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This delightful cottage is situated in the tiny and remote hamlet of Helwith in the North Yorkshire Dales on the historic Barningham and Holgate Estate. Helwith Cottage is a standalone property with far reaching views of the Dales. It is surrounded by grouse moorland, grazing sheep and a vast array of wildlife. Helwith Manor Farm sits 100 yards below Helwith Cottage. The cottage was once the vicar’s house for the now demolished church, which comprised a thriving congregation when the hamlet was inhabited in the 18th and 19th centuries due to the lead and tin mining activities in the area.
Helwith Cottage is decorated in keeping with its traditional surroundings with a mixture of antique and contemporary furniture using fabrics from Colefax & Fowler, and Linwood, giving it a warm and natural ambience.
The cottage is surrounded by stunning views over to Braithwaite’s Gill, Hurst and Arkengarthdale Moors, Telfit Moor, Barningham and Holgate moors. Helwith Beck, running through the valley below, is crossed via a small bridge which featured in the opening credits of the famous ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ TV series. The nearby Manor House Farm with a tea garden, offers cream teas to walkers and cyclists enjoying the wonderful walks in the area.
Marske, 5 miles away, is the nearest village, and a further 5 miles from Richmond. It is located on Marske Beck, just before the river’s confluence with the River Swale. Close by, Barningham is a picturesque village between Richmond and Barnard Castle. Named ’Best Small Village’ in 2010 by Durham Rural Community Council, Barningham has a wonderful village pub, a village green, village shop and village hall and is situated on the edge of the moors stretching westwards towards Cumbria, making this a good base for walking the local dales and hills.
There is a wide range of activities to pursue in the area including walking, cycling, fell running, birdwatching, wildlife spotting, fishing, shooting and stalking. History lovers can also enjoy the rich Bronze Age heritage that can be found at remote sites on Barningham Moor, including Chieftan Burial Mounds and the Cup and Ring Stones. Visit historic market towns including Barnard Castle, 6 miles, offering many shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as a large supermarket. Other attractions in Barnard Castle include the Bowes Museum, Witham Arts and Cultural Centre, Rokeby Hall and The Chocolate Fair. Richmond, 10 miles, is also worth a visit where you will find Richmond Castle, and a large cobbled market square surrounded by shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. Other attractions include Auckland Castle, Raby Castle, High Force Waterfall, The Forbidden Corner at Leyburn, Duncombe Park, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens, which can all be reached in under an hour.
Pre-made dishes are available by request from the pub in Barningham Village which can be arranged via the housekeeper for your arrival or throughout your stay. Groceries for the fridge can also be pre-ordered.
If you prefer to dine out, there’s a local village pub in Barningham just a short drive away, which serves food daily, along with a selection of real ales, beers, wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. For a little pampering, why not try some spa treatments at a nearby hotel? Shop and restaurant 6 miles, pub 6½ miles.

This semi-detached stone cottage has a wood burner in the living room, ideal for snuggling up in the evening after a day’s adventure in Swaledale. On warmer nights why not relax outside in the private courtyard with a glass of your favourite tipple? It has been superbly finished with a contemporary kitchen and living room, as well as two comfortable bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom. The area provides visitors with mile upon mile of unspoilt dales, just as nature intended. Visitors from all over the world come to the area to enjoy all that Swaledale and the Yorkshire Dales have to offer. A haven for walking and cycling, with footpaths leading in every direction and stretching for hundreds of miles. The historic market town of Richmond is just a short drive with its Norman castle, Georgian theatre and quaint cobbled streets, surrounded by a good selection of tea rooms, gift shops and convenience stores. From here you can enjoy a riverside walk to Easby Abbey which lies in picturesque surroundings by the River Swale. Easby is one of the best preserved monasteries of the Premonstratensian ’White Canons’, with the magnificent refectory, gatehouse and canons’ dormitory remaining. The parish church within the precinct, which is still in use, contains rare 13th century wall paintings.

Travel just 7 miles to the west and you will arrive in the popular market town of Leyburn where a buzzing market lines the streets every Friday with stallholders selling a wide array of produce and wares. Leyburn is well served by a good range of traditional shops and amenities. The green rolling hills of Wensleydale lie to the west of Leyburn with many historic, inspiring landmarks. Just 2 miles from Leyburn is Middleham, famous for its castle that was home to Richard III, and has a wonderful racehorse presence. As well as the Dales, you are just a half hour drive away from the North York Moors National Park with attractions such as Sutton Bank, where you can take in the breathtaking views back across the national park or spend your day strolling around the market towns of Thirsk, Bedale and Northallerton. The Lake District can be reached in just over an hour. Beach 27 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

The Coach House is a beautiful Grade II listed town house set within a pretty walled courtyard in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park between Reeth and Grinton. This is a spacious property perfect for a family gathering or group of friends. There is a large living room with sumptuous furnishings and squishy sofas to relax in, along with a 40" Freesat Smart TV with Netflix, DVD player to catch up on your classic movies, Wii game station and bluetooth stereo speakers to stream your music! The large kitchen has the ‘wow’ factor with its central island and is a great place to gather round the farmhouse table with a glass of wine while someone rustles up supper. It has fabulous décor, Farrow and Ball hand painted kitchen units, Belfast sink and electric range cooker with all the necessary electrical appliances and more.
On the first floor the bedrooms are styled with beautiful feature beds and fabulous crisp cotton bed linen and throws. The property sleeps eight people with a kingsize bedroom with gorgeous mahogany bed and en-suite shower room, a double bedroom with window seat and two spacious and comfortable twin rooms. A family bathroom completes this floor, fully tiled with a spacious corner shower cubicle and fabulous roll-top bath, pour the bubbles, lie back and take in the view of the rolling countryside. To the rear of the property, accessed externally by several steps, there is a small lawned walled garden, south west facing it’s the perfect spot to sit on a summer’s evening and enjoy a glass of wine or fire up the BBQ as the sun goes down over the hills.
Fremington is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Swaledale, surrounded by beautiful countryside and plentiful walks right from the doorstep, being well placed for the Coast to Coast, Pennine Way, Corpse Way and the Inn Way trail walks. A short stroll into Grinton takes you to the local pub overlooking the River Swale, it has a lovely sun trap outside to enjoy a cool drink on a summers’ day or sit around the fire with a local ale and some good wholesome food on a winters night! Reeth is just over a mile away and a pleasant walk, the village has two village stores, selection of tea rooms, pubs, restaurant and gift shops. Further attractions can be found in the market towns of Leyburn, 8 miles, set around a market square with an array of eclectic shops, award winning delicatessen and wine merchant. Historic Richmond is a short drive away and famous for its Norman castle, Victorian theatre and beautiful riverside walks. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.