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The Gatehouse, Middleham

The Gatehouse is a lovely semi-detached cottage in Middleham. With two en-suite bedrooms, a zip/link king-size double and a double, it sleeps four people comfortably. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside, there is an enclosed courtyard garden with patio and furniture and off road parking for two cars . A superb cottage, ideal for a romantic break, a touring base to explore Wensleydale, or somewhere to just relax and enjoy the many delights of this ever-popular area.

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Accommodation Details

Two ground floor bedrooms with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x double. Kitchen with dining area. First floor sitting room with woodburner.

An outstanding, stone-built, semi-detached cottage, a former gatehouse located just off the main market square in Middleham, famous for its horse racing connections. Bright and stylish throughout, this fully renovated Middleham cottage is perfect for a romantic holiday or family break. With an unusual but effective upside down layout, this Dales cottage features a spacious first floor sitting room with lovely views, a cosy woodburner and solid wood floor, making it a cosy, homely space to watch the changing seasons outside, whilst tucked up in front of the roaring fire. The ground floor boasts a beautiful modern kitchen with dining area, and two delightful bedrooms, both with stylish en-suite facilities. This is a first-class Middleham holiday home for those wishing to get away from it all and enjoy fine country living and beautiful walks, including the nearby Gallops and Penhill. The amenities of Middleham are on your doorstep, and include excellent old pubs and local restaurants, as well as a well-stocked general store, and the historic castle, just a two-minute walk. The nearby village of West Witton boasts an award-winning gastropub and is well worth a visit. Explore nearby Bolton Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was held captive, visit the famous Aysgarth Falls or take a ride on the Wensleydale Railway. A superb Middleham cottage, ideal for a romantic break, a touring base to explore Wensleydale, or somewhere to just relax and enjoy the many delights of this ever-popular area. Note: This cottage is next to Ref. 90578, together they sleep 14.

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

Oil central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Iron, ironing board and hair dryer. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Logs only inc. in rent for stove from start of October to end of March. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed courtyard garden with patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2 mins walk, pub 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: Logs will be provided between November 2020 and 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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