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The Merchants House

Masham, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
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
  • Paved rear courtyard and games barn with games room, cinema room and additional accommodation

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. After dinner, have fun in the games room, watch a film in the cinema room, or 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, or the sofa bed in the games barn, 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
  • 4 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; and 1 shower room with walk-in shower 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, Smart TV and Wii console in the games barn
  • Enclosed, gated, walled and paved rear courtyard, with a table and chairs, and hose for washing muddy dogs and boots
  • Private parking for 1 car in a carport with electric charging point, plus on-street parking in front of the house
  • Games barn with 3-in-1 pool table, table football and air hockey table, plus cinema room
  • Shop and pub 100 metres
  • Sleeps 8+2 with a sofa bed in the games barn – please indicate if you need additional linen
  • Steep cottage-style staircase
  • Dogs not allowed upstairs
  • 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 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jane 29th January 2024

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This is a beautiful place to stay. Good for family groups or as we were friends getting away together for the weekend. Great location and a unique historical home.

Reviewed by Julia 4th January 2024

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The house was really comfortable and well equipped. We had a lovely Christmas week there and easily managed to sleep and feed eight of us there for the week. Fridge a great size and nice big cooker. Great location in the middle of the village but was still very quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed by Kathleen 3rd January 2024

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Fabulous house Great location, main house comfortable and warm with all the facilities you would need. Clean and welcoming Kitchen in particular was the hub of the house. We had a variety of ages and we all had a lovely weekend.

Reviewed by Lynn 6th August 2023

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Reviewed by Nick 31st May 2023

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Reviewed by Matthew 2nd May 2023

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 16th February 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen 3rd January 2023

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Location

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