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If you love wildlife and the countryside Badger's Retreat is the perfect retreat location for you. Set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and close to Swaledale this stunning park offers peace and tranquillity enabling you to make the most of your retirement.

Set between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Yorkshire Moors Badger's Retreat is the perfect base from which to explore this amazing unspoilt landscape. From the heather clad moorlands to the spectacular Swale and Wharf Rivers, natural beauty is all around giving you a sense of well-being and serenity. The region offers spectacular landscapes which can easily be explored on foot or on bike.

Whilst famous for its outdoor activities, North Yorkshire is also a region steeped in history and heritage. A wide array of castles, historic houses and quaint towns and villages ensure you'll never run out of things to explore. The nearby market town of Richmond is home to Norman Castle, Abbey Ruins and some wonderful speciality shops, coffee shops and charming country pubs. Here you can also discover the most complete Georgian Playhouse in the UK and learn more about lead mining with a visit to the fascinating Richmondshire Museum.

Other nearby market towns worth a visit include Leyburn and Beadale where you can view important historic buildings and impressive churches. Real ale lovers should head for the Black Sheep Brewery at Masham where you can experience how the ale is made and sample some of the end produce.

There is also something for those who like to be by the sea. Nearby you'll find some of the most spectacular coastlines the country has to offer including the much-loved maritime town of Whitby - famous for its associations with Dracula and Captain Cook. Head a little further South and you'll discover the world famous Scarborough, Britain's first holiday resort offering everything from superb beaches to historic gems such as the castle.

With such a wide array of activities on your doorstep you'll struggle to decide which to do first!

Badger's Retreat is set in the small village of Tunstall, near Richmond and can be easily accessed from the A1.