Mount Pleasant Farm

Richmond, North Yorkshire, England

"Mount Pleasant is situated in the heart of lovely rolling countryside, with superb views over the Vale of York. It is 3 miles from the market town of Richmond and just outside the peaceful village of Washton."

Location

Mount Pleasant is situated in the heart of lovely rolling countryside, with superb views over the Vale of York. It is 3 miles from the market town of Richmond and just outside the peaceful village of Washton.

Richmondshire covers an area of 507 square miles from the River Tees at Croft (where Lewis Carroll, the author of "Alice in Wonderland" spent part of his boyhood), and includes all Swaledale and most of Wensleydale.

A number of smaller dales branch off these two dales with many miles of moorland for walking. All this area is in the Dales National Park. The beauty of the dales, and particularly Swaledale, is outstanding in May when bluebells and primroses carpet the woodlands and the trees are coming into leaf, and also in October, for the autumn tints as the leaves change colour.

The historical town of Richmond is ideal for a touring centre and is situated at the entrance to Swaledale. The cobble Market Place is dominated by the castle's Norman Keep from the top of which it is possible to view most of the town, the River Swale and surrounding countryside.

Frances l'anson (The Sweet Lass of Richmond Hill) lived in Richmond, and the town has given its name to at least 52 towns throughout the world.

There are many walks around the town and one of the finest is along the river to Easby Abbey. From Richmond there are two roads to Reeth; the old road goes over the moors by way of Marske, the new road follows the river with magnificent views of wooded hillsides and moors.

Owner's Description

The stone farmhouse was built in 1850 and still retains much of its original character. We now farm sheep and beef cattle, and offer warm hospitality and personal attention to all our guests.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation is in our cosy en-suite cottage style rooms in a converted stable. Each has its own front door. The Stable and Cart House are double rooms, The Piggery is adapted for wheelchair users, and The Bull Pen is a two room suite just right for families with four poster bed and whirlpool bath. All have good heating for the winter months, colour TV, tea and coffee making facilities.

A Farmer's Breakfast starts the day in the beamed farmhouse dining room overlooking the gardens and includes our own award winning sausages, dry cured bacon and black pudding, local free-range eggs and a selection of home-made preserves.

For evening meals there is a choice of excellent local hospitality within walking distance of the farm.

All our bedrooms have comfortable beds, remote control colour televisions, excellent heating facilities and electric blankets for winter months.

Tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries by Gilchrist & Soames. The cottage rooms have their own front doors and patio furniture where you are able to sit and relax and enjoy the wonderful views and open countryside.