The Gardeners Cottage - Richmond

Barton, North Yorkshire

A two bedroom estate cottage for four at Barton near Richmond with a boot room, a walled garden with a wood fired hot tub and woodland down to a lake, two dogs welcome.

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Barton sits in the farmland between Richmond and Darlington, and The Gardeners Cottage stands on an estate instead of in the village: a dog friendly cottage with woodland behind it and a lake at the bottom of the trees. Two dogs are welcome, four sleep across two super king bedrooms, and the garden is walled with a wood fired hot tub in one corner.

The boot room comes before anything else, which on a working farm is the right order. Past it the kitchen was made by hand, bench seating and a farmhouse table with a log burner beside them, so the room everybody gathers in is also the room the food comes out of. The sitting room across the hall keeps an open fire instead. A utility and a cloakroom finish the floor, and the dogs never cross a good carpet to get anywhere.

Couples travelling together are the obvious fit, because both bedrooms are super kings and one zips apart into twins. A day bed in the first takes a fifth. The bathroom upstairs is a large one, a walk-in shower and a freestanding bath in it, and both rooms look over the estate. Two dogs come, and the other two cottages here can be added if the party runs to twelve.

Richmond is 8 miles south and worth the run for The Station alone, the old railway terminus rebuilt as a cinema, a brewery, a bakery and a cafe under one Victorian roof. Nearer to hand the estate is the walk: woodland tracks down to the lake and field edges out to the lane, and dogs cover all of it without touching a road.

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from £749 for 7 nights

The Gardeners Cottage - Richmond takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Heading outside to the garden you will find outdoor seating, a charcoal BBQ, and the hot tub within the walled garden, ideal for whiling away the evening and taking in the fabulous views
Dog Facilities: Drying room
Sleeps: 4 guests
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Price: from £749 / 7 nights
Grading: 5 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi

The Gardeners Cottage - Richmond from £749 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Gardeners Cottage - Richmond dog friendly?
Yes, The Gardeners Cottage warmly welcomes dogs — up to two are allowed to stay. The setup is thoughtfully designed with them in mind: there's a boot room to come in from muddy walks, a walled garden to roam safely, and woodland tracks down to a lake right on the estate.
Are dogs allowed at The Gardeners Cottage - Richmond year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the boot room and the nature of the estate setting, it feels very much like a place built for year-round dog-friendly stays.
What should I know before visiting The Gardeners Cottage - Richmond with my dog?
The cottage takes a maximum of two dogs, so if you're travelling with more it's worth noting that limit before you book. On the practical side, the boot room means dogs don't need to cross any good carpets to get inside, and the walled garden gives them a secure outdoor space. The estate itself offers woodland tracks and field edges for walking, all without touching a road.