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The Merchants House

Masham, near Ripon, Yorkshire

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 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

Celebrate any occasion in style or simply enjoy creating wonderful memories with family and friends in this magnificent historic merchant’s house in the market town of Masham. This lovely Yorkshire Dales town makes a delightful base, with a scattering of shops, cafes and restaurants, a twice-weekly market, and the renowned Black Sheep and Theakston Breweries. Set out walking or cycling from your doorstep, or venture deeper into the Yorkshire Dales National Park to admire the stunning scenery – the town of Nidderdale (12 miles) is the gateway to the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of the region’s most beautiful dales. For a spot of history, Middleham Castle is just 9 miles away, and for some family fun, the Lightwater Valley Adventure Park is just 6.5 miles.

Located in a prime position on the town square, this elegant property once housed shops on the ground floor, but became a private house in the 1980s and has been sympathetically renovated throughout, with the original Georgian features preserved alongside contemporary touches. The elegant entrance has a window seat overlooking the marketplace, and an arch leading through to the long hallway. The light and airy lounge is a wonderful spot for family gatherings with large comfortable sofas arranged around a TV and open fire, and windows overlooking the square. The kitchen/diner is simply stunning, featuring a modern, fully fitted kitchen beneath a beamed ceiling, and a large family dining table next to double French doors leading to the courtyard. A lovely oak staircase leads up from the hallway to the first floor. Here you’ll find a stylish king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom overlooking the marketplace, an elegant twin bedroom along the corridor and down two steps, and a family shower room. An original 18th-century staircase leads up to the second floor where there are two more handsome bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Out the back, there’s an enclosed, walled and paved courtyard, bordered by climbing plants.

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  • 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

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Karen Haxell

This property is personally managed by Karen.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 3 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

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