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Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham

Forge Cottage is a lovely, spacious property for two and can be found tucked away along a wynd between Masham market place and Park Street. A flagged patio path, with bistro furniture to enjoy sunny afternoons, leads from the wynd to the entrance which opens into a stylish modern kitchen with a central dining table. The kitchen is open plan and forms an L shape with the adjacent lounge which is centred on an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, making it a cosy place to sit during the cooler months, and has a lofted ceiling with exposed beams open to the rafters. Off the lounge is a large bathroom with separate shower cubicle, washbasin and toilet.

A staircase rises from the kitchen to a comfy double bedroom with king size bed and en-suite shower, washbasin and toilet. The bedroom also has a beautiful, lofted ceiling with exposed beams and two roof windows which give a beautiful down-light in the daytime and a view of the moon and stars at night. The pointed stonework of the bedroom walls, external bathroom walls and the high-level gable walls in the lounge have been left exposed but have been painted. This gives a beautiful texture forming mosaics and shadow tones and patterns with the changing light during the day.

Forge cottage is a stylish conversion with all the conveniences of modern life to hand. This trendy cottage for two is only a moments walk from the market place where there are pubs, cafes, shops, galleries and nearby riverside walks. Masham is an ideal centre for journeying to York, Harrogate, Ripon and Nidderdale and of course it is one of the gateway towns to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Property manager

Country Hideaways - Nadine & Joanne Bell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

583637

About the neighborhood

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Ripon, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Theakston Brewery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Black Sheep Brewery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Lightwater Valley Theme Park - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Fountains Abbey - 19 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Knaresborough Station - 27 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staveley Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brymor Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull in Paradise - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Baghdad's Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham located?

Situated in Ripon, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Theakston Brewery and Black Sheep Brewery. Nidderdale is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Very enjoyable week in excellent cottage with everything we needed and more,a really wonderful area to visit ,hope to return in the future.

10/10

Really enjoyed this beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect accommodation in every way… Location perfect… Plenty of parking in the square… Masham is beautiful, plenty of places to wine and dine…. Wouldn’t hesitate to return to Masham and I would certainly stay at Forge Cottage again….
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10

Our second time at Forge cottage. Has everything you need, very comfortable, ideally situated to Explore Masham and surrounding area. ....and within walking distance of two breweries:-)
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10/10

Wonderful week in this warm cosy cottage that has everything you need ,location just off the village square ,great pubs very friendly locals,so many villages to visit nearby Ripon our favourite,cathedral sublime
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10/10

3rd visit to the cottage so we must enjoy . Again everything to a high standard with all facilities available and easy access to the town centre.
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10/10

A good place to stay to explore the Dales and York city. Weather was very good only rained at night. The White Bear does great meals.
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10/10

Very nice house. Ideal for a couple. Excellent location, comfortable bed and spacious enough for 2. No negatives really.
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10/10

Enjoyed a short break at Forge Cottage, the cottage is so cosy and well equipped, and perfect for a tour of the the surrounding dales.
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10/10

Lovely and comfortable cottage in town centre of Masham, which is a great place for drinking (2 breweries at walking distance), eating (many options), country drives and/or walks. We're looking forward to come back.
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10/10

I can’t praise or recommend Forge Cottage highly enough. Lovely mix of old cottage with highest quality modern furnishings and fittings. Quiet but very central location in Masham. Another “hit” for Country Hideaways.
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10/10

I have stayed at Forge Cottage many times. I consider it to be the best holiday cottage i have stayed in over the years. Cannot fault it in any way. Perfect !!
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10/10

Always a joy to stay at Forge Cottage Masham, and spend time in the glorious Yorkshire dales. The cottage is always immaculate and very welcoming, and the owner is very attentive and helpful.
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10/10

An immaculate, unique and very comfortable cottage. Every detail has been thought through. Outstanding.
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10/10

Our early spring week away in Masham was restful and our stay at Forge Cottage ensured that… Well equipped and clean, our one bedroom cottage had all that we needed for our regular stay in Masham . Grey skies and showers didn’t prevent us from discovering a bit more in the town itself and the surrounding area. Good food and great ales made the week very pleasant and we will definitely return to this part of North Yorkshire ..
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10/10

We have been visiting Masham for over ten years now and have never been disappointed with the cottages we have stayed in! Our first stay in Forge Cottage and it deserves all the five stars I have given. A very clean, comfy and well equipped cottage. Shirley and David are very welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be booking another break at Forge Cottage.
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10/10

The cottage is perfectly located , handy for everything in Masham. Lovely walks from the door. The bed is very comfortable, lovely toiletries provided. Kitchen very well equipped. Only criticism is that the sitting area is very dark.
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10/10

Don’t be put off by no designated parking space as lots of spaces in the Market Place VERY close to property. Cottage extremely comfortable and cosy with lots of extras such as toiletries, logs and washing/dishwater tablets. Fabulous base within walking distance to friendly pubs serving food.
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10/10

This was our second stay at Forge Cottage and it won’t be our last. The cottage is spotlessly clean and a real home from home with everything you could possibly want. We’re always able to park very close by, and the centre of Masham is about a two minute walk away. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Forge Cottage, it’s superb!
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10/10

This is a good place to stay with pubs and fish and chips close to the market square. And through the archway there is an excellent sandwich shop with helpful owner. Will come back again. Derek and Maria
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10/10

A great little find. Quiet, yet in the heRt of the town. Everything you could need in the cottage, which is a rare find. Communication was fabulous and expectations met. A great few days break away and wished we were strong longer. Definitely will be back.
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10/10

Forge cottage is a lovely home from home, well equipped, in a prime location, very clean and comfortable. We have tried various cottages, B&Bs and hotels in the area but we think finally found the ideal place to stay. We tried the chips from Harry’s (10/10), had a meal at the Bruce and a snack at the White Bear. Old Peculiar was sampled at all the local establishments with The Kings Head coming out the best in my husband’s opinion. Masham is such a great place to visit that we come back time after time and Forge Cottage will be top of the list for a place to stay next time.
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10/10

Really recommend this cottage; it is perfectly situated - just an extremely short walk through the arch into the Square and very near to a butchers, small general store and the bakery. No parking, but lots very near by. The owner, Shirley, is very "hands-on", which was very helpful when it came to sorting out the re-cycling! She will know what I mean.
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10/10

My husband and I stayed at Forge cottage for 4 night's. Cottage was clean and comfortable, and very spacious for 2 adults. Kitchen had everything we needed, the lounge was very roomy, and the sofas very comfortable. It was great to have milk/tea/coffee etc on arrival, as well as local beer and chocolates. Having the en-suite upstairs was great. The bed was comfy, with good quality bedding. Toiletry sets were handy too. The courtyard, although small, was a lovely spot for morning coffee. Parking was never an issue as plenty of spaces to park, either on the road, or in the free car park in the sqare. Being a 2 minute walk from the local amenities was perfect. Fabulous fish and chips at Harry's, and the pubs were great. Small local supermarket and garage were a 5 minute walk. A beautiful spot, central to great walks, historical sights, and beautiful countryside. Communication was great from start to finish. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Forge, be it for a couple of nights, a week or longer.
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10/10

Forge Cottage was a perfect location for us - just off the market square with all the shops you need within easy walking distance as well as several pubs, 2 breweries, a Michelin restaurant, a lovely church and walks from the cottage front door. The cottage is well appointed, nice furnishings and very quiet.- the log burner was very welcome in the cold evenings.