Larklands

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

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! ...

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
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.
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.
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.
Mrs Green September 2019

“Beautiful location, very peaceful and friendly people, had an enjoyable stay”
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.”
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.
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 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.
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 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 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
Mr Yates November 2018

“Great people and every thing you could want”
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.
Mr Lawrence June 2018

“Beautiful location and a warm welcome form the owner.”
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.
Mrs Till April 2018

“Fantastic place.”

Lovely owners.
Mr Seddon April 2018

“Lovely cottage,would recommend it.”

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

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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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Features

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

“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!”

“Amazing!!!”

“Great location, great facilities, great stay!”

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

“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.”

“The cottage was very well equipped and warm.”

“A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”

“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.”

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

“Wonderful Christmas break ...”

“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.”

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

“Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous”

“Class Cottage”

“Fantastic”

“Another wonderful visit to Larklands”

“Fantastic property , superb welcome”

“Pet friendly luxury barn conversion in superb location”

“Extremely comfortable barn with very welcoming hosts”

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