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Aubergine Schnitzel
Peeled aubergines crumbed in herb and lemon breadcrumbs, fried golden. Served with courgette purée, garden salsa and sumac yoghurt.
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News from the estate, recipes from the kitchen, real weddings and a little advice - a record of life at Middleton Lodge, season by season.
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Cavaletti Pasta Salad
Hand rolled cavaletti tossed with heritage beans blackened in a hot pan, spring onions and wild garlic, with shaved cheddar.
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Grilled Sardines with Tomato Compote
Butterflied sardines grilled until charred, served over roast tomato compote with spring onions, bronze fennel and all the juices.
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Garden Tomatoes on Toast
Heritage tomatoes piled onto toasted focaccia, with a roast garlic dressing and spring onions. Cheese optional, though we recommend it.
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Soundbath with Jessica from Reform
Can you tell us about your journey with sound healing – what first drew you to this practice?My journey into sound healing really began in response to the stress and burnout I was…
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Coach House Crêpes
Thin crêpes served with a chocolate butter made from leftover croissants and spiced soaked apricots - very little goes to waste.
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Forge at Middleton Lodge Awarded a Michelin Star
We are delighted to announce that Forge, our fine dining restaurant at Middleton Lodge Estate, has been awarded a Michelin Star at the Great Britain & Ireland Michelin Guide…
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Middleton Lodge Christmas Gift Guide: Experiences to Remember
This Christmas, give a gift that’s more than just a thing; give time, space and experiences that create moments at Middleton Lodge.
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Top 50 Boutique Hotels
We’re excited to announce that Middleton Lodge Estate has been named one of the UK’s Top 50 Boutique Hotels, ranking 10th on the prestigious list!
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Ways to spend winter at the Forest Spa
Winter at the Forest Spa is a time to slow down and truly unwind. The air is crisp, the landscape quiet, and there's a peaceful stillness that invites you to pause.
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Festive Afternoon Tea at Middleton Lodge Estate
After the first snowfall here in Yorkshire, we’re starting to deck the halls and getting into full Christmas mode.
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Spend Christmas in the Country
This Christmas, take a break from the bustle and escape to Middleton Lodge Estate for a peaceful countryside retreat.
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Christmas Calendar
The halls are decked, the wine is mulled and the countdown to Christmas is officially on. Late November and early December might just be our favourite time of year and we’re…
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Introduction to Yoga at Middleton Lodge Estate
Can you tell us about your background and approach to yoga?
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Hot Cross Buns
Perfected over the years, our delicious hot cross bun recipe creates rich, glazed buns that smell and taste divine. Follow the recipe below to recreate them at home. Makes plenty for 12 of you.
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Spring Equinox
Today, March 20th, we celebrate the Spring Equinox, signifying the onset of the new season. Get ready to welcome all the great activities spring brings.
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Spring dishes at the Coach House
Ross Forder, our Coach House head chef, works with the seasons on the estate to create and develop delicious plates that follow an estate-to-plate ethos.
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The sweetest signs of Spring
Towards the end of this month, we’re all set – ready to welcome and celebrate the start of spring.
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Five Minutes with Forge head chef Jake Jones
It’s been a memorable month at Forge - and for head chef Jake Jones… on stage twice in one evening at the 2024 Michelin Ceremony for Great Britain and Ireland to receive the…
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February’s Michelin Accolades
Within a year of opening Forge under head chef Jake Jones, we were delighted that at the Michelin Awards for Great Britain and Ireland 2024, Jake received the Michelin Young Chef…
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January on the Estate
This month is a time where we focus on routine, wellness and introducing a sense of calm and energy into our everyday.
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Christmas in the Country
Partly because it’s party season, but mainly because it really is one of the most wonderful times of the year.
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Winter Feasting
Winter has arrived. As the temperature drops, there’s a crisp chill in the air and you’ll find us popping into the Coach House daily for delicious treats as we warm up by the…
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Autumn Stays
On the estate the air is crisp, the log burning stoves are being lit and, in the kitchens, sweet, comforting, seasonal plates are being cooked up using ingredients from our walled…
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Autumn in our Restaurants
Early autumn on the estate is a time when the walled gardens, orchards and raised beds are filled with an abundance of fruits, herbs and vegetables.
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Late summer favourites with Ross Forder
Capturing the essence of late August, Head Chef at the Coach House Ross Forder shares some new recipes that embrace this time of year and the beauty it brings with fresh…
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Late Summer notes from the Coach House
“Early September is exciting- it’s certainly a time of abundance on the estate. The land is alive, the hedgerows begin to ripen, and the gardens are full, bursting with produce.
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Wedding List Edit
If you’re looking for the perfect Wedding Gift for a special couple this summer, but you’re not sure where to start, we have done the hard work for you.
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Six courses at Forge
Forge is our fine dining restaurant, here head chef Jake Jones has created a tasting menu to evoke the senses.
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Introducing the Forest Spa
A place to pamper, unwind and connect to nature.
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Summer at the Coach House
Our modern kitchen and bar is somewhere to spend the day. It’s warm and inviting, and as we embrace the long hot summer days, it can feel a bit like being in an old Tuscan…
