betty's Tearooms is here as is a fantastic local deli, Lewis & Cooper's Food Emporium and of course the quintessentially Yorkshire department store of Barkers.

To take in the North York Moors, head further south and brave it up Sutton Bank, the view from the top said by some to be the finest in all of England. The gorgeous market town of Helmsley makes for the perfect pit stop and if you feel like a spot of pampering, there's also a fantastic spa just a few miles down the road.

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Samantha 12th February 2023

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Beautiful, peaceful and stunning location! Would book again!

Reviewed by Susan 29th December 2022

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Beautiful cottage fantastic decor

Reviewed by Martine 23rd December 2022

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Fabulous cottage , would definitely visit again

Reviewed by Peter 4th December 2022

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Well this cottage was fabulous. So warm and cosy with loads of room inside. Kitchen might be a bit tight to seat 6 but there were only two of us so it wasnt an issue .. certainly all the three bedrooms were really big with a lot of cupboard space. The two bathrooms were very warm and cosy and the showers really hot and powerful. Surrounded by lovelRead morey countryside and very friendly people we had a wonderful few days there. Definitely recommend for a lovely short break. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 19th September 2022

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Reviewed by Tony 2nd June 2022

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