The Carriage House

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Situated just off Middleham’s pretty Georgian square, The Carriage House makes for an idyllic escape. Impeccably-styled interiors simply ooze luxury - whilst the location gives this impressive cottage a real air of exclusivity. And the divine walled garden really makes The Carriage House the most delightful haven.

Greeted by iron gates and a cobbled driveway, this beautiful turreted cottage really makes a dazzling first impression. Step inside and the light and airy kitchen sets the standard as it means to go on. With handmade units painted in subtle Farrow and Ball hues and luxurious Silestone worktops, it’s a great start. This large kitchen is also impressively equipped with an induction hob, inbuilt microwave, eye-level oven, and an integrated dishwasher and washer/dryer. And the farmhouse dining table is the perfect spot for breakfast or late-morning coffee.

The sitting room is as elegant as it is welcoming with a bold blue colour scheme, large comfortable sofas and gorgeous inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. With a large Smart TV and gloriously stocked bookshelves, it makes for a perfectly relaxed evening any time of year. And with French doors leading out onto the pretty terrace, you also get to drink in the view out over the beautiful walled gardens.

Upstairs there are two king-size bedrooms - The Middleham Suite, with views out over Middleham, and The Garden Suite, with views over the gardens and castle. The Middleham Suite offers flexible sleeping with king-size zip-link beds that can be arranged as single beds or a large double. Both are elegantly dressed and are the epitome of luxury with crisp white bed linen, sumptuous wallpaper and plush deep-pile carpet. And both offer up an opulent ensuite with large polished marble tiles, fluffy towels, robes and luxe toiletries.

Outside, the walled garden has a lawn, seating area and fountain, and is the perfect spot to enjoy an aperitif or a spot of al-fresco dining. And the exquisitely planted beds, bursting with scented flowers, make this a quintessentially English secret garden.

Located in the handsome Georgian town of Middleham in Wensleydale means there is plenty to do directly from the doorstep. Famous for its racing connections, you are guaranteed to see the race horses being ridden across the square over to the gallops.
 
For history lovers, Middleham Castle is definitely worth a visit. Famous for being the childhood home to Richard III, it’s one of the largest castles in the country - and it has the most incredible views out over Wensleydale. And, as you’re in the Yorkshire Dales, there’s plenty of walking, cycling and cosy pubs just waiting to be discovered.