ARTIST’S COTTAGE, family friendly, with open fire in Richmond

Artist’s Cottage rests in Richmond, and can sleep five guests in three bedrooms.

Artist’s Cottage consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster, a utility cupboard with washer/dryer, and a living/dining room with Smart TV, woodburning stove, and dining seating for five people. The bedrooms consist of two doubles and a single, serviced by a shower room. Outside, there is a small seating area to the rear of the property and roadside parking, with a public car park to the rear for 18 GBP per week. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Travel cot and highchair available on request. You'll find a shop in 0.3 miles, pub in 0.2 miles, river in 0.6 miles, and lake in 1.5 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Return year after year to Artist’s Cottage. Note: Car park free for blue badge holders and the weekly parking pass gives free parking to several other council owned car parks throughout the  area including the Dales.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Roadside parking available, with public car park to the rear for £18pw. Small seating area to rear of the property. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, river 0.6 miles, lake 1.5 miles. Note: Car park free for blue badge holders and the weekly parking pass gives free parking to several other council owned car parks throughout the  area including the Dales

Region: The North York Moors National Park covers 554 square miles, with landscape ranging from heather-clad moorland and deep secluded dales, to the cliffs and coves of the magnificent coastline making it a haven for walkers.

Town: Situated at the entrance to Swaledale, the ancient market town of Richmond stands on a prominent hilltop site to the north of the River Swale. Its cobbled streets and narrow alleys or 'wynds' enshrine over nine centuries of busy history and unique character. The town grew up around its castle, a Norman fortress dating back to 1071, famously situated high above the river - indeed the name Richmond is derived from 'Riche-mont' meaning 'strong hill'. Today there are wonderful walks to be enjoyed such as the Castle Walk - a dramatic terrace walk beneath the castle walls - or alternatively walk alongside the River Swale where there are parks, safe paddling areas and small waterfalls to enjoy. Within the town, narrow streets and alleys radiate from the cobbled Market Place (which has a weekly market and monthly farmers’ market) and there are numerous shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy. The town flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries and the resulting elegant Georgian architecture lines many of the old streets. The Georgian Theatre is one of the oldest surviving theatres in the country with visitors enjoying its regular productions all year round.