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Middleham Cottages
Middleham is set in Wensleydale in the
Yorkshire Dales. It is an historic market town that dates back to Roman times and boasts one of the largest castle keeps in England. Middleham cottages are available for rent from the cottage agent below. They provide a pleasing alternative to more conventional forms of Middleham accommodation found in the town.
Middleham showcases its history through much of its architecture. The Georgian houses that surround its market place and the ruined castle overlooking the town contibute to the town's character a great deal. The latter, Middleham Castle is the town's most celebrated landmark and was acquired by Richard III in 1471. Its keep was built by Robert Fitz Ralph and is the biggest in North England.
The surrounding moors are used by the a number of local stables for training purposes; the town is an important horse racing centre and is home to the Middleham Training Association. Horses and riders can often be seen during the early morning.
The Wensleydale Railway is nearby and runs between Leeming Bar and Redmire. The line runs for 17 miles and passes through some of the finest scenery in the Yorkshire Dales.
Forbidden Corner in Tupgill Park is also worth seeing and consists of a network of tunnels and caverns which run through a walled 4 acre garden. Tickets can be purchases at Middleham village store. Info on Middleham accommodation follows.
