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Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham

Cottage in Ripon with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Forge Cottage, a stylish retreat nestled between Masham market place and Park Street. Unwind in the inglenook lounge with wood-burning stove, or step into the modern kitchen for sunny afternoons on the flagged patio path. The cottage features a comfy double bedroom with en-suite shower and beautiful exposed beams.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham

Cottage in Ripon with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 area

Ripon is home to this cottage. Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park and The Bridge Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Jervaulx Abbey and Thorp Perrow Arboretum. Bedale Station and Ripley Ice Cream are also worth visiting. Visit our Ripon travel guide
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Ripon, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • At Fountains Abbey, nr Ripley, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).
    Nidderdale
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • One of the magnificent cloisters @ Fountains Abbey, nr Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).
    Fountains Abbey
    19 min drive - 23.0 km
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    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    22 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Theakston Brewery
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Black Sheep Brewery
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taste of India
    10 min drive
  • White Bear Hotel
    6 min walk
  • Green Dragon
    10 min drive
  • Spice
    10 min drive
  • The Old Black Swan
    10 min drive

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?

Checkout 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

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculately clean well equipped cosy cottage. Great location for exploring the Dales.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful cottage in a great location.

A great cottage, very comfortable. We didn't want to leave. The location is perfect for visiting the surrounding area. We will be visiting Masham again (the third time for us, but first staying in this cottage), hopefully the cottage will be available when we visit again.
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10/10 Excellent

Our great stay at forge cottage

Very enjoyable week in excellent cottage with everything we needed and more,a really wonderful area to visit ,hope to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Forge Cottage, Masham

Forge Cottage is beautiful, it’s very comfortable and spotlessly clean, it’s excellent value for money and perfectly situated in the heart of Masham.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

A lovely cottage in the heart of the village. Everything you need for a short break exploring Masham and the surrounding area.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Forge Cottage Masham

I have stayed at Forge Cottage in Masham many times. The cottage is 5 stars !. The location in the centre of town is convenient for all the shops and cafes etc. Masham is now a very popular location on the edge of the dales, and provides endless walks along the river and in the wonderful countryside.
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10/10 Excellent

mark k.

Another relaxing stay in forge cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Cottage

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 Excellent

Paul M.

Super Cottage

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Masham

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 Excellent

Lovely cottage in the heart of Masham

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 Excellent

Excellent little cottage

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 Excellent

Overall standards

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.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a gem

Charming and secluded, yet central. Great pubs and food in walking distance of the cottage. Immaculately clean, quality furnishings, very comfy bed and best quality bedding . Great location for the dales. The log burner was a delight. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ticks all the boxes!

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 Excellent

Fantastic cottage!

Lovely cottage tucked away in the centre of Masham, spotlessly clean and very well equipped with everything you need for a lovely holiday. There is no parking outside the property, but we had no issues with parking in the Market Square. Shirley and David were very hospitable and have thought of everything, maps, walking books and laminated routes! Highly recommend a trip to the Black Bull in Paradise to sample the Theakstons ale there, and the food at the White Bear is lovely too.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Forge Cottage Masham

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 Excellent

A perfect location! Close to all Masham has to offer.

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 Excellent

Another lovely stay in Masham

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 Excellent

Week away in Masham

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 Excellent

Caron K.

Another fabulous stay at Forge Cottage

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 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Good to be back …

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 Excellent

Pre Christmas visit

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 Excellent

Janet K.

Bigger than it looks

Lovely little cottage right in the centre of Masham. Well placed for everything. Very clean. Lots of little extras. Comfortable bed and seating. Only thing it's missing is a garden and a parking space, although parking is easily found close by. Lovely walks from the door, we only used the car once all week. Plenty to do and see in Masham. Would recommend the cottage to others and will definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Masham February 24

The Forge cottage is a fabulous place to stay. Great location for amenities, walking, eating out, brewery's. Good base to explore the Dales. The Forge is comfortable, warm and clean. A nice touch was one beer from each of the brewery's. It's the little things that make it special. I was fortunate to meet the owners who were very nice and helpful. They put a table and two chairs outside in the hope of nice weather. Unfortunately the snow stopped us from using them I would highly recommend The Forge. We hope to be back