England
DL10 7AE
0843 299 2200*
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Victorian self-catering holiday cottage The Old Sweet Shop in Richmond centre is the birthplace home of John Fenwick, founder of Fenwicks department stores, sleeps 4, parking
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Book OnlineCheck price, availability & special offersOffering spacious self-catering accommodation in Richmond market town, The Old Sweet Shop is a unique holiday cottage with a rich heritage. Dating from the 18th century, this character historic cottage in specialist shopping favourite Richmond was once a Victorian grocer shop and is the birthplace home of famous retailer John Fenwick, founder of classic department store Fenwicks. Period features abound in this delightful historic holiday cottage in Richmond including exposed beams, beautiful bay windows once serving as shop windows and enchanting stained glass. Visitors can dig deeper into the history of the property by visiting the nearby Richmond Museum which houses a reconstruction of the former Victorian grocer shop.
Attractions in Richmond just a short walk from The Old Sweet Shop include spectacular Richmond Castle, exquisite Richmond specialist shopping and markets and the famous Richmond Georgian Theatre Royal. Festival town Richmond hosts annual book festivals and walking festivals. Visitors based in the historic Old Sweet Shop holiday cottage also have easy access into the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park and the stunning North Pennines just north of the property. Market town centres offering a wealth of fine specialist shops and local produce within easy reach of The Old Sweet Shop include Barnard Castle, Leyburn, Hawes and Reeth. Essential visiting is the nearby Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle which boasts an impressive art collection inclusive of work by Venetian old master Canaletto.
The Old Sweet Shop holiday cottage sleeps 4 guests and offers 2 spacious bedrooms, one with feature brass & cast bed and one with twin beds with brass & cast feature headboards. The bathroom boasts a shower over bath with heated towel rail for comfort. The lounge contains a living flame gas fire and large 32" flat screen TV with Freesat, dining table in pretty bay window seating 4 and DVD. Within the fully fitted kitchen diner is an electric oven with hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave and table/chairs seating 4. All fuel/power and bed linen is inclusive in the holiday cottage price and for families a travel cot & high chair is available on request. Parking is situated to the front of the property (available on a first come/first serve basis).
Unique historic property linked to retailer John Fenwick. Within easy walking distance of Richmond Castle. Modern features within the property include a 32" flat screen TV with Freesat. Charming feature bay windows and beautiful stained glass are a legacy of the former Victorian shop - recreated in the nearby Richmond Museum. Family friendly, The Old Sweet Shop offers 2 spacious bedrooms with character brass & cast beds. Ideal holiday cottage accommodation for touring North Yorkshire and the North Pennines.
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