Guests say
The Sycamores receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the private hot tub, large garden, and the option for delicious meals from the owners. The property is well-equipped, with a special mention of the heated roundhouse. The welcoming touches, such as cakes on arrival, add to the charm, although these are not guaranteed for every stay.
Guests consistently note the spotless condition of the property upon arrival, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness.
The property is praised for its quiet, rural setting, ideal for peaceful retreats and exploring the Dales, contributing to a high score for location.
Reviews frequently mention the comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and cosy atmosphere, suggesting a high level of comfort for guests.
The facilities, including a hot tub, fire pit, and smart TVs, are well-received. However, some guests noted the garden requires maintenance and accessibility issues for the elderly, slightly lowering the score.
The thoughtful gestures, such as welcome cakes and doggy accessories, are highly appreciated by guests, although it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Eppleby 1.1 miles. The Sycamores is a charming stone-fronted cottage, nestled in the rural surroundings of Forcett, Richmond, a pet-friendly property providing the perfect escape for families or groups of six. Pull up to this traditional abode and enter into the lovely country-style kitchen, equipped with all the essentials needed to create a delicious three-course dinner for friends to feast upon at the dining room table. Retire to the sitting room and settle on the sofas whilst the stove flickers with light and you begin to map out exciting adventures for the next few days. Grab your bags and head into your bedroom for the duration of the stay; the ground-floor is home to a spacious king-size bedroom where you can hang your clothing neatly in the fitted wardrobes and benefit from the lovely en-suite bathroom, boasting a Jacuzzi bath, separate walk-in shower, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail for keeping your towels toasty. A second lovely ground-floor double room is serviced by the home shower room, while venturing upstairs brings you to the final double bedroom which enjoys its own en-suite shower room. After an afternoon walk with the dog through the English countryside, hang your coats in the well-thought utility room before heading into the orangery for some downtime with an enthralling book. Bask in the sun whilst dining alfresco with a picnic on the lawn during the summer months, or catch a breath of fresh air on a crisp winters morning as you sip on a warm cup of tea.The Sycamores also boasts a hot tub. Be sure to bring along your walking boots, as this lovely home sits in close proximity to both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can enjoy scenic hikes promising unrivalled views of the countryside.Travel to the city of Durham to see the impressive Durham castle and mesmerising Cathedral, or indulge in an evening of wining and dining in Richmond. Spend quality time with your loved ones at The Sycamores.
Eppleby is a quintessential rural village, settled within the outstanding surroundings of the Yorkshire countryside. Here you will find a charming village shop and a welcoming pub, whilst the nearby town of Richmond has an abundance of bars and local eateries for a night on the town. With the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park just a short distance away, there are plenty of walks and hiking routes to take advantage of during your stay.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility room.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric log effect burner
Oil central heating with electric log effect burner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, 3 Smart TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking available for 2 cars.
Private gravelled and lawn garden to the rear of the property with firepit and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Note: The owner can offer ready meals on request.
There is stabling for two horses and a paddock, please contact the owner for further information.
Please note: one well-behaved dog is allowed at the property but unfortunately cats are not.
Nearby points of interest
- Richmond Castle
- Barnard Castle
Reviews (62)
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Peter
We are so impressed how spotlessly clean the accommodation was on our arrival and really enjoyed using the new hybrid BBQ. Another great holiday.
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Janet
What a wonderful place this is. Extremely comfortable and had everything we needed for a lovely relaxing weekend break. Very peaceful location and watching the stars from the hot tub at night was wonderful. Excellent location for visiting some great places to explore with our dog. The box of cakes on arrival was very much appreciated. We would definitely love to stay again. Thank you so much.
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Andrew
We would definitely stay here again. This has everything that we were looking for and more, the fact that we could also bring our small dog was great! The property is very well looked after, and spotlessly clean. The whole family really enjoyed their stay at The Sycamores, the beds were super comfortable, the facilities and amenities were great, and the added bonus of the hot tub was amazing! We couldnât have wished for a better stay, we would definitely recommend booking The Sycamores and we would definitely stay here again. Thank you for a lovely stay.