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The White Swan Hotel, one of Middleham's most popular and attractive inns, has recently been extended and refurbished. The purchase of the town's old Post Office has enabled owners Paul and Helen Klein to create a 60-cover brasserie and five new bedrooms. This comprehensive and sympathetic restoration means that a Middleham jewel is now sparkling again.
We have 17 individually decorated and cosy bedrooms, some of which are brand-new. They are a sensitive and imaginative blend of the old and the new, retaining the traditional charm of this historic inn while incorporating the most up-to-date facilities. Imaginatively created by local interior designers Lawson Wright, the new bedrooms are fully equipped to meet the needs of the modern visitor with flat-screen television and wireless Internet access. They are comfortable and contemporary, providing the perfect bolthole from the bustling world outside.
The smart contemporary 60-cover brasserie complements the traditional public bar perfectly. It serves the very best modern, cosmopolitan cuisine, from mouth-watering pizzas and pasta dishes to seasonal game, fish of the day and wicked puddings in an equally modern setting. Hallmark dishes, which are established favourites, include confit of crispy duck, slow-roasted leg of Yorkshire lamb, breast of chicken stuffed with mozzarella and sun-dried tomato served with pesto risotto and Thai fish cakes. All the food is freshly prepared, using a wide variety of mainly Yorkshire ingredients from Whitby to Swaledale.
The atmospheric public bar, with its cosy ambience full of character, intimacy and charm, is an ideal rural retreat. The old-fashioned flagstoned-floor and welcoming fire provide the perfect setting for a relaxing and friendly drink. There is a tantalising range of hand-pulled ales on offer, including Black Sheep, Theakstons Best and John Smiths on cask, together with a fine selection of quality wines from leading northern vintners Playford Ros of Thirsk. |