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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Explore the area
Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
Richmond Market Place
Place, Richmond Market Place
15 min walk
Richmond Castle
Place, Richmond Castle
15 min walk
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
16 min walk
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
28 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale
A Grade II listed Georgian family home with 6 bedrooms, beautiful established gardens leading on to the River Swale full of character and peace. A kitchen with balcony, grand drawing room with baby grand piano, a large dining room and living room with log burner fireplace, you won't help but fall in love with this charming house. The romantic master bedroom includes a four poster bed with a generous ensuite 2-person bath and walk-in shower overlooking the gardens and the river.
It has spectacular views of Round Howe, a National Trust area of outstanding beauty with beautiful woodland and riverside walks and fishing rights at the bottom of the garden.
A short walk from the centre of Richmond with its wonderful restaurants, shops, cafes, historic attractions and local cinema. Sleeps 13 guests.
The space: This Grade II listed historic family home retains many of its original features but provides easy modern living with a mix of period and modern furnishings. It was built in 1826 and was a working paper mill, hence its proximity to the beautiful River Swale. There are historic, special places and surprises throughout the house and in the gardens to explore.
The main living area is on the first floor providing stunning views of the river Swale and gardens. These consist of a Drawing Room with baby grand piano, Dining Room, Living Room with wood burner and Smart TV, Kitchen/breakfast room with a two oven Aga and electric oven and utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Upstairs on the top floor there is the Master Bedroom with a four poster bed and en-suite bathroom with a luxurious 2 person bath and a large walk in shower with beautiful views down the river and a television. There are also two other bedrooms (one king and one superking) and family bathroom on this floor with a free standing bath and a walk-in shower.
On the ground floor there is a beautiful entrance hall with a sweeping staircase and three more bedrooms, one of which is self-contained and has its own private entrance, kitchenette, en-suite walk-in shower room and superking bed. Another is a kingsize bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower room and the third bedroom has a double and single bed in it overlooking the nature pond. There is also a very large space which can be used as an office or a yoga/exercise studio on the ground floor.
Guest access: Guests can access the whole house and gardens and will have this space to themselves for the entirety of the stay.
Other things to note: There is Sky Q TV. Large open room used for events on the ground floor and can be used as a yoga/exercise studio or office. Full use of the gardens and private wooded walk. The cellar is full of logs and coal which are free to use. There is a wood burner in the living room and gas fires in both the sitting and dining room. There is a travel cot and highchair available. There are two ponds in the grounds and a river at the end of the garden with access in two places. Up to 13 cars can park at the house. Barbecue available.
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events if host permission granted (extra cost)
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 dogs maximum (although contact host)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside the property
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
Note from host: Events if host permission granted (extra cost)
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale?
As of 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale on 11 May, 2026 start from S$1,786, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Georgian Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Ronaldshay Park and Richmond Market Place are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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The property was fabulous. Huge, clean and well equipped. All the rooms were excellent. The gardens were outstanding with large lawns, a path down to the river for swimming and a really very pleasant riverside walk into town. If wildlife is your thing then the location is excellent, with, for example, kingfishers regularly visible from the kitchen window. Communication from the hosts was first class. We met them by chance in town during the stay and they were lovely people. An excellent week!
Another wonderful stay at Howe Villa. A beautiful home situated on the river, a short distance from Richmond. Perfectly placed for exploring this area of North Yorkshire or for kicking back and simply enjoying the house and gardens.
Between the kitchen/ diner, the dining room, the sitting room and the television room there is so much space that it properly suits 13 people staying for a week. There’s a huge room on the ground floor we hardly touched, but if the kids had been younger would have proved useful.
Can’t recommend this house more highly.
The house doesn’t feel like a holiday house - it feels like the owners have moved out for a week. It feels like a lived-in home. The beds are comfortable, the duvets are down, the kitchen is well equipped, the Wi-Fi works everywhere, the gardens are lovely and the setting on the river is amazing.
It’s a short walk along the river into town with impressive views of the castle’s curtain wall as you approach.
There were 11 of us (3 families) and a dog. We fitted easily.
Had a fantastic weekend at Howe Villa to celebrate my birthday with our adult children, travelling from different directions. Lovely spacious house, felt both luxurious (flowers in the hall and kitchen, bottle of birthday bubbly) and homely, things like family photos around makes it feel more like you’re staying with friends. Gorgeous garden with steps down to river and plenty parking. Three sitting rooms, so the sports fans weren’t in everyone else’s way! Master bedroom beautiful, very comfortable four poster bed with lovely linen and towels, morning sunshine, and a lovely bathroom (roomy bath and shower). Five more double beds - two top floor ones share a bathroom, ground floor ones two are en suite, last room is a little inconvenient for bathroom. Loved the kitchen - has an Aga as well as an electric oven and a plug in induction hob for those not used to an Aga. Two dishwashers was a godsend for such a big group. Really well equipped, plentiful crockery etc. Lovely little balcony off the kitchen was a super place to sit with a small group. We could all just squeeze round the table in the kitchen - the formal dining room would have been too small for us all. We weren’t rushed out - checkout was 11 but Sarah said we were welcome to stay until 12. Thank you for making it a very special stay in Richmond. I would love to come back! (Actually I’d love to live there….except for the heating and maintenance bills!!)
Howe villa is a truly enchanting place, simply beautiful and welcoming, we didn’t want to leave!
Gillian J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sarah
I'm Sarah and I have grown up in Howe Villa, Richmond - this is my family home. We have flown the nest and now use this beautiful home for holiday rentals, venue/event hire and wellness retreats. Richmond is a wonderful place to visit and I hope you consider our home for your trip.
What makes this property unique
A large room on the ground floor of the room with two large bay windows that is used as an event space or fitness/yoga studio.
The house is situated next to the River Swale so you can enjoy access to the river and even go for a swim if you so wish.