Thompson Rigg House
- 6 guests
- 3 beds
- 3 bathrooms
- No pets
Description
Nestled at the head of a beautiful valley in the North York Moors National Park bordering both Dalby Forest and National Trust Moorland, this is a lovely family home which the owners let out seasonally to enable visitors to enjoy the amazing country environment and scenery which is a great place to relax and let the world disappear or use it as a base for walking, biking or touring the National Park and coastline - it is mountain bike heaven with the world class routes within Dalby Forest on the doorstep. Walkers and runners have many miles of open countryside and forest to explore including The Bridestones, Hole of Horcum and Blakey Topping.
This recently converted contemporary barn has well planned spacious ground floor accommodation comprising, open plan kitchen diner with feature stonework, large lounge with fireplace and wood burning stove additionally there is an entrance lobby with ample boot and coat space and a utility room with a walk in shower and WC. There is StarLink WiFi and a Smart TV. The first floor has three double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and WC the other bedrooms share a shower room with WC. The south facing front garden is predominantly paved and gravelled with feature rockeries and planters and is a suntrap and great place to enjoy the sunset and stargaze in this designated dark sky location. The private rear patio is an ideal place for a BBQ and enjoy a relaxing dip in the hot tub after a hard day's activity also enjoy an evening stroll up the lane and into the forest or chat with the donkeys on the way up to the Moorland which in spring is full of lambs, joined in the summer by many rare bird species - The fragrant heather is in full bloom through August. Thornton Le Dale is 12 miles away, a beautiful village with chocolate box cottages, stream and a good range of tea shops/cafes, gift shops, ice cream parlour, bakery, a model village and two good pubs. Just a short drive outside the village is the award winning Cedar Barn farm shop and café/restaurant with children's play area. A couple of miles further along is the market town of Pickering, home of the North Yorkshire Moors Heritage Railway running across the moors to Whitby, travelling through Newtondale 'Yorkshire's own Grand Canyon' and calling at Goathland; home of Heartbeat. Hemsley with its castle and Yorkshire's food capital Malton are well worth a visit, for a family day try Eden camp, Flamingoland or Castle Howard also the seaside towns of Scarborough and Whitby are easily accessible with everything they offer or perhaps try one of our favourites, Robin Hoods Bay, Boogle Hole, Sands End or Rievaulx Abbey. But many people, once at Thompson Rigg Farm just don't want to go anywhere.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Hot Tub
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Hot Tub
- Pets Not Allowed
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
What an amazing place thompson rigg house is,amazing location,beautiful house,and very peaceful,we had an amazing stay here with the grand children who loved it so much we never wanted to come home,and the owners are very nice,everything you need for a relaxing break 10/10.
Lovely house in an amazing area.
Very well presented and furnished with everything you could want for a very comfortable stay. Loved looking at the stars from the hot tub! Plenty of fabulous walks either up onto the Yorkshire moors or down into Dalby forest straight from the house. It is remote but that's the charm of the place. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Our stay at Thompson Rigg House was simply fantastic.
We have stayed in many cottages, barns and holiday properties across the UK over the years, but this was by far the best. It truly is a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere! The drive through Dalby Forest on the way to the property is beautiful in itself, with picturesque woodland scenery all around you, but nothing quite prepares you for the views when you arrive. Waking up each morning to the most amazing views over the forest was unforgettable. It is one of those places where you can simply sit, look outside and feel completely at peace. The property itself was exceptionally clean, comfortable and incredibly well equipped. It genuinely feels like a home away from home, and it is obvious that the owners have thought of absolutely everything. There were also books, games, cookbooks, maps, leaflets, binoculars, a hairdryer and so many little touches that made our stay easy and enjoyable. Nothing felt forgotten. The owners Helen and Alan are lovely, very welcoming and extremely helpful. They live on the grounds, so they are always there if you need anything, yet you have complete privacy and never feel overlooked. It is the perfect balance. The surroundings were another highlight. During our stay we encountered sheep, deer, squirrels and pheasants, and we loved having Olaf the cat and Chevy the sheep around the property. They became little characters of our holiday! We also had the pleasure of feeding the donkeys, which was such a lovely experience. The location is also perfect for exploring North Yorkshire. We visited Scarborough, where we enjoyed the Market Hall and Vaults, independent shops, a sweet shop, a lovely stroll along the seafront and of course fish and chips. We also visited Whitby which was busier but very enjoyable, with a lovely walk around the bay and Whitby Abbey overlooking everything from above. We stopped for a sundae too which made the visit even better! We also enjoyed the walk at Ravenscar hoping to spot the colony of seals. We didn't manage to see them as the path was closed due to a landslip, but the walk itself was beautiful, with wonderful fresh sea air and spectacular coastal scenery. We even ended up having the loveliest chat with a local resident which made the experience feel particularly special. Thornton-le-Dale was another favourite, such a quaint little village with an ice cream shop selling the most delicious ice cream! But ultimately, it was the property itself and the peace and tranquillity of the surroundings that made this holiday so special. There is something magical about being surrounded by forest, wildlife and complete quiet, while still having everything you could possibly need. Thompson Rigg House is one of those rare places that you leave already wishing you could stay a little longer. A truly special property, with wonderful owners, beautiful surroundings and so many unforgettable little moments. We absolutely loved our stay and we would return in a heartbeat.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1164248
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome