Villas In Richmond

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Angrla - Verified booking

  We can’t recommend Bay tree cottage highly enough!

  Having stayed in Richmond before, in a lovely cottage that didn’t have vehicular access, I was particularly looking for one that had parking available with no time limit. Bay tree cottage fitted the bill, free parking was available for two vehicles around the Green on a first come first served basis. There is also a car park just at the end of the Green, but we didn’t need to use it. The cottage itself is very well appointed, and had everything we needed and more! It was lovely and clean and had comfortable beds. The furnishings were high quality and in good condition, and the cottage was lovely and warm. Wood and kindling were left for the wood burner, I used it twice in the evenings, and found it to be very easy to light and quick to get hot. We had vehicle problems on our journey to the cottage, Ian was very helpful and recommended his usual garage to us for repair. We have never before had such attentive hosts, we were asked before our arrival, which wine we preferred for our complimentary welcome pack. And received a text en route, to notify us the cottage was ready for us ahead of the 3pm arrival time. Ian also text once we had settled in to ask if there were any problems (there weren’t) and said to let him know if we had any issues with the cottage. Thank you Ian and Karen, for your attention to detail, pride in your cottage, and for going above and beyond any other hosts we have ever had! Best wishes Angie and Warren

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• Sally - Verified booking

  What an amazing stay!

  It was a beautiful place to get a way from the hustle and bustle of life. Very picturesque, quiet and a place to enjoy the surroundings of nature. The home was beautiful, very clean, smelled amazing and each part of the property had a very the class atmosphere f someone who knew how to build and make it look amazing. The hot tub was easy to manage needed at least 3 hours to reach the perfect temperature and there was wood and kindling provided. In front of the property was a small seating area where you could have a controlled camp fire/bbq area. Wish I knew this before, would’ve brought extra food and wood to enjoy this more, however the hot tub and blankets provided for the outdoors did not matter. It was so quiet, there was no intrusion of anybody or anything else. Just nature! The car pack for the car is literally 1/2 minutes from the pathway, which makes the property ideal for forgetting you own a car! The cross keys pub was 10 minutes away so n the car and served lovely food and the customer service was amazing. The main town is a 20 minute drive away. We are planning and hoping we can book for our second wedding anniversary, as this made our wedding anniversary very special indeed. Thank you so much for the creativity which you showed in the planning and building of such a beautiful place xxx

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• Elaine - Verified booking

  The lodge was absolutely lovely, comfortable and very clean.

  We were looking for peace and tranquility, which we definetly found here. The bed was very comfortable and the hot tub and views great. A few things which could be looked at, but probably none that would stop us booking again. One issue which really need looking into is the fridge, it is quite noisy during night ( which kept me awake) and the ice box was so full of ice we couldn't get anything in it. The outside seats really need varnishing, they're not a very welcoming first impression. There are no cooking utensils eg: spatula or scissors etc. and only two sideplates. Two of the coffee mugs are so badly marked inside, they need replacing. I really hope these issues will be dealt with, especially the fridge. It would really help to enhance a stay. We took our frying pan, as a review said the one provided was too small, unfortunately the pans don't work, the hob only comes on when the heavy pans provided are used. We took our Cosori which cooks most things as we knew there was no oven. A full length mirror on the back of bathroom door or wardrobe door would be a bonus. I like to be honest in reviews and feel sure Syke cottages would want to know of any concerns so they can be rectified.

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• Jackie - Verified booking

  Had a lovely week in the perfect Bay Tree Cottage.

  Set in a pretty and historic location , very close to the river Swale and below the beautiful Richmond castle. The lively and interesting town was a short walk away but the area around the cottage was tranquil. The cottage was warm , welcoming and stylish with everything you need for a self catering break away from it all. The beds were comfortable and we slept really well. We walked from the cottage with the Swale as a guide in both directions and had a daily visit to the falls . Richmond itself is a delight with a sense of time standing still in the very best ways. Brilliant places to eat , lovely shops and we found the local people to be very friendly. The cottage provided a great base for trips further afield and Barnard Castle and High Force are a must to visit as well as the beautiful Middleham with its horse racing stables and country pubs. Some holiday cottages have that bit more and feel like a retreat from the 9-5 and Bay Tree definitely had that vibe. The hosts were super helpful and friendly and very generous in providing extras to make the holiday. They are surely very proud of Bay Tree Cottage ,we did not want to leave .

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• Ellie - Verified booking

  My partner and I went to Bracken Fern this weekend to celebrate her Birthday.

  The cottage was absolutely stunning and surrounded by beautiful scenery. It was in a lovely rural area that was so quiet and very private, so perfect for a peaceful getaway. The cottage was in immaculate condition when we arrived, it was very clean and tidy, and smelled lovely. The cottage had everything we needed, and there was a lot of storage for belongings. The hot tub was a great feature, and the cottage was so well heated even at night so we were cosy throughout our whole stay. Despite its rural location, the cottage is a short drive away from both Darlington and Barnard Castle, so there was plenty to do whilst we were away. It was great that we were able to bring our dog Pip with us also, she had a great time. Laura was such a lovely host, and made our stay as perfect as possible. She kept in regular contact and helped us with everything we needed throughout our stay. Thankyou Laura for such an amazing trip! We have been telling our family and friends all about our stay and advising them to visit. We will certainly be returning to experience it during summertime.

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