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Cartmel Cottage, Middleham

Cartmel Cottage is a stone-built, end-terrace cottage just off the main square of the North Yorkshire market town of Middleham, just a couple of miles from Leyburn. The cottage contains one double and one single bedroom which with the addition of a family bathroom make it suitable for three people. The rest of the cottage is made up of an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with a woodburning stove. To the outside of the cottage is a gravelled garden (adjacent to road) and patio with outdoor furniture. Cartmel Cottage is centrally placed just a minute's walk from the main facilities of Middleham and is a wonderful cottage for visiting this area of Yorkshire. Note: The property is located on a main road

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Accommodation Details

Two bedrooms: one double, and one single with an additional pull-out bed. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood-burning stove.

Cartmel Cottage is charming, stone-built, end-terrace cottage, just off the main square in the historic Wensleydale town of Middleham, 2.5 miles from Leyburn. Dating from circa 1850, the cottage features an open plan living area with exposed ceiling beams, a wood-burning stove, a modern, well-equipped kitchen and an open staircase leading to the two bedrooms. Outside, there is a small front garden with a seating area, from which guests can watch racehorses trot past each day from the nearby stables. The amenities of Middleham are close-at-hand, including excellent traditional pubs and local eateries. Known as “the Windsor of the North”, Middleham is nestled between the rivers Ure and Cover. Its Georgian and Victorian building are dominated by a 12th century castle, which was owned by the “Kingmaker” Earl of Warwick during the Wars of the Roses. In 1471 it became the principal northern residence of England's last Plantagenet king, Richard III, following his marriage to Warwick’s youngest daughter, Anne Neville. Wonderful walking can be enjoyed from the doorstep, and market towns such as Richmond, Leyburn, Masham, famous for the Theakston's and Black Sheep breweries, and Hawes, the home of Wensleydale cheese, are within easy reach. Please note that Middleham is a working rural town with farm traffic and horses on the roads from early in the morning.

The 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. The pretty market square is partially cobbled and offers a wide range of shops, pubs and places to eat. The bustling market town of Leyburn is just a short drive away, offering a variety of great shops and pubs. All in all a superb base for exploring Wensleydale and all within easy driving distance of York, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales and Heritage Coast.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD, CD/digital radio/MP3 player with iPhone Lightning dock, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Gravelled garden with patio and furniture. Roadside parking may be available opposite property, plus roadside parking in the main square approx 50 yards away. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 min walk. Note: The property is located on a main road

Location Details

The 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. The pretty market square is partially cobbled and offers a wide range of shops, pubs and places to eat. The bustling market town of Leyburn is just a short drive away, offering a variety of great shops and pubs. All in all a superb base for exploring Wensleydale and all within easy driving distance of York, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales and Heritage Coast.

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.

Wed 4th Moderate rain 9°C 3°C 20mph 3.3mm 1,024mb
Thu 5th Moderate rain 11°C 6°C 33mph 8.6mm 1,004mb
Fri 6th Moderate rain 7°C 4°C 34mph 12.5mm 1,016mb
Sat 7th Moderate rain 10°C 4°C 31mph 13.2mm 981mb
Sun 8th Moderate rain 6°C 5°C 33mph 22.4mm 1,020mb
Mon 9th Light rain 6°C 5°C 25mph 0.4mm 1,039mb
Tue 10th Light rain 6°C 5°C 16mph 0.2mm 1,039mb

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