The Pear Tree Middleham, Middleham

The Pear Tree Middleham is a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse sleeping eight guests across three storeys in Middleham, North Yorkshire. This historic property sits in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, perfect for groups wanting a proper base for exploring Wensleydale. You get two separate lounges including a games room with table football, plus open fires in both the main lounge and dining room.

Middleham is a small market town famous for its castle and racehorse training yards. The Dales surround you with walking routes heading out in every direction.

Four bedrooms sleep eight people. Two king-size French beds have en-suite shower rooms. One twin room has full-size singles that zip together. The fourth bedroom converts from twin to super-king with its own en-suite. There's a family bathroom plus a separate WC. The kitchen has granite worktops, two electric ovens and a full-size fridge freezer. Smart TVs feature in every bedroom plus both lounges.

The Forbidden Corner lies 2.5 miles away (8 minutes). Middleham Castle sits within walking distance. Richmond is 11.5 miles (20 minutes). Leyburn with its antique shops is 2 miles (6 minutes).

The Pear Tree Middleham works brilliantly for groups who want period features, multiple social spaces and a proper Dales location.