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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

Discover this luxurious holiday home in the heart of North Yorkshire’s Masham, an exceptional five-star accommodation choice with a wide selection of mod-cons and enviable features. This former merchant’s house is situated right in the town centre, mere metres from a selection of family-run breweries, the River Ure and the bustling market square. With four bedrooms this remarkable property hosts 8 guests and is an ideal selection for your next extended family getaway or long-awaited reunion with friends. Walled courtyard garden with wooden table and chairs.

Step inside and find the property to be elegantly appointed with Georgian design features and a clean, modern décor. You can cook up a storm using locally sourced produce in the kitchen/diner, an impressive space with a Range cooker, an American fridge/freezer and impressive marble countertops. From here you’ll also find French doors leading out into the patio. Back into the main house, discover an ever-inviting lounge with a Smart TV and open fire, the perfect place to spend evenings in with exceptional company. Four bedrooms, each as handsome as the last, are located on the first and second floors, accompanied by two bathrooms and one handy en-suite.

Complete with farmers' markets, incredible restaurants and award-winning breweries, there’s a reason why tourists return to Masham year after year. The town is just 1 mile outside of the marvellous Yorkshire Dales National Park, a large swathe of countryside with hiking routes and cycle pathways to be explored. Unearth the mystical stones of Druid's Temple (4 miles), take a gentle stroll around the Leighton reservoir (5 miles) or spend time in the pleasant Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (4.5 miles).

  • 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.

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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

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Ingrid Flute’s Yorkshire Holiday 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.