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The Mistal - Masham

Masham, Yorkshire Dales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming converted cow byre located in the grounds of the Grade II listed Healey Mill.
  • Access permitted to the extensive grounds with a walk around the  mill pond to explore
  • Plenty of rural walks on the doorstep, ideal for dog walkers.
  • Visit England 5 Star Gold awarded to The Mistal
Property code: G0149

This superb stone cottage, which was a cow shed in its former life, is an ideal getaway for families looking to experience country life deep in the heart of Wensleydale. Set on the edge of a hamlet called Healey with extensive grounds, you'll see that you are surrounded by countryside at this property, yet still within easy driving distance of bustling towns. The nearest town of Masham (3 miles) boasts Georgian buildings around a cobbled square, site of the famous Sheep Fair in September. Take a tour around the well-known Black Sheep and Theakston's breweries. Attractive nearby towns include Leyburn, Middleham, Pateley Bridge, Richmond and Ripon.

Step through the sliding glass doors into the spacious new living room with views of Colsterdale and the extensive gardens. A door leads into the bright kitchen with exposed beams an separate dining area. Down a few steps you will find double and twin bedrooms separated by a bathroom with a shower over bath and WC. A third en-suite zip and link double bedroom is located off the new living room.

At the front of the property, there is a fully enclosed courtyard which is loved by dogs and perfect for enjoying an al fresco drink in the evenings or sizzling up a BBQ. Venture through the gate to the wonderful extensive gardens, where there is a mill pond and a delightful lawn area for you to enjoy a picnic. Say hello to the ducks and chickens that are wandering around on-site (dogs will need to be kept on lead)and take the children to play on the swings or in the football goal that are all freely available for you to use.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms both with showers (one over bath)
  • Oven/hob, microwave, kettle, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • Wood burner
  • Football goal posts.
  • Extensive grounds
  • Environmentally friendly heating and hot water generated by biomass.
  • One well trained dog welcome.
  • Parking for up to 3 cars
  • Pub within 1 mile and shops within 3 miles.
  • SMART TV/DVD.
  • Travel cot and high chair available on request when booking.
  • Please note that there is a unsecured mill pond within the grounds and children must be supervised in the gardens at all times
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The property is set on the edge of a sleepy and very pretty little hamlet in deepest Wensleydale. There are some lovely walks right from the door, and the next village along boasts a great foodie pub. Heading west will take you over the high ground of Nidderdale and down into Pateley Bridge, a very popular and bustling market town. A few miles in the opposite direction takes you further up into Wensleydale with the wonderful Jervaulx Abbey and Brymor ice cream parlour.

The nearest town is Masham (2 miles), a gorgeous and thriving market town where handsome old Georgian buildings politely gather around a cobbled square. Every year there is a famous sheep fair held in the square. There are lots of delights to discover in the town including an excellent fine dining restaurant, a host of lovely cafes, a top-notch wine shop and several very good butchers. And if you enjoy a tipple or two, it's also home to the world-famous Black Sheep & Theakstons Breweries too. You can visit both, sample their wares in their own pubs and take some home for later too!

The property is also just a short drive to Middleham (10 miles), one of Yorkshire's loveliest villages. Famous for its castle (once home to Richard III) it's also home to several racehorse trainers; you will see and hear the horses being led through the village up to the gallops every day. And to top it off there is a lovely collection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops.

Or how about a morning visiting the charming market town of Leyburn (12 miles). Leyburn is an archetypal slice of Dales market town life. You'll find traditional shops, pubs and cafes all gathered around the handsome town square, which hosts a busy market every Friday. Leyburn is also home to the biggest auction centre outside of London if you fancy picking up a bargain. The nearby historic town of Richmond (20 miles) is similar in many ways and has a lovely setting along the River Swale.

There are lots of other pretty villages and stunning natural sights all within close range. Aysgarth Falls (20 miles), Bolton Castle (18 miles) and the gorgeous villages of West Burton (25 miles) and Askrigg (25 miles) are relatively near, so there’s lots of choice for things to do if you want to get out and about. If walking is your thing, the Yorkshire Dales are something of a walker's paradise. And there are plenty of options for cycling too in this Tour De France country.

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Keiron 4th October 2024

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Lovely accommodation, peaceful location. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Ian 27th September 2024

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A beautifully appointed and situated cottage. We'll be back!

Reviewed by Georgina 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Les 5th July 2024

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Beautifully decorated cottage. A lot of thought has gone into making a very comfortable holiday home. We couldnt fault anything. Thank you, we had a lovely break.

Reviewed by Tracy 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Johanna 14th June 2024

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We had a lovely stay, beautiful cottage and everything you need inside and very comfortable, Great walking from the door and local pubs in Masham did lovely food.

Reviewed by Elaine 6th June 2024

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Really well equipped and lovely location-we loved the courtyard with seating and BBQ a little sun trap There were 4 generations in our party & the youngest loved the chickens and ducks. NOTE there is a step from the lounge up to the en suite bedroom which was an issue for the eldest in our party who needed assistance. We would stay again if in the Read morearea as we enjoyed the cottage and hospitality of the owners Hide

Reviewed by Carol 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Diane 22nd September 2023

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Lovely cottage. Would highly recommend. Would be happy to stay again

Reviewed by Sara 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Carolyn 8th September 2023

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This a lovely, comfortable cottage in a good location. So good to be able to use the extensive grounds and loved the chickens and ducks.

Reviewed by L 18th August 2023

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A fantastic cottage in a wonderful location. Couldn't suggest any faults.

Reviewed by Julia 28th July 2023

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We were absolutely thrilled with the cottage- superb location and very well equipped to the highest standard.

Reviewed by Steve 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Guy 7th July 2023

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Lovely location, will definitely recommend it to everyone, its a must try to enjoy to all. Very peaceful

Reviewed by Ann 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Neil 3rd June 2023

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A superbly maintained cottage in a stunning location. The grounds are lovely, with great views over the dale, with Masham just 3 miles away. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Reviewed by Rachel 26th May 2023

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The owners of the property were very welcoming, and the cottage was very clean and well equipped for our family, including our dog. We had a great week away in a very beautiful area. The grounds were also fabulous. Thank you Richard and Carol. Mr and Mrs B.

Reviewed by Sylvia 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 12th May 2023

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Lovely cottage, very well equipped. Welcoming pack for humans and dogs! Beautiful gardens with ducks and chickens. Good location for Masham, Leyburn, Aysgarth Falls with plenty good pubs/restaurants nearby .. would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by K A 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by David 28th April 2023

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Superb accommodation. We would recommend this property. It had everything and more that was required for our stay.

Reviewed by Christine 22nd April 2023

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We were warmly welcomed by Carol & Richard. Shown where everything was. We had a beautiful welcome hamper, milk & eggs from their hens. Cottage is absolutely beautiful with lovely furnishings. We throughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Judith 17th April 2023

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The Mistal is a beautifully presented, very clean and comfortable cottage in a fabulous location with a lovely garden.

Reviewed by Charles 7th April 2023

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Comfortable and well equipped. The location is ideal.

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