Our favourite places nearby.
Castles, waterfalls, the Dales and some properly good food, all within easy reach of the stable yard. These are the places we send our friends.
Two minutes from Scotch Corner, 45 from the Lakes
- Richmond Castle 5 min
One of the finest Norman castles in England, begun in 1071. Climb the keep for views over the Swale and the town.
English Heritage - Green Howards Museum 5 min
Three hundred years of the Yorkshire regiment, in the old Trinity Church on Richmond's cobbled Market Place. The medal room holds 14 Victoria Crosses.
Plan a visit - Richmond Falls 5 min
Wide, stepped falls on the River Swale just below the castle. Free to visit, and the start of some lovely riverside walks.
- Swaledale 25 min
Follow the valley up through Reeth and Muker to the Buttertubs Pass. Stone barns, hay meadows and some of the best walking in the Dales.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Croft Circuit 20 min
Race weekends including the British Touring Car Championship, plus track days and driving experiences.
Events and tickets - Barnard Castle 25 min
A castle above the Tees and the Bowes Museum, home of the famous mechanical Silver Swan. It's a straight run along the A66.
The Bowes Museum - The Lake District 45 min
Straight along the A66 over the Pennines. The Lakes are about 45 minutes away, so it's an easy day trip.
Where to start the day
We don't serve breakfast, because there are so many good places close by. Here are our favourites, and you'll get our full dining guide when you book.
- Mocha at Aske 3 min
Handmade chocolates and a café on the Aske estate, just down the road. Hard to beat for a breakfast with a treat on the side.
Mocha - Mainsgill Farm Shop 5 min
A big farm shop and tearoom on the A66 near East Layton, with its own farm-reared produce. Keep an eye out for the camels.
Mainsgill Farm - Cross Lanes Organic Farm 10 min
Organic farm shop and café with views over Teesdale, on the A66 towards Barnard Castle.
Cross Lanes - Thorpe Farm Centre 10 min
Farm shop, restaurant and café on the A66 near Barnard Castle.
Thorpe Farm - Richmond 5 min
A whole host of independent cafés, bakeries and delis around the cobbled Market Place.
Where to eat in the evening
From the pub up the road to Michelin-starred dining five minutes away. Book ahead at weekends, especially the Angel and Forge. Our dining guide has more when you book.
- The Angel Inn Walk
Our village pub, a short stroll up the High Street. A classic country pub with real fires, local ales and great food, open every day. Call 01748 824304 to book a table.
The Angel on Facebook - The Travellers Rest 5 min
A community-owned pub in Skeeby, rebuilt and reopened by local people. Real ales, hearty food and a big garden.
Opening times - Middleton Lodge 5 min
For a special night out. Forge, its tasting-menu restaurant, holds a Michelin star, and the Coach House is more relaxed.
Middleton Lodge - Richmond 5 min
Tapas, bistros and a more relaxed evening around the Market Place, with plenty of choice for every budget.
Gilling West
Our village was the most important place in the district long before Richmond: the Domesday Book records Gilling as the chief manor of the lands that became Richmondshire. Look out for Scots Dike, an ancient earthwork beside the village, and visit the Iron Age earthworks at Stanwick a few miles north. Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Hadrian's Wall, passes just to the east on its way to the Roman fort at Piercebridge, where you can still see the remains of the bridge over the Tees.
Richmond
A market town with a cobbled square, a Norman castle above the River Swale and the Georgian Theatre Royal. Richmond Falls and Easby Abbey are an easy walk from the centre. It's about five minutes away by car.
Walking the Coast to Coast
Wainwright's Coast to Coast route passes through Richmond, so we're a convenient overnight stop either side of the town. Self check-in means you don't need to arrive by a set time, and we take bag drops for Coast to Coast walkers. Get in touch to arrange yours.
The Yorkshire Dales
Swaledale starts just west of Richmond, with Reeth, Muker and the Buttertubs Pass further up the valley. The National Park boundary is around ten minutes' drive.
Breaking a journey on the A1 or A66
Scotch Corner, where the A1(M) and A66 meet, is two minutes away, and the A66 runs across the Pennines towards Penrith and the Lake District. If you're driving between England and Scotland, we're a quiet alternative to a motorway hotel, with parking at the door.
Weddings
The Yorkshire Wedding Barn is right here in Gilling West, and Middleton Lodge is a short drive away. Staying for a wedding
Passing out parades at Catterick
Catterick Garrison is a short drive south. Families coming to a passing out parade get 10% off when they book with us directly. Passing out parade stays
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