Middleham House

Description

Middleham House is a charming 18th century Georgian manor set in 3 acres of private walled garden and situated in the heart of picturesque Middleham. The house offers a tranquil setting, whilst minute walk from local restaurants, pubs, galleries and shops. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the house retains its original artworks and antiques, yet offers the latest modern facilities. The charm and atmosphere of the house reflects its two hundred years of family history and gives you the authentic elegant English private country house experience. Middleham House sleeps up to twenty one, offering ten comfortable bedrooms and nine bathrooms, all of a consistently high standard. Beautiful white linen, bathrobes and towels are in all bedrooms and all beds are zip linked and an additional bed and cot is available.

The formal dining room can accommodate eighteen comfortably whilst the breakfast room seats twelve.

Middleham House has 6 large entertainment areas including the drawing room, the billiard room, the library, the kids play rooms, the grand dinning room and the breakfast room allowing guests of all age groups to unite but at the same time have all the space they need while staying at the house. It also had a pantry with separate kitchen facilities allowing private cook to prepare your meals in a separate kitchen.

The drawing room has a large light filtered room with arched windows, original shutters and views across the garden filled with family portraits and a grand piano. This is a comfortable and versatile room to entertain.

The Library offers a peaceful space to relax amongst walls lined with antique books, open fire, TV and DVD, with access to the garden. The desk in the bay window looks out into the garden giving a quite space to sit and facility to work.

The billiard room is stunning and flooded with natural light through the central roof lantern. Tall Georgian windows and French door lead out across the lawn. The recently restored billiard table and original lighting provides endless entertainment for different age groups day or night.

The dining room is set amongst family portraits with an open fire place, this traditional country house dining room seats up to eighteen comfortably.

Situated in the orginal servant's hall of the house is the breakfast room. This retains authentic features including the old meat hooks and china cupboards. Now with a contemporary twist the room seats twelve and is conveniently semi open plan to the kitchen leading through to the children's playroom.

The contemporary kitchen is semi-open plan to the breakfast room and links to the butler's pantry. Practically laid out, the kitchen provides ample work space. It is fully equipped with a large fridge freezer, drinks fridge, gas hob, wall-fitted twin ovens and dishwasher. The butler's pantry has an additional range cooker, dishwasher and storage, providing yet more scope for larger parties.

A cosy room just off the kitchen and breakfast room leading out to the garden well stocked with toys and games. There is also a TV and DVD.

Our housekeeper will greet guests on arrival to help settle you into Middleham House, answering any queries and advising on local amenities. We will also provide leaflets for local attractions and restaurants together with books and walking maps on the area. Contact information for private cooks, caterers, beauticians, babysitters, and taxi services are provided in our welcome letter once booking is made.

Middleham House guests enjoy special discount rates with our preferred private cooks, caterers, beauticians, babysitters and taxi services. Discount ranging between 5-25%.

Facilities

• On-Site Parking
• Access to Golf Course