Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Ravensworth

Heather moors, tranquil valleys and bustling market towns are on the doorstep of Ravensworth holiday cottages. This welcoming village lies in the unspoiled Richmondshire district, five miles north of the historic town of Richmond. Wandering into the centre of Ravensworth, you’ll cross an ancient stone bridge over a gentle beck, where kingfishers, dippers and herons are often spotted. Surrounded by beautiful listed buildings, Ravensworth’s 17-acre village green lies at the heart of the community, with the stone base of a 15th-century obelisk. On the outskirts of the village, the remains of a 14th-century castle stand in a rambling 200-acre park, with a crumbling tower and gatehouse intact. With its cobbled patio, hanging baskets, and a fine selection of Yorkshire ales, the Bay Horse Inn is a lovely spot for a pint and an excellent place to get to know the locals.

A U-shaped, stone barn conversion with floor-to-ceeiing windows looks out over a large shingled courtyard.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

A family- and pet-friendly country getaway near Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales, this 3-bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion on a working farm sleeps 7, Convenient to local market villages, Larklands balances rustic and new in one stylish rural retreat in North Yorkshire.

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Self-catering holidays in Ravensworth are perfectly located for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. A short drive southward from your holiday cottage in Ravensworth, Richmond is an enchanting market town with elegant Georgian architecture, a cobbled marketplace and a Norman castle. Reserve an afternoon for exploring the pretty streets in the town centre, where independent shops, museums, galleries and many of the region’s best cafes and restaurants can be found. Perched precariously on a hilltop overlooking the town and visible for miles around, Richmond Castle is undoubtedly one of Yorkshire’s most impressive. Nearby, the stunning monastic ruins of Easby Abbey can be found on a tranquil riverside. If you fancy an evening out, see what’s on at the tiny Georgian Theatre Royal, the country’s oldest surviving Georgian playhouse, with a variety of drama, music and comedy on offer.

On Ravensworth’s doorstep, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a paradise for walking, horse-riding, water sports and wildlife-watching. Expect windswept heather moorland, rugged hilltops and lush, green valleys criss-crossed by picturesque footpaths.