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Plum Tree Cottage - Richmond

Richmond, North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Bring your dog and explore or relax within the miles and miles of surrounding Yorkshire countryside
  • Located within a short drive of the historic market town of Richmond
  • Relax in the hot tub with stunning views of the surrounding traditional country estate
Property code: 83085

A tastefully renovated cottage that delivers rural seclusion, contemporary and timeless interiors, and easy access to a wealth of local walks, bike rides and popular beauty spots.

If you’re looking for a dog-friendly property but would rather not compromise on style, you are in for a treat with this tastefully renovated cottage 8 miles from Richmond. Find dog walks in abundance through the beautiful rolling countryside in this area of North Yorkshire, which is dotted with farm shops, quaint villages and friendly pubs. Afterwards, return to base for a stroll through the estate before snuggling up beside the fire or sinking into the private wood-fired hot tub in the garden.

Set within a family estate, the cottage enjoys a peaceful and private location, a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Meticulously finished with close attention to detail both inside and out, this is a wonderful rural retreat for families or friends at any time of year. If you are bringing a four-legged friend or two, you will be pleased to find a handy utility room, ideal for drying off wet coats, boots and paws after long walks in the countryside. Stepping into the kitchen/diner, you will discover cool and contemporary decor, a light and airy feel, and elegant finishing touches. While the chef of the group whips up a delicious feast of fresh produce from the local farm shop, fellow guests can enjoy a glass of wine on the barstools at the breakfast bar. With rich tones, oak worktops and antique brass handles and lighting, you might find yourselves arguing over who gets to cook the next meal. Once prepared, dine at the round table beneath the stylish pendant light before retiring to the cosy lounge for the evening. With a wood burner set into an original fireplace, a choice of plump and inviting sofas and warm decor, this is just the place to warm up after a long day outside. Meanwhile, the sunny conservatory with rattan furniture and wonderful views is the perfect spot for enjoying a cup of coffee or getting lost in a good book.

When the day is done, choose between the two beautifully furnished bedrooms. Both finished in restful hues and adorned with luxury linens, there is no need to argue over the two rooms. The super-king-size bedroom boasts a stunning en-suite bathroom, beautifully tiled with a roll-top bath, his and hers sinks and a fabulous walk-in shower. Meanwhile, the king-size bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite shower room, so there will be no queues in the mornings.

Thoughtful touches and a feeling of space continue outside to this property’s fabulous garden. Dog-friendly through and through, find an extensive lawn garden full of interesting smells and a special outdoor shower for hosing off muddy paws after walks. On balmy evenings, dine alfresco on the patio or indulge in a long soak in the wood-fired hot tub while admiring the stunning rural views. Beyond the garden lies acres of private land just waiting to be explored. Follow a footpath through magical woodland and down to a peaceful lake - the perfect spot to enjoy a romantic picnic or an hour on your own with your book. Off-road parking is provided for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as twins on request) and 1 king-size
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with WC, and 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack provided
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed garden with seating
  • Wood-fired hot tub. You can also take advantage of the option for the owners to have it ready for you upon arrival (£50 paid directly to owner), simply request this closer to your holiday (available for arrivals Monday to Friday)
  • Off-street parking provided for 2 cars
  • Pub and shop within walking distance
  • Livery Options available
  • Close to Wedding Venues, Middleham Lodge, The Wedding Barn, Headlam Hall and Rockliffe Hall
  • Close to Raby Castle
  • A pleasant drive away from the ** Michelin Star Restaurant - The Raby Hunt
  • Conveniently located with easy access to the A1
     
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • Please note there is a refundable £50 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday

Surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful villages, this is a wonderful escape from the everyday. Perched between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors, you are ideally located for making the most of this county’s spectacular scenery and fantastic walking routes. When you’re not hiking the heather-clad hills, browse the local farm shops or treat yourselves to a hearty meal out in one of the nearby country inns.

Just 8 miles away, Richmond is a charming market town on the borders of Wensleydale and Swaledale. It boasts an 11th-century castle, fine Georgian architecture, a historic Georgian theatre and a large cobbled market square as some of its many attractions. Stroll into town for a cup of Yorkshire tea at one of the many tearooms there or pop over for dinner at one of the excellent restaurants.

The gorgeous River Swale runs through the town and, across the river - less than a mile - are the River Swale Waterfalls. You can walk in either direction along the river and deep into the countryside without having to go anywhere near the car. We also recommend exploring the restored former Richmond Railway Station which has lots to entertain young and old including a small cinema, cafe/restaurant, gallery, microbrewery and artisan bakery.

Richmond is also known as 'The Gateway to the Dales' so expect stunning Dales’ scenery within minutes of leaving the town. Peppering this glorious countryside are countless attractive little towns and villages and, if you enjoy a bit of surreal entertainment, how about a visit to the quite brilliant Forbidden Corner, an attraction full of statues and hidden surprises, 14 miles away near Middleham.

Meanwhile, just 15 miles to the west, Barnard Castle is a historic market town recently listed as one of the ‘top 10 rural places to live in the UK’. On the fringe of the Yorkshire Dales, there is a host of boutique 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 an English Heritage castle to discover, too.

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 23rd February 2024

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Really enjoyed our stay , well equipped, very cosy , in a great location , thank you for the well come pack

Reviewed by Karen 25th November 2023

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Lovely cottage, great place to chill and relax. Had a couple of hiccups but the owners sorted immediately and we had a great time. Well kitted out cottage.

Reviewed by Alyson 12th November 2023

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Comfortable, cosy and well equipped. All you could hope for.

Reviewed by Fiona 8th September 2023

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The cottage is absolutely beautiful! Its comfortable, perfectly clean & has everything youd need & more for an amazing stay. It was so cosy sitting on an evening with a lit fire in the hearth & the hot tub was great!. You can watch House Martins flying above & feeding on the wing. See bats & hear owls screeching on an evening & theres a wonderful dRead moreark sky. Its a little part of heaven & I for one could live there! Well definitely be back. Thanks Jo & crew for everything, youre amazing! Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 1st September 2023

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Beautiful location, comfortable cottage. Peace and quiet good base for the dales and the moors. Owners very helpful. We loved it and would definitely consider going back again.

Reviewed by Pauline 25th August 2023

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The cottage is very nice lovely and quiet,horses came to say hello every morning gorgeous area to relax

Reviewed by Richard 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Adrianne 7th July 2023

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The cottage is very comfortable and warm with ample soft furnishings . It is well located and the site is quiet and the property well maintained. The lovely food gift was a welcome surprise on arrival and the Prosecco went down well! Thank you.

Reviewed by Steven 23rd June 2023

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Lovely luxury dog friendly self catering cottage in the countryside with beautiful surroundings with everything you need for any break or occasion. Jo the estate manager met us warmly at the cottage on arrival and was very informative on the surrounding area and places of interest

Reviewed by Elizabeth 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 11th June 2023

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Great place to stay and enjoy the surrounding areas. This was our second time and looking forward to our third next year

Reviewed by Darren 26th May 2023

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Very nice bungalow situated in a tranquil location but close enough to the towns such as Richmond, Darlington and the East Cost. Excellent facilities including a lovely welcome pack (food, prosecco etc), towels, robes, logs for the fire and hot tub. Out family including you young children had a lovely week.

Reviewed by Karen 19th May 2023

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The accommation was in a lovely setting. The dog outside hot shower facility was fantasict. We didn't use the hot tub or the log burner, but the facility was there is required.

Reviewed by Elaine 15th May 2023

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Reviewed by Lee 28th April 2023

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Fantastic cottage in a great location. Everything you need is supplied at the cottage and if you need anything Jo is always on hand to assist. The conservatory at the rear of the property is a great chill out area especially if the weather is not great. The hot tub is great once up to temperature, just fire it up a couple of hours before use and keRead moreep feeding with logs for a lovely 40 degrees soak. Lovely enclosed garden so your dog can chill and be safe. I cannot fault this cottage! Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 7th April 2023

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Fabulous cottage in glorious surroundings made even better because it was in easy reach of the town. Richmond is a quaint and interesting town with some lovely independent shops that we enjoyed exploring. Only stayed for a weekend but the cottage catered to our every need, and we were so comfortable we didn't want to leave at the end of our visit. Read moreHad the weather been slightly warmer, we would have made more use of the beautiful outside space, too. Definitely recommend for a relaxing break. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 10th February 2023

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Beautiful clean and well appointed. Really enjoyed the conservatory for morning coffee. Estate was lovely to walk around - altogether a relaxing mini break. Great welcome basket, which started our break off in just the right way.

Reviewed by Michelle 24th December 2022

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Great cottage, lovely provisions provided. Well set out, just like home from home. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Kat 10th November 2022

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Great long weekend stay at Plum Tree Cottage with our two year old cockapoo. The cottage is really well kitted out and there was a very generous welcome hamper with Prosecco, bread, eggs, bacon, milk, tomatoes and mushrooms. The cottage is really comfy and the farm location is perfect for a quiet weekend of walking and taking it easy.

Reviewed by Melanie 21st October 2022

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We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Plum Tree cottage from start to finish. Many thanks to Jo for the lovely organic food to get us started with a lovely breakfast on our first morning and the Prosecco was such a kind thought. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay especially taking in the wonderful view from the conservatory and the peaceful dog walks.Read more This was our first holiday with pooch and got to say the cottage is so dog friendly. We would definitely like to go back! Hide

Reviewed by Carole 3rd October 2022

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Cottage was lovely and comfortable with everything provided that you could think of. The bed was extremely comfortable and we slept well. Thank you for the welcome pack which was very generous and provided our lovely breakfast on our first morning.

Reviewed by Emma 12th September 2022

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We loved plum tree cottage! Beautiful location and cottage .Lovely welcome package for us on arrival.The cottage is very tastefully done out and is gorgeous inside and out . Great hot tub outside ! Lovely walks for our dog around the estate too. Jo the housekeeper met us on arrival and she was very welcoming and lovely and was always on hand if we Read moreneeded anything such as extra wood for the fire , nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be going back ! Incredible place to relax ! Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 2nd September 2022

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Beautiful setting and stunning views from all angles and if you like horses and wildlife, you are surrounded. The cottage has everything you need and is furnished with style and super attention to detail. The wood burning hot tub is delightful, and the people who work around this gorgeous estate are really friendly and very helpful. Jo is fabulous Read more,helpful and friendly and made some great suggestions of what to do and where to go for food. The fox hole in Piercebridge I can highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Karl 29th August 2022

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Plum tree cottage and it's settings are great for a family getaway, the cottage it's self is tastefully decorated and our daughter enjoyed having the horses on the doorstep! However it was lacking some attention to detail; had to clean ourselves on arrival as it didn't appear to have a deep clean, more of a wipe down. Could have benefited from moreRead more than 1 set of towels and 1 tea towel. Heating didn't work properly. Ended up leaving a day early due to a sewage smell from the main bathroom Hide

Reviewed by Brian 22nd August 2022

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Could not fault anything at all. Location was truly amazing and we had a very comfortable week in the spacious property and grounds. Particularly enjoyed walking round the private estate taking in the beautiful scenery. Would definitely recommend this place for couples and families alike. The site is very easy to get to straight off the M1 but alsoRead more quiet and peaceful. Jo the housekeeper was very helpful and friendly when we met on arrival. Would come here again anytime! Hide

Reviewed by Paula 12th August 2022

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Beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Hot tub was fab and easy to use ( just keep it stoked up on first heating) Lovely welcome pack with bubbles and organic produce. Jo was very helpful with everything. We had a lovely time, and would love to come again.

Reviewed by Samantha 5th August 2022

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A lovely well presented cottage. A great place to relax in comfort. Super views both front and rear. A friendly community. Gardens lovely with the front enclosed making it pet friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay.

Reviewed by Derek 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Jason 17th June 2022

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Very nice property, it is semi-detached(next door to the Fernery) but it is very private and we had great friendly neighbours for the week which was a bonus. We had an enjoyable week at this cottage which has a lovely sheltered garden and views across the fields, the wood fired hot tub was a novelty which was fun to use though being wood fired you Read morecant just decide you want to jump in it, you have to plan ahead(by many hours). Only downside was that it went to quick. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 12th June 2022

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A great cottage - really comfy and very well equipped. Great location. Booking etc all very simple and a great welcome on arrival with the best organic breakfast!

Reviewed by Martin 5th May 2022

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Absolutely beautiful cottage in a lovely location and very private. Kitchen was well equipped and bed was extremely comfortable. Hot tub was easy to use and was lovely sitting by the fire having snacks. The puppy enjoyed every inch of the mature garden so much so it was hard to get him back in the car. Plenty to do round here Richmond one of the inRead morecluding high and low force waterfalls. As a whole package we couldnt fault it. Hide

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