Bespoke Timber Windows & Doors in Settle & Surrounding Areas

The Architectural Character of Settle

Architectural Snapshot

Homes We Commonly Work With in Settle

Across Settle and the surrounding villages, we regularly design and manufacture bespoke timber joinery for traditional limestone cottages, Georgian townhouses, Victorian homes, farmhouses, country properties, converted barns and contemporary rural homes.

Every project begins with understanding the architecture of the building before designing bespoke timber windows and doors that complement its character while meeting the practical requirements of the property.

Limestone Cottages

Traditional limestone cottages throughout Settle and the surrounding Dales villages are often characterised by thick stone walls, modest window openings and understated architectural detailing. Flush casement timber windows, handcrafted cottage doors and carefully selected architectural ironmongery can complement these traditional features while incorporating modern glazing, security and everyday performance.

Georgian Townhouses

Settle’s Georgian townhouses are characterised by balanced façades, carefully proportioned openings and traditional timber joinery. Bespoke timber sliding sash windows and traditional panelled entrance doors can be developed around these architectural details while incorporating modern glazing, security and practical everyday performance.

Victorian Homes

The development of Settle during the Victorian period introduced larger homes, terraces and civic buildings with generous window openings, decorative stonework and traditional timber joinery. Bespoke timber sliding sash windows and entrance doors can reproduce traditional proportions and architectural detailing where appropriate, while incorporating modern glazing, security and everyday performance.

Farmhouses & Country Homes

The countryside surrounding Settle is home to traditional farmhouses and country properties where limestone, slate and timber form an important part of the local architectural character. Every piece of bespoke timber joinery is individually designed and handcrafted in our Yorkshire workshop, with proportions, materials and detailing carefully considered around the character, setting and practical requirements of the property.

Barn Conversions

Carefully converted agricultural buildings throughout the area often combine original limestone walls and structural features with more contemporary interiors. Bespoke timber windows, glazed screens and entrance doors can introduce natural light and carefully considered detailing while complementing the agricultural character and proportions of the original building.

Contemporary Rural Homes

Architect-designed homes and carefully considered extensions throughout the area increasingly combine natural stone, timber and generous areas of glazing. Bespoke timber windows and doors can complement these materials while providing carefully considered proportions, architectural detailing and a natural connection with the surrounding Yorkshire Dales landscape.

Choosing the Right Bespoke Timber Windows

Selecting the right timber windows is an important part of complementing the architectural character of a property. Across Settle and the surrounding Dales villages, window styles vary according to the age, proportions and architectural history of the building.

Whether restoring sliding sash windows in a Georgian townhouse, replacing flush casement windows in a limestone cottage or specifying bespoke timber windows for a contemporary rural property, every window is individually designed and manufactured to complement the building and its surroundings.

Bespoke Timber Flush Casement Windows

Flush casement timber windows are particularly well suited to many of the traditional limestone cottages, farmhouses and village homes found throughout Settle and the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. Their understated appearance complements traditional stone architecture, while modern glazing, weather sealing and secure hardware provide excellent comfort and everyday performance.

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Bespoke Heritage Timber Windows

Our heritage timber windows are individually manufactured with careful consideration given to traditional proportions, glazing layouts, mouldings and period detailing. They are particularly well suited to listed buildings, conservation projects and historic homes where the architectural character of the existing property needs to be carefully considered.

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Bespoke Timber Sliding Sash Windows

Sliding sash timber windows are particularly well suited to the Georgian and Victorian properties found throughout Settle. Our bespoke timber sash windows can incorporate traditional proportions, glazing bars, sash horns and mouldings alongside discreet draught sealing and high-performance glazing for modern comfort and everyday performance.

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Contemporary Timber Windows

For architect-designed homes, carefully considered extensions and converted barns, bespoke timber windows can incorporate generous glazing, carefully considered proportions and clean architectural detailing. Manufactured in carefully selected Accoya®, European Oak or Sapele according to the requirements of the project, contemporary timber windows can combine natural materials with modern glazing, architectural hardware and professional factory-applied finishes.

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Bespoke Timber Doors for Settle

Recent Bespoke Joinery Project Near Settle

We also undertake substantial renovation and barn conversion projects throughout the surrounding villages, including Airton in Malhamdale, where we recently manufactured and installed bespoke Accoya timber windows, external doors and bifold doors.

Discover more about the craftsmanship involved in our Airton barn conversion project, which also included a handcrafted European Oak staircase and bespoke interior cabinetry.

You can also explore our bespoke European Oak staircase and galleried landing, handcrafted for the same property and featuring glass balustrading, a curved oak bullnose step and integrated under-stairs storage.

Why Choose James Wilding Joinery

Every bespoke joinery project begins with understanding the property, its architecture and its surroundings. Before manufacture begins, we carefully consider:

• The architectural period and character of the property
• Existing and original joinery details
• Traditional building materials
• Proportions and architectural detailing
• The surrounding landscape and setting
• Exposure to changing weather conditions
• The practical requirements of the project

Working from our workshop in Rylstone, near Skipton, every piece of bespoke timber joinery is individually manufactured to order using carefully selected materials and traditional craftsmanship alongside modern manufacturing precision.

From timber windows and entrance doors to more complex bespoke joinery, our aim is to create carefully considered work that complements the architecture and character of the property.

The result is bespoke timber joinery that feels as though it has always belonged.

Explore Our Bespoke Timber Windows & Doors

Whether you’re restoring a traditional limestone cottage, renovating an elegant Georgian townhouse or enhancing a contemporary rural home, you may also be interested in our handcrafted range of bespoke timber windows and doors, all individually designed and manufactured in our Yorkshire workshop.

• Bespoke Heritage Timber Windows
• Bespoke Timber Sliding Sash Windows
• Bespoke Timber Flush Casement Windows
• Bespoke External Timber Doors
• Bespoke Timber French Doors
• Bespoke Timber Bi-fold Doors

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you manufacture bespoke timber windows and doors in Settle and the surrounding villages?

Yes. From our workshop in Rylstone, near Skipton, we design and manufacture bespoke timber windows and doors for properties throughout Settle and the surrounding villages and rural communities. Areas we regularly work across include Settle, Giggleswick, Langcliffe, Rathmell, Long Preston, Hellifield, Austwick, Clapham, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Stainforth and surrounding parts of Ribblesdale, Craven and the Yorkshire Dales. These locations are not an exhaustive list of the areas we cover, so if your town or village isn’t shown, please get in touch to discuss your project.

Are bespoke timber windows suitable for listed buildings and conservation areas?

Bespoke timber windows can be particularly appropriate for listed buildings, conservation areas and traditional properties because the proportions, glazing arrangements, mouldings and architectural detailing can be developed around the character of the individual building. Requirements vary according to the property and proposed work, and Listed Building Consent, planning permission or other restrictions may apply. Where appropriate, requirements should be checked with the relevant Local Planning Authority.

Which timbers do you use?

We work with carefully selected timbers including Accoya®, European Oak and Sapele, choosing the most appropriate material according to the application, design, desired appearance, finish and requirements of the project.

What types of timber windows suit properties in Settle?

The most appropriate window style will depend on the age and architecture of the individual property. Flush casement timber windows are particularly well suited to many traditional limestone cottages and rural homes, while sliding sash windows are characteristic of Georgian and Victorian properties. Heritage timber windows can be developed around traditional proportions and detailing where appropriate, while contemporary homes and conversions may suit cleaner profiles and larger areas of glazing.

What glazing options are available?

Depending on the requirements of the project, our glazing options can include High-Performance Double Glazing, Heritage Double Glazing, safety and security glass, acoustic glazing, decorative and obscure glass, traditional leaded glazing and bespoke stained glass. The specification is developed around the individual window, property and project requirements.

Do you offer installation?

Yes. We offer professional installation of our bespoke timber windows and doors, as well as our carefully selected premium timber-alternative and aluminium window systems. Supply-only options are also available for our bespoke timber joinery, depending on the requirements of the project.

Do you install Residence 9 and timber-alternative windows in Settle and the surrounding villages?

Yes. We supply and install Residence 9 and Residence 7 flush casement windows throughout Settle, Giggleswick, Langcliffe, Long Preston and the surrounding Yorkshire Dales villages. We also offer Roseview and Quickslide sliding sash windows, alongside Sheerline aluminium systems for contemporary projects. Our team provides professional surveying and installation, helping homeowners choose suitable window styles and specifications for their property. Where buildings are listed or subject to conservation restrictions, any proposed replacement windows should be considered in accordance with the relevant planning requirements.

Do I need planning permission to replace windows or doors in Settle?

Planning requirements depend on the property, its location and the proposed work. Listed buildings, properties within conservation areas and homes affected by Article 4 Directions may be subject to additional controls. Where permission or consent may be required, homeowners should check the requirements with the relevant Local Planning Authority before work begins.