Willowgarth House, Northallerton, North Yorkshire

About this property

Willowgarth House is a beautiful Grade II listed country retreat sleeping up to 12 guests across three floors. Boasting beautiful decor and lots of little luxuries, including a fantastic courtyard with seating area, barbecue and large hot tub, all located in the original grounds of Great Smeaton Manor. Willowgarth House is just a short drive from the popular market town of Northallerton, making it an excellent base for both the North Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors national parks.

Upon entering the tall gates to the driveway leading you past the paddock and through the woodland, you soon approach the imposing water tower and parking area on your right.

Awaiting your arrival the impressive well-equipped Farmhouse kitchen sets the scene, with a four oven Aga, large island with cupboards housing Emma Bridgewater, not to mention the the huge dining table and chairs taking centre stage waiting for it's guests to sit down, relax and tuck into a wonderful homemade meal after a day exploring all North Yorkshire has to offer.

Furthermore guests can retire to the light and airy sitting room, a wonderful room where everyone can be together or indulge in their competitive side and take to the games room for a spot of table tennis or table football.

Willowgarth House sleeps up to 12 guests in six beautiful, spacious bedrooms; four can be found on the first floor either by taking the spiral staircase from the games room or main staircase from the internal hallway and two further bedrooms nestled in the water tower on the second floor. Almost every bedroom has an en-suite with either a roll-top bath or walk-in shower and is beautifully decorated with traditional patterns and soft colours.

Outside there are many options to explore; the internal courtyard with comfortable outside seating for 12 guests, charcoal barbecue and fantastic hot tub, large lawn area to the front or wonder down to the private garden with a pond and summer house (children must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Furthermore take a walk and head along the road into Great Smeaton to the Black Bull Inn for a bite to eat or further still, if the sun is out, the Beeswing in East Cowton serve a wonderful Sunday Lunch.

Willowgarth House is the perfect hideaway within easy reach of many places to explore, you are never far away from a picturesque Yorkshire Dale, such as Wensleydale or Swaledale and still within half an hour of the East Coast. Fish and chips are a must at Saltburn before following the coast route to Whitby.

This holiday at a glance

Additional Information:

Sorry, no pets.

Children and infants welcome (to be included within the maximum capacity of 12 guests).

Travel cots and highchairs available on request (please provide your own cot linen).

A charcoal barbecue is provided.

Bathrobes, slippers and extra towels are provided for the hot tub during your stay.

Please note, horses will be in the paddocks that surround Willowgarth House.