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Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Lobby
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
  • Popular LocationRichmond Market Place14 min walk
  • Popular LocationRichmond Castle18 min walk
  • Popular LocationRichmond Falls20 min walk
  • AirportLeeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale

A Grade II listed Georgian family home with 6 bedrooms, beautiful established gardens leading on to the River Swale full of character and peace. A kitchen with balcony, grand drawing room with baby grand piano, a large dining room and living room with log burner fireplace, you won't help but fall in love with this charming house. The romantic master bedroom includes a four poster bed with a generous ensuite 2-person bath and walk-in shower overlooking the gardens and the river.

It has spectacular views of Round Howe, a National Trust area of outstanding beauty with beautiful woodland and riverside walks and fishing rights at the bottom of the garden.

A short walk from the centre of Richmond with its wonderful restaurants, shops, cafes, historic attractions and local cinema. Sleeps 13 guests.

The space:
This Grade II listed historic family home retains many of its original features but provides easy modern living with a mix of period and modern furnishings. It was built in 1826 and was a working paper mill, hence its proximity to the beautiful River Swale. There are historic, special places and surprises throughout the house and in the gardens to explore.

The main living area is on the first floor providing stunning views of the river Swale and gardens. These consist of a Drawing Room with baby grand piano, Dining Room, Living Room with wood burner and Smart TV, Kitchen/breakfast room with a two oven Aga and electric oven and utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Upstairs on the top floor there is the Master Bedroom with a four poster bed and en-suite bathroom with a luxurious 2 person bath and a large walk in shower with beautiful views down the river and a television. There are also two other bedrooms (one king and one superking) and family bathroom on this floor with a free standing bath and a walk-in shower.

On the ground floor there is a beautiful entrance hall with a sweeping staircase and three more bedrooms, one of which is self-contained and has its own private entrance, kitchenette, en-suite walk-in shower room and superking bed. Another is a kingsize bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower room and the third bedroom has a double and single bed in it overlooking the nature pond. There is also a very large space which can be used as an office or a yoga/exercise studio on the ground floor.

Guest access:
Guests can access the whole house and gardens and will have this space to themselves for the entirety of the stay.

Other things to note:
There is Sky Q TV.
Large open room used for events on the ground floor and can be used as a yoga/exercise studio or office.
Full use of the gardens and private wooded walk.
The cellar is full of logs and coal which are free to use.
There is a wood burner in the living room and gas fires in both the sitting and dining room.
There is a travel cot and highchair available.
There are two ponds in the grounds and a river at the end of the garden with access in two places.
Up to 13 cars can park at the house.
Barbecue available.

Property manager

Sarah

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A nature pond, gardens and the river.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events if host permission granted (extra cost)

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 dogs maximum (although contact host)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside the property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
Note from host: Events if host permission granted (extra cost)
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Georgian Theatre Royal and Kiplin Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve. Millgate House Garden and Luke Searle Golf Simulator are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Richmond, North Yorkshire, England

What's nearby

  • Richmond Market Place - 14 min walk
  • Millgate House Garden - 17 min walk
  • Richmond Castle - 18 min walk
  • Richmond Falls - 20 min walk
  • Luke Searle Golf Simulator - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 28 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Castle Tavern - 16 min walk
  • George & Dragon Inn - 5 min drive
  • The Ralph Fitz Randal - 15 min walk
  • La Piazza - 17 min walk
  • Golden Lion - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Georgian Villa in Richmond by the River Swale located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Georgian Theatre Royal and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Ronaldshay Park and Richmond Market Place are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Week in Richmond
Another wonderful stay at Howe Villa. A beautiful home situated on the river, a short distance from Richmond. Perfectly placed for exploring this area of North Yorkshire or for kicking back and simply enjoying the house and gardens. Between the kitchen/ diner, the dining room, the sitting room and the television room there is so much space that it properly suits 13 people staying for a week. There’s a huge room on the ground floor we hardly touched, but if the kids had been younger would have proved useful. Can’t recommend this house more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous week in Richmond
The property was fabulous. Huge, clean and well equipped. All the rooms were excellent. The gardens were outstanding with large lawns, a path down to the river for swimming and a really very pleasant riverside walk into town. If wildlife is your thing then the location is excellent, with, for example, kingfishers regularly visible from the kitchen window. Communication from the hosts was first class. We met them by chance in town during the stay and they were lovely people. An excellent week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Howe Villa
Lovely property and a perfect place to celebrate a 70th birthday with all the family. We all had an amazing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Break
The house doesn’t feel like a holiday house - it feels like the owners have moved out for a week. It feels like a lived-in home. The beds are comfortable, the duvets are down, the kitchen is well equipped, the Wi-Fi works everywhere, the gardens are lovely and the setting on the river is amazing. It’s a short walk along the river into town with impressive views of the castle’s curtain wall as you approach. There were 11 of us (3 families) and a dog. We fitted easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding visit
Howe villa is a truly enchanting place, simply beautiful and welcoming, we didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah

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I'm Sarah and I have grown up in Howe Villa, Richmond - this is my family home. We have flown the nest and now use this beautiful home for holiday rentals, venue/event hire and wellness retreats. Richmond is a wonderful place to visit and I hope you consider our home for your trip.

What makes this property unique

A large room on the ground floor of the room with two large bay windows that is used as an event space or fitness/yoga studio.

The house is situated next to the River Swale so you can enjoy access to the river and even go for a swim if you so wish.
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