The Secret Garden - Richmond

Richmond, North Yorkshire

A Grade II listed townhouse for four in Richmond with two super king bedrooms, a Victorian slipper bath and a private walled garden with a hot tub, one dog welcome.

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The gate in the wall shuts and the dog has the whole garden, which from the lane nobody would guess was there. The Secret Garden is a Grade II listed townhouse in Richmond, walled garden off the kitchen and a hot tub in it. Four sleep across two bedrooms, one dog is allowed, and dog friendly in a market town rarely comes with this much grass.

The hall takes bags and boots. Past it the lounge has two sofas, a wood burner and a feature wall doing the talking, and the kitchen beyond opens onto the garden. A cloakroom and WC sit down here too, keeping the washing and the wet dog at ground level. Upstairs both bedrooms are super kings that split into singles, one with a shower cubicle, and the family bathroom holds an original Victorian slipper bath.

Two couples with a dog between them, or a family of four, in both cases people who want to walk out into a town rather than drive into one. The castle keep is three minutes off, and the garden means the dog is not shut indoors while the rest eat out. One dog only, which is the trade for a walled garden and a hot tub in Richmond.

Richmond is built round the largest cobbled market place in the country, a Norman keep over it and the Swale running below the walls. The river comes over broad falls just under the castle, loud enough to hear in the town, a bank path both ways. The Georgian Theatre is the oldest working theatre in Britain still in its original form, and past the last streets the dale opens, a dog off the lead twenty minutes from the market place.

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from £705 for 7 nights

The Secret Garden - Richmond takes 1 dog and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 1 dog
Enclosed Garden: Yes; With a completely private walled garden and irresistible hot tub, you can start and end your day with a luxurious dip
Sleeps: 4 guests
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Price: from £705 / 7 nights
Grading: 5 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Hot tub, Open fire, Wifi

The Secret Garden - Richmond from £705 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Secret Garden - Richmond dog friendly?
Yes, one dog is welcome at The Secret Garden. The real draw for dog owners is the private walled garden off the kitchen — once that gate shuts, your dog has the run of it, which is a genuine rarity for a town-centre stay in Richmond.
Are dogs allowed at The Secret Garden - Richmond year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, so dogs appear to be welcome throughout the year. It's always worth confirming directly with the host when you book, particularly if you're planning a visit around a busy period.
What should I know before visiting The Secret Garden - Richmond with my dog?
The property accepts one dog only — that's the trade-off for having a private walled garden and hot tub in the heart of a market town, and it's worth bearing in mind if you're travelling with more than one. Practically speaking, the ground floor has a hall for bags and boots and a cloakroom with WC, so wet dogs and muddy kit can be sorted before heading further into the house. Richmond itself is well set up for a dog-friendly visit, with river paths along the Swale and open dale walking reachable within twenty minutes of the market place.