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The Merchants House

Masham, near Ripon, Yorkshire
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Grade 2-listed former merchant’s house on Masham town square
  • Features a beguiling mix of Georgian character features, contemporary design and modern comforts
Property code: OC-DS1000

Ideally situated in the market town of Masham, this historic merchant’s house provides the perfect base for families and groups of friends looking to explore the Yorkshire Dales. Bursting with traditional features complemented by contemporary design and modern comforts, this stunning property accommodates up to ten guests and two beloved hounds, and offers plenty of entertainment areas including a games room and a cinema room.

Arranged over three storeys, this charming Georgian townhouse once accommodated shops on its ground floor. Since reverting to a private home in the 1980s, it’s been sympathetically restored to preserve its original features while bringing it firmly into the 21st century. After a day of ball catching and bunny chasing in the Dales, the converted pig salter in the courtyard offers a convenient solution to cleaning muddy paws before heading inside. Prepare delicious dinners for the entire pack in the stylish, modern kitchen set beneath a beamed ceiling, then gather around the dining table to feast together. Relax and unwind in the light and airy lounge. At the end of the day, the weary pawed can retire to the bedrooms on the first and second floors, while your pups snuggle in their beds in the lounge in front of the dying embers of the open fire.

With a scattering of shops, pubs and restaurants, a twice-weekly market and two local breweries, Masham has all the essentials close at hand. Let your pups lead the way to adventure with walking and cycling routes from your front door, or hop in the car and head to the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. You’re only 12 miles from Nidderdale, gateway to one of the area’s most beautiful dales, and 9 miles from Middleham Castle where your pups are sure to go mutts exploring the beautiful grounds.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size, 2 twins 
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with walk-in shower and WC; 1 en-suite with shower over the roll-top bath and WC; 1 bathroom with shower over claw-foot bath and WC; plus a downstairs WC 
  • Range cooker with electric hob, American-style fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine/tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair available
  • Open fire in the lounge
  • Smart TV in the lounge and kitchen
  • Private parking for 1 car in a carport with electric charging point, plus on-street parking in front of the house
  • Shop and pub 100 metres
  • Sleeps 8
  • Steep cottage-style staircase from first floor to second
  • Dogs not allowed upstairs or on furniture
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Karen Haxell

This property is personally managed by Karen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 4 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rowena 1st September 2025

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A good base for exploring the Dales. Handy to be in the middle of Masham which has lots of useful shops and pleasant walks.

Reviewed by Wendy 26th August 2025

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Lovely house in Masham, very clean comfortable and spacious. Great location right on the market square. The parking space in the carport is spacious but the turning space to park in it is very tight and needed a several point turn to park and exit. There is plenty of parking on the market square and right outside the door if you find parking awkwarRead mored. Very small changes in level to kitchen and lounge. The walk in shower was stuck on scolding but great service from the holiday cottage team, it was replaced within 3 hours on Bank Holiday Saturday! Thankyou. Hide

Reviewed by Teresa 21st July 2025

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A lovely house in a beautiful small town modern and well equipped, good for us 6 adults 2 small children and 2 dogs. A games room we didnt use, with large tv and table football. Lovely area and wed return as theres so much to see and do

Reviewed by Hannah 2nd July 2024

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A beautiful cottage, nicely decorated in the heart of Masham.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.