Thorpe Cottage - Charming Cottage in Picturesque Dales Market Town
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden
This enchanting cottage has been restored to a high standard, blending traditional features such as stone fireplaces and beams with modern touches such as underfloor heating, log burner and luxury whirlpool bath. It has a Four Star Quality in Tourism Rating. It is ideally placed to enjoy the small but perfectly formed Dales town of Masham with its picturesque market place, speciality shops, famous breweries and relaxed pace of life as well as the stunning surrounding countryside with its many walks and nature trails starting just metres from the front door. Masham is easily accessible from the A1 and is well placed to explore the rest of the Yorkshire Dales by foot, bike or car.
Thorpe Cottage is comfortably furnished and aims to provide everything you need for either a weekend break or a longer stay. The accommodation consists of a lounge area which is kept snug with the help of underfloor heating and a smart log burner situated in the large open stone fireplace. There is a separate dining area where you can eat, listen to music, read or play board games. The kitchen is well-equipped should you wish to take a break from eating out at the excellent pubs, restaurants and cafes that are to be found locally.
The bedrooms are tastefully furnished and consist of a double room with kingsize bed and a twin room with two singles beds. All beds feature locally made Dales mattresses, which have proved very popular with guests! The bathroom features a whirlpool bath with shower and its quaint curvy walls have been tiled with warm coloured stone. Masham is a thriving community and there is lots to see and do in the immediate area. Masham is perhaps best well known for its connection to two breweries - The Black Sheep Brewery and Theakston's. Both are open to the public with opportunities to sample the award-winning ales. There are a host of speciality shops and cafes to enjoy with the market place providing a focal point for local people and visitors alike.
A twice-weekly market is held as well as continental markets and antique fairs. In September the market comes alive with the sights and smells of the annual sheep fair, where sheep are not only shown but also race! Just minutes away from the bustling centre of the town there are a host of walks and trails including several nature and bird reserves to explore. A riding centre is located a mile from the cottage with the town's nine-hole golf course just five minutes walk away. There are tennis courts for public use, a bowls green and children's play area as well as a riverside picnic area. Fishing and canoeing are also available.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Masham, Yorkshire
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Modern well-equipped kitchen
Dishwasher.
Fridge with freezer compartment
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. All linen included
Welcome pack of milk, tea, coffee and biscuits provided on arrival
Dining:
Seating for 4. Separate dining area
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Television with digital channels
Stereo/radio.
Excellent selection of reading material, as well as local guide books, maps etc as well as traditional board games, dvds and cds.
Outside:
Garden, Garden Furniture. Sunny courtyard garden with seating area and outdoor furniture.
Onstreet parking outside cottage
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Thorpe Cottage is a traditional cottage and has not been subject to any adaptions which may improve access for people with mobility problems. Please note the bathroom is on the ground floor.
Local activities in and around Masham, Yorkshire
Masham is known as the Gateway to the Dales. It is set in Lower Wensleydale and provides an excellent base to explore the stunning and varied countryside of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Nidderdale - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It is also possible to discover the coastal towns of Whitby and Scarborough during your stay taking in the delights of the North York Moors on the way.
The spa town of Harrogate and the historic city of York are also within an hour's drive.
The beauty of the Yorkshire Dales is well-known and has provided the backdrop to many television series as well as films.
Here are just some of attractions available locally:
Just a ten minute drive by car there is the Thorp Perrow Arboretum - a stunning woodland garden of some 85 acres which also has a bird of prey centre - www.thorpperrow.com
Tickle your tastebuds at Brymor's Ice-Cream Parlour where you can enjoy more than 30 fabulous flavours of ice-cream and see the jersey cows that help produce it at High Jervaulx farm - www.brymordairy.co.uk
After your ice cream why not explore the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey - one of many historic sites in the area - and then have tea and cakes in the cafe.
Other historic places of interest include Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Deer Park; Middleham Castle; Newby Hall and Gardens and Ripley Castle and Gardens.
Children and adults alike will enjoy the delights of The Forbidden Corner at Leyburn which is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises spread over a four acre Dales garden. Voted the best children's attraction in the Yorkshire Dales, it is best to book.
For the more adventurous there is the Lightwater Valley Theme Park, which is home to the Unique rollercoaster and other white-knuckle rides as well as a shopping village and bird of prey centre - www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
Take the B6267 Thirsk/Masham turning off the A1. Follow signs for Masham. (approximately 8 miles from the A1)
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
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UK Pound
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Low Season Rate From:
£315.00
€370.76
$513.45
High Season Rate From:
£375.00
€441.38
$611.25
Rental Notes: Weekly bookings Saturday to Saturday.
Short breaks available all year round. (Booking restrictions apply during school holidays and summer months -please enquire.)
Payment by cheque or bank transfer.
Guestbook
"One of the best cottages we've ever stayed in. Have really enjoyed our short break, a lovely area. " - Iain and family, Essex.
"A wonderful place to spend Xmas. Lovely touches in the house to make it Xmasy. For us Down Under it was very special." - Jenny & John, Melbourne, Yvonne & Iain, Wellington
"Immaculate, well-presented and well-equipped cottage with lovely personal touches. The cottage is gorgeous - the children want to move in permanently." - Paul, Louise, Hannah, & Ben, Hartlepool
"Had a lovely three days. Cottage is fantastic, like home from home. Excellent location to explore Masham and beyond. Thank you!!!" - John, Denise & Emma, Bradford
"There is something soothing about this place - never slept better for years." - Phil & Carol, Mandurah, Western Australia
"We have been truly spolit with all you have done with making us feel at home. Two weeks flew by. So much to see and do" - Sue, Hugh & Joe, Surrey
Availability of Thorpe Cottage
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for rent between January
and December each year.
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08 February 2008
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08 February 2008
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