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The Pear Tree - Middleham

Middleham, Yorkshire Dales
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful Grade II listed three-storey Georgian townhouse
  • Ideally located in the market square of Middleham
  • A selection of shops and eateries within 500 yards
  • Spacious accommodation with two comfortable lounges
  • Just 2.5 miles from The Forbidden Corner, a top family attraction
  • Pick up some antiques in the nearby town of Leyburn, 2 miles away
Property code: G0189

Set in the heart of the historic market town of Middleham, this stunning Grade II-listed residence offers characterful accommodation for families and friends seeking a stylish holiday retreat in the Yorkshire Dales. Offering sumptuous accommodation for up to eight guests, the beautifully updated Georgian-era townhouse dates back to the 18th century and has a range of delightful features including two elegant lounges, wooden beams, sash windows, window seats and a lovely open fire. Occupying three storeys, this fabulous hideaway lies just off the market square, ideally situated for exploring the magnificent North Yorkshire countryside.

Featuring an original bell pull, the welcoming entrance hallway leads through to the first lounge: a generous space with oak floorboards, bay windows, Smart TV and a lovely fire in a beautiful inglenook fireplace. The second lounge is on the top floor, with a Smart TV, football table and wooden beams. The sleek kitchen has plenty of useful equipment so you can enjoy celebratory meals in the elegantly arranged dining room. There are four light, chic and relaxing bedrooms, each with a TV. Three bedrooms are on the first floor: two king-size, each with a period fireplace and en-suite shower room; and a twin room next to the family bathroom. The final bedroom is on the top floor, with a super-king-size bed and en-suite shower room. Outside, a small patio area has garden furniture beneath a pear tree, offering a lovely spot to sit out with a morning coffee.

Middleham is known for its horse racing heritage, with several major stables nearby – the racehorse trainers lead their horses through the streets and up to the gallops each day. The ruins of Richard III’s castle are just 200 metres away, with other local attractions including The Forbidden Corner, Jervaulx Abbey and Harmby Waterfall all within 4 miles.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 zip-and-link king-size, 1 zip-and-link twin
  • 5 bathrooms – 3 en-suite shower rooms, 1 family bathroom with a bath and shower overhead, 1 separate WC
  • Kitchen with a hob, two electric ovens, full-size fridge/freezer and a dishwasher
  • Utility room with a washing machine and dryer 6 TVs – 2 with DVD and a selection of DVDs
  • Table football machine, board games and books
  • Travel cot & high chair upon request at the time of booking  
  • Wood burner
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Pub and shop under 500 yardsaway
  • Roadside parking available subject to availability
  • Netflix
  • Blue Tooth speaker
  • Wensleydale Hotel for delicious food in the Tack Room Restaurant  
  • Picnic Basket and rug for days out in the Dales
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Naomi 20th December 2024

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A really spacious and lovely home in the heart of Middleham. Everything was easy to use and it was well equipped for a large family. We loved our stay and wished we had booked longer. The surrounding area is stunning with plenty to do, but equally a lovely place to sit, relax and read. Great supermarket in Leyburn and local village shop very friendRead morely, with plenty of local pubs to choose from. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 8th December 2024

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Super cottage, great character and a lot bigger than seemed online. Fantastic open fires and the comfiest of beds. All 6 of us agreed it was the perfect place for a cosy winter break. Had a bus ride to Leyburn and Masham with fab county pubs and independent shops. On arrival day we stopped at The Forbidden Corner and we all thought it was well wortRead moreh the visit. Very interesting place and very quirky. Hide

Reviewed by Lindsay 29th November 2024

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Reviewed by Steve 1st November 2024

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Excellent venue for a group or family gathering. Well appointed and a great location.

Reviewed by Nicole 27th October 2024

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This beautiful home is absolutely perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales!

Reviewed by Joan 7th October 2024

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Lovely house and location. All amenities inside. Very comfortable place to stay. Would return again.

Reviewed by Alison 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Philip 16th August 2024

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A beautiful, well-furnished house set in a great location. Pear Tree Cottage has been very carefully renovated and still retains all of the character you would expect in a 250+ year old house. It is tastefully furnished throughout and very well-equipped - even the knives are sharp, something that is very rarely the case in holiday cottages. The onlRead morey slight downside is a lack of outside space but theres the whole of the dales to explore! Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 2nd August 2024

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The Pear Tree is a most comfortable and stylishly furnished house of great character. The kitchen was very well-equipped and we appreciated hairdryers and televisions in every room. Two very comfortable lounges meant that both generations were happy and we had some great meals around that lovely big table in the dining room. Parking was easy near tRead moreo the house. Middleham is charming., loved the castle. Ate at Richard 111 pub twice and enjoyed trips to Leyburn, Richmond, Bedale, Masham etc. Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 29th July 2024

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What a beautiful house The Pear Tree is. The attention to detail is amazing. We had one query which was answered immediately by Rachel. Our party had the most amazing 4 days. The house catered for all our needs. The village of Middleham is amazing, full of character with pubs, good local grocery store & a fish bar. A great base to explore locally. Read moreClose to The Forbidden Corner, Newby Hall, Ayesgarth Falls amongst many other local attractions. One I will return to and also highly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Marylyn 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Lorraine 13th June 2024

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Lovely, spacious house perfect for our party of 4 couples. The whole place was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. The housekeeper was very responsive and we soon sorted out a minor niggle. We had no problem finding parking spaces in the vicinity. There is an excellent fish and chip shop in the village and we also enjoyed the Saddle Room rRead moreestaurant. As other reviewers mention, the outside area is very compact, however it wasn't an issue for us as sadly the weather was not good. Hide

Reviewed by Colette 7th June 2024

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Had a fantastic weekend in Beautiful Pear Tree Cottage, definitley hope to return :)

Reviewed by David 31st May 2024

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Fantastic stay will be looking to book again. The horses trotting past in front of the cottage whilst going up to the gallops was a lovely sight..!!

Reviewed by Emma 24th May 2024

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A beautiful cottage in a lovely village. The cottage was spotless on our arrival, and lots of lovely touches, including a great selection of condiments in the kitchen if you are planning to cook. There was lots of space, which meant we could all relax, without getting under anyone's feet and there is a large table to share meals. The weather was noRead moret great so we didn't use the outside area but it is very compact and only suitable for use by a couple of people at a time Hide

Reviewed by Eleanor 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Janet 19th April 2024

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Pear Tree House is a very spacious well equipped place to holiday in a group. It suspicious bedrooms with comfy beds and powerful showers. One bathroom has a bath which is good if you have children. The kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of cutlery plates cups et cetera and glasses. If you like cooking, there is a very well stocked spice cupRead moreboard with every condiment you can think of. There are plenty of lovely walks in lovely countryside nearby. Good selection of pubs too. Hide

Reviewed by Jennie 11th April 2024

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Lovely property, well appointed and in the perfect location. We shall probably return.

Reviewed by Bob 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Jennifer 18th March 2024

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Reviewed by Jean 23rd February 2024

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Lovely three storey house, ideal for family get-together. Fantastic situation, right on the market square. There is all that you want in the cottage. Beds are very comfy and the en-suite bedrooms are quite large, the twin bedded is not so big but adequate. The downside is the outdoor area which is very small and also there is no on-site parking, soRead moremething you may have a problem with in the summer months, we were here in February and parking was a slight problem. All in all would recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Janeann 19th January 2024

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Beautiful period house with modern furnishings and fittings . Central in the lovely village of Middleham with a fantastic chip shop opposite . Would highly recommend . We went as 3 couples. The Saddle Room restaurant which is nearby (short drive) was fantastic as well

Reviewed by Wesley 8th December 2023

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Reviewed by Gail 4th December 2023

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Reviewed by Lindsay 24th November 2023

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Excellent home from home. Everything you need and more for a great Yorkshire escape and village life.

Reviewed by Jill 3rd November 2023

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Beautiful home well equipped kitchen. Fantastic having so many bathrooms.

Reviewed by Penny 13th October 2023

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Cottage in very convenient situation in market square, free parking available nearby so not a problem. Beautiful location, loved the local walks and views. Plenty of places to visit in area. Cottage clean, tidy and well equipped, and has character. Comfortable beds- very important! Books and games available. Flexibility re rooms and beds means thatRead more ideal for our party of 8 mature adults but equally suitable for families. Hide

Reviewed by Emmajane 6th October 2023

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Absolutely loved this place. Everything you would need to have a perfect break. Kitchen fully equipped for self catering. Bedrooms all lovely clean and extremely comfortable

Reviewed by Patricia 22nd September 2023

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Beautiful house, would recommend staying there, there was ample free parking quite close to the house, was lovely seeing the race horses go through the town, lovely area and very friendly locals

Reviewed by Philip 18th August 2023

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Middleham is a great base for exploring the eastern dales and The Pear Tree a very comfortable, well-equipped and convenient house with oodles of space. We own horses and loved seeing the racehorses exercising in the market square in the mornings. Nearby Leyburn has some great shops including the excellent Campbells grocers and The Sandpiper pub whRead moreich serves excellent food. The only downside was parking. Although its free in Middleham, we never found a space within 200m of the house. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 4th August 2023

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The Pear Tree House is a lovely place to stay, it is very convenient for exploring the surrounding beautiful countryside within the North Yorkshire Dales. The property is big, spacious and comfortable, with a large dining room and lounge area. All the bedrooms are light airy and spacious with very comfortable beds. It would benefit from a larger ouRead moretdoor area for eating outside though. With this very minor criticism, we would thoroughly recommend Pear Tree House for family/friends to holiday in. Hide

Reviewed by Duncan 28th July 2023

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A beautiful cottage in a great location. Key access was really straightforward (key box with a combination lock by the front door) so we could arrive any time after the check in time. All the bedrooms are a good size and all have their own bathroom. The kitchen is well-equipped with both appliances and cutlery/crockery/pans etc. When we needed to cRead moreall the housekeeper to get a couple of light bulbs replaced she was very responsive and sorted it the same day. Hide

Reviewed by Joyce 21st July 2023

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This property is a characterful, comfortable and well furnished house. It has large en-suite rooms and is perfect for a family or group. It is well placed in the centre of Middleham in a quiet corner with places to eat and drink nearby. Theres a small well stocked grocers and a few Antique shops..lovely. Horses riders clip-clop by daily ..you can jRead moreust sit and watch & take in the atmosphere from outside tables at one of the nearby pubs. The house is extremely well located for touring the area. Hide

Reviewed by John 16th June 2023

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What a perfect house in a brilliant location. Very comfortable and well equipped. 3 bedrooms with en-suites and one with its own bathroom. Great base to explore the Dales. Middleham has a shop, a hotel, 3 pubs and a Castle. What else do you need! Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by David 9th June 2023

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The cottage was first class and the village of Middleham is excellent.

Reviewed by Deborah 29th May 2023

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This a beautiful house with a well equipped kitchen, tasteful decoration and very comfortable beds. Having 4 bathrooms was brilliant too. It is ideally located in a friendly and picturesque village with shops and bars close by. We had a wonderful family holiday and made full use of the huge dining table. There is easy access to local attractions egRead more Forbidden Corner, Aysgarth Falls and Hawes. Not a huge amount of outdoor space but the Yorkshire Dales is a great back garden! Highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 31st March 2023

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A lovely property in a beautiful, unique village. Great location for local walks & adventures. Fascinating place for the equestrian history of Middleham. Recommend visiting: Richmond & Easby Abbey, Aysgarth falls, Askrigg falls, Fountains Abbey, Bedale, and a day trip to York. Dont be put off by the lack of assigned parking, we were there over MiddRead moreleham annual open day and it was still no issue. Convenient house for multi-generational holiday with the 2 lounges and lots of shower rooms! Hide

Reviewed by Morag 17th February 2023

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Fantastic holiday cottage! Very well equipped and so comfy and cosy. We had a lovely family break.

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