Castle Mill

About this property

Ravensworth 0.5 miles. This impressive conversion of an old stone mill is situated in an elevated position amidst beautiful countryside, on the outskirts of the pretty village of Ravensworth, near the historic market town of Richmond. In a courtyard setting with three other properties, Castle Mill has been beautifully and luxuriously restored to the highest of standards, with glorious views overlooking castle ruins. On the ground floor, the spacious bespoke kitchen has granite worktops, a dual fuel range cooker and an island breakfast bar. With extra comfy seating, a dining area to one side and patio doors opening onto the garden, the room offers a lovely sociable space for families to gather and enjoy a communal meal. Set into the floor, under a glass tile, lies part of the original mill race; a really interesting feature. This lovely property has the benefit of two generous and light-filled sitting rooms, both with a warming woodburner and sumptuous sofas. The ground floor sitting room has an exposed stone wall with an original archway and views onto the sheltered courtyard, whilst the first floor room affords fine views up the dale. The whole of the ground floor is fully tiled with natural stone, with underfloor heating and a useful utility/boot room. From the large hallway, oak stairs lead up to an elegant glass balustrade landing. The six bedrooms are spread over the three floors, including one with an en-suite, one with access to the decked patio and many with their own TV; ensuring flexible sleeping accommodation to suit all needs. With a contemporary feel throughout, there are excellent amenities at the cottage, including quality appliances, super-fast broadband and ample parking at the front of the property, which is fully enclosed. A pleasant walk brings you to two village inns, with traditional ales and good food, whist the immediate area offers wonderful walks and cycling straight from the door. The picturesque market towns of Richmond and Barnard Castle lie close by and have a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and independent shops, with weekly markets held in the cobbled squares. This spectacular area is the gateway to the Dales, with many activities to enjoy, including fell walking, touring, riverside strolls or visiting museums, waterfalls and pretty Dales villages. A stunning holiday home for a wonderful family break.

The pretty little village of Ravensworth lies just to the north of Richmond in a minor tributary of the River Swale. Made up of 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 of which offer a wide range of amenities and shops.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Six bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x first floor king-size double with TV, 1 x first floor twin with door to decking, 1 x second floor double with TV, 1 x second floor twin.

First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Ground floor basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area, breakfast bar and TV.

Utility/boot room.

Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.

First floor sitting room with woodburner.

Oil central heating with underfloor heating, multi-fuel stove and woodburner.

Range cooker with gas hob and double electric oven, microwave, two fridges, two freezers, washing machine, two dishwashers, 6 x TVs with Freeview, DVDs, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter packs for multi-fuel stove and woodburner included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Terraced lawned garden with decked area, patio and furniture.

Ample off road parking within grounds.

Bike storage in boot room.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Farm shop 2 miles, pubs 10 mins walk.

Note: This property's water supply is fed from an underground spring.

Note: This property lies along a 0.25 mile farm track and is situated very next to a small working farm, which have farm animals and birds.

Note: Check-in time 5pm.