The Old Sunday School, Yorkshire

This beautiful Grade II listed spacious ground floor apartment, formerly the old Sunday School, is set in an idyllic location on a picturesque village green within a conservation area in Richmond. This lovely character cottage makes the perfect base for friends and families wishing to enjoy the many delights of this old historic town, and the many splendours of Swaledale.

You will sense the character of this cottage the minute you arrive and appreciate the attention to detail which exudes throughout. The cosy sitting room has comfortable sofas and chairs, set around an inviting open fire, just perfect for snuggling up in front on cold and chilly nights.

There is a modern well-equipped kitchen, with a lovely tiled floor leading to a beautiful dining room with an original window, stone flagged floor, exposed feature stone wall and French doors overlooking the pleasant courtyard with a private hot tub. There are three comfortable and beautifully furnished bedrooms, dressed with Egyptian cotton sheets, and two of which benefit from king-size double beds, ensuring you will have a peaceful nightÂ’s sleep.

There are two stylish bathrooms, including a useful wet room with a large walk-in shower, which may be suitable for wheelchair users. Outside, there is a fully enclosed courtyard with a welcoming hot tub, ideal for relaxing with a glass of fizz at the end of a busy day of sightseeing.

A short drive from the cottage takes you to the George and Dragon pub in Hudswell. This is an award-winning pub, becoming the CAMRA pub of the year for 2017.

Richmond is famous for its fascinating Norman castle, which can be seen on the hill from the cottage, and is where you can enjoy walks along the castle walls and down to the River Swale. The delightful old town centre has a huge cobbled town square surrounded by shops, pubs, cafes, tearooms and restaurants, and with a weekly market too there is plenty on offer for all tastes.