Host & Stay | River View

Summary:
With beautiful interiors and a perfect location in the market town of Masham, River View is a truly special holiday home. Boasting an enclosed private garden with outdoor seating and three spacious bedrooms, the property provides a comfortable and stylish base when holidaying in Yorkshire. Whether you’re planning a family staycation or a getaway with friends, River View will certainly provide memories to treasure. It is also dog friendly so pups can enjoy a relaxing retreat too!

The Space:
Light and spacious, River View has an open plan kitchen diner with large doors opening out onto the patio. Fully equipped, the kitchen has modern appliances and cookware. It is the perfect place to socialise with your loved ones while you prepare and enjoy meals.

Step outside and you’ll find a secure back garden. This includes a delightful sun terrace with outdoor seating so you can eat alfresco style during your stay. The property also has a bike store for up to five bikes - please note locks aren’t provided.

The living area includes two comfy sofas, an armchair, a wood burner and a flat screen TV with Netflix and Amazon prime available so you can retreat here to enjoy a cosy night in.

Take the stairs up to the first floor and you’ll find a king bedroom and a twin bedroom, which can be made up as a king bed if this is more suitable for your stay, as well as a WC. The third bedroom is located on the second floor and features a double bed, and wonderful views over the park to the river in the distance. You’ll find light colour schemes and crisp white bedding in every room to create tranquil spaces.

The family bathroom is located on the lower floor and includes a P shaped bathtub with an overhead shower, WC and basin.

Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during bookings. For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a £250.00 Damage Deposit (subject to a £10.00 administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver for £25.00 which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.

On street parking is available across the street for up to four vehicles on a first come, first served basis. There is also parking in the market square, as well as a long stay car park 5 minutes walk away - both with honesty boxes so we recommend bringing change!

Please note the property is across four floors so may not be suitable for those less physically able.

The Neighborhood:
The delightful market town of Masham is situated in the breathtakingly beautiful region of Lower Wensleydale. The town itself boasts a large Georgian market square, said to be one of the largest in England. With a range of local shops, tearooms and great places to eat, Masham is a popular destination all year round. Masham is also famous for its family-run breweries, steam engines and annual sheep fair. Both the Black Sheep Brewery and Theakston Brewery offer tours from their visitor centre.

With a thriving creative community, you can enjoy watercolour paintings, screen prints, poetry and much more from local artists. Miles of stunning walks and bike trails can be enjoyed from the doorstep which allow you to explore the surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales from morning until night. Masham is often part of the Tour De Yorkshire route so if you’re interested in road cycling, you’ll find plenty of great routes around the area.

There are plenty of places to explore during your stay including Swinton Park, Hackfall Woods, Thorpe Perrow Arboretum, Forbidden Corner, Lightwater Valley and The Wensleydale Railway to name a few. The popular towns of Ripon, Thirsk, Northallerton, Richmond and Harrogate are within easy reach so you’ll have plenty of new places to discover.

Getting Around:
Masham is only 15 minutes from the A1 so it’s very easily accessible by car. Harrogate and Darlington are only 40 minutes drive from Masham while York, Leeds, Newcastle and Teesside are all about an hour by car.

There are a large number of bus routes which run through Masham to other local towns and villages such as Ripon, Harrogate and Bedale allowing you to explore the area with ease.

The nearest train stations are Northallerton and Thirsk if you prefer to travel by rail.

Interaction with Guests:
We’re always available for our guests so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.