2 The Bar

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Moore
October 2019

“5 star cottage in a 5 star location.”

A home from home a few yards away from the cobbled square. We have been to Richmond several times so the car parking wasn't an issue. You can get a 7 day ticket from the Nuns Close car park that allows you to park in many of the local car parks.

A home from home a few yards away from the cobbled square. We have been to Richmond several times so the car parking wasn't an issue. You can get a 7 day ticket from the Nuns Close car park that allows you to park in many of the local car parks.
Miss Kilpatrick July 2019

“The cottage is stylish and the photos do not do it justice.”

The kitchen is well stocked with all the utensils you need and even tupperware. It meet more than my expectations. The welcome basket was lovely. 2 The bar is right next to the castle and the river is less than 5 minutes walk. It is within the town centre and there are plenty of shops, places to eat and drink. There was so much to do in Richmond and there were many activities to do around. Families will enjoy playing by the river on the rocks, or going to aysgarth falls. The secret garden within the centre is beautiful. The cottage had a lovely outdoor space with shelter. Plenty of logs provided for the wood burning stove inside or the chiminea outside. We spent half our evenings cooking and eating outside in this space as we were lucky to get good weather. For families this space was ideal for little ones. While there is a slope, our little one could play outdoors and it was a safe area. Bathroom was amazing. Towels provided and there is a washer/dryer. Parking was an issue we expected. The road at the front of the house is narrow. We decided to park one car a few doors away were there are 3 spaces free and do not require a permit. The second we parked on the green after unpacking the car. To be honest we didn't mind this and were happy with this. We thoroughly enjoyed out stay and we felt at home and didn't want to leave. We would recommend and would definitely return here.
Mrs Skelly May 2019

“The only drawback to staying in this lovely cottage was the parking otherwise a home from home”
Storyteller751087 November 2018

“Beautiful Cottage in a lovely town”

Beautifully furnished with everything you could want for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was large with all the amenities, and the cosy living room had a very easy to use log burner. The two bedrooms are large and the beds are extremely comfortable, and decorated in soft shades to help you to relax. As for the bathroom, it is modern, ligh,t and has a separate bath and shower, and the underfloor heating makes it comfortable to walk on the stone tiles. Just short of a shaving mirror. There is also a downstairs loo. Outside, there is a quaint sitting area, “underneath the arch”, with outdoor table and chairs, lighting and a chimea. There was some noise which seemed to come from above the back bedroom, the cottage is attached to what appears to be a large building, and there was sometimes the sound of furniture or something being dragged across the floor, and someone singing! This happened through the day, and on a couple of occasions, very early in the morning, one time at around 5am. There is lots to do in the area, Richmond Castle for one, only open at the weekends at the moment, until February, the Green Howard Museum, lots of restaurants too. We ate at Rustique, wonderful, Alessandro’s also wonderful, but very quiet, I think due to it being around bonfire night, people were elsewhere, and at The Taj Mahal, which is not the prettiest of restaurants, but the food was wonderful. Overall, I would recommend No. 2 The Bar, and we hope to return ourselves.
Mrs Richardson November 2018

“A truly wonderful cottage, in a very friendly town, which is surrounded by beautiful countryside, whilst having good roads allowing for a fairly easy drive from north or south.”

We would have liked a shaving mirror in the bathroom, just to complete the fabulous facilities in there. In the large rear bedroom there was noise from above, sometimes very early in the mornings, like furniture being dragged around, and someone singing! We looked outside, and the cottage is attached, for want of a better word, to a larger property, with part of it over the bedroom, this property looks as though it may be a shop or furniture store, as we noticed people taking some items in there via the back during our stay. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and we would love to go back again, but perhaps, a word spoken about noise so early, around 5am on one day, and 5:45 on another.
Mrs Taylor October 2018

“This was our third time to Richmond and to open the door of 2 The Bar we knew we were in for a wonderful week.”

The house is certainly a five star accommodation and being so close to the square and the wonderful pub the Talbot . We spent two days out at Musker walking in the fabulous Dales , home in Australia living in the Heritage Blue Mountains we are surrounded by different beauty. As we travel by public transport found getting around to other towns so easy. Hope to return next year to Richmond so will use Sykes also The Bar if it’s available.
Mrs Croll September 2018

“The owner should really be telling clients not to even try to take their cars down the Bar.”
Mr O'brien September 2018

“The cottage was in a perfect location and ideal if you are not travelling by car as bus direct from Darlington.”

In excellent condition equipped with all your needs, would definitely recommend.
Mrs Henderson August 2018

“The holiday cottage at No 2 The Bar was everything we could have wished for.”

The cottage was comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. It was situated ideally in a quiet lane less than a minute from the market square.
Mr Fowler July 2018

“The Cottage was very comfortable and extremely well equipped.”

It was excellently furnished and decorated. Spacious and well laid out. The only issue was the parking situation. The space next to the property was inaccessible for anything other than a very small vehicle with 4 wheel drive. We had to pay £15.00 to park in a public car park at the bottom of a very steep hill.
Mr Amery June 2018

“The cottage was a very high standard and we were impressed with the attention to detail and the the standard of facilities and equipment.”

The cottage is very well equipped and provided for all our needs and expectations. The cottage was cosy and ideal for relaxing evenings. The bedroom large and comfortable and the beds gave us a good nights sleep. Heating and hot water system very efficient and the bathroom facilities a luxury. Very nice welcome pack which was appreciated. Richmond is a gem of a place with plenty to do. The people are so friendly and we had many random chats. The cottage is ideally placed near the centre of town with ready access to: shops, places of interests and very good places to eat. Richmond castle is worth a visit. A must is a tour of the theatre. The tour lasts approximately an hour, is full of interesting history and gives the opportunity to go backstage. We ate at:The Kings Head, New Treasure Garden and Alessandros. At all three the food was excellent. Wonderful coffee and chocolates at Mocha. Quality pies at: The Noted Pie Shop and superb quiches and salads from the Angel Share Bakery. On the last day of the holiday we enjoyed a very good breakfast at the newly opened Fleece. If you like beer and cider try the Richmond Brewery at the Station. We drive an Audi Q2 and we could not park at the cottage and ended up parking at The Green. We think that parking at the cottage is only available to people with a smaller car. However, you can get a £15 weekly permit to use the pay and display car parks which are not far away. We had a superb holiday and certainly we will be back again.
Mrs Larkin February 2018

“The parking facility was none existant we have a four wheel drive and parked it in the parking space once but getting it back out was a nightmare so we had no alternative but to park it in the market square which was for two hour's only then had to be moved.”

Cleanliness could have been better the tiles round the bath needed a good scrub ( the grout) and the toilet behind the toilet seat and cistern could have been a lot ceaner not to mention the toilet brush ( yuk). The dust on the back of the stand of the tv in the smaller bedroom I could have written my name in it. The sitting room was very dark and cold looking it could certainly be improved immensely by changing the curtain's, cushion's and getting rid of that horrid red colour behind the fire sorry I couldn't be more positive but have written it as it was.
EnglandPiper August 2017

“Fantastic cottage in a superb location”

We had a wonderful weeks' stay in this lovely cottage. It is in an ideal location - just off of the market square, so close to all the shops, pubs, restaurants etc., yet in a very quiet spot. The cottage itself is very spacious and very well equipped - the kitchen had every possible modern appliance, and the TVs with built in You Tube were very popular and helped us plan our walk from Muker to Keld! Not sure how long the cottage has been a holiday rental, but it felt like we were the first people to stay here. We travelled to Richmond by train/bus, so can't comment on the parking issues which some visitors seem to have raised (the owner does make visitors aware of this). We were able to travel to all the places on our 'to-do' list by bus - including Muker (from where we did the circular walk to Keld and back to Muker), Middleham Castle, Jervaulx Abbey and Barnard Castle)
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The property

A delightful end-terrace stone-built cottage in the popular Yorkshire Dales market town of Richmond.

The cottage enjoys an enviable location, just off the main street, down an enchanting cobbled street, a stone’s throw from the historic castle ruins, making it a great place for a family holiday or get-together with a small group of friends.

Full of character throughout, the cottage has been tastefully renovated to provide modern comfort whilst retaining the charm of the traditional building.

You enter into the spacious sitting room with plenty of comfy sofas and a welcoming woodburner, making it a great place to relax after a full day out and about exploring the area.

There is a well-equipped kitchen with a large dining table; a great social space to enjoy some home-cooked meals.

There are two well-presented bedrooms upstairs which have all been furnished to a high standard with a family bathroom also.

To the outside is a large patio garden with a lovely seating area to enjoy some alfresco dining or a relax with something chilled.

A short walk takes guests into the lovely old town centre with a huge cobbled town square surrounded by shops, pubs, cafes, tearooms and restaurants.

There are weekly markets as well as a monthly farmers’ market held in the market square.

Richmond is also well known for its fascinating Norman castle, where walks along the castle walls and down to the River Swale can be enjoyed.

Nearby you will find popular towns and villages such as Reeth, Middleham and Hawes among the stunning local countryside, providing glorious places to head to for a refreshing drink and bite to eat after an enjoyable walk.

With Swaledale and the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep, this cottage makes for a superb holiday base in an enchanting location, all year round.

Summary

Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x king-size double
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area (seats 6)
Utility
Sitting room with woodburner
Gas central heating with woodburner
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Parking is on a steep slope and is narrow
Enclosed patio garden with furniture and chiminea
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 3 mins walk

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About the location

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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Yorkshire Cottage Holidays

2 The Bar

Richmond, Yorkshire Dales - North (Ref. 954565)

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Features

“5 star cottage in a 5 star location.”

“The cottage is stylish and the photos do not do it justice.”

“The only drawback to staying in this lovely cottage was the parking otherwise a home from home”

“Beautiful Cottage in a lovely town”

“A truly wonderful cottage, in a very friendly town, which is surrounded by beautiful countryside, whilst having good roads allowing for a fairly easy drive from north or south.”

“This was our third time to Richmond and to open the door of 2 The Bar we knew we were in for a wonderful week.”

“The owner should really be telling clients not to even try to take their cars down the Bar.”

“The cottage was in a perfect location and ideal if you are not travelling by car as bus direct from Darlington.”

“The holiday cottage at No 2 The Bar was everything we could have wished for.”

“The Cottage was very comfortable and extremely well equipped.”

“The cottage was a very high standard and we were impressed with the attention to detail and the the standard of facilities and equipment.”

“The parking facility was none existant we have a four wheel drive and parked it in the parking space once but getting it back out was a nightmare so we had no alternative but to park it in the market square which was for two hour's only then had to be moved.”

“Fantastic cottage in a superb location”