Property Manager | Virginia House

The Neighborhood

The village of Scorton will give you quick and easy access to various walks around the Yorkshire Dales. The Ellerton lakes and Kiplin Hall are just a short drive away from the village. You’ll find The Farmers’ Arms right next door to Virginia House, ideal if you’re looking to enjoy a hearty meal without doing the cooking yourself. Head to Richmond and you’ll find there is plenty of history for you to discover. Enjoy a live show at The Georgian Theatre, which is actually the oldest theatre in Europe. Look out of the bedroom windows you’ll see the magnificent Richmond Castle. An interactive museum was recently added to the site so it’s definitely worth a visit! The gorgeous Old Victorian Railway Station has been given a new lease of life with a mix of artisan shops, a cinema, an art gallery and a café bar. You can sample beer brewed in house from Richmond Brewing company. The café bar also won the best café in the Herriot Awards recently so you’re in for a real treat. Richmond is great for walking. There is a great river walk to Easby Abbey which is a free site to visit from English Heritage. Another beautiful walking area is Richmond Falls which is just down the hill from the marketplace. When the weather is nice, we recommend having a picnic at The Batts.