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Finnbars Lodge

(Ref. 1166077)

Richmond, North Yorkshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.6

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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17 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a wonderful weekend at Finnbars lodge."

    It was clean, tidy and extremely comfortable. We had a relaxed stay with lots of home comforts. The owners have thought of everything including treats and bowls for dogs.

    Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jun 2026

  • "Finnbars Lodge was 5* in all aspects, We would definitely recommend it to friends and family."

    Everything we could have needed was catered for including milk in the fridge and a small hamper with tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits and crisps. The large combined lounge, dining and kitchen was beautifully laid out with doors to a balcony. It was so immaculate. There was a vase of fresh flowers on the dining table, and several vases of artificial flowers around the room. Definitely felt home from home. Books to read, information leaflets, good Internet reception. Very quiet, beautiful views and central for lots of places to visit. We could not fault it. Thank you for making our stay so comforatable.

    Thankyou Bev for your wonderful review,Im so glad you enjoyed Finnbars Lodge. I hope to see you back again. And many thanks for leaving the lodge immaculate. Kind Regards, Sally. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Hughes5.0★Apr 2026

  • "Beautiful lodge in an excellent location."

    Everything you need for a relaxing stay.

    Thankyou so much Tracey, so pleased you enjoyed your stay,and Thankyou for leaving the lodge immaculate on your departure. Hope to see you back at Finnbars Lodge.. Kind Regards. Sally.. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Apr 2026

  • "Finnbars Lodge was 5* in all aspects, We would definetely recomend it to friends and family."

    Everything we could have needed was catered for including milk in the fridge and a small hamper with tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits and crisps. The large combined lounge, dining and kitchen was beautifully laid out with doors to a balcony. It was so immaculate. There was a vase of fresh flowers on the dining table, and several vases of arteficial flowers around the room. Definietely felt home from home. Books to read, information leaflets, good Internet reception. Very quiet, beautiful views and central for lots of places to visit. We could not fault it. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable.

    Bev HughesApr 2026

  • "Lovely lodge in great location."

    Very clean and comfortable and everything we needed. Thanks.

    Thankyou Rosemary, so glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you back again. Many thanks, Sally. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Mar 2026

  • "Smashing Hit the spot !"

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    Thankyou so much Robert and Beth,so pleased you enjoyed Finnbars Lodge, hope to see you back some time.. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2026

  • "Finnbars lodge is excellently furnished to a high standard & and spotlessly clean."

    My reason for not giving it 5 stars is because there was only 4 cups in the cupboard & no small bowl to use in the microwave. Despite this I would definitely recommend this property.

    Thankyou for your wonderful feedback, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay..Hope to see you again ..x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret4.0★Nov 2025

  • "Yes"

    Thankyou Simon for your 5 star review, Im so glad you all enjoyed your stay.. Sally...... Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Finnbars Lodge was a superb lodge to stay it was beautiful inside and out I will certainly tell all my friends and family what a fantastic stay we had."

    5* accommodation and everything about our stay was fantastic. We will definitely stay again can’t fault Finnbars Lodge at all. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay xx

    Thankyou so much Joanne for your lovely review, hope to see you again soon. Many thanks, Sally x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2025

  • "We have just had a lovely four night stay at Finnbars Lodge and we really enjoyed our stay."

    Lovely and clean and very stylish, it is a lovely lodge, and the owner was very helpful too. We hope to return soon.

    Thankyou so much for your lovely review. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Having spent a week in late July at Finnibars lodge ( 3 adults and 1 dog) I have to say if you’re looking for a peaceful setting in the countryside with easy access to Richmond and the Yorkshire Dales this is the place for you."

    The lodge is beautifully presented, clean and as all the facilities you need for a perfect home from home holiday. We would definitely recommend this stay…..

    Many thanks for your lovely feedback.. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2025

  • "The lodge was extremely comfortable and to a very high standard we really enjoyed our stay, would definitely go back again, very relaxing ."

    Richmond was a lovely place to stay with lots of great walks and historical facts. Great shops and restaurants.

    Thankyou very much jill for your lovely review.Im so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jill5.0★Mar 2025

  • "The lodge was in an excellent position with a lovely view."

    It was very comfortable and convenient to get to lots of interesting places. We did find that the central heating took time to kick in. Particularly in the early morning and early evening. The heating is on a set timer so can not be increased. However we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would visit again.

    Hi,thank you for booking Finnbarrs Lodge, and I'm pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and I look forward to welcoming you back again. The heating is set on a schedule, I also monitor the heating throughout the day,and the schedule can be adjusted to the guests requirements I'd needed. Once again thankyou for booking Finnbarrs Lodge and i look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carol4.0★Mar 2025

  • "Finnbars lodge was wonderful."

    ,We booked for 4 nights. The booking with sykes was safe and secure and check in details with the owner Sally was great. Keys waiting for us and heating on. The site was easy to find. Clean and tidy with a seperate area for bins and pet waste.There was a reception area open mon-fri should you have needed anything. There were Lodges for sale advertised here too and local information. The site had a few residents but mainly lodges for rental. Each lodge was well separated from each other. Some with small gardens and hot tubs. pretty much all with balconies and felt very private. We were in Lodge 46 high up, was perfect. So, plenty to choose from if you wish to return and re book same or another lodge. As a self catering lodge we were impressed with the little extras like cloths. Tea towels. Wash up liquid. Hairdryer. Loo roll , soap in the bathrooms etc.. Large fridge and oven easy to use. The smart tv was a bonus too. It was frosty when we were there so take care on the steps down to the lodge. The views from the balcony were lovely through the day and at night the stars and resident barn owl was amazing. The heating came on and off through the day but we're were able to slightly adjust the temperate if needed. The blinds and blackout curtains were perfect for a good night's sleep. Showers good too with high water pressure. Richmond. Thirsk. Bedale and Ripon all close by. Lovely little market towns. We can recommend the Farmers arms pub nearby. Huge portions and a fab menu. We had an absolutely fabulous stay here and will def be booking again. Our dogs loved it too

    Thankyou so much for your wonderful review..I'm so glad you had a lovely stay...Hope to see you back again at Finnbarrs Lodge.... Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Feb 2025

  • "The lodge is very nice in a great location for the Dales and surrounding areas but there where a few things that has made us feel we would never want to go back."

    When we first walked into the lodge, we were met with a very strong smell that I can only describe as sick. There where stains on the sofa which I think the smell may have been c

    Hi,thankyou for the review,and thankyou for stopping at Finnbarrs Lodge.I must say I was very surprised reading your review as I take great care ,and pride in the presentation and cleanliness of my lodge. There are no stains on any of the furniture in the lodge, and I must say I was surprised about the odd aroma that you mentioned as at no point did you bring any of these issues to my attention despite you having a contact number which I give to all my guests. Once again thankyou for staying at Finnbarrs Lodge. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kim2.0★Feb 2025

  • "Our stay at this lodge was lovely, the lodge itself was tastefully decorated and had everything we needed for our stay."

    Some towels where provided however we did take our own, plenty of kitchen utensils and crockery provided, hairdryer, hoover, and a lovely touch was the hamper of tea, coffee shortbread biscuits and milk in the fridge helped settle us in after a long journey. We rated cleanliness a 3 purely because there was a lot of dust that had settled on the slatted blind's throughout the lodge and the shelving in the en-suite which I had to clean before putting my belongings on it as it was quite thick. Beds were fairly comfortable however nowhere is quite like your own bed and we all slept through. Accessibility to the lodge itself could cause issues with those less mobile, it is high up and from your parking space to the lodge you have to walk up and down deep steps and is not wheelchair accessible. The lodge has a very handy enclosed entrance hall which has a sink and washing machine, this area came in very handy for cleaning muddy paws and removing our shoes prior to entering the main living area. The lodge has a vast amount of storage for your belongings. The lodge is warm and cosy, has beautiful views and a great dog walk, the lodge does not have an enclosed garden and as dogs must be kept on a lead it was a bit of a chore having to put our dog on a lead to let him out to do his business. The owner kindly messaged us upon our arrival to welcome us and to reiterate that if we had any concerns we could contact her any time. Overall we had a lovely stay and we would be happy to stay here again.

    Thankyou for staying at Finnbarrs Lodge,I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay. With regards to dogs on leads, this is the park owners policy for all lodges on the park unless on the dog walk. Regarding access to and from lodge from the car park area there Is a hand rail to assist . Thankyou for staying at Finnbarrs Lodge, and I hope to welcome you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Abigail5.0★Feb 2025

  • "I had a lovely stay at Finnbars Lodge between Christmas and New Year with my husband and 2 teenage children."

    The lodge was absolutely beautiful, lovely, spacious and very clean, with everything we needed. It's in a great location, extremely peaceful and only a short drive away from many cafes, pubs, shops etc. We would 100% recommend booking Finnbars lodge and hope to go back again during the summer months.

    Thankyou very much for your lovely review.. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Dec 2024

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC
  • Utility
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Gas central heating - Nest controlled
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking available
  • Enclosed decking with furniture
  • There are steps to access the lodge
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Dogs are not allowed on furniture or beds or to be left alone in the lodge at any time
  • Dogs must be kept on leads throughout the park
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Note: Strict quiet time 10pm - 8am
  • Note: No stag or hen parties

The property

Finnbars Lodge is a charming, single-storey lodge situated near the Yorkshire Dales on the outskirts of Richmond, North Yorkshire, ideal for couples or families alike.

Giving you and your furry friends a warm welcome, this property is ideal for those seeking a peaceful escape to the edge of a wonderful national park.

Step inside and discover a spacious open-plan area, thoughtfully laid out to include a kitchen, dining room, and sitting room.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare delightful meals, which can be enjoyed at the dining table, offering seating for all.

After dinner, retire to the sitting room, where a Smart TV awaits for your evening entertainment.

With all your living areas in one place, your new home away from home will have convenience and ease in abundance!

This isn't the end of the main rooms yet, there is also a handy utility room which has a washing machine, a great addition for longer stays.

When the sun is shining, head to your private decking for a spot of al fresco dining or morning coffee to catch of glimpse of that sunrise!

When the day draws to a close, you will find two double rooms which will guide you to your rest under the fresh linen.

The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower area for that added touch of privacy.

This halves the responsibility of the family bathroom and makes sure there are never any morning rushes when getting ready!

When you can manage to tear yourself away from the calm of Finnbars Lodge, a world of adventure awaits.

Step into a world of mystery and eccentricity at The Forbidden Corner, a fantastic folly filled with intriguing statues and secret passageways that will delight children and adults alike.

History enthusiasts will rejoice as they explore the historical wonders of the Richmond Castle, as well as Middleham Castle, both rich with tales of times gone by.

For a day filled with nature, Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in a diverse range of flora, fauna and wildlife.

Discover your own little haven at the Paddock Farm Nursery & Water Gardens where you browse exotic plants and glide through serene waterways.

Enrich your cultural knowledge and soak up centuries of history within the calming ruins of the Jervaulx Abbey.

Engage in the true Yorkshire experience when you stay at Finnbars Lodge.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

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RICHMOND

Barnard Castle 10 miles; Leyburn 12 miles.

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.

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