Carlton Towers

9.4North Yorkshire, England

Exclusive Use

You can have the venue to yourself, sleeps 31 guests in 16 rooms.

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Weddings

You can get married at this venue.

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An exquisite home with a long and distinguished history, tucked away in the Yorkshire countryside

Carlton Towers is the family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, a Victorian Gothic-style country house with opulent, luxury interiors, nestled within 250 acres of magnificent scenery. Stays can be tailored to suit your requirements; your celebration, your wedding, your menus – whatever your reason for visiting – planned meticulously to ensure your thorough enjoyment.

The House

The owners live in one wing of Carlton Towers whilst the remainder is privately yours for the duration of your stay.

Accommodation

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The 16 luxurious guest rooms in the heart of the main house sleep up to 31 guests in total. Spread across the Batchelors Wing, the original Nursery Wing and the imposing Clock Tower, each carefully curated room is rich in architectural features and artwork. The rooms are named after the family's ancestors and each has its own unique character, antique furnishings and bespoke décor.

Staterooms

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The three grand staterooms are sure to take your breath away. Perfect for larger celebrations, they are intricately decorated and stretch across the length of the house. Large doors connect each room which can be opened or closed as required. Gather for drinks in the Bow Drawing Room or around the roaring fire of The Armoury. The Venetian Drawing Room with its gilded high ceilings and grand fireplace is like a scene from a period costume drama. Smaller groups may prefer the convivial Cooks Kitchen or the intimate Duchess’s Dining Room.

Dining

You can choose to cater for yourself, bring in your own suppliers and caterers, or hire the in-house team of expert chefs to create bespoke menus fit for any occasion.

For family celebrations, birthdays or anniversaries, from a party for 20 to a reception for 200, the experienced team will help you plan everything personally and with attention to detail. The possibilities are endless!

The Grounds

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The house is surrounded by 250 acres of picturesque parkland, offering seclusion from the outside world. The Walled Garden Vineyard grows two cool-climate grape varieties: Auxerrois Colmar and Pinot Noir and produces a limited release, deliciously light sparkling wine.

Thanks to Chris Chambers Photography for supplying many of the images featured here.

Prices

Hire of Carlton Towers during 2025 is priced at £5000 per night, including breakfast. Full catering can be provided and would be priced to your requirements. Please enquire for 2026 onwards.

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Location

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Carlton Towers is located in the parish of Carlton, 5 miles south-east of Selby, North Yorkshire. It boasts easy access from the M62 with Leeds, Sheffield and the historic city of York less than an hour away.

Reviews

9.4

Private GuestI had booked this as a surprise for my wife as part of our 25th wedding anniversary celebrations. She had always wanted to stay here since a visit to the house a few years ago. It didn’t disappoint. From the contact prior to arrival with Evie, to been greeted at the door by David, our stay was perfect. The house is stunning. The meal was sublime. Breakfast was fabulous. I cannot fault anything. Thanks to everyone for looking after us. A massive shout out to David, he was an absolute trooper. He really looked after us, nothing was too much trouble, he is a true asset.
Private GuestOutstanding…Excellent….Superb are only just some of the words applicable to our weekend at this beautiful Stately Home. As we approached the Towers we were so impressed and the welcome from David the most interesting and knowledgeable guide we have ever experienced was perfect. Our bedroom was beautifully furnished with lovely views over the grounds. The Dinner was fabulous….expertly cooked with local ingredients and served in candlelight in the dining area. Breakfast next morning was equally delicious. I cannot recommend David and staff more highly .We will certainly return.
MoiraAbsolutely perfect from start to finish! Janet and Sam couldn’t have done enough for us, they listened to every need and want and it was the most perfect day we could have dreamt of!

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