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The Artist's Retreat - Richmond

Moulton, near Richmond, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A pretty Grade II-listed cottage with an enclosed walled garden with a lawn and sheltered patio
  • Beautifully presented and stylish interiors mix period charm with modern comforts
  • A wonderful base for nature-lovers and walkers, it’s close to the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors

 

Property code: OC-G0139

This delightful cottage, which is set in the pretty North Yorkshire village of Moulton, is within easy reach of the bustling town of Richmond (7 miles), home to Richmond Castle and a choice of great restaurants, pubs and independent shops. It's a perfect base for small families and couples. A nature lover’s paradise, you can explore the Yorkshire Dales (8 miles) and the outskirts of the North York Moors within easy reach (19 miles). There are several idyllic villages nearby, including Moulton itself and Middleton Tyas (1.5 miles), or you could head up into the North Pennines (18 miles). There are several charming towns with plenty for you to discover including Northallerton (13.5 miles), Thirsk (21.5 miles) and Yarm (15 miles), which is set on the banks of the River Tees.

Stepping into this lovely Grade II-listed property, an elegant entrance hall leads you through to the welcoming lounge, which is an ideal, cosy space to relax in, with a Smart TV, a DVD player, plenty of comfortable seating, and a wood burner. The living space flows effortlessly into the stylishly designed and tastefully decorated kitchen, you will find an attractive dining table and all the appliances you’ll need for your self-catering stay. Exploring this single-level period property further, you will find two characterful and spacious bedrooms, each with a super-king-size zip-and-link bed which can be made up as twin beds on prior request. The first bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, while the second has an en-suite shower room. Both have charming feature fireplaces.

Heading outside, you will find a charming enclosed walled garden with a sheltered stone patio and furniture as well as a lawn. This is an ideal space to enjoy a spot of lunch or a morning coffee. Roadside parking is available.

 

  • 2 bedrooms with super-king-size beds which can be made up as twins on request
  • 2 en-suite bathrooms with bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC
  • Dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, microwave
  • Smart TV, DVD player
  • Garden with patio and furniture
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Roadside parking
  • Pub and shop within 1 mile 
  • The owner runs regular painting classes from her studio
  • Alternative dates for Christmas are available, please enquire to book
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ian 14th June 2026

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Quiet location relaxing holiday

Reviewed by Martin 16th May 2026

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The cottage was cosy, warm & comfortable & ideally placed for visiting the dales.

Reviewed by Kersten 15th April 2026

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Reviewed by Wendy 6th March 2026

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Lovely cottage, clean, warm and very comfortable. Great location, with lovely walks. Delicious Sunday Lunch at The Heifer in Scorton (Black Bull in Moulton appears to have closed). Highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Jane 29th December 2025

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Lovely cottage in a very peaceful location. Everything we needed was in the cottage. Very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Janet 23rd December 2025

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Lovely cottage for a relaxing break in North Yorkshire.

Reviewed by Julie 12th December 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was well equipped, super king size beds were amazing and the welcome basket was a lovely touch. We will definitely return

Reviewed by Emma 24th October 2025

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Reviewed by June 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Val 5th September 2025

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We loved the cottage and its surroundings. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Its well situated for both trips out in the car either East or West and lovely walks from the door

Reviewed by Penny 29th August 2025

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Reviewed by Jenny 1st August 2025

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Little gem of a cottage. Lovely neighbours and our dog could be off lead as soon as we left the door. Nice walks and the garden was lovely to sit in. The pub is a stones throw away, which was great. Will definitely return.

Reviewed by Peter 21st June 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 13th June 2025

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A lovely cottage in a pretty hamlet

Reviewed by Joan 28th May 2025

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Beautiful location, so peaceful and tranquil. The beds were probably the best I've experienced on a self catering. The garden was gorgeous, I found the bird food and we spent loads of time just watching the birds.......bliss!

Reviewed by Angie 27th March 2025

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Lovely cottage, excellent location. Beds extremely comfortable. The owners left a very generous welcome package. There was also a very generous amount of firewood available for the log burner. The Black Bull pub in the village was amazing, we had Mothers Day lunch there and it was fantastic. The only negative for us was the late check in time, 4pm Read moreand the very early check out time of 9am. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 21st February 2025

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Beautiful stay with the family, both the cottage and the village were so lovely!

Reviewed by Trevor 4th January 2025

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Beautiful, cosy cottage in a fantastic location. Everything you need for a relaxing break in a home-from-home well-equipped cottage. En-suite bathroom and shower room complimented the comfortable bedrooms. Thank you very much for the additional touches such as welcome pack and ample supply of logs and kindling. Also great communication and quick reRead moresponse to our requests. Hide

Reviewed by Hans 21st December 2024

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We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was lovely, situated in a peaceful and beautiful place. With lots of nice places to visit and great walks. Also the pubs nearby were great. Colleen and Andrew are wonderful hosts, who are willing to help you with your questions. We really recommend this cottage to rent and we will come back again.

Reviewed by Stephen Robert 8th November 2024

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Reviewed by Ellen 17th October 2024

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Reviewed by David 19th July 2024

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Superb stay in the Artists retreat which is a fully equipped and spacious cottage in a beautiful location with easy access to walks, pubs and restaurants and a variety of surrounding towns, villages and other attractions. The owners who live close by were extremely helpful for anything we needed and had left an amazing welcome gift basket. We have Read morestayed in numerous cottages from this site over the years and in the main all very good however the AR is one we would not hesitate to return. TY. Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 5th July 2024

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This cottage is located in the picturesque village of Moulton. Ideally located for Richmond and other attractions just off A1(M). The Black Bull Inn is friendly and serves great food. A lovely welcome hamper left for us in the cottage.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.