The Merchants House, Masham

The Merchants House is a Grade 2-listed former merchant's house in Masham, North Yorkshire. This historic property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Perfect for group gatherings, it combines Georgian features with modern design. The house sits right on Masham's market square, putting shops and pubs within 100 metres of your front door.

Masham is a traditional market town in the Yorkshire Dales. The area offers easy access to breweries, countryside walks and local attractions. The town hosts a twice-weekly market and has several independent shops and cafes.

Accommodation includes a first-floor king-size bedroom with en-suite and a twin room. The second floor has a super-king-size bedroom and another twin. There are three bathrooms: a family shower room, an en-suite with shower over roll-top bath and a family bathroom with shower over claw-foot bath. The games room features table football and a large TV. The kitchen-diner has a range cooker, American-style fridge-freezer and opens onto an enclosed courtyard.

Lightwater Valley Adventure Park is 6.5 miles away (15 minutes). Middleham Castle sits 9 miles away (20 minutes). The Black Sheep Brewery and Theakston Brewery are both in Masham itself. Nidderdale lies 12 miles away (25 minutes).

The Merchants House works brilliantly for extended families or friend groups. The enclosed courtyard and games room give everyone space to spread out. Two dogs are welcome downstairs and there's an old pig salter for washing muddy boots.