Luxury self-catering holiday

We had a lovely stay at Melanie’s, the cottage is such a delight and clearly a place that has had lots of love and attention. You can just sit there looking around to see all the books and unusual things, we loved this! The plants and pots outside are something to mention, I think they have won awards in the area and you can see why!

Communication with Melanie was really good with lots of helpful information to ensure we knew what to do when arriving and how to find.

Pineapples, lamps, mirrors (to my horror ) what a fabulously funky and quirky little cottage!! I think you are the only person to have more pots in ones garden than me !! Wonderful stay in Richmomd 

All in all we can fully recommend this delightful character cottage and we will look forward to returning. Thank you, Melanie!

Richmond is a great weekend getaway, plenty to see and a town full of quaint shops and places to eat. There is plenty of walks that you can take and it’s also a great base should you stay for a week or more! The Castle that dominates this market town is a must!

June 2024

Lovely stay in a beautiful, quirky cottage.
Great location!
Did the Easby Abbey & Richmond Circular & Ayesgarth Falls Walk.
Lovely food in the Black Lion!
Thank you xxxxx
May 2024

Hi Melanie, thank you so much for welcoming me into your lovely home. It was so beautifully decorated, and I loved the room. It was great to meet you – you’re a great host.

August 2020

Melanie is a lovely whirlwind of a lady and attempt to do everything she can to make your stay as good as it can be.

September 2020

A gem of a property offered by a warm and unique hostess who made us feel very welcome and at home.

August 2020

An eclectic, eccentric home close to everything Richmond has to offer. Melanie is a welcoming host and quietly lovely.

March 2020

Melanie’s house is a very cosy unique cottage with stylish artistic touches. The bed is extremely comfortable with lovely crisp cotton linen. Melanie is extremely welcoming and relaxed making the whole experience very enjoyable.

February 2020

The total lack of convention makes this a really fun place to stay. The accommodation has a wonderful eclectic decor and fantastic mirrors.

January 2020

Excellent host. Very comfortable bed, and convenient location for whatever you have planned in the area.

October 2019

Melanie is a fantastic host. She helped us a lot and gave us tips on where to go and where to eat. The place is really cute and very comfortable. highly recommend her place.

August 2019

Melanie and Stripey made me most welcome. Melanie was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. A good, quiet night’s sleep and close to all the amenities. What more do you need? Thank you.

February 2018

Melanie’s cottage is a cosy little base from which you can explore the lovely town of Richmond and the beauty of Swaledale.

January 2018

Great location in the town. Close to all the restaurants and pubs as well as the Green Howard’s Museum. Not far from the river and the waterfall but a big climb back up the steep roads though plenty of parking near the river and in town. Could park outside Melanie’s and nice that parking fees rolled over to the next day (parking charges 8am-6pm). Will be back. Better than a pub or hotel accommodation.

November 2017

I had a wonderful stay at Melanie’s place after a very long motorcycle journey last weekend.
Melanie was very welcoming and the cottage is located very conveniently.
My room had everything I needed and the bed was very comfortable.

April 2016

Small, eclectic, sweet place with large comfortable King-size bed. Close to center of town without noise.

July 2016

Melanie’s place was absolutely lovely. The bed was comfortable, bathroom clean and the walk into gorgeous Richmond was very short! Perfect little stop over : ) would definitely stay again

February 2018