The Sycamores in Yorkshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Sycamores

Escape to the tranquillity of The Sycamores, a delightful cottage nestled in the serene Yorkshire countryside. This charming stone-fronted retreat is perfect for families or groups, comfortably sleeping six guests across three beautifully appointed bedrooms.

Indulge in the luxury of a private hot tub, the ideal spot to unwind after a day of exploring the rural surroundings.

With off-road parking, a secure garden, and the convenience of ground floor accommodation, including a bedroom with an en-suite Jacuzzi bath, your stay promises comfort and ease.

Admire the picturesque garden from the patio, or cosy up in the sitting room by the electric log effect burner. The Sycamores is pet-friendly, so your furry friends can join in the adventure.

With a fully equipped kitchen, utility room, and the option of ready meals on request, every detail is catered for a memorable cottage break.

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Need To Know

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

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the spacious and clean accommodation, with particular praise for the comfortable beds and the welcoming touch of delicious cakes on arrival. The enclosed garden was a hit with pet owners, while the hot tub provided a luxurious and relaxing experience. The friendly and helpful hosts also received high acclaim, enhancing the overall stay at The Sycamores.

Getting there

To get to The Sycamores, if travelling by car, take the A1(M) to the A66 in the direction of Richmond. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Darlington, which is well-connected to major cities. From there, a taxi or bus can be taken to reach the property.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy - 4.5 miles	DL10 7LD
Train Station - 8.8 miles	DL10 6EJ
Pub - 0.9 miles	DL11 7QW
Dog Walk - 0.2 miles	On-site
Supermarket - 8.9 miles	DL10 4LD
Indian Takeaway - Spice Island	8.9 miles	DL10 4QS
Chinese Takeaway - Eastern Origin	8.9 miles	DL10 4QS
Italian Takeaway - La Piazza	8.9 miles	DL10 4QB

For families with Kids

For families with children, this destination offers a delightful rural escape with plenty of outdoor activities. Children will enjoy the farm animals on-site and the private field behind the property, perfect for letting off steam. Nearby attractions such as Forbidden Corner and Newby House Gardens offer additional entertainment and educational experiences for young explorers.

Is The Sycamores A good location for couples?

This serene location is ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway. On-site, the hot tub provides a private and intimate setting for relaxation. Nearby, romantic days out include strolls through the historic towns of Richmond and Barnard Castle or visiting the enchanting Raby Castle. The peaceful countryside offers the perfect backdrop for a couple's retreat.

Dining and Cafes

Closest to your stay is The Black Bull Inn (DL11 7EB, 01325 718471), offering hearty meals in a cosy setting. For a delightful cafe experience, visit Cross View Tea Rooms (DL10 7HQ, 01748 825897), known for its delicious cakes and warm atmosphere.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, inns, and pubs, offering a taste of village life and convenient amenities for your stay.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, this accommodation features a private hot tub, providing guests with the perfect place to relax and unwind during their stay.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at this property, making it an ideal choice for guests who wish to bring their furry friends along for their holiday.

Is there off-road parking available?

Guests can benefit from the convenience of off-road parking, ensuring a hassle-free arrival and peace of mind throughout their stay.

Does the property offer ground floor accommodation?

This property provides ground floor accommodation, including a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, catering to guests who prefer easy accessibility.

Can meals be provided upon request?

The owner of this property can offer ready meals upon request, adding an extra level of comfort and convenience to your stay.

Are there stabling facilities for horses?

For guests wishing to bring horses, there is stabling for two horses and a paddock available. Please contact the owner for further information.

The Sycamores Reviews

Fabulous holiday home the owners have thought of everything. We really appreciated the heavenly cakes, all the extra toiletries and more than enough loo roll to last the week. Beds are extremely comfortable and the hot tub is great. It was our second visit to the Sycamores, we will be back soon . Happy to recommend this five star property to anyone.

Nichola

Absolutely perfect stay at this beautiful house. We have had an amazing family holiday. There was everything and more that you would need for a family break. The hosts were so kind and helpful. Everyone in our party had a great time. Thank you so much. X

Will keep it short and sweet as wont repeat what others have said but very lovely property and it was a pleasure to stay here. Well done to the owners for making this a nice place to stay.

Had a really great week at this wonderful retreat. It was warm and welcoming with really comfortable beds. Tim was the perfect host and the cakes supplied on arrival were absolutely delicious. We have already booked for 2 weeks next year.

Home from home,everything needed was provided and the girls loved it

Our 3rd stay at the Sycamores, and whilst there booked again. I need say no more.

Stefan

Very clean on arrival with lovely cakes for you, the house looks so much better than in the photos. Very spacious house, lovely enclosed garden for our dog & hot tub makes the house perfect, owners very friendly who dont bother you. I can honestly say that The Sycamores is the best place we have stayed in with Sykes as we book with them every year. Already booked to come back next year. Also so much to do in the area, Barnard Castle, Richmond, Raby castle & lots of beautiful walks within 30 minutes. Thanks for a great holiday.

Joanne

We had an amazing week, this was our 2nd visit and we just love it here. Has gor everything a family needs and could want. Great location, seeing the horses, sheep, goats, ducks and chickens on the farm everyday was lovely. Our dog loves it here to. It has an amazing little field behind to let the dog run about on days when you just don't want to go walking. We will definitely be back.

Sandra

Myself sister and three grandchildren 75and 2. Had a fantastic week The Sycamores had all you could wish for. The food ordered from Carole was fabulous too

What a fantastic property, large spacious rooms. Clean and well equipped. Beautiful garden and farm round side of house. Lovely animals trotting around. Horses, chickens, ducks, sheep, goats....such a glorious setting. Owners were lovely, helpful and approachable. This holiday home was absolutely first class.

Wow what can I say This is an awesome place Awesome location Awesome hosts ... Wow what can I say This is an awesome place Awesome location Awesome hosts Thank you so much we had an absolute Awesome stay We will be hoping to stay in the very near future Thank you again Tulio and Petula

We all absolutely loved our stay at the Sycamores, it was a real home from home with plenty of space and everything provided that you could want, with a beautiful outlook from any window, we really enjoyed looking out the window to see the beautiful horses, sheep ducks etc really felt relaxing and didnt want to leave. The hot tub was one of the best ones we have had, possibly could do with some hooks to hang towels etc and some sort of cover for certain times of year as our weather wasnt the best but didnt spoil our holiday .would highly recommend and would love to go back and explore more.

We enjoyed our week at The Sycamores. Lovely quiet location but with a couple of good pubs for food nearby. Cross Keys in Eppleby, Brownlow Arms in Caldwell, The Fox Hole at Piercebridge and The White Swan at Gilling West. The accommodation was very comfortable. Beds were probably the comfiest we have had away from home. There was plenty of space for two couples and the hot tub and garden were both lovely. Showers and jacuzzi bath worked perfectly. We enjoyed having a cuppa in the garden roundhouse. The cakes on arrival were a nice touch and the quiche we bought from the owners to take away on the last day was delicious. Its worth bringing essentials like milk and bread with you as the little shop in the village was closed when we arrived on Good Friday and the A66 was very busy so we were unable to access another farm shop or supermarket on that day it may well be easier when not a bank holiday though. Our favourite days out were Forbidden Corner and Middleham, Barnard Castle and the Bowes Museum plus Newby House Gardens for the dolls house enthusiast in our party it is a nice place to visit anyway though.

Francis

An exceptional cottage, with a home from home feeling. Hosts very friendly and helpful. Everything about the cottage was wonderful, cosy living room, comfy beds, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms very clean. Lovely established gardens, with a lovely sitting area. Garden secure for the dogs to wonder around. We all loved the hot tub. Hopefully we will be back to explore more of scenic Yorkshire.

This is the second visit to the sycamores. Its a brilliant cottage. Tim,carole and the lovely lady who works with them didn't get her name could not do enough for us. We made full use of the meals that Carole made and delivered to the door. Lovely meals and plenty of them. 2 great pubs,dog friendly,great food and just a walk away. Very friendly people in the area always a warm welcome . Fabulous week. Can't speak highly enough.

Sharon

What a gem of a place! Lovely and quiet, lovely walks on your doorstep. The cottage is large and everyone had their own space. Used the hot tub loads. Lots of animals around and mostly friendly. Ideal base for what we wanted. Lots of parking also. The cottage was well equipped and also lots of lovely blankets, not that we needed them as heating was brilliant. Fabulous selection of cakes on arrival! Cant wait to be back again!

Anthony

Excellent property. The roulade was delicious. The Xmas trimmings were fantastic. Couldnt fault anything about our stay. Would highly recommend to anyone. If I was to book again I would book a summer break so I could make more use of the garden and hot tub.

A lovely warm, spacious, quiet property, mainly on the ground floor. Super comfortable beds, and a great garden for our little dog. Tasty dinners offered by the owner Carole, who is a topclass caterer, and delicous cakes which are a lovely treat after a long walk. Perfect

The Sycamores is very well equipped, clean and comfortable. One of the best Sykes properties we have stayed at. Wonderful Holiday.

Superb.This is no ordinary cottage it is the top of its game,so many extras the kitchen was stocked to the brim with everything you could possibly need. Lovely toiletries in bathrooms. Board games for kids and adults. The list is endless. The garden was fab trees laden with apples which we fed to the horses and goats every day.special mention to the running ducks as they made me laugh never seen them before so cute.Tim and his family were fantastic,on hand for local info and never intrusive.make use of the food service they provide as lovely meals delivered to the door prices very good. We had a fantastic family holiday and can't speak highly enough of this lovely cottage with great walks for the dogs and brilliant location for surrounding village and Richmond. Thanks guys you are top class x

What a great week away in a lovely property

Glenda

An oasis of peace and calm The Sycamores is situated in a peaceful haven. Garden is beautiful and well equipped. Cottage is well furnished with comfortable beds and soft furnishings. Having 3 bathrooms is ideal for a family. A couple of small problems which were dealt with immediately by the owners who live close by but dont intrude. Lovely welcome pack of cakes supplied by Rosas Sweet Boutique which were delicious. Thank you

Matthew

Lovely spacious house, very private and a nice garden. We especially liked the hot tub and the meals that Tim and Carole can provide on request. Would definitely book again.

This is a beautiful cottage. Everything you need is provided. There are fluffy blankets if the weather is cold. This was our second visit here, we have been in the winter and summer now. and Im sure we will come again. Its very private, the hot tub is fab. The garden is beautiful and lovely to sit out on sunny days. All the rooms are very spacious. We visited Fountains Abbey in Ripon and the workhouse museum which our 10 year old loved. I would definitely recommend a visit here.

Richard

This was our second stay at The Sycamores and it certainly wont be our last! !Such a lovely place for a holiday and it doesnt surprise me at all that when you read the cottage visitors book so many people rebook or plan to come back again.Inside the cottage is all you would ever want ,clean spacious bedrooms and bathrooms to go with a lovely kitchen and main living room.Thats before you venture outside to the hot tub and the heated round house which are set amongst a fantastic well maintained garden.You only need to look at the photos of the cottage which certainly tempted us to book for our first visit in 2021 ,and as a few have said certainly dont do this wonderful place justice.Thankyou once again Carole and Tim for a fantastic family holiday and we will see you again soon.

Thomas

Tim and carol are lovely hosts, very helpful but non intrusive. The cottage itself is absolutely beautiful, well laid out, well thought out, and just about everything you need for a relaxing family holiday. If anything the photos on the website dont do it justice, its definitely a cottage we will revisit in the future.

This is our second visit to this property and will hopefully go again next year. The property is exceptional and has everything you could possibly need and more. Very quiet, clean and spacious.

We loved our stay at sycamores even though the place is remote and my dad wanted ... We loved our stay at sycamores even though the place is remote and my dad wanted his daily paper which he couldn't get without a 78 mile drive he's a creature of habitwe loved the peacefulness of the place the animals the garden with all the beautiful plants the folly in the garden with the heater which meant we could sit out even when it was chilly and the hot tub was brilliant we used it daily lovely friendly owners there really is nothing bad to say about the sycamores

Stuart

Excellent cottage in its own grounds. Spacious with everything that you could need for a very comfortable stay. Jacuzzi bath and hot tub a definite bonus. Would highly recommend for a comfortable stay in a beautiful area of the UK

Kathleen

Outstanding property every need catered for. Beautiful garden with hot tub and heated roundhouse for outdoor dining. The property is next to a farm where the owners live and nothing is too much trouble for them. The children loved the animals especially the horses. A great place for a family of six.

The best family weekend getaway ever started on arrival at this beautiful cottage and gardens. It has the wow factor immediately you set eyes on the delightful garden and the view over the surrounding fields. The house was warm and comfortable with plenty of room for everybody. All the facilities in the kitchen and bathrooms were top of the range and everything was included, even down to the little touches like soap dispensers and shower gel in the bathrooms. Dining in the summerhouse was amazing for a cool April evening, thanks to the built in heater. Everyone loved the hot tub and it was used every day. The local shop and pub's were amazing too, with no need to travel for miles to restock the fridge & get fed and watered in style at some amazing pubs. The owners live nearby and it was reassuring if we needed any support or advice they were near to hand and they were welcoming but inobtrusive and left us to our own devices throughout. A great find!!!

Richard

Lovely house, stayed for a long weekend, everything you need, owner was friendly and available if required. Hot tub was great, would recommend.

Had a wonderful week in this beautiful cottage seen both sides of the Yorkshire weather it was 17 degrees one day then dropped to 3 degrees with snow but it didnt stop us enjoying ourselves, we enjoyed watching all the animals especially the goats and horses, we ordered a meal thru the owners for our wedding anniversary and it was absolutely wonderful and delicious delivered to our door, this is our second time of staying at this cottage hopefully we will stop again and next time order more meals from them making it a real rest from cooking as you had plenty to chose from the menu at a reasonable cost, what else can we say we loved it.

Lovely friendly owners, beautiful cottage and garden, in a great location.

Great cottage, lots of space. Good facilities, the outdoor dining hut was used in February. Nice large garden. Main bedroom and ensuite are huge. Very comfy bed. Walkable Local pub is closed, looks like undergoing renovation. We ate out at the Crown Inn DL22RF who did a great Sunday lunch. We also had city restaurant standard food at Brownlow Arms DL11 7QH. Both recommended.

Angela

We had a fantastic family gettogether at The Sycamores and will definitely return in the future. It is a superb holiday cottage, very well equipped and the owners have thought of every detail to ensure their guests have a relaxing stay. There was even a complimentary, delicious cake on our arrival! Whilst the cottage is very spacious, it is still cosy and very comfortable. It was also very clean. The cottage is in a lovely, peaceful setting with a beautiful garden. Even though it was a chilly and blustery January, we still managed to enjoy the garden and some of us even managed the hot tub! The owners live nearby, yet we were very private and nothing was too much trouble if we asked for help. We really appreciated them helping us sort a local garage to fix our car. A truly exceptional break thanks so much Tim and Carole.

Lovely bungalow we were a family of 6 adults and we will return. Relaxing weekend away thank you for the lovely sweet treats on arrival

Sharron

Absolutely fabulous. Owners meals excellent value with lots of choice. Just 1 very small point we love a teapot so much nicer for that early morning cuppa

So glad we spent Christmas at the Sycamores, this really is worth the money. You can comfortably have three couple stay, we were 4 adults , 2 kids, a baby and a dog and there was plenty of space. The bedrooms are huge and the the two largest include a large ensuite and smart TV.s. the hot tub is a great luxury and is very private tucked away at the front of the cottage. The large garden includes a covered seating area with heater and a fire pit, we didn't make use of this due to the weather unfortunately. The cottage is up a private drive away from passing traffic . Can't fault the owners, we were left to our own devices but when needed Tim replied promptly. We would definitely stay again if we can find availability. 1010

Sophie

Lovely welcome with a box of cakes left for us on arrival! Very spacious house! Thank you

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Attractions Near The Sycamores

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Sycamores itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Yorkshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Big Sheep - EX39 5AP

about 16 Miles

This is a recommended day out for families with young children visiting the Bedale area of Yorkshire. Visit the farm and receive a warm welcome as well as a guided tour. You will have the chance to bottle feed the lambs, bath a pig and handle some of the smaller animals. Kids will love the big sandpit and the outdoor play area. There is also a cafe and indoor play area for when the weather is not on your side.

Lightwater Valley - HG4 3HT

about 23 Miles

Situated in the Ripon area of North Yorkshire this popular theme park makes a fantastic day out for the whole family. The more daring will love the big and thrilling rides such as Raptor Attack, The Ultimate and Trauma Tower. For the little ones there are some excellent attractions such as Flying Camels, Dodgems and a Magic Wheel. Toddlers will like the Dragon Boats and the Lightwater Express amongst other things. There are over 40 rides and attractions in total and we think this is excellent value for money too. If you book your tickets in advance online you can save even more money and beat the queues.

Fountains Abbey - HG4 3DY

about 27 Miles

This is an outstanding world heritage site located close to Ripon in the North Yorkshire area. Nature lovers will be in their element with an abundance of wide open spaces to explore and there are special guided tours for families. Some of the highlights may include seeing wild deer and bats during your visit. The grounds are fantastic to wander round but there is also an Elizabethan Mansion, Victorian Church, Georgian Water Garden and the finest example of Cistercian Abbey ruins in the country - Well worth a visit!