Cartmel Cottage

Lovely cottage very near to the marketplace so very handy for drinking and eating out.

Comfortable beds. Clean. Hot water. Secure front garden for the dog. Will return.

Lovely cottage in the heart of middleham

A lovely cosy cottage, well placed in the heart of Middleham, close to Charlie Johnston's stables.

Watching the horses drift by on the way to the gallops is a great sight. There is plenty to see and do nearby with good walks from the front door.

No free WiFi disappointing but like lovely place would go again

The property had clearly not been cleaned prior to us arriving.

There were remnants of a chewed up dog toy underneath the chair. There was a used razor in the bathroom. The location was lovely. Lots of things to do near by. Would go again.

Nice little cottage very close to all amenities.

Parking in the market place is fairly easy. The wood burner is great. Makes the downstairs very cosy though logs are not cheap to buy. Cottage is single glazed throughout so noise from the busy main road outside is evident from 6am onwards. Well equipped kitchen and a good shower.

Great location, 3 pubs and a mini supermarket in the village.

Leyburn was 5 min drive but you could have stayed in the village for walks etc. Great welcome email with information from the owners. Small, but comfortable with everything you need. Lovely shower! Internet was good enough for us to do online meetings which was great. Only improvement - would have loved a smart TV to watch catch up.

We absolutely loved our stay in this charming little cottage and would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Thank you Emma and Jonathan.

Lovely cottage in the heart of Middleham every need catered for and comfy beds definitely be back !

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Absolutely fantastic little cottage very comfortable, clean tidy with plenty of amenities, really well placed within the village which was very welcoming and friendly.

Thank you for a lovely stay.

When the cottage was renovated they did a very good job with nice features and everything we needed would love to return

Cosy and comfortable cottage has everything needed for relaxing holiday the small garden at the front is lovely to sit in when the sun is shining and you can watch the race horses go by.

Cottage in close vicinity of village pubs and shop also good for local walks.

Loved the cottage perfect for us will be back.

Also owner was very helpful

My niece and I had a lovely weekend at the cottage.

It was well equipped and comfortable. Also just a few steps to the centre.

Loved this quaint cottage.

Very dog friendly but be careful of traffic on main road at front of cottage. Having a young boisterous spaniel we decided to use back door to gain access to our walks. We loved the sound of horses every morning, the castle is well worth a visit, The Tack Room lovely food. I think maybe the dining table and chairs need replacing or maintenance but really suitable for space available. All in all the cottage was a delight, Middleham a great working town with lots of amenities. A sign we really enjoyed the area and cottage, we didn't want to leave!

this is a lovely cottage.

Very cosy, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Fantastic location in Middleham with all its eateries and shops. Lovely little front garden which is a great place to watch the racehorses trotting past. Absolutely lovely and highly recommended.

A lovely cottage , well equipped and very comfortable.

Shop and fish shop just round the corner, beautiful walks and views on your doorstep. Had no problems with parking , spaces on cobbled area round corner. Great seeing racehorses trotting past from early morning, great for me as I used to work for trainer over the moor at Spigot Lodge .

The cottage location is nice however the parking is quite difficult as you park in the market square on the days up to our leaving we noticed signs in the market square of an event which is an annual event for the village the closure of the market square and closures in the village roads this made it difficult to find parking for packing of the car for our departure.

It would be nice to be informed of these events prior to booking. The road is very busy stepping onto the road from the cottage steps can be quite dangerous if not fully aware of your surroundings. Middleham is a beautiful place there was no local information provided with the cottage .ie hospital places of interest etc.

The main problem we discover, was the shower.

Basically you couldn't regulate the temperature, it was either hot or freezing cold nothing in between. And the shower head was broken, so I couldn't adjust the height for me. The cleanliness was spot on , the beds were super comfy. The kitchen was well equipped . Thanks for great accommodation

We had a wonderful weekend in this cosy cottage with our dogs.

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.

Beautiful little cottage located in the heart of the Dales.

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.

Lovely location, lovely cosy cottage.

Would recommend

Nicely located, but the road is very busy, and need to be careful when coming out of the gate stepping straight on the main road.

Cottage wasn’t 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.

We had a lovely stay.

The cottage was great. Will come back again

Nice and clean.

Cottage has all that you need. It's good that the house is warm without having to use the stove. Back door slams closed sometimes and there is potential for people to lock themselves out because of the yale lock. Warning sign might help. Usage instructions for the stove would be a good idea, I have a stove at home so I now how to light one but it would help to know what the top sliding vent is for and if there is a grid shaker to help clear ash while lit. Location is good. An enjoyable stay.

As stated, Cartmel was very clean throughout and also very comfortable.

The only thing I would suggest is that a small handrail be placed on the wall inside the shower cubicle to assist people like my wife with arthritis in entering and exiting the cubicle. We would definately use Cartmel again, hopefully very soon next year. Thank you. Mike and Pam Fell.

Lovely little cottage, great base to explore the surrounding area.

Loved hearing the clock chiming every hour in the village. You dont see horses trotting past your front window at home, absolutely loved that. Great walks from the door. Look forward to coming back to Middleham again in the future

Perfect cottage in a perfect village ,wonderful communication will be booking again ,highly recommended

Lovely cottage with cosy log burner.

Enjoyed watching the horses pass by. Lots of extras including milk and liquid hand soap etc. A nice visit to the nearby whiterose candle shop and lovely meal at the Three horseshoes pub.

Lovely spot and great comfy cottage, we all loved it.

A beautiful cottage in the lovely Middleham.

Perfectly situated for the village centre. We benefitted from gorgeous weather and made good use of the small but gorgeous garden. Our spaniel, Hamish, was safely able to roam in the garden while we enjoyed the view and the racehorses passing by. Hamish also benefitted from lovely walks and off the lead running nearby! We visited the Himalayan Sculpture Gardens, would definitely recommend and had an amazing Sunday lunch at the Royal Oak in Ripon. A wonderful time was had by us all, including Hamish!

This was a lovely cottage in a great location.

Everything we needed was there and rooms were comfortable. Cleaned to a good standard and good wifi service. Would recommend.

a lovely cottage in a lovely village historic nice pubs and frendly locals nice area to explore many thanks m c

The cottage is small but perfectly adequate for our needs and well equipped.

PParking to load and unload is a challenge unless you find your way to the back door. The town has much interest and plenty of cafes and walks and the countryside is a delight. The dog was fascinated by the sheep being driven through the town and the steady stream of racehorses. I didn’t appreciate the reminder from Sykes on how to behave when departing the property as if I was a child without manners.

What a cosy little cottage.

Just as the description describes. Full of character and charm. Has everything you could need to enjoy your stay. Couldn’t beat the view watching stunning race horses walk past the windows several times a day, on their way to the gallops. Quaint town with great shop, restaurants and pubs. Fantastic fish and chip shop literally across the road. Our stay here was a joy and can’t wait to come and stay again. Lovely memories made, looking forward to coming back soon.

The cottage was warm, comfortable and well equipped.

There was a dog crate which we found very useful. The location near the centre was ideal with plenty of walks close by for the dogs and pubs for refreshments. You cannot park outside the cottage however there is access at the rear for off loading/loading your luggage. We had no problem parking in the square which is 2mins away. Definitely stay again.

The property itself was good for our stay, there was a nice roomy lounge and well stocked kitchen.

The bedrooms were a good size and bathroom was clean. Our only problem was for the dogs. The front garden isn't an ideal place for them to toilet, and isn't what I would list as an enclosed garden for dogs. However if uou are prepared to go down the back lane in your pyjamas with a torch and your dogs on a lead we managed very well.

An enjoyable stay in a clean and well prepared cottage.

Middleham is an excellent base for visiting the Dales.

Lovely cottage in a lovely village.

The cottage was really well equipped and comfortable. We had a really good time and felt really at home in the property.

The two of us plus our dog really enjoyed our stay at the cosy stone-built Cartmel Cottage.

We generally parked (free) on the central cobbled square of the small town, a very short walk from the cottage - just watch for the traffic as only a narrow footpath space at points. Lovely to see the horses going past in the morning !

We loved the cottage very much , clean and homely , however would suggest the following changes.

1. The bed mat in the entrance smelt strongly of dogs and had hair over it. It would have been nice to be able to hang out coats in the entrance hall . We couldn’t as the smell of the dogs went into them and also the living room if we left the door adjoining open. Suggest a box outside to store it in. 2. Neither bedroom window opened, even though it’s chilly outside it would have been nice to have them open slightly at night. We ended up opening the landing window but then had to keep the bedroom door open.

We had a great stay in the central location of the cottage.

There were wonderful walks and cycling all around the area. Jervaulx abbey and the ice-cream parlour were well worth the visit. (11 miles round trip).

Lovley cottage, cosy warm and well equipped for human and furry guests.

Very welcoming area and fabulous walks on the doorstep. Owners and sykes very helpful.

We recently spent a week at Cartmel cottage.

It is the third time we have been, needless to say, we love it there. The cottage is clean and well maintained, with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. We were contacted by the owner the week before we went, to inform us that there had been a flood in the kitchen due to a faulty washing machine resulting in damage to the laminate flooring. We still went to Cartmel, it was only a minor inconvenience and the owner offered us a partial refund as compensation. We also made use of the brand new washing machine that had been installed. The shower in the bathroom is virtually new easy to use, and has good water pressure. Towels are provided, (and there are plenty of them). The main road at the front of the cottage is perhaps a little busier than previous visits but it was peak tourist season whilst we were there. Instead of stepping out of the front gate straight onto the road, we made use of the back door and cut through the little alley way. It is virtually the same distance to the village square. The horses which pass several times a day on their way to and from the gallops are a major draw for us. The only improvement that we feel could be made to the cottage, is possibly the provision of a little more comfortable seating in the living room. Fortunately, the weather was great and we were able to spend most of our time outside. As I've said, we love it there and most certainly will return.

we have just returned home from what was meant to be a stay from 27 June to 30 June.

Firstly, the mattress was full of stains. We resorted to sleeping on the top of the duvet with one of the spare duvet covers over us as a sheet. Secondly the property was on the road edge - no mention of this in the description. We got there on the Monday afternoon and as it was nice and sunny we sat in the garden. Quite frankly it was like sitting on the edge of the M62 - there was a constant flow of heavy traffic meaning we couldnt even hear each other as we spoke. Once you stepped out of the gate you were directly onto the road. Extremely disappointed to say the least. I would appreciate your comments.

Property was fine but need good clean floor had a lot dog hairs and few cobwebs around

Lovely little cottage, very well equipped and extremely clean.

Beds were really comfortable and all instructions provided by the owner were precise and easy to understand. In a great location. Would definitely return here

Nice property with great walks from your doorstep.

Very comfortable and nice layout.

A lovely cozy cottage in a great location.

Spotlessly clean with everything you need. Great to see the horses trotting by tge end if the garden on their way to the gallops a couple of times a day.

A lovely stay in this cosy cottage.

Ideal for watching the horses in a morning ride out onto the gallops. The cottage itself is very dog friendly and our sprocker loved it there. All essential items provided. Useful back access for loading and unloading. A very comprehensive information leaflet provided by the owners. Will definitely book again.

Shower not too good.

Not enough logs.

Cartmel is a lovely little cottage, well situated right in the middle of Middleham, the drawback was the early morning traffic as well as parking would have been difficult if the hotel behind was operationnal.

Cartmel was very dog friendly with neearby walks without taking the car, this helped as there is no yard or garden with the cottage. The cottage was warm and comfortable with local amenities just a few yards away as well as easy access to further afield shops etc.

Clean well equipped cottage which provided everything we needed for an enjoyable week in Middleham.

Only minor criticism - could have done with a higher level of lighting in the living room

Two cottages are close together and have similar name.

This caused confusion after a very long drive. We would have liked a more comfortable sofa. But everything else was fine.

Lovely wee cottage, ideal for us.

All facilities you need and 4 pubs in village if you want to go out. Middleham is a beautiful village and busy with horses, a stable/gallop tour is worth arranging with an informative guide.

Great place to visit, cottage excellent, would return

The house is as advertised but was smaller than anticipated (our fault, not theirs) and was too small for us.

Also there was a lot of road noise - motorbikes (bank holiday weekend) and tractors (grass cutting) - again, not the owners fault and we should have anticipated how busy the road would be. Perfectly pleasant house but not for us. The surrounding area however is beautiful and lots to do.

Cottage was small but well equipped and the owners were very helpful when we struggled with the wi-fi.

It was necessary to move the kitchen table in order to sit at it - not very convenient. In order to read in the evening another standard light is needed - cottage quite dark. The steps leading up to the cottage are hard to negotiate when carrying luggage but we are in our eighties!

We'd been to Cartmel Cottage before so knew what to expect.

It's a lovely cottage in a lovely area, as long as you don't mind parking in the nearby square (I don't). One big improvement is that the old settee has been replaced with a better one.

Lovely little cottage in excellent location with everything you might need!

Would defiantly recommend and will definitely stay again One thing to point out the directions given use the white swan pub this is now called the tack room Cottage is only 50 yards or so from it Thanks for a lovely stay

Lovely cottage with everything you need for a visit to Yorkshire.

Cosy and clean with lovely little seating area outside to watch the world go past.

From start to finish we enjoyed every minute, cottage was fab and excellent location.

Loved the Richard 111 pub food lovely and everyone very friendly. Would definitely return in the summer

Just loved this cottage.

Everyting was there for the comfort of myself and the dogs. This was a warm cosy cottage and I felt at home right from the start. Middleham is a lovely town and the surrounding area just perfect for me. Riverside walks and lovely countryside - albeit a tad muddy at this particular time. I intend to come back and explore further when things dry up a bit! My thanks to the owners for a lovely stay.

Local amenities very close and local people very welcoming and friendly, everything about the break was relaxing, definitely return again and use sykes to do so

Cartmel cottage, was fantastic.

Lovely friendly village. The cottage itself was lovely, modern facilities and authentic interior, and exterior. We would highly recommend it.

Carmel Cottage was a lovely place and very cosy.

Just what we wanted and great watching the Racehorses going by the front gate each morning was well worth setting the alarm clock for.

We stayed at this cottage last year and found it ideal for our purposes so booked it again this year.

Our only reservation is that for some reason the owners have put an armchair and settee in the lounge and have also left the old black settee and tub chair. Given the lounge is small and the cottage only sleeps four at a pinch we couldn’t understand the need to clutter the lounge with so much seating as it left very little room for the foldaway table and chairs and we felt it spoilt whole enjoyment of the lounge. Otherwise the cottage was very nice and the weather was perfect.

Lovely cosy cottage right in the heart of the village.

Beautiful outlook onto the church and lots to do nearby. The regular church bells and horses added to the atmosphere but didn’t disturb us at all, our little one loved the horses. Small and compact but everything we needed when using this cottage as a base. Lots of walks nearby for the dog as well.

Clearer directions for finding the place since there are two Cartmell cottages!

Otherwise superior accommodation for the value with priceless view of horses and riders. Nice communication with owners as well.

Parking on the street outside the cottage was pretty much impossible however the town square was only 100 yards away with ample free parking.

My wife and I had a lovely week in the cottage, nice and clean and comfortable.

Middleham is a lovely village

parking was worst than we thought it would be and the people in the hotel were not helpful with regards parking.

sofa very uncomfortable having used sykes cottages in the past have always been use to a small welcome pack this is not a necessity, but always found it a nice touch so a little disappointed

Cartmel Cottage is a lovely cottage and one we would stay in again it’s a great base for the Dales and horse lovers.

Cyclists will love the area. The facilities are first class in many ways it felt like home

A pretty comfortable cottage in a lovely village with friendly, warm people who welcome visitors.

Lovely walks around and has the added interest of the race horses trotting by each morning. Well worth a visit, highly recommended.

Lovely cottage and location, but the settee is worn out and uncomfortable.

The boiler also trips out occasionally and requires resetting. Both were issues when we visited last year and the owner wrote in the introduction that the settee was in the process of being replaced and the boiler fixed but neither were any better this time. We would definitely stay at Cartmel again but only if these issues were addressed.

Lovely cottage, very cosy and everything there we needed.

Would definitely go back again.

Lovely place to spend a relaxing long weekend

Great pubs in easy reach from a lovely home from home cottage.

Comfortable beds very clean and lovely decorated rooms. Brilliant walks close by too, the River Cover to Cover bridge very enjoyable for dogs who like swimming

Cartmel Cottage is delightfully furnished and clean.

The beds are very comfortable with crisp cotton bedding and quilts. The cottage is situated in the heart of Middleham with shops and pubs close to hand. The latter provide interesting food especially pleasing we're their vegetarian choices. Of course the true delight are the racehorses from Mark Johnson's stable that pass in front of the cottage a few times every morning. There's a little garden at the front of the cottage to relax in and listen to the church chimes. A good selection of visitor nformation is provided. Although there is no parking outside the cottage, it isn't a problem as the square is close by. I would happily stay at Cartmel Cottage again if I returned to the Dales.

The cottage was lovely Middleham is lovely.

It should be noted that the only practical parking is in the quite small market square which can get full. Cartmel Cottage was very clean and had all the facilities we required. The owners sent us a very helpful email before we went with a wealth of information about the cottage and the area. It's a minor gripe but we didn't find the settee very comfy.

Traffic is sometimes quite heavy.

Be careful stepping out of the gate!

Excellent location if you like horses, start their riding from 0630 each morning, riding out passed the cottage.

Lovely area for walks

Was a really great cottage in a lovely village.

If you’re into history and race horses then Middleham will suit you to a T. A few times each morning dozens of race horses leave their stables next door making their way to the gallops which is also a great location for walking and running for humans too. Our only negatives was the cleanliness of the cottage, the cleaner doesn’t seem to know how to clean pan and vacuum the sides of the sofa oh and the knives in the block are blunt, making chopping up veg quite an experience. One key point to note is that this cottage is on the main road, can be especially noisy at the weekend with noisy motorbikes. We only ate out one evening, would recommend the Richard III on the square, not the smartest pub in the word but they do know how to cook! We would recommend this cottage, the owner will go out of their way to assist with your planning. For the negatives, the positives outweigh the negatives. We would definitely recommend this cottage and the location.

Clean and cosy cottage in the lovely village of Middleham.

Close to all village amenities, dog friendly pubs serving good food. Lovely local walks. Nice to see the racehorses pass each morning on their way to the Gallops. Would highly recommend this cottage.

We loved staying at Cartmel Cottage, everything about it was perfect.

Cartmel Cottage was adorable except for the subdued lighting.

It was also situated within very easy reach of the village center and it was clean and we'll stocked with everything you could wish for.

A very cosy and well equipped cottage.

I would love to go back!

Smashing comfortable dog friendly cottage, had all we needed, village very nice, pubs even better

Lovely warm comfortable cottage , several good pubs in middleham that are dog friendly.

many walks in surrounding area .

We had a problem but the owner was brilliant

It was our 2nd holiday in Middleham, although our first time at Cartmel Cottage.

It was everything we had expected, very clean, cosy and well equipped. Loved the fact could see the race horses go by each morning from our bed!! The owner was very helpful with a couple of queries I had and there was plenty of information of what do do and where to go as well as instructions for all the equipment in the cottage. A lovely holiday - thanks.