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The Round House, Middleham

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Accommodation Details

One double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

A most unusual and unique, stone-built roundhouse, set in a beautiful walled garden just below King Richard’s castle in the ever popular Dales village of Middleham. With outstanding views of the surrounding area, this lovingly restored Middleham cottage provides a perfect retreat for couples and those seeking a romantic break in a perfect little round castle. Furnished to a high standard throughout and retaining many of the original features, including a woodburning stove, beams and the original turreted windows, these features all add to the immense charm of this Dales cottage. This cottage in Middleham features an open plan living area with a modern well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area, all set up to provide a warm and cosy holiday home. The first floor boasts a galleried bedroom with stylish furnishings, two turreted windows overlooking the garden and a lovely en-suite shower room. Enjoy sitting out in the walled garden or taking a lovely stroll around the village. Guests can also enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of this famous horse racing town, or take a walk onto Penn Hill and watch the horses training on the gallops. The amenities of Middleham are on the doorstep, including excellent old pubs and local eateries, as well as a castle dating back to the 11th century. Hawes, with its Dales Countryside Museum, Wensleydale Creamery, Aysgarth Falls and Jervaulx Abbey is just a short drive away. The Forbidden Corner at Leyburn, just three miles away, is an extraordinary 4 acre garden containing a labyrinth of tunnels, follies and other surprises. With the Northern Dales and the Lake District waiting to be discovered further afield, this charming Middleham cottage has that little touch of magic!

The attractive Wensleydale town of Middleham is renowned for its history and race horses. Much of the history is bound up with its Norman castle, which dates from 1190 and has a castle keep second in size only to the Tower of London.

Amenities & Facilities

Electric central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, shared use of freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Power inc. in rent. Logs only inc. in rent for stove from start of October to end of March this year. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Small patio area with furniture and shared use of the walled gardens. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops and pubs 1 min walk. Note: Only logs are provided for the stove from October to March. Firelighters and kindling can be purchased locally. Outside of these months guests must provide their own logs, firelighters and kindling. Note: No children under 18 years including infants. Note: Logs will be provided between November 2020 - March 2021.

Location Details

The attractive Wensleydale town of Middleham is renowned for its history and race horses. Much of the history is bound up with its Norman castle, which dates from 1190 and has a castle keep second in size only to the Tower of London.

From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Middleham is detailed below.

Thu 5th Heavy intensity rain 10°C 6°C 34mph 7.3mm 1,003mb
Fri 6th Heavy intensity rain 8°C 4°C 32mph 8.1mm 1,015mb
Sat 7th Moderate rain 10°C 4°C 35mph 15.8mm 982mb
Sun 8th Moderate rain 6°C 5°C 32mph 18.6mm 1,021mb
Mon 9th Light rain 6°C 4°C 24mph 0.6mm 1,038mb
Tue 10th Light rain 6°C 3°C 16mph 0.1mm 1,036mb
Wed 11th Overcast clouds 6°C 2°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,028mb

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