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The gorgeous New York-inspired staycation near Leeds with huge hot tub and fire pit

Based in Richmond, Yorkshire, the staycation gets its name from the tranquility of the property and its surroundings.

Sophie Smith - 17th January 2023

There's a huge hot tub, fire pit, terrace for al fresco dining and that's all before you've entered the property.

If you've been lucky enough to fly across the pond and visit the iconic library in New York City, you'll know how peaceful the experience can be.

There's nothing quite like it in the UK, but curling up with a good read in a beautiful location is sure to evoke similar feelings- just a few thousands miles away.

The New York Public Library in Richmond is the ultimate Yorkshire retreat. Creatively imagined and brought to love with the same love and attention to detail as the American library, this staycation is all about unwinding in a character property.

The huge plot encases a two-storey property, as well as a well-kept garden with views over the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. For guests to enjoy at their leisure, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is the perfect area to socialise in an informal, but intimate setting, with all the modern amenities needed to cook fine-cuisine.

There's a six-person breakfast bar, walk-in larder, huge American-style fridge freezer, as well as additional stainless steel appliances like a dishwasher and microwave. On the first floor terrace, there's an additional dining area, perfect for al fresco dining with country views on a warm summer's evenings.

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Upstairs, there's two large bedrooms, one of which has a standalone bathtub by the windowsill and has direct access on to the sun terrace.

The third bedroom has two single beds, ideal for children and the fourth bedroom is in a separate annex, hosting a super king size bed that can be slit into twins. Plus, there’s a house bathroom with a walk-in shower, as well as a master en-suite.

Outside, guests will be delighted to find a log-burning hot tub at ground level, a fire pit and even an oven mounted onto a massive tree trunk: there's certainly enough to keep children and grown ups occupied for hours.

Although the staycation doesn't have any physical reminders of its namesake, the owners explain the name was carefully chosen due to the emotions that the building evokes:

"It won’t escape your notice when you arrive at New York Public Library that it is not a public library, and neither is it in New York.

"In fact, the story behind the name of this rurally located holiday retreat – actually on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales - owes more to the city of York to the south than it does to the Big Apple.

"Designed and built by the owner, this four bedroom property has views across 15 acres of woods and parkland - and offers peace and inspiration just like its namesake."

If you needed any more convincing, it's pet friendly, baby friendly and you can hire out a chef to come to the property and cook for you.

The location of Richmond acts as the perfect access point to Durham, Ripon, Harrogate or the Howardian Hills, which are all less than an hour away from the property. It's also just over an hour from Leeds, making it an easy-access staycation for a weekend away or bank holiday retreat.

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For more information, including how to book your staycation at the New York Library, visit the Cool Stays website.

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