Summary:
The Old School Rooms is a newly renovated luxury apartment in the heart of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
A historical building, full of character and sympathetically restored to an extremely high standard of decor and furnishings throughout.
Centrally located and a 3 min walk to the beautiful, cobbled market square and the array of delicious food and drink options available in the town. With popular Italian restaurant La Piazza just across the road and Number 29 Gin and Tapas bar a short stroll down the street. This accommodation is a perfect staycation to get away from it all. Richmond Castle is a short 5 min walk away and you will be close to the historic Georgian Theatre, The Old Richmond Station with art gallery, 3 screen cinema, art store and award winning food and drink producers. Catterick Racecourse and The Swale Waterfalls and river walk are also close by.
Mid-point to the coast to coast walk , a 15 minute drive away from the popular Middleton Lodge wedding venue and a gateway to the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. You will be spoilt for choice for things to do in and around the area. Richmond is a real hidden gem for holiday makers.
The Space:
Living Room - Luxurious cosy living space with seating for 4 people, open plan design into dining area and high quality sofa bed.
Kitchen - Beautifully equipped kitchen with fridge, freezer, electric fan oven, induction hob, dishwasher, microwave & Smeg coffee machine
Dining area - spacious open plan area with extending dining table for 4 or can be used for remote work for a laptop
Bathroom - Shower with quality towels and essential amenities provided. Jack and Jill door entry from hallway and master bedroom.
Bedroom - Master bedroom with king size bed with eco friendly Harrison Spinks mattresses and quality linen. Ample hanging space, dressing area with mirror & drawer storage within the wardrobe of the master bedroom and full length mirror provided.
Hallway - additional hanging space and shelving available
Underfloor heating throughout the property, each room is individually controlled by separate thermostat
Hairdryer provided in the Master Bedroom
Internet - Wifi available
Entertainment - Large smart TV.
Log into Netflix/Amazon Prime/NOWTV/Apple TV and Disney+ accounts
Cookery books available
Bluetooth Sound Bar
Guest Access:
Private parking for 1 car. There is also free parking on Frenchgate.
Keybox entry into the apartment and the main external front door
The Neighborhood:
There is so much to see and do in and around the area
Top Activities include : -
Richmond Castle - 5 min walk
The Georgian Theatre - 5 min walk
Swale Waterfalls & River - 10 min walk
The Beautifully Restored Old Station (with Yorkshire film, food and art)- 8 min walk
Thorp Perrow Arboretum and Wildlife Park - 25 min drive
Catterick Racecourse - 12 min drive
Richmond Golfcourse - 5 min drive
Gateway to the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales
Getting Around:
Richmond has regular bus routes, closest stop is by Friary Gardens - 2 min walk away
10 min drive to the A1, Richmond is a mid point between popular tourist cities Durham and York
Closest train station is in Darlington - 25 min drive. The postcode is DL1 4AA
Other Things to Note:
No smoking
No parties
Please no pets on the furniture or to be left alone for long periods of time.
Interaction with Guests:
We are always available to contact via phone/email/sms and will have someone available in person for emergency purposes
