EVEN as historic houses go, Carr End is remarkable. Built in 1667 by John Fothergill, a forebear of Dr John Fothergill, the renowned botanist and physician regarded as a pioneer in his field, Carr End has been extended in both the 18th and 19th centuries and no doubt modernised to accommodate the fashion of the day a great many times, but it still retains a wealth of original features which give it a unique charm. Providing an insight into life at this special house is an archive of original historical documents comprising visitors’ books, diaries and receipts dating back to the 1600s which has been preserved and added to over the centuries.
Within the archive various noteworthy guests are documented, including the painter JMW Turner. Today, as when it was built, Carr End is an excellent example of a small country estate in the Yorkshire Dales . Carr End, Askrigg - Savills Not the least of its virtues is its elevated position nestled into the crag overlooking Lake Semerwater, with uninterrupted views across Raydale featuring the rolling hills and dry stone walls that typify the Yorkshire Dales landscape.
The main house is, as you would expect, immaculately presented, having been renovated to a high standard to combine the comforts of modern living with its historic character and period features which include stone flag floors, exposed beams, traditional fireplaces and an exquisite stone staircase. Carr End’s accommodation – almost 5,200sq.ft in all – include an entran.