Local Activities
Where to start...?
There is so much to do around the local area, that whether you are looking to be sporty or not so sporty, tourist, explorer, history lover or shopper, you are bound to find exactly what you are looking for.
Out and about near North View Cottages
Walking, Cycling & Horse Riding
With footpaths, bridleways, tracks and lanes in all directions from your front door, you can venture as far as you like; over the moors, along the rivers, through the woods...
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Retail Therapy
Both Barnard Castle and Richmond are full of unique boutique, antique, and gift shops, and we are surrounded by beautiful farm shops such as Mainsgill, Thorpe Farm & Cross Lanes (all with lovely cafes for a slice of cake and cup of tea!)
Cinema & Theatre
The Station cinema in Richmond is a truly unique and special location for treating yourself to a night at the movies. Alternatively, see what's on the stage at the beautiful Georgian Theatre Royal!
Museums, Castles & Abbeys
Within just a short distance of your cottage you will find some outstanding places to visit. To name but a few: Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Raby Castle, Richmond Castle, Eggleston Abbey
Gardens
If you are a garden lover, you will feel spoiled for choice of stunning gardens to wander and enjoy. Here are a few we recommend: Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Thornton Hall Gardens, Eggleston Hall & Gardens,
Something Different...
Make the best of the vast, open skies and visit Grassholme Observatory for an evening of stargazing, or make like Dr Doolittle and chat to the Lamas at Wetheriggs Animal Sanctuary.
Eating Out
There are two fabulous eateries in the village, the Milbank Arms and Coghlans Tea Room. Also nearby are the Rokeby Inn and Smallways pubs, and of course there are numerous restaurants, pubs and dog friendly cafes in Barnard Castle and Richmond.
Spa & Wellness
Should you need to recover after a day of activity and exploring, what could be better than to indulge in a spa treatment at the Garage Spa, Greta Bridge, just 5 minutes from North View
