GORGEOUS GETAWAYS
An enchanting escape awaits at Middleton Lodge Estate. Think chic interiors, gardengrown food and a warm Yorkshire welcome. Elysia Fryer checks into her ‘happy place’…
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Middleton Lodge Estate Middleton Lodge Estate holds a special place in my heart as the place I tied the knot just a couple of years ago. Heaps of happy memories come flooding back as soon as I set my eyes on that tree-lined lane leading up to the estate. But wedding memories aside, this place really is something special. It has the ability to instantly draw you in, in everything from its food and its interiors, to its friendly faces and finer details that ensure you have a truly exquisite stay at this good-for-the-soul, North Yorkshire escape. LOCATION Set in a stunning, rural estate in the glorious North Yorkshire countryside near Richmond, it has everything you can dream of when it comes to an away-from-it-all getaway with all the luxuries on hand to ensure it’s a five-star break. The beauty of unwinding for a night or two at Middleton Lodge is in the peace and tranquillity of its surroundings, among many other things. It has a real private member’s estate feel. During a socially-distanced stay you’re
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greeted at the entrance gatehouse and guided to your suite or cottage, along a winding, gravel road, bypassing fields, towering trees, walled gardens and the buzzy Coach House restaurant. With the A1 nearby, Darlington railway station within reach in under 10 miles and Teesside International Airport just a 20-minute drive, it’s in the perfect location for those travelling both locally and from afar. STYLE Effortless style springs to mind at Middleton Lodge. It’s refined, rustic interiors are made to ensure you feel at peace instantly. Think French chateau decor with warm Yorkshire accents thrown in. Everything from the Coach House and Forge restaurants, to the Fig House and the stunning suites dotted around the estate, all effortlessly flow from one to the other, with unique touches setting them apart.
Muted beige tones and worn woodwork make up the mood board, with touches of natural stone and earthy greens to remind us of the whimsical woodland we find ourselves in. There really is something enchanting about every space you find yourself in here from the treatment rooms to the lounge, the washrooms and everything in between. It truly oozes style and sophistication, but it is in no way ‘out-there’ or intimidating. It’s home. HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS Too many to mention. We quite honestly love everything about this place. It really does have the power to instantly transport you to peace and tranquillity. Everything from the food to the finer details like the in-room toiletries, have been carefully considered to ensure a stay at Middleton Lodge is as comfortable and as memorable as possible.
It’s refined, rustic interiors are made to ensure you feel at peace instantly
What is so refreshing about the estate is that it really celebrates its sense of place. The menu is formed using fresh, seasonal ingredients from the walled garden, beautiful, old-style farm buildings have been brought back to life in their original form and friendly faces greet you, often local and genuinely delighted to be sharing the experience. It’s a match made in heaven. It’s North Yorkshire at its very finest, but it also has the ability to give you that worlds-away feel. Lost in the countryside. Checking in to a chic chateau in the South of France. It’s an escape, but it’s not a million miles away from home. It feels like home, but it’s an opportunity to get away and retreat. To put it simply, it’s pure bliss and that’s why we love it here. LAY YOUR HEAD There’s no doubt about it, you’ll drift off to dreamtime as soon as your head hits the pillow. Fresh, white linen awaits in your suite, and you’re surrounded by all the comforts you need to ensure you’re well rested in a truly ‘luxe’ environment. Our ‘Undercroft’ suite is hidden in the corner of The Dairy courtyard, a beautiful converted barn building near the Forge restaurant.
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