Contact The Rigg at:

Mrs B.M. Birks, The Rigg, Arkengarthdale, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6EW

Tel: (44) 0 1748 884272 (use 44 in place of initial 0 when dialling from outside UK).
email: the.rigg@virgin.net

Built before 1658, The Rigg is a delightful stone house situated in Arkengarthdale, four miles north west of Reeth. The original building has been extensively modernised to form two spacious and comfortably furnished holiday homes sleeping 8-9. In 1980 a third house was added which the owners occupy.

The houses have all modern conveniences, central heating, fully double glazed, Aga cookers, open fires, logs in winter.

The Rigg has an enclosed garden to the front and side, and an acre of woodland to the rear. It overlooks a broad expanse of dramatic moorland and the village of Langthwaite, famous as a TV location for the James Herriot stories.

There are two public houses in the neighbourhood, the Charles Bathurst, and the Red Lion in Langthwaite. Many good places to eat out are within easy driving distance.

House 1 (Sleeps 9, plus children under 3)

Porch with plenty of space for boots, shoes etc
Hall with writing table and chair
Cloakroom with washbasin, WC, coat hooks
Lounge with open fireplace, arm chairs, radio, colour TV and payphone
Dining Room with two tables and chairs for ten, dresser, chest of drawers
Kitchen fully equipped with oil fired Aga cooker, electric cooker, automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, electric iron and ironing board, double drainer sink unit, electric toaster, coffee maker and microwave
Pantry with fridge, freezer, storage cupboards, work surfaces
Bedroom 1: three single beds, bedside lights, wardrobe, dressing table
Bedroom 2: double bed, bedside lights, wardrobe, dressing table/chest of drawers, washbasin, shaver point
Bedroom 3: double bed, bedside lights, single bed, wardrobe, dressing table, chest of drawers
Bedroom 4: single bed, bedside light, wardrobe, dressing table.
Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin, WC, shaver point

House 2 (Sleeps 8, plus children under 3)

Porch with space for boots, shoes etc
Lounge with open fireplace, arm chairs, radio,
colour TV and payphone
Dining room with table and chairs for eight, sideboard
Kitchen fully equipped with oil fired Aga cooker, electric cooker, fridge/freezer, electric iron and ironing board, double drainer sink unit, electric toaster, coffee maker, microwave and food mixer
Cloakroom with coat hooks, Hotpoint automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, and separate WC and washbasin
Bedroom 1: double bed, bedside light, ladies and gents wardrobes, dressing table, chest of drawers, washbasin, shaver point
Bedroom 2: double bed, bedside light, dressing table, built-in wardrobe
Bedroom 3: two pairs of full size bunk beds, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin, WC, shaver point

Facilities

• Each house has an open coal fire for which coal is provided throughout the year and logs in the winter.
• The houses have metered oil fired central heating and portable electric heaters
• All rooms have an ample supply of power points. Smoke detectors are fitted in ground floor rooms, and each house has a fire blanket and extinguisher.
• Both houses have a cot, high chair and potty
• A barbecue set are available on request.
• During the summer months there are chairs and a picnic table for use in the garden.
• There is parking space on the drive for three cars per house.

Each house is provided with a selection of brochures and information on local attractions and places of interest to visit. The shops in Reeth are able to supply most basic food requirements. Free-range eggs and local honey available from the owner. Both houses have water fresh from a mountain spring.

Blankets and pillows are provided, but visitors should bring their own bed linen, towels, table cloths and tea towels. These can be supplied by a local hire company if more convenient - we can supply details.

Bookings

They are normally from Saturday to Saturday, weekend bookings will be considered out of season.

Weekly terms range from £270 in winter months to £475 in June and September, and £630 in July and August. Bargain Winter Breaks are £195 for three nights.

Prices for 2008

For full information about The Rigg use the contact details above.