Cartmel Cottage
ID: S43496
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 3
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Cartmel Cottage in Leyburn is highly praised for its cosy atmosphere, charming location, and the unique experience of watching racehorses pass by. Guests appreciate the modern facilities, cleanliness, and the friendly village vibe. While some minor issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found Cartmel Cottage to be very clean, with only a few isolated comments about cleanliness issues. The positive remarks about the property's cleanliness far outweigh the negatives, indicating a high standard of cleanliness overall.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to local amenities, lovely countryside, and the unique experience of seeing racehorses. The village of Middleham is described as friendly and welcoming. Some guests noted the busy road and parking challenges, but these do not detract significantly from the overall positive perception of the location.
Comfort is generally well-received, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy. However, there are several mentions of an uncomfortable sofa and issues with the boiler, which suggests room for improvement in this category.
Facilities are mostly praised for being modern and well-equipped. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and the well-stocked kitchen. Some maintenance issues are mentioned, such as the boiler and lighting, but these are not widespread concerns.
While guests mention a lack of a welcome pack, which they found to be a nice touch in the past, there are not enough references to gifts or additional thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category. It should be noted that while welcome packs are appreciated, they are not a guaranteed amenity.
About this property
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 (adjacent to road) 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 Warwicks 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, Middleham is also a tourist destination so there can be expected tourist traffic in high seasons.
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.
Accommodation
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.
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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
Nearby points of interest
- Richmond Castle
Reviews (62)
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Michelle
Lovely to see the horses trotting past every morning. Kitchen was kitted out with lots of utensils, pans etc and nice to find milk in the fridge when we arrived. House was warm at all times and owners kept in touch. Perfect mini break away.
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Lisa
Great information pack sent by the owners before we arrived - the directions made it really easy to find the back lane entrance to load and unload, and we had no issues finding parking on the square. Middleham has some great pubs, a handy village shop, a chippy, a couple of antiques shops, and a wonderful tea rooms. The cottage was very clean, warm and comfortable, and it was lovely to sit and watch all the horses passing through the village. There are some easy local walks, and lots to see and do if you want to explore the area. We hope to revisit soon.
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Julie
Cottage wasnât very clean in our eyes, towels were very hard, carpets and rugs looked very dirty, baking trays seem very old and not very nice to cook your bacon on, sadly we would not return to this cottage.