The Wensleydale Hotel - Middleham
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The Wensleydale Hotel Middleham - a historic pet-friendly hotel offering complimentary dining and castle views in the Yorkshire Dales.
Accommodations & Room Decor
The Wensleydale Hotel provides family rooms with private bathrooms, each featuring decor inspired by Middleham's horse racing heritage. Many rooms offer direct views of Middleham Castle and the village square, where racehorses pass each morning. Luxurious bedding and toiletries from the hotel's complimentary amenities are standard in every room.
Dining Experience
Two free meals are included with every stay at this hotel. The Tack Room restaurant serves British, French, and Italian cuisines using locally sourced ingredients, with candlelit dinner options available. Breakfast offers continental, full English, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections, all prepared with fresh local produce.
Pet-Friendly Facilities
The Wensleydale Hotel offers dog-friendly rooms across various categories, complete with pet baskets, bowls, and a dedicated side entrance for easy access. The hotel provides daily housekeeping for pet accommodations and maintains a pet-friendly atmosphere throughout the public areas. Limited availability of these rooms encourages early booking for guests traveling with dogs.
Location & Guided Activities
Located centrally in Middleham, the hotel is within walking distance of Middleham Castle and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Guests can join guided walks across the Dales, rent bicycles, or explore cycling routes past nearby attractions like Forbidden Corner and Aysgarth Falls. Evening strolls through the village reveal racehorses returning from the gallops, a daily spectacle unique to the area.
Special Amenities & Services
Free on-street parking is available directly outside the hotel in the market square, with no prior reservation needed. Express check-in/check-out and private check-in/check-out streamline the arrival and departure process. The hotel's bar offers a selection of wines and champagnes, and the sun terrace with outdoor furniture provides additional relaxation space.
- Dining: Two free meals included per stay, locally sourced cuisine
- Rooms: Horse racing-themed decor with castle views
- Pets: Dog-friendly rooms with baskets, bowls, and side entrance
- Activities: Guided Dales walks and bicycle rentals
- Location: Central Middleham near Middleham Castle and Yorkshire Dales
- Parking: Free on-street parking in market square
- Breakfast: Full English with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Wensleydale Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 125 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 47.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Durham Tees Valley, MME |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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