Milton House sits in the village of Middleham, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. On your doorstep are many walking and cycling routes, offering outstanding scenery with beautiful views across the dales and plenty of stunning waterfalls. Foodies are taken care of too, with breweries, farmers markets, fabulous restaurants and the famous Wensleydale Creamery all within easy access of the house.
The Wensleydale Heifer
Main St, West Witton, Leyburn, DL8 4LS
Whether you walk across the moor for lunch, have a special evening meal or fancy the best Sunday lunch, the Wensleydale Heifer will deliver. It is our favourite place in the area to eat.
01969 622322
The Coverbridge Inn
East Witton, Leyburn, DL8 4SQ
For the best, handpulled pint and a ham sandwich with chips, walk along the river to Coverbridge. Always a lovely, warm welcome, with coal fires in colder weather and a large, riverside beer garden for the summer months.
01969 623250
Richard the Third Hotel
Market Place, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4NP
Situated in the centre of Middleham, this pub is always busy. It has a great selection of gins and a mean homemade curry, as well as a comprehensive menu of good pub classics.
01969 623240
Posthorn Cafe and Tearoom
6 Kelberdale Terrace, Leyburn, DL8 5AR
Fantastic for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea whilst having a browse around Leyburn’s independent shops or after a walk along the shawl.
01969 622243
The Forbidden Corner
Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4TJ
The Forbidden Corner is a labyrinth of tunnels, chambers and surprises created within a four acre garden at Tupgill Park. It is like nowhere you have seen before a great place to explore with all of the family. There is a brilliant restaurant there too called The Saddle Room.
01969 640638
Black Sheep Brewery
Wellgarth, Masham, HG4 4EN
The Black Sheep Brewery is situated in Masham, 9 miles from Middleham. At the Visitor Centre you can enjoy tours around the brewery, buy some merchandise from the Sheepy Shop and of course, enjoy a range of freshly pulled beers and lovely home cooked food.
01765 689227
Tennants
Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG
Tennants is an internationally renowned auction house, just down the road from Milton House. Do check the auction calendar on their website as there might be a sale on during your visit. Don’t worry if not, there are many other events and exhibitions for you to see too.
01969 623780
Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, carved out by the River Ure over an almost onemile stretch, near the village of Aysgarth. The National Park Centre can also point you in the direction of other lovely walks in the area.
The ‘River Walk’
Self named, this walk is right on the doorstep of the house. If you walk past the castle and over the hill, the path will take you down to the river Ure. From here you can pretty much walk along the bank of the river in both directions, enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Leyburn Shawl
Leyburn Shawl is an escarpment that stretches for one mile and three quarters, providing panoramic views of the Yorkshire countryside. Accessed from the centre of Leyburn, it is a 4.5 mile circular walk.
Beautiful cottage. Very well equipped kitchen allowing us to cook as we would at home. Lots of additional little touches really made it special including the welcome pack, doggy treats and luxury soaps in every bathroom. We can't wait to return.
Fantastic cottage in a beautiful area. Very clean, very modern, actually one of the best places we have stayed. Its ideal for a family get together, we will certainly rebook.
Wonderful little cottage in a peaceful location within easy access of York, the moors and the coast. Nice little treats on arrival which made us smile. We would book again.
A really attractive, well-equipped cottage in an excellent situation in the village. Everything was lovely and clean and the beds were really comfortable. I had a query before we went and it was dealt with in a really efficient way by the owners.
