Clock Tower Estate
16 Bedroom House Carlton, Yorkshire

Clock Tower Estate can accommodate 20-36 guests in the main house in 16 beautifully designed bedrooms and a further 23 guests in the Cottages located a short distance from the main house

Ground Floor

Venetian Drawing Room: Huge oak doors open into the Venetian Drawing Room. The upper parts of the walls are covered in moulded plaster with a pattern of pomegranates gilded to look like stamped leather. The cornice is decorated with alternating Bs, the white rose of York, the Stapleton lion and the Errington shell. The yellow embossed fireplace tiles are by William de Morgan, the Pre-Raphaelite potter. The brass fire-dogs, the silver-plated chandeliers, the chairs with green velvet upholstery and the curtains were all designed by Bentley

Card Room: The oak linenfold panelling was carved by J. Erskine Knox. The painted decoration on the upper part of the walls in blue, white and gold incorporates a pattern of Bs and the white rose of York. The original curtains were designed by Bentley to match. The silvered chandelier, which was made in Sheffield, is similar to those in the other rooms designed by Bentley. The tiles in the fireplace are again by WM. De Morgan and the chimneypiece is of polished fossil limestone. The small 18th century chairs are hall chairs made of elm

Picture Gallery: The walls are hung to the ceiling with pictures mainly brought to Carlton by Ethel, wife of the 10th Lord Beaumont. They came from the collection of her father, Sir Charles Henry Tempest, and were bought in Paris and Rome in the early 19th century. The two large banners, painted to look like tapestry originally belonged to Prince Henry Benedict, Cardinal Duke of York, and the last of the Stuarts. Once again, the chandeliers were designed by Bentley, this time in brass, along with the fire-dogs

The Armoury: This fills the space between the old house and the 1777 wing. The Architect, John Francis Bentley, redecorated it in the same manner as the State Rooms with carved oak panelling by Erskine Knox and stencilled painting on the ceiling. The collection of armour, which hangs on the wall and gives this hall its name, was formed in the 1840’s by the 8th Lord Beaumont and comprises mainly 17th century breastplates and pole arms. The doorway on the right of the Armoury chimney piece leads into the original Jacobean house (the private quarters of the family) which contains the Dining Room (originally having the entrance hall to the old house in this area) and the Chapel. The main staircase, added by E.W.Pugin, situated in the Armoury leads up to the Organ and Minstrels Galleries with their fantastic carved heraldic newel posts, and then up again to the top floor west wing bedrooms. The newels flanking the lowest flight are the Beaumont lions. The windows are filled with splendid heraldic glass devised by de Havilland and made by Lavers and Barraud

The Bow Drawing Room: This room was added to the house before 1765 but was included in the alterations following the 1777 extension. The 18th Century Dutch furniture, including two china cabinets, was collected by Ethel, wife of the 10th Lord Beaumont. The family portraits are all recent: the 11th Lady Beaumont and the Hon. Ivy Stapleton by Dick Reddie, Hon. Frances Howard by W.E. Miller, the 3rd Lord Howard of Glossop by Simon Elwes, the 3rd Lord Howard of Glossop as a boy, the Hon. Muriel Howard, the Hon. Philip Howard, all by W.E. Miller, the 11th Lady Beaumont in 1935 by W. R. Aresly, the 17th Duke of Norfolk in the uniform of the Grenadier Guards (1951) by Trafford Klots

Minstrel's Gallery: The single manual organ is one of the special treasures of Carlton; it was made for the private chapel in 1778 and has an excellent Neo-classical case. The ER II chairs are from Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation when peerages were able to purchase the chairs afterwards. Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk organised the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II

Priest's Hiding Hole Bedroom: The hiding hole is constructed into a space between the chimney stacks in the middle of the house, approached from a concealed trap door in the base of the cupboard. Displayed in the room are a number of objects relating to the Catholic history of the house

The Kitchen: a fully equipped kitchen which was used in Masterchef a few years ago, with a large central island and 11 stools, 6 electric ovens, 5 hobs with 4 burners and 2 hobs with 2 burners, 2 sinks, a mixer, blander, small fat fryer and microwave, fridge and freezer

The Duchess's Dining Room: this room is perfect for more intimate dinners and lunches with dining table and chairs to seat up to 31 guests

The Housekeeper's Sitting Room: The wallpaper has been designed to resemble to original wallpaper of this room (which can still be seen within a cupboard)

First Floor

Nursery Wing

Baroness Tower: a two storey bedroom suite, used as the Bridal Suite for weddings, with stunning views, a super king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with a free-standing copper bath and walk-in shower

Florence: with a double bed, fireplace, wardrobe, dressing table and en-suite bathroom with a free-standing traditional slipper bath with shower attachment

Priest's Hiding Hole: with a Four Poster Bed, wardrobe, dressing table, fireplace, a partial glass floor to view the Priests Hiding Hole and en-suite bathroom and has an interconnecting door to Arthur Bedroom

Grace: with a Four Poster Bed, wardrobe, fireplace, dressing table and en-suite bathroom with a free-standing traditional slipper bath with shower attachment 

Arthur: with a double bed, wardrobe, dressing table, fireplace and en-suite bathroom, this bedroom has an interconnecting door to Priest's Hiding Hole

Old School Room: with a Four Poster Bed, wardrobe, dressing table, window seats, fireplace and en-suite bathroom

Clock Tower

Norfolk 1 Suite: with a king-size bed, spectacular views, fireplace, wardrobes, dressing tables and en-suite bathroom with a free-standing slipper bath with shower attachment

Glossop 2: with a king-size bed, spectacular views, fireplace, wardrobes, dressing tables and en-suite bathroom with a free-standing slipper bath with shower attachment

Bachelor Wing

Lord Martin: with a super king-size bed, wardrobe, fireplace, dressing table and en-suite bathroom

Lord Michael: with a super king-size bed, wardrobe, fireplace, dressing table and en-suite bathroom

Lady Miranda: with a double bed, wardrobe, fireplace and en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower 

Lady Mirabel: with a single bed, wardrobe, fireplace and en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower

Lord Mark: with a super king-size bed, wardrobe, fireplace, dressing table and en-suite bathroom

Lady Miriam: with twin beds, wardrobe, dressing table and en-suite bathroom

Lady Marigold: with a double bed, wardrobe, dressing table and en-suite bathroom

Lord Beaumont: with twin beds, wardrobe, dressing table, fireplace and en-suite bathroom with a slipper bath

Parkgate and Stapleton Cottages

Located a short walking distance along the tree-lined path from the main house there are 6 charming, pet friendly cottages sleeping a total of 23 guests each with their own parking outside and individual south-facing terraces which can be added on for an additional charge

Parkgate Cottage 1: two double bedrooms and one single with a shared bathroom

Parkgate Cottage 2: two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom and two bathrooms

Stapleton Cottage 1: double bedroom and en-suite bathroom

Stapleton Cottage 2: double bedroom and en-suite bathroom

Stapleton Cottage 3: double bedroom and en-suite bathroom

Stapleton Cottage 4: two double bedrooms with a shared bathroom

Grounds

The extensive estate comprises of 250 acres of parkland and a further 1,500 acres of farm and woodland. It has been in the hands of the same family since the 1200s with each generation expanding and developing the grounds.

To the rear of the house is the picturesque Walled Garden Vineyard planted by Lord & Lady Gerald in 2016-2017 producing sparkling wine and is an ideal area for al fresco dining or simply sit back amongst the vines and relax with a glass of wine.

The estate is a mix of carefully tended and beautiful gardens, secluded woods and farmland. Much of the produce found on the estate menus comes direct from their farm, and a micro-brewery produces hand-crafted Carlton beer.

The lake, still well-stocked with fish, is a wonderfully tranquil spot. 

Constantly changing with the seasons, and always teeming with wildlife, the estate is a constant source of wonder and inspiration for the family and our guests. And the grounds are regularly put to use to host weddings and every kind of outdoor event, from dog shows to archery contests.