Duck Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Richmond, 19 km from Raby Castle, 20 km from Bowes Museum, as well as 23 km from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum. The 4-star holiday home is 10 km from Richmond Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lightwater Valley Theme Park is 40 km away. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Forbidden Corner is 31 km from the holiday home, while Aysgarth Falls is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 22 km from Duck Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
High score for Richmond
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Suebdo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely peaceful location, everything you could need. Garden beautiful, lovely big bathroom with bath and large shower. The kitchen was very well equipped. Gorgeous village with very friendly residents.
  • Angie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely quiet village so great location for what we needed.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quaint friendly village. Good local pub. Very central for lots of locations.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,995 reviews from 21670 properties
21670 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Duck Cottage is an attractive, Grade II listed, terraced cottage in the Yorkshire Dales village of Melsonby. The property has three bedrooms, all doubles, with the master containing an en-suite shower room, sleeping six guests. The cottage also consists of a family bathroom with roll top bath and walk-in shower, a kitchen, dining room and sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside there is roadside parking available, as well as a large rear garden with courtyard, shed with seating and storage and elevated lawn. Duck Cottage is a fantastic property for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park., Note: property does accept hen, stag or similar parties Note: property does accept hen, stag or similar partiesNote: Property has a minimum of a 3 night stay

Neighbourhood information

The attractive village of Melsonby is situated in lovely rolling countryside, just a few miles from the market town of Richmond. The village has a lovely church and real ale pub. There are footpaths and bridleways in every direction and fishing is available nearby. Nearby Richmond has a castle set high above the River Swale with panoramic river views. Within Richmond, narrow streets and alleys radiate from the cobbled Market Place and there are numerous pubs and restaurants to enjoy. An ideal location for exploring all of Swaledale, Teesdale and the Yorkshire Dales.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Duck Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Outdoor & View
  • View
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Duck Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Duck Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Duck Cottage

  • Duck Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Duck Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Duck Cottage is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Duck Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Duck Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Duck Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Duck Cottage is 5 miles from the centre of Richmond. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.