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Welcome
to Carr Hall Castle
The home of Leeds entrepreneurs Terry George and Michael Rothwell, the castle is situated in a secluded, wooded valley, adjacent to a deer park, midway between Leeds and Manchester. Terry and Michael spent over 4 years, and almost £1 million restoring the castle, taking the walls back to the original brickwork and creating an opulent look with deep colours, dark wood and highly textured fabrics. The castle was the winner of Channel 5’s ‘I Own Britain’s Best Home’. Voted for by the public, it beat off stiff competition from 26 other unique homes around the UK, including a stately home and a converted water mill. Set in 12 acres of lush land, there’s an outside courtyard with barbeque area and a lake. This stunning Castle is now available to hire for a homestay booking, undoubtedly one of the most unique venues for a castle hire home stay in the UK.
Carr Hall Castle
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Carr Hall Castle
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History
of Carr Hall Castle
“The location is outstanding, the rooms perfect and the setting beautiful…”
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In 2008 Carr Hall Castle was voted ‘Britain’s Best Home’ in a Channel Five series, however this Grade II folly which looks like a Norman castle started life in the early 19th Century as a farmhouse and barn for breeding shire horses. These were converted into a castle by the Shaw family in about 1860. But they never lived there: they simply wanted to create a view and being the owners of one of the biggest woollen mills in Yorkshire, they could afford to indulge their fantasies.
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The Shaw family wanted a romantic castle in their view, something they could see from their own large house, so they built this. They got the idea from castles they had seen on the grand tour of Europe that many wealthy Victorians did. The castle boasts battlements, towers with arrow slit windows and arch headed windows.
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The cottage next to the castle was used by the farm manager but over the years the properties gradually fell into disrepair. The buildings were bought and partially modernised in 1964, before being sold in 2002 to the current owners who have created a wonderful contemporary interior and converted the stable block into a fantastic indoor swimming pool and gym. The ruins of a mill stand in the twelve-acre grounds and there is also a working water wheel.
The Perfect
Wedding Venue
Voted Britain’s Best Home, Carr Hall Castle makes a perfect wedding venue. The extensive 12 acre grounds with a beautiful lake and romantic bridge will prove the ideal setting for weddings of up to 100 people. The castle’s expert team can help you plan the most important day of your life, and make it one you will never forget!
Carr Hall Castle
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The Watermill Suite, overlooking the gardens and water wheel, can seat up to 40 guests for a formal reception. There is ample free parking for your guests, a totally private setting and you will have exclusive use of the castle and grounds throughout your stay. Voted Britain’s Best Home 2008, Carr Hall Castle makes a perfect wedding venue.
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“The Castle was absolutely perfect, and we had a fantastic time…”
In 2008 C voted ‘Br
Planning
Your Perfect Day
Set in 12 acres of beautiful, landscaped grounds, Carr Hall Castle would make the perfect backdrop for your wedding. Imagine having your photos taken next to the original, working water wheel or on the romantic bridge which crosses the private lake. Why not take full advantage of the experienced Carr Hall Wedding Planners who will ensure your every wish is catered for. They only use local suppliers who have all been hand picked for their quality and service. There is also ample free parking space within the castle grounds. To find out more information about this ultimate wedding setting, simply visit the Carr Hall Castle here.
Carr Hall Castle
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Carr Hall Castle
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Carr Hall Castle Email: nicola@carrhallcastle.com Mobile: 07540 707 686 Telephone: 01133 449 533 www.carrhallcastle.co.uk