This converted barn is an ideal home for large family gatherings with exceptional interior space and generous enclosed gardens.
Between the Dales and Moors, a rural Yorkshire base close to walks, waterfalls, pubs and castles
Space abounds at East Lodge, a collection of handsomely converted rural barns in pretty Lower Wensleydale. Safe and secluded, this is a home that suits multigenerational family get-togethers just as well as large groups of friends.
Down a private drive within the sprawling Diamond Hill Farm, flanked by vintage Yorkshire scenery, this renovated complex is also arranged across a single storey and contains wet rooms – making it ideal, too, for anyone of limited mobility.
A series of connected spaces offer much room to socialise or spread out. That includes the country-style kitchen and its central breakfast bar, whose stools enable chit-chats whilst dinner is being prepared. In the open-plan living area, sofas surround the handmade brick fireplace and its log-burning stove as classic beams soar above solid oak floors in an adjoining dining area.
Neighbouring this is a bright, southerly-aspect conservatory that in turn leads to an enclosed courtyard featuring comfortable garden furniture. Back in the sitting room, expansive windows overlook a shrub-flanked lawn around which kids can gad about while parents perch on the terrace. Overlooked by no-one, this garden affords gorgeous views of the Hambleton Hills beyond rolling countryside.
Each bedroom has a large bed, or twin beds in one case. Two of the double rooms come with en-suite wet rooms; the remaining guests share an extra bathroom whose whirlpool bath is wonderfully soothing after days out.
As sunlight floods in, white walls emphasise the abundance of space throughout; on chillier days, however, geothermal underfloor heating and that wood-burner ensure everyone stays perfectly snug.
East Lodge is ideally positioned between the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks; with both easy to reach by car, that puts an abundance of walks and historical sites on your doorstep, as well as Aysgarth Falls and Hardraw Force – waterfalls seen in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. There are also fine market towns such as castle-crowned Richmond, while the Forbidden Corner garden will enchant children and anglers, golfers and horse-riders are also in luck.
Within walking distance, meanwhile, is the community owned pub in Hunton. But you may not even get that far: amid the estate's own 30 acres, lovely strolls through meadows lead to an idyllic woodland stream where tufted ducks, water hens, curlews, rabbits and hares can be spotted.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hall with a cloakroom and a useful utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and board.
The large, double height kitchen is one step down from the entrance hall with feature beams and equipped with an electric range cooker, electric hob and combination oven, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer and additional under counter fridge. This area also features a separate kitchen island with expansive workspace and a breakfast bar area with stools. An additional seating area with four armchairs, a television and DVD player can also be found in the kitchen.
Spacious open plan living space with oak flooring throughout consisting of a separate sitting room and dining room. The lounge area comprising a large L-shaped sofa, three seater sofa and two armchairs and a feature brick fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is a Smart television with Freeview channels available and a CD player available on request. An exterior door leads directly on to the south facing terrace and enclosed lawned gardens. The adjoining dining area with feature beams, stone and brickwork has a table that seats ten comfortably, a welsh dresser and a sideboard.
The large conservatory area, with seating for eight, is accessed by a step up from the living room and has a southerly aspect leading to the private courtyard with garden furniture via patio doors.
A corridor leads from the living area to the sleeping accommodation where you find the Master bedroom with a superking double bed, fitted wardrobes, chest of drawers and large windows overlooking the terrace and gardens. The en-suite bathroom has a shower wet room, WC, towel heater and basin.
Bedroom two with a kingsize double bed, wardrobe & chest of drawers. Views to the terrace and gardens.
Family bathroom with a whirlpool bath, separate curved shower cubicle, WC, towel heater and basin.
One step up to bedrooms three and four.
Bedroom three with two 3' single beds, wardrobe & chest of drawers.
Bedroom four with a kingsize double bed, fitted wardrobes & chest of drawers and an en-suite wet room with wc and basin. This bedroom has courtyard views.
OUTSIDE
East Lodge has its own private gravel driveway secured by a wooden gate. The enclosed lawns and gardens wrap around the property on two sides and can be accessed from the living room directly. There is wooden exterior furniture provided a charcoal BBQ available.
There is a private courtyard with garden furniture which can be accessed from the conservatory via patio doors or by the arched covered entrance way.
Bicycle storage can be arranged on request.
PARKING
There is ample parking in the private gravel driveway and completely level access into the conservatory and kitchen.
EV CHARGING
For safety reasons we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
BABIES & CHILDREN
A travel cot and highchair are available on request. A large selections of children's games and books are available in the dining room.
DOGS
Sorry, dogs are not allowed at East Lodge.
GUEST AMENITIES
Guest toiletries are provided. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE
Wi-Fi is available and mobile coverage is reasonable on most networks.
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use.
HEATING
The property has geothermal underfloor heating throughout via a ground source heat pump. Additionally, there is a wood burning stove in the lounge with logs provided.
GUEST PRIVACY
The property is adjacent to the owner's farmhouse. The owners are on hand if required to help guests get the best from their stay. Equally the owners are very respectful of guests' privacy.
