Overlooking the village green in idyllic Ravensworth, North Yorkshire is this lovely, traditional dales cottage, 56 The Green.
Dating mainly from the early 18th-century, and in common with much of the village, this delightful, dales cottage is built of stone from the nearby castle ruins.
Enjoying open views across the green, the cottage is within easy reach of the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park to the south and beautiful Weardale and Teesdale to the north.
56 the Green is a fantastic, pet-friendly choice for a family or group of up to six people and benefits from ample roadside parking.
The seating area to the front of the property has views across the village green, whilst to the rear, there is an enclosed courtyard garden where visitors can relax after enjoying the sights or one of the lovely walks in and around Ravensworth and the surrounding area.
The property has been lovingly restored and boasts an inviting sitting room with plush seating, a Smart TV and coal fire, a haven to relax in after a day exploring the area.
There is a well-equipped contemporary kitchen for rustling up your best dishes ready to enjoy in the dining room with well-appointed seating area.
Off the kitchen is a sleek shower room with its extra-large shower cubicle, where you can wash away the day’s adventures.
Head upstairs and you will find a carefully planned, beautiful bathroom where you can freshen up, taking a soak in the bath with its skylight window between beams salvaged from Ravensworth castle in bygone years, or by taking a refreshing shower.
There are three well-appointed bedrooms, each furnished distinctively to a high standard; the master bedroom with its king-sized bed and solid oak furniture, overlooks the village green, as does the second bedroom which also has a king-sized bed along with a chez lounge and an original early 18th-century fireplace.
Dating from at least the early 17th century, the third bedroom is tucked away in the oldest part of the house; with roof beams salvaged from Ravensworth castle, this bedroom features two single beds.
The village of Ravensworth boasts many lovely walks, the ruins of the medieval castle.
The recently refurbished Bay Horse public house with its range of hand pulled beers and local cuisine is a short stroll away and Stoneygate farm shop and café, approximately half a mile walk or drive.
A short walk across open fields leads to the Mains Gill farm shop, café, and petting farm; nearby are other welcoming hostelries and eateries.
For a wider selection of attractions head to nearby Richmond or Barnard Castle each with its castle to explore and many walks and attractions, including the Richmond Golf Club and Catterick racecourse, and in Barnard Castle the Bowes Museum and Buttermarket.
Further afield, venture into the Yorkshire Dales National Park and visit the Forbidden Corner or Bolton Castle and Herriot Country, the Wensleydale Creamery Aysgarth Falls or the Druids Temple.
56 The Green is an ideal choice for those wanting to explore this beautiful part of the country with the beautiful cities of Durham and York an easy drive away, along with Yorkshire coast North York Moors and the Lake District.