Larklands

Rating
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi
Pub less than 1 mile

Reviews

109 Customer Review(s)

Miss Taylor
April 2021

“Excellent will definitely be going back.”

Angela the host is a lovely person

Angela the host is a lovely person

- Miss Taylor, April 2021
Mrs Grint April 2021

“Had a lovely break at Larklands.”

What a location! The barn is clean and comfortable whilst homely at the same time. Everything we needed was provided. Angela was very responsive and accommodated our requests. The area is beautiful. If you enjoy the outdoors then this is for you. Good to have 2 pubs so close by. The closest supermarket was approx 5 miles in Richmond. Would love to stay again.

- Mrs Grint, April 2021
Mr Selby September 2020

“A well-appointed, comfortable property in a lovely, traffic-free location.”

Friendly owners and well-placed for visiting the Dales and other places of interest. Richmond, which we'd not visited before, was one of the highlights. Shame the local pub is vacant. Approach to the property needs care along a stony farm track.

- Mr Selby, September 2020
Miss Graver September 2020

“We had a lovely stay, the cottage was roomy but cosy with everything we needed.”

The owners were very welcoming, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

- Miss Graver, September 2020
Mrs Groves September 2020

“The owners Angela and Jack were very welcoming and helpful.”

Good location and stunning views of the landscape from the property.we would stay there again .

- Mrs Groves, September 2020
Mr Ferguson August 2020

“Would definitely recommend this accommodation.”

More than described in the listing. It was huge, Extremely comfortable for 6 of us and well equipped with all mod cons and more than enough cutlery and cooking equipment to go round. Comfy beds and good size bedrooms, the sofas in the living room were huge and newly installed smart tv if you get time to watch TV! Jack and Angela excellent hosts, spotlessly clean on arrival, nice welcome basket and they were easily available if we had any issues. Jack a fountain of knowledge and delivered us fresh eggs which were delicious. All around you is country side so ideal if you have a dog although there are free wandering chickens and sheep so a lead is necessary around the accommodation. Easy accessible to local attractions and a great but steep walk up the hill at the back of the farm to The Shoulder of Mutton at Kirby Hill. The pub in the village is unfortunately shut but still listed in the description as being open. Overall we would return and enjoyed our stay.

- Mr Ferguson, August 2020
Mrs Treves August 2020

“We had a lovely quiet holiday here this summer and would recommend it to others.”

The rooms and living space were lovely and very well equipped everything you could need (3types of potato peeler

- Mrs Treves, August 2020
Mr Goodman March 2020

“The accommodation was far more than we expected.”

The location was SO peaceful which meant we all relaxed and watched the chickens in the yard and did not switch on the television all week .The owners were lovely and helpful.We would highly recommend anyone to book this lovely barn.

- Mr Goodman, March 2020
Mrs Smith February 2020

“Although the owners and the cottage are lovely we were very disappointed to find that the pub in the village had close on the 1st of January!”

! One of the reasons we booked this cottage is because it said there was a pub in walking distance. As it's a £30 taxi round trip to Richmond we had to spend evenings in the cottage which wasn't what we planned. Also it is a bit like being in a goldfish bowl and Charlotte was shocked when she was in the shower and the farmer walked past the bathroom window, fortunately she saw the funny side of it but it made it quite gloomy keeping the curtains closed in the bathroom and bedrooms. On a positive side the cottage is spacious and well equipped and a fab welcome tray was waiting for us. The bedding is so snugly it was hard to leave it. It was warm and cosy even though it was cold and windy outside.

- Mrs Smith, February 2020
Mr Steele October 2019

“We stayed at the end of October and loved every second.”

We wanted a nice, relaxing and comfortable stay.. and we were not disappointed! The hosts, Angela and Jack were really nice and very helpful. We arrived to a welcome hamper which was very generous. The Arches has everything you need - They have thought of everything We stayed in The Arches - The place is huge! It was very clean, warmand comfortable. The barn conversion has been done to a very high standard. We wanted a place where we, as a family, could chill, chat cook and spend some quality time together and The Arches was perfect for this. All the rooms are massive. Especially the main bedroom. There is a decent speed WiFi at the property Mobile phone signal is patchy but that did not bother us We took our dog and we enjoyed lots of walks. The dog and kids loved watching the chickens and ducks outside the window It's a working farm so there are lots of animals Especially sheep. The view from The Arches looks towards the village of Ravensworth - you can even see the ruins of the Castle which was built in 1200! You have to drive by it when entering and leaving the farm - We thought this was very cool There is a huge lake on the land too Lots of ducks and wildlife - great for walking around We really enjoyed our stay - We were gutted to come home

- Mr Steele, October 2019
steele77 October 2019

“Great location, great facilities, great stay!”

We stayed at the end of October and loved every second. We wanted a nice, relaxing and comfortable stay...and we were not disappointed! The hosts, Angela and Jack were really nice and very helpful. We arrived to a welcome hamper which was very generous. The Arches has everything you need - They have thought of everything. We stayed in The Arches - The place is huge! It was very clean, warm and comfortable. The barn conversion has been done to a very high standard. We wanted a place where we, as a family, could chill, chat, cook and spend some quality time together and The Arches was perfect for this. All the rooms are massive. Especially the main bedroom. There is a decent speed WiFi at the property - Mobile phone signal is patchy but that did not bother us. We took our dog and we enjoyed lots of walks. The dog and kids loved watching the chickens and ducks outside the window. It's a working farm so there are lots of animals. Especially sheep. The view from The Arches looks towards the village of Ravensworth - you can even see the ruins of the Castle which was built in 1200! You have to drive by it when entering and leaving the farm - We thought this was very cool. There is a huge lake on the land too. Lots of ducks and wildlife. Great for walking around. We really enjoyed our stay - We were gutted to come home.

- steele77, October 2019
Karen C October 2019

“Amazing!!!”

Stayed here for a weekend with couples and was fantastic. An amazing spacious converted barn. It was so big you could not hear other guests in different rooms. We arrived to a lovely gesture of a welcome hamper which went down well with us ladies. Barn was spotless clean and lovely and warm. the only sound you could hear when we checked in was ooo's and aaaa's. Nothing bad to say at all. 5 Minute walk down the farm brings you to local pub were everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely recommend this to family and friends and shall be returning next year. Thank you for an amazing weekend.

- Karen C, October 2019
Mr Paris September 2019

“Cottage is in need of a good spring clean, furnishings and fittings generally tired and in need of an update to match the description and pricing of the cottage.”

- Mr Paris, September 2019
Mrs Green September 2019

“Beautiful location, very peaceful and friendly people, had an enjoyable stay”

- Mrs Green, September 2019
Mr Hypson May 2019

“A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”

Angela and Jack are lovely hosts. Very rural so you have to love the countryside. Beautifully spacious and a fantastic kitchen with everything you need. Bedrooms are big and beds very comfortable. As other reviewers have said the opposite cottage faces you from about 20 ft away so be prepared to see your neighbours or draw the curtains. Very quiet and peaceful and, as long as you don't mind, a waking chorus from the cockerels. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely stay here again. Great base for exploring the local area.

- Mr Hypson, May 2019
Mrs Lawson May 2019

“The cottage was very well equipped and warm.”

Top quality bedding and towels and we appreciated the welcome hamper. Angela and Jack were very friendly. A short walk to the local pub which served very good meals. The grandchildren loved being among the lambs,dog and chickens.

- Mrs Lawson, May 2019
Mr Geraghty May 2019

“A lovely property set a working farm comfortable spacious rooms, nice welcome from the farmer and the dog, chickens and cats :) great location for exploring on our motorbikes every direction is superb countryside.”

Lovely local pub and farm shop.

- Mr Geraghty, May 2019
Mrs Mckenzie January 2019

“Wonderful hosts, nothing too much trouble.”

Barn in a beautiful setting near Richmond - a great location for exploring the Dales. Very comfortable.

- Mrs Mckenzie, January 2019
Mrs Wood December 2018

“Wonderful Christmas break ...”

Wonderful Christmas break Barn was fantastic spacious comfortable everything we needed Even a Real Christmas tree Owners are very nice The pub in village excellent friendly good food

- Mrs Wood, December 2018
Mrs Geach December 2018

“We couldn't fault anything at all about our stay.”

There was everything you could possibly need but owners Angela & Jack were on hand to assist if you needed help with anything etc. The basket of food & bottle of prosecco was a lovely touch. It was great to see the hens, sheep, cockerels etc just walking past your door.

- Mrs Geach, December 2018
Mr Yates November 2018

“Great people and every thing you could want”

- Mr Yates, November 2018
Thoughtful100 June 2018

“Exceeded expectations”

The barn conversion is more spacious and better appointed than expected. Lots of homely touches made you feel right at home. Everything is as described or better. The en-suite master bedroom and open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room are huge and light. Two huge sofas welcomed you in. All the technology worked as promised. The farm has an wonderful selection of animals (sheep with lambs, cows with calves, goats, multiple types of poultry including guinea fowl, a dovecote with doves, plus dogs and cats. You can even feed some of the menagerie - the farmer. will give you the right food. We loved being able to walk out into the farmyard and fields with our grandson and our dog. There are three rental properties here. A house and two barn conversions. The barn conversions look at each other, so you need to not mind this and to close curtains when deshabilee. The house is more private than the barn conversions other than the sitting room which overlooks the same courtyard. The two pubs are just as promised, one a short level stroll past the surprisingly impressive ruined castle and the other a steep pull up the hill through the fields. The area was beautiful with Richmond and Barnard Castle being the local towns complete with plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and ruined castles overlooking the Swale and the Tees respectively. We enjoyed lots of lovely hill walks in Arkengarthdale, Swaledale and Wensleydale and spent half a day at the lovely Kiplin Hall.

- Thoughtful100, June 2018
Mr Lawrence June 2018

“Beautiful location and a warm welcome form the owner.”

- Mr Lawrence, June 2018
Mr Oulds May 2018

“We were very pleasantly surprised on arrival on how well equipped the cottage was, even down to every day essentials like bread and milk.”

Angela and Jack were lovely hosts and the timing of our break could not have been better. To see so many lambs romping in the field was wonderful. Next time we choose Yorkshire for a break we will definitely be staying at Larklands.

- Mr Oulds, May 2018
Mrs Till April 2018

“Fantastic place.”

Lovely owners.

- Mrs Till, April 2018
Mr Seddon April 2018

“Lovely cottage,would recommend it.”

had a really nice week at larklands,the owners could not have been more helpful.

- Mr Seddon, April 2018
Mrs Abraham March 2018

“We were really happy with our stay.”

The Cottage was comfortable, clean and warm. Everything was supplied that we needed, such as dishwasher tabs etc and there were lovely touches which included a vase of lilies and a bottle of prosecco. We were a little concerned about being able to keep the entrance area clean after long, muddy walks as the carpet was a little light in colour. We also had added pressure to make sure our French Bulldog obeyed the house rules! We just wish our stay was longer than 3 nights as we would have loved to keep exploring the area. Thanks for a lovely stay.

- Mrs Abraham, March 2018
Mrs Wiles February 2018

“The location on the working farm was excellent and the accommodation was outstanding.”

We had a warm welcome from the owners and a thoughtful welcome pack.

- Mrs Wiles, February 2018
Mrs Read December 2017

“The cottage was spacious and welcoming.”

On arrival we discovered a welcome basket and flowers, which included a bottle of wine. Lovely! The weather outside was cold but inside th cottage was warm and cosy. The kitchen was well kitted out, with everything that we needed. There were lovely walks from the door, beautiful countryside and big skies.

- Mrs Read, December 2017
Mr Adam November 2017

“Larklands far exceeded our expectations - the little touches really made the difference.”

There was a bottle of prosecco on arrival, as well as a basket with some little nibbles & treats in. The accommodation was finished to a high spec, and there was plenty of space for 6 adults not to be on top of each other. The setting was ideal too - away from everywhere else and very peaceful.The owners were able to give us some pointers to sight see around the local area, the best routes to get to places etc.

- Mr Adam, November 2017
Mr Spreadborough October 2017

“Larklands, was everything we had hoped for, first class and owners had gone the extra mile to make it comfortable with many little extras included.”

Very much home from home!!!!! Owners very welcoming.

- Mr Spreadborough, October 2017
Mr Talbot September 2017

“Beautiful and spacious property.”

Owners very friendly and helpful.

- Mr Talbot, September 2017
Mr Baker July 2017

“Beautiful cottage and lovely, welcoming hosts - and exactly what we were looking for.”

- Mr Baker, July 2017
Mr Winters July 2017

“The accommodation was immaculate, very well presented and comfortable, would ...”

The accommodation was immaculate, very well presented and comfortable, would highly recommend this property to any one looking for holiday accommodation in North Yorkshire

- Mr Winters, July 2017
Simpson June 2017

“Accomodation was excellent and owners very friendly and helpful.”

- Simpson, June 2017
Mr Edmond March 2017

“The accommodation was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome.”

- Mr Edmond, March 2017
Mrs Wallace August 2016

“JUST GREAT IN EVERY WAY - WE LOVED IT ALL!”

- Mrs Wallace, August 2016
belbrit August 2016

“Stunning, amazing - don't hesistate - it is really excellent!”

It look good when we booked it but it was even better when we got there! The setting and the comfort of the house is excellent and really, really very spacious ( which is ideal when traveling with 2 teenagers and 1 child - not forgetting the excellent WIFI off course). Rural walks within 2 mins reach ( = Mum and dad happy), Richmond Town/shopping within 10 mins ( = Teenagers happy ), Feeding the lambs on the farm ( = Everybody!! happy) 7 days is just far too short.

- belbrit, August 2016

We couldn't be happier that you had a lovely stay at Larklands, thank you for taking the time to share your experience there. It is wonderful to hear that the property exceeded your expectations, what you describe sounds fabulous from top to bottom, and with something great for all the family to boot! We certainly hope you all return to enjoy the place again soon. Sykes owner relations
Mr Aughton July 2016

“Very relaxing and a great location.”

One of the best cottages we have stayed in, all the extras provided were greatly appreciated. The standard of fixtures and fittings were excellent and extremely clean.

- Mr Aughton, July 2016
Mrs Wilson June 2016

“We particularly liked the quiet location of this cottage and the owners were extremely pleasant, nothing was to much bother for them, we will definitely be back at a later date.”

- Mrs Wilson, June 2016
Mr Dove May 2016

“We couldn't find fault with property at all.”

Excellent standard throughout. Very friendly and helpful owner. Beautiful peaceful location, but not too far away from shops and accessible to local attractions.

- Mr Dove, May 2016
Moors_2014 May 2016

“Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous”

Fabulous accommodation ("The Barn"), located near to Richmond in the North Yorkshire Dales, with superb amenities. Angela & Jack, the owners, are the best hosts any guest could wish for. Friendly and welcoming nothing was too much trouble for these hosts who live nearby on this working farm. Our party of five, including our eighteen month old grandson, had a fantastic time in this picturesque rural setting near to the small village of Ravensworth. Used as a base to tour Durham, East and South Yorkshire, Larklands was a delight to return to after a busy day out. The numerous animals on the farm both captivated and fascinated our grandson Rory and to have such closeness with the farm animals during our seven day stay was truly memorable. If you are looking for a holiday cottage in the North Yorkshire area, based upon our experience, Larklands would be very hard to beat. Across the courtyard to our accommodation ("The Barn"), is equally high quality accommodation (which we viewed) known as "The Stables". At some point we hope to return to this area for another holiday and would not hesitate to stay in either of these excellent cottages. Thank you Angela and Jack for helping to make our stay so enjoyable.

- Moors_2014, May 2016

Thank you for sharing this thoroughly lovely review with us all, we are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your time at Larklands. Having such an unbeatable 'home' to return to after exploring the area sounds fabulous, and when that home provides such wonderful memories of your grandson getting acquainted with the farm animals we can't imagine a better holiday experience! We will be sure to pass your lovely compliments along to the owners and hope that you return for another visit soon! Sykes owner relations
Mrs Slack April 2016

“This was a lovely location on a working farm.”

The cockerels got you up early enough to enjoy the day. The owner was lovely and kind and helpful. The standard of fixtures, fittings and furnishings were superb. We would definitely recommend it. As a base to Richmond and surrounding area it is great.

- Mrs Slack, April 2016
Mrs Robinson April 2016

“Everything about the holiday was wonderful and made so by Larklands.”

The owners were the most welcoming of hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Our 18month old grandson had a whale of a time with all the animals. The standard of the property was extremely high and in our opinion could not be improved on in any way. We will certainly recommend this property to our friends and family and will not hesitate to return.

- Mrs Robinson, April 2016
Williamtelll March 2016

“Class Cottage”

My wife and I were up in N Yorkshire for a Wedding, so a week up in the Dales was a pleasant distraction and that of our Grand Daughter, who loved the farm animals . We have stayed in many cottages up and down the Country. This let is on top of the pile. In antique terms they say 'quality sells'. This cottage had rooms and fittings of the highest quality. Beautifully planned. It was finished to such a high standard that is not normally found in holiday lets. The owners, Angela and Jack were very welcoming, even down to supplying fresh eggs. If I had to be picky and this is no reflection on our fabulous stay, I would say a curtain over the entrance and hall area would give that extra bit of privacy, especially at night when one is dashing from the bedroom to the bathroom.

- Williamtelll, March 2016

Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful review with us all, we are absolutely over the moon that you enjoyed your time at Larklands. It is great to hear that the property exceeded your expectations, the owners have obviously given a lot of thought to providing high standards for their guests! We will be sure to pass your compliments on to them. We certainly hope that you make a return visit very soon. Sykes owner relations
CatherineHam February 2016

“Fantastic”

We stayed at Larklands from the 12th February to the 15th 2016 with another couple there 3 children and our 3 dogs X and it was absolutely fantastic . Angela & Jack our hosts were so friendly and welcoming, and the place itself was magnificent. The kitchen was all our favourite the sheer size of it was unreal :) loved our welcome pack and the kitchen had everything you ever needed in it. The large airy rooms with open beams were even more better with 7ppl & 3 dogs we never once felt there was not enough space. All bedrooms & bathrooms spotless with lovely little touches and the master room with ensuite was another place altogether loved that they had so many games, toys & DVDs. Now on to the chickens the kids enjoyed seeing them even the dogs fancied a go :( but to top it off we got to feed a lamb which was brilliant been a huge animal lover :) over all our break away was 10/10 everything you could of asked for & more :) not to mention our friends went home a day early for work and as we are non car drivers Angela was more then happy to take us back home now not every host would do that if any X thanks for letting us stay and hope to see you again soon xxxx

- CatherineHam, February 2016

Thank you for sharing this wonderful review with us all, we couldn't be happier that you enjoyed your holiday at Larklands! It sounds like the owners took fabulous care of you, really going above and beyond, and this on top of what sounds like a great break already! It is excellent to hear that the whole party were so impressed with the property, we think we would have a great time being surrounded by the animals too! We certainly hope that you return for another holiday very soon. Sykes owner relations
Miss Leighton December 2015

“A very friendly couple and a lovely spot with great views.”

Everything you need for a perfect holiday was in the cottage.

- Miss Leighton, December 2015
Barbara N December 2015

“Another wonderful visit to Larklands”

This November we rented Larklands cottage for the second time. Our hosts, Angela and Jack, greeted us as old friends and the cottage was comfortable and inviting. My husband and I invited another couple to join us for part of our stay and we found that Larklands is the ideal base for touring Yorkshire. We took day trips to York, Castle Howard, Langley Castle, Ripley Castle and the Swaledale area. We also spent many pleasurable days just walking around the farm and enjoying the local scenery. We can't wait for our visit in 2016.

- Barbara N, December 2015
Mrs Easey November 2015

“A well equipped cottage with a fantastic social kitchen/diner/lounge area and first class care and attention from the owners.”

- Mrs Easey, November 2015
Geoffsmith123 November 2015

“Fantastic property , superb welcome”

Visited with friends for the second year running . Fantastic property maintained and equipped to the highest of standards. Views are awesome. Hosts Jack and Angela again made us more then welcome whilst giving us the freedom to roam the property. Cannot understand how anyone could not love the house and location if you looking for a genuine quality break in gods own country. Will be back again next year

- Geoffsmith123, November 2015
Mr Hoogerwerf September 2015

“An excellent cottage to be able to unwind and relax, very peaceful.”

- Mr Hoogerwerf, September 2015
tankengine July 2015

“Pet friendly luxury barn conversion in superb location”

We had a great week staying at Larklands with our teenage daughter and our two small dogs. The owners are really friendly and welcoming. The barn has everything you could ask for as it's very well equipped. Our daughter loved the free Wifi! Ravensworth is an ideal base if you want to visit the beautiful market towns of Yorkshire. Larklands is really pretty and tranquil and perfect spot for a relaxing break. Our dogs had a great time watching the chickens, ducks etc from the window. Larklands is a working farm and we were slightly worried how the dogs would react but they were perfect and had a great time. Would recommend Larklands to anyone looking for luxury accommodation in a beautiful and relaxing location.

- tankengine, July 2015
Mrs Whitehead July 2015

“Very enjoyable holiday, great location and very friendly owners.”

- Mrs Whitehead, July 2015
John R June 2015

“Extremely comfortable barn with very welcoming hosts”

We spent a week in this lovely barn conversion and cannot rate it too highly. It is much better equipped than many of the other places we have rented and is extremely comfortable. We were made to feel like very welcome guests and Jack and Angela could not have been more helpful or kinder. We even had a constant supply of free, fresh eggs! The area itself is beautiful and we found it very easy to get to Richmond and places a bit further afield such as Fountains Abbey and Durham. Would love to go back.

- John R, June 2015
Barbara N June 2015

“Picturesque, peaceful, comfortable, welcoming...a perfect vacation.”

My husband and I spent two weeks at Larklands on our annual trip to the UK. The whole experience was a delight. Angela and Jack are wonderful hosts. The barn conversion is to very high standards, a beautiful old building with a very modern and comfortable interior. Bedrooms and bathrooms were well stocked with linens and very peaceful for a good nights sleep. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals from our local shopping sprees. The market town of Richmond is a short drive away and has a wonderful butcher and fresh produce markets. Larklands is close to several good restaurants and pubs. All in all, a fantastic vacation home, one that we will revisit as often as possible.

- Barbara N, June 2015
Mrs Akrill April 2015

“Extremely welcoming and friendly hosts, spacious well equipped kitchen and lounge areas and a beautiful location from which we visited Richmond, Barnard Castle, Darlington and the Yorkshire Dales with Lightwater Valley theme park about 35 miles away - there's something to please people of all ages.”

The barn is in a peaceful, beautiful setting with free range hens wandering around supplying fresh eggs and we even had the chance to feed a new born lamb! As a family, we had a wonderful week in this blissful place and hope to return soon.

- Mrs Akrill, April 2015
Mrs Ward April 2015

“We loved staying at Larklands and found everything to be of an excellent standard.”

The property was exceptionally clean and fresh and the furnishings were of a very high standard. We particularly loved the chickens who were fun to feed and watch. It was a perfect holiday house and we certainly plan to return.

- Mrs Ward, April 2015
Mr Everard February 2015

“Very private, very rural and very welcoming hosts.”

Set in lovely countryside. We had a great stay... will be back!

- Mr Everard, February 2015
Miss Seymour January 2015

“I cannot recommend Larklands highly enough.”

It is a stunning, well-kept property and just what we wanted for a special weekend get together. The owners could not have been more helpful and we cannot wait to return in the future.

- Miss Seymour, January 2015
367AndySharon December 2014

“Relaxing Picturesque”

This is a relaxing picturesque place to stay the owners are so accommodating and very friendly would definitely recommend I never realised Yorkshire was such a beautiful place this barn conversion had everything you needed in it would definitely recommend, I already have recommended this to my family and friends

- 367AndySharon, December 2014
Mrs Norman October 2014

“The cottage was even better than we expected from the photos.”

Very spacious, extremely well done conversion of an old stone barn. We like to cook and the kitchen was set up beautifully. The bathrooms were very luxurious, large and comfortable bedrooms and living room. The rural atmosphere was tranquil and the farm animals added extra entertainment value. The best part of the experience was the very warm welcome that we received from the owners and their attention to our needs during our stay. The owners welcomed us as if we were old friends and we left feeling as if we had made two wonderful new friends. y

- Mrs Norman, October 2014
RandB2009 September 2014

“Great week”

Put simply, DO NOT go to Larklands if you DO NOT like: 1. Big, beautiful barn conversions with loads of space. 2. Places that are well heated, decorated, furnished and equipped. 3. Dark night time skies which show the brilliance of the stars 4. Quiet rural locations where the sound of silence at night is only punctuated by nature, and not a great deal more by day time. 4. Chickens peering through your door or full length windows 5. The delicious eggs from the said birds. 6. A great pub 10 min walk/2 min drive away 7. The northern Yorkshire Dales close by. 8. Welcoming but unobtrusive hosts. Get our drift?????

- RandB2009, September 2014
Mr Anscomb September 2014

“The property was lovely and the owners were friendly and helpful.”

- Mr Anscomb, September 2014
Ms Bell August 2014

“The cottage was fantastically equipped, the best I've stayed in.”

All the rooms are comfortable and spacious. The welcome pack and other little extras gave it a luxurious feeling. The owners are very friendly and on-hand should you need anything. It is situated near places for really great days out. We went somewhere different every day. We enjoyed trips to Reeth, Bolton Castle, Easby Abbey, Constable Burton Halls, Aysgarth Falls, Muker, Keld and Staithes.

- Ms Bell, August 2014
Mr Guest July 2014

“The welcome and unexpected welcome pack were fantastic.”

We were made to feel totally at home at the property. The property itself was wonderful and as good, if not better, than we had hoped for.

- Mr Guest, July 2014
Mr Richardson June 2014

“We stayed here with two friends from Lancashire and upon arrival we met our hosts.”

They were most welcoming and set the tone for what was to be a very enjoyable 7 days at Larklands. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they immediately sorted out any queries that we had. The cottage is one of the best we have stayed in, and we have holidayed in some excellent ones. It is very well equipped with everything one could wish for and the Wi-Fi enabled me to check on the various place that we wished to visit. The large bedroom is very spacious with a wonderful comfy bed, settee and en-suite. One always wonders when booking a cottage if it will be as good as it is made out to be. Well for anyone considering Larklands then I would say don't hesitate, you will not be disappointed.

- Mr Richardson, June 2014
Mr Maudsley May 2014

“The Owners' hospitality was second to none as was the quality of every single part of the barn conversion.”

I cannot describe what excellent value this holiday let was. The surrounding area has some beautiful scenery and things to do. The owners have a folder in the barn with all the local tourist attractions within. The village of Ravensworth is so relaxed and friendly, a breath of fresh air. We will DEFINITELY be going back to the barn soon and if anyone is on the fence about whether to go or not all I can say is do it, you will not regret it. Thanks to the owners for a wonderful time away.

- Mr Maudsley, May 2014
Mr Ayres April 2014

“The accommodation is better than the information provided and we were able to enjoy a restful week coming and going as we liked.”

The hosts are helpful and clearly enjoy having visitors. Thoroughly recommended.

- Mr Ayres, April 2014
SteveStead March 2014

“Excellent accommodation for family groups”

We stayed here as a family group that included our children and grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hosts have not penny-pinched with this accommodation therefore we found it well equipped, clean, comfortable. The setting was ideal for those who appreciate peaceful surroundings and our young grandchildren enjoyed playing with the farm animals. The hosts were welcoming and helpful but not intrusive. We would welcome the chance to stay agian.

- SteveStead, March 2014
Mrs Giles February 2014

“Thank you for a wonderful holiday.”

We had a great time and will definitely be back. We were sad to leave and look forward to booking again.

- Mrs Giles, February 2014
Graylyn1892 November 2013

“Superb Accommodation in Idyllic Surroundings”

We’ve just returned from a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend visit. The property is extremely well equipped, tastefully decorated and incredibly spacious. We received a very warm and friendly welcome from both Angela and Jack. The gracious hosts kindly provided us daily with some fresh and deliciously scrummy eggs. Situated on a working farm with spectacular views, Larklands provides a great location to explore the surrounding areas, Richmond being one of our favourites. Although dog friendly, it’s advisable to keep your dogs on a lead when walking around the farm as you are surrounded by numerous chickens and sheep, which were a great source of entertainment for our pesky Westie, who thoroughly enjoyed herself. For a reasonable additional cost, Angela will provide you with meals and there’s a substantial selection to choose from. We will definitely take advantage of this service on our return. A great property, superb location and a fantastic welcome awaits you. We are already planning our return visit.

- Graylyn1892, November 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer October 2013

“A lovely cottage with friendly hosts”

Larklands cottage is a very comfortable and well- equipped cottage and is ideally situated for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. The cottage is light, spacious and well presented and the children enjoyed seeing the chickens and lambs around the place. It was clean and the facilities were very good. We were given a warm welcome with fresh eggs and bread. The nearby village is quiet and picturesque with a friendly pub serving a wide range of food.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, October 2013
Mr Baker October 2013

“Everything that you would need was in the cottage.”

We had a great time. The location is ideal as a base for walking, golf or just chilling out.

- Mr Baker, October 2013
Mrs Pond September 2013

“Good location, lovely friendly hosts and lovely spacious and very well equipped cottage.”

Definitely stay again.

- Mrs Pond, September 2013
Mrs Bond August 2013

“The property had very friendly hosts and we were made to feel very welcome.”

The children really enjoyed feeding the animals and we liked watching the chickens and their chicks running around. The cottage was very well equipped and we had everything we needed in a lovely peaceful setting.

- Mrs Bond, August 2013
Miss Jasper July 2013

“The cottage is beautifully located in a working farm.”

The views from the cottage are idyllic looking over rolling countryside, old ruins, and a small lake. The cottage is very clean, tidy and nicely decorated.

- Miss Jasper, July 2013
Mr Putnam July 2013

“We loved meeting the owners of this property, their warmth and kindness made our holiday very special.”

The location of the property is superb with with a fabulous local pub within walking distance, lovely lake on the property for the dogs and interesting surroundings to explore. The house was a great place to spend time in and far larger than the pictures suggested. The property felt far more like a home than a holiday rental.

- Mr Putnam, July 2013
CuriaGeorge June 2013

“A wonderful break...”

We have had a fabulous stay at Larklands. The accommodation is first class and has everything you need and more. The farm offered endless adventures for our 3 and 5 year old girls and feeding lambs, ducks and baby chicks was a delight! The surroundings offered peace, relaxation and tranquility for mum, dad, granny and grandad. And the dog loved the countryside walks! The lovely town of Richmond was close enough and had everything you need and the area is stunning! Definitely eat at The Shoulder of Mutton pub. Fabulous food! All in all, a wonderful place to escape to and definitely will return...

- CuriaGeorge, June 2013
f1girlracer June 2013

“A wonderful cottage on a working farm in stunning surroundings”

Had a wonderful time. The owners were very friendly and welcoming and couldn't be more helpful. Loved spending time on the farm and watching the chickens running around. The setting was idyllic and ideal for visiting the surrounding area.

- f1girlracer, June 2013
Mr Williams May 2013

“The property is stunning, well equipped with everything you could need.”

The farm offered endless adventures for our children - lambs to feed, chickens, ducks and plenty of fresh eggs to collect!

- Mr Williams, May 2013
Mrs Stone April 2013

“Extremely welcoming and generous hosts.”

Wonderful location on a working farm Excellent accommodation.

- Mrs Stone, April 2013
Mrs Bennett February 2013

“The property was extremely comfortable and family friendly.”

The setting was beautiful, even in winter. The close proximity to the farm animals added to the enjoyment.

- Mrs Bennett, February 2013
Mrs Hutcheon December 2012

“Cottage in set on a farm and is great for kids.”

Our boys loved feeding the chickens, sheep and turkeys. Lovely spacious cottage, plenty of room for everyone. Extremely helpful and friendly owner.

- Mrs Hutcheon, December 2012
Sherbert_10 October 2012

“Relaxation heaven”

Have just enjoyed a wonderful relaxing week with my sister @ Larklands, the cottage is a joy to stay in, on the outskirts of a quiet little village, surrounded by beautiful views. The cottage is on a working farm and the animals, especially the chickens, are a joy to watch. The cottage has everything anyone could wish for and within walking distance of the local pub. I would recommend a holiday at this cottage, any time of the year, a little gem, therefore please ignore the one negative review from JennieHo5, they must have been wearing blinkers or just 'miffed' that they couldn't let the dogs chase the sheep!

- Sherbert_10, October 2012
Miss Fountain September 2012

“Excellent all round.”

Fabulous place for a vacation. Excellent property in a wonderful location. The reception from the owners was fantastic. Hope to return soon. The animals are a great source of interest and fascination for all ages.

- Miss Fountain, September 2012
Mrs Neville September 2012

“The host/owner was incredibly welcoming.”

Plus, the attention to detail in the cottage was super.

- Mrs Neville, September 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2012

“Great Stay!”

My wife and I stayed here with 4 others (family and friends)- We loved it! Loved having the farm animals around, especially the lamb! Lovely surroundings. Lovely people. The quality of finishing in the house is excellent- it's been done really well and it shows. Loved it so much we're going again in October!

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2012
Mrs Todd June 2012

“Very friendly owners.”

The property was very clean and the kids loved feeding the animals.

- Mrs Todd, June 2012
Mr Hollis June 2012

“Plenty of space, property finished to a very high standard, a beautiful place to stay.”

- Mr Hollis, June 2012
V Moore May 2012

“Great family holiday”

Accommodation is first class full of light and space. Lots to do and see in the area.

- V Moore, May 2012
tiny-moo-on-abigfarm May 2012

“The only downside to our stay was that it had to end!”

Lovely location, spectacular views & a spacious property with wooden beams, skylights and stone archways that is lacking in nothing! It was a family holiday of 4 adults (2 of which are wheelchair users) and our 15month old son, who it was a particularly fantastic experience for with the large open spaces, tractors to watch plus chickens and ducks to feed. We couldn't have asked for better hosts, they looked after us brilliantly with a superb welcome pack consisting of eggs, bread, milk, butter, jam etc, a fabulous hearty home made meal on arrival (small additional charge) and fresh flowers throughout the home. The only downside was it had to come to an end, so we promptly booked in for our next visit!

- tiny-moo-on-abigfarm, May 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer April 2012

“Fantastic weekend”

Owners very friendly and welcoming, steading beautifully decorated and spotless on arrival. Plenty of space within the properly for the little one to run around and fantastic views. Little one loved feeding the chickens and ducks and even got a ride in the tractor much to his delight. We are already planning another visit

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, April 2012
Polly & Ian Jennings April 2012

“Lovely Rural Cottage”

Excellent accommodation, beautiful setting and lovely people. Couldn't ask for more and will definitely be back. Higly recommended.

- Polly & Ian Jennings, April 2012
Miss Flynn March 2012

“This was our second visit and when we drove up to the property it was like coming home.”

Our hosts made us feel very welcome. It was lambing time when we were there and that was lovely to see and there was lots of activity on the farm. Our three dogs loved it. Whilst there we had sunshine, snow and rain but the property is always comfortable to be in and very cosy despite the large rooms. The 'Shoulder of Mutton' is a fantastic pub for food.

- Miss Flynn, March 2012
Mrs Bond August 2011

“We all liked the standard of the property, and the living room was a great feature, particularly the sofa.”

The welcome gift was a nice touch too. We also liked the flowers scattered around the cottage.

- Mrs Bond, August 2011
Dr Coyle August 2011

“The owners were great hosts and they made our stay outstanding and memorable.”

Grandchildren loved the cottage and they want more! Cheers and an absolutely lovely stay.

- Dr Coyle, August 2011
Mr Frederiksen June 2011

“I liked the location and friendliness of the owners.”

The property was warm and comfortable and well equipped. The farm animals were lovely ducks, chickens, sheep, hens scattered around - great for kids. We had a wonderful relaxing holiday in a great location.

- Mr Frederiksen, June 2011
Mrs Bowman April 2011

“The location of the property was excellent and close to a variety of tourist related amenities.”

Excellent access routes to other parts of the area. Owners provided a "welcome pack" on arrival which was most appreciated. Owners were very helpful, friendly and readily available for chats and to give advice generally.

- Mrs Bowman, April 2011
Tony_C58 April 2011

“The best farm holiday to date.”

The barns have been tastefully converted to provide first class accommodation and a real homely feel. The photos do not do justice to the property and has to be experienced to fully appreciate. A real home from home. Located close to the A66 gives a central position to explore the dales, towns and attractions within easy distance. Tesco delivery was on time and saved time on food shopping. The property is well managed and everything is provided even down to the fresh flowers on arrival, and if you need something else just ask and the owners will do their best to help. Gill and Angela make the whole experience wonderful. It's on a farm but without the mud and smells you sometimes get. Open the back door and collect the eggs from the free range chickens (plus a liberal sprinkling of cockerels) Feeding the orphaned lambs was a thrill for our daugther too. Two pubs to choose from, one in the village and a better one just up the hill above the cattle barns. Otherwise just melt into the massive settee and watch TV or DVDS provided. Overall the best farm holiday we have had.

- Tony_C58, April 2011
Miss Flynn April 2011

“The owners were very friendly and on hand to help etc but totally respected your privacy.”

The animals around the farm were fascinating and entertaining. The best part was staying in a beautiful house and being able to have our dogs with us. Would return again and again as the surrounding areas for walking are also fantastic.

- Miss Flynn, April 2011
Mr Wilson March 2011

“Our holiday in Larklands was fantastic from beginning to end.”

It was our first getaway with our 7 month old daughter and our first holiday in the UK. Larklands is a perfect cottage for a country getaway. The accommodation and facilities are fantastic, the setting is beautiful. Angela and her husband were the perfect hosts, very welcoming and helpful. Will definitely be revisiting.

- Mr Wilson, March 2011
Mr Chandler February 2011

“Beautiful property in a peaceful location with friendly and unobtrusive landlords.”

- Mr Chandler, February 2011
Mr Bridgeman October 2010

“Location ideal for days out to North Yorkshire Moors and attractions.”

Superb accommodation.

- Mr Bridgeman, October 2010
Dr Byers October 2010

“Warm welcome and helpfulness of owners.”

Generous welcome pack. Fresh flowers. Very high standard of decor, kitchen appliances and utensils.

- Dr Byers, October 2010
Mr Cane September 2010

“First class accommodation, very helpful owners, an extremely enjoyable holiday.”

- Mr Cane, September 2010
Dr Towse September 2010

“The cottage was clean, well equipped and clearly well looked after.”

Our hosts were friendly and available to help whenever possible. Lots of small touches made a big difference. Easily the best cottage we've ever rented.

- Dr Towse, September 2010
Mrs Crowe August 2010

“Very warm welcome.”

Great location. Beautiful home. Loved the hens and chicks running around the grounds.

- Mrs Crowe, August 2010
Mr Berrington August 2010

“Great reception from the owners.”

Loved the farm atmosphere with lots of animals.

- Mr Berrington, August 2010
Mrs Morrell July 2010

“Extremely warm welcome and very generous welcome pack - very spacious and well equipped property.”

- Mrs Morrell, July 2010
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The property

Ravensworth 1 mile. A lovely, 16th century stone-built barn conversion, on a working cattle farm one mile from the pretty village of Ravensworth.

Larklands offers splendid accommodation including three lovely bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, a spacious living room with beams and a picture window, and a designer kitchen with dining area, exposed beams and Velux windows.

Fishing is available on the owners' lake, plus they also have free-range chickens on the farm, and children may wish to feed the pet lambs at lambing time.

A short walk from the village pub, this Ravensworth cottage offers country living at its finest, with glorious views and outstanding touring opportunities throughout Swaledale and Teeside.

The picturesque market towns of Barnard Castle and Richmond are nearby and offer a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as weekly markets.

With the Northern Dales waiting to be discovered slightly further afield, this lovely Ravensworth cottage is ideal for family and friends to get away from it all!

Note: This property is next to Ref 933183, together they sleep 12.

Summary

All ground floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 day bed, TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, doors to courtyard, 1 x twin, 1 x double with TV
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC
Fitted kitchen with dining area, stone arch leading to sitting room with electric stove, exposed roof beams and patio doors to courtyard.
Oil central heating with electric stove
Rangemaster range with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, chest freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs (one Smart and two with Freeview), DVD, stereo, WiFi, DVDs/CDs/books/games
Oil and electricity inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Off road parking for 3 cars
Small courtyard area with furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops 4 miles, pub 10 mins walk
The owners offer fishing on their lake
Note: This property's water supply is fed from an underground spring. Note: The property sleeps 7 Including infants.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

RAVENSWORTH

Richmond 4.5 miles; Barnard Castle 8 miles.

The peaceful, unspoilt and extremely pretty little village of Ravensworth lies just to the north of Richmond in a minor tributary of the River Swale. Made up of pretty, weathered sandstone cottages with their unusual 'Yorkshire' roofs - a mix of soft red pantiles and slate – the village is centred around a wide, picturesque village green. At one end of the green the popular Bay Horse Inn serves good food and drink. Pretty footpaths run from Ravensworth through the surrounding villages allowing visitors to enjoy many circular walks. Close by are the popular Swaledale market town of Richmond and the Teesdale market town of Barnard Castle. Both offer a wide range of amenities and shops. A lovely restful location!

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Note: The property sleeps 7 Including infants.

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Reviews

“Excellent will definitely be going back.”

“Had a lovely break at Larklands.”

“A well-appointed, comfortable property in a lovely, traffic-free location.”

“We had a lovely stay, the cottage was roomy but cosy with everything we needed.”

“The owners Angela and Jack were very welcoming and helpful.”

“Would definitely recommend this accommodation.”

“We had a lovely quiet holiday here this summer and would recommend it to others.”

“The accommodation was far more than we expected.”

“Although the owners and the cottage are lovely we were very disappointed to find that the pub in the village had close on the 1st of January!”

“We stayed at the end of October and loved every second.”

“Great location, great facilities, great stay!”

“Amazing!!!”

“Cottage is in need of a good spring clean, furnishings and fittings generally tired and in need of an update to match the description and pricing of the cottage.”

“Beautiful location, very peaceful and friendly people, had an enjoyable stay”

“A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”

“The cottage was very well equipped and warm.”

“A lovely property set a working farm comfortable spacious rooms, nice welcome from the farmer and the dog, chickens and cats :) great location for exploring on our motorbikes every direction is superb countryside.”

“Wonderful hosts, nothing too much trouble.”

“Wonderful Christmas break ...”

“We couldn't fault anything at all about our stay.”

“Great people and every thing you could want”

“Exceeded expectations”

“Beautiful location and a warm welcome form the owner.”

“We were very pleasantly surprised on arrival on how well equipped the cottage was, even down to every day essentials like bread and milk.”

“Fantastic place.”

“Lovely cottage,would recommend it.”

“We were really happy with our stay.”

“The location on the working farm was excellent and the accommodation was outstanding.”

“The cottage was spacious and welcoming.”

“Larklands far exceeded our expectations - the little touches really made the difference.”

“Larklands, was everything we had hoped for, first class and owners had gone the extra mile to make it comfortable with many little extras included.”

“Beautiful and spacious property.”

“Beautiful cottage and lovely, welcoming hosts - and exactly what we were looking for.”

“The accommodation was immaculate, very well presented and comfortable, would ...”

“Accomodation was excellent and owners very friendly and helpful.”

“The accommodation was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome.”

“JUST GREAT IN EVERY WAY - WE LOVED IT ALL!”

“Stunning, amazing - don't hesistate - it is really excellent!”

“Very relaxing and a great location.”

“We particularly liked the quiet location of this cottage and the owners were extremely pleasant, nothing was to much bother for them, we will definitely be back at a later date.”

“We couldn't find fault with property at all.”

“Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous”

“This was a lovely location on a working farm.”

“Everything about the holiday was wonderful and made so by Larklands.”

“Class Cottage”

“Fantastic”

“A very friendly couple and a lovely spot with great views.”

“Another wonderful visit to Larklands”

“A well equipped cottage with a fantastic social kitchen/diner/lounge area and first class care and attention from the owners.”

“Fantastic property , superb welcome”

“An excellent cottage to be able to unwind and relax, very peaceful.”

“Pet friendly luxury barn conversion in superb location”

“Very enjoyable holiday, great location and very friendly owners.”

“Extremely comfortable barn with very welcoming hosts”

“Picturesque, peaceful, comfortable, welcoming...a perfect vacation.”

“We loved staying at Larklands and found everything to be of an excellent standard.”

“Very private, very rural and very welcoming hosts.”

“I cannot recommend Larklands highly enough.”

“Relaxing Picturesque”

“The cottage was even better than we expected from the photos.”

“Great week”

“The property was lovely and the owners were friendly and helpful.”

“The cottage was fantastically equipped, the best I've stayed in.”

“The welcome and unexpected welcome pack were fantastic.”

“We stayed here with two friends from Lancashire and upon arrival we met our hosts.”

“The Owners' hospitality was second to none as was the quality of every single part of the barn conversion.”

“The accommodation is better than the information provided and we were able to enjoy a restful week coming and going as we liked.”

“Excellent accommodation for family groups”

“Thank you for a wonderful holiday.”

“Superb Accommodation in Idyllic Surroundings”

“A lovely cottage with friendly hosts”

“Everything that you would need was in the cottage.”

“Good location, lovely friendly hosts and lovely spacious and very well equipped cottage.”

“The property had very friendly hosts and we were made to feel very welcome.”

“The cottage is beautifully located in a working farm.”

“We loved meeting the owners of this property, their warmth and kindness made our holiday very special.”

“A wonderful break...”