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Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale

Riverside holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Richmond Market Place
  • Place, Richmond Castle
  • Place, The Station
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)

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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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A nature pond, gardens and the river.
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Events

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

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Georgian Theatre Royal and Richmond Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve. Millgate House Garden and Finghall Lane Station are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Richmond, North Yorkshire, England

What's nearby

  • The Temple Grounds - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Richmond Market Place - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Richmond Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Millgate House Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Station - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 28 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ralph Fitz Randal (Wetherspoon) - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪George And Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head Hotel - ‬16 min walk

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 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.

About the host

Hosted by Sarah

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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.