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Country Hideaways | Forge Cottage | Masham

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A stone cottage with a sign reading 'Forge Cottage.'
A living room with a striped sofa, ottoman, and floral armchair. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining area.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a microwave.
A neatly made bed with a white comforter, multiple pillows in various colors, and a purple headboard.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Black Sheep Brewery

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Bathtub
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Ripon, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Theakston Brewery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Sheep Brewery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Nidderdale
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ripon

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 Leisure Centre and Bedale Station are also worth visiting.
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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
  • Nidderdale - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 27 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Harrogate Convention Centre - 35 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Black Swan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Woodman - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taste of India - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull in Paradise - ‬3 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?

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 and Hackfall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent accommodation

Forge Cottage is one of the best we have ever stayed in. A lovely welcome pack and warm and comfortable accommodation. Shirley was most helpful regarding a query before we arrived and we really enjoyed our stay. Could not fault anything.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sheep Faur Stat

Bavk again for a most enjoyable stay so much so that we extended our stay by 2 days. Great location for surrounding trips. Sheep Fair was very really enjoyable with entrants from far and wide...
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2026
What a really great review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really very much appreciated, thankyou and so good to hear you enjoyed a return visit at the cottage and the sheep fair! We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

September Break

Our fourth stay at Forge Cottage. A spacious, well equipped cottage for two, located a couple of minutes away from the market place and shops. Hosts Shirley and David are very welcoming and helpful. I can highly recommend a visit to Masham!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2026
Good to hear you enjoyed a fourth stay at Forge Cottage in Masham and thank you so much for leaving such an excellent review for the cottage, really very much appreciated. We'll look forward to welcoming you back for a fifth visit just when you're ready to return! Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very comfortable cottage in a lovely village.

We found Forge cottage very comfortable and well equipped. Parking nearby was no problem at all. The cottage is a lot more spacious than we had expected and it was a nice bonus to have two bathrooms! The only downside was the lack of any views but we were out all the time so this didn’t really matter. Both the bed and furniture were extremely comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely, helpful review for Forge Cottage in Masham, it is really appreciated. So pleased to hear you found the cottage comfortable and well equipped. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gorgeous stay at Forge Cottage

We were so pleased with this lovely cottage, so much bigger than we thought it would be. The bedroom was so cosy with an extremely comfortable bed. An abundance of hot water and the large bath was so welcome after a long day of hiking in all sorts of weather. A choice of 3 pubs in Masham all with a cosy atmosphere. Can recommend Harry’s Fish Bar, the best fish supper we’ve had for a while. Great communication from the owner, Shirley, thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving such a glowing review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated but so good to hear you were pleased with the cottage and enjoyed Masham too! We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Cottage in Fantastic Location

We had a wonderful stay in Forge Cottage. Our first visit to Masham, and it was a delight. Great location for walks - either from the town or a short drive to more beautiful countryside. Also for visiting the many historic sites nearby. The cottage was clean, comfortable, well equipped, and spacious for two people. Parking close by in the big market square area was very convenient.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
Thank you very much for leaving a 5 Star review for your stay at Forge Cottage. It's great to read that you had a wonderful first stay in Masham. We hope to be able to welcome you back to this fantastic part of Yorkshire again, Joanne
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ford Cottage-Good central location

We enjoyed our stay in Forge Cottage. A clean and comfortable place, in an excellent central location. Only a short walk to the market place, and both Theakston's and Black Sheep breweries. Shirley was a very helpful host, providing extra lighting during an electrical outage affecting most of Masham for a short time.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated. Good to know you enjoyed your stay there and found the cottage clean and comfortable. Sounds like you enjoyed exploring the town too. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chill out break

Another lovely break in Forge Cottage. We love this cottage as its so comfortable, clean,& the everything you need is so easily accessable. Wouldnt hesitate to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your review for Forge Cottage in Masham so good to hear you enjoyed another lovely break there. Good to hear also you found everything you needed for your stay. We're very much looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another stay at Forge Cottage Masham

I have stayed at Forge Cottage Masham many times, and i have enjoyed every visit !. I have tried other cottages but always return to Forge as i cannot fault it. I love Masham, the location, the countryside, the walks. It has all the essential shops you need and the locals as so friendly, everyone says hello !. Fully recommend a visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2026
What a lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham, thank you so much for leaving, really appreciated. It's so good to know you continue to enjoy your holidays there and thank you so much for recommending the cottage to others. We're looking forward to welcoming you again, perhaps quite soon! Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A week at Forge Cottage

We had an enjoyable stay at Forge Cottage. Everything was provided for a comfortable week’s stay in this spacious cottage. The cottage was cosy to return to after a day out. The location is perfect - just off the square in Masham. Would highly recommended & we will return as we adore Masham.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2026
What a really great review for Forge Cottage in Masham, thank you so much for leaving, really appreciated and so good to know you enjoyed and had a comfortable weeks stay there. We're very much looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage.

Really loved our week in this beautifully restored cottage with quality fixtures and fittings, furnishings and household items. Lots of walks in every direction from the cottage and well positioned for visiting Ripon, Fountains Abbey and Studley Water Gardens, Leyburn, Middleham Castle and pottering around Nidderdale and. Wensleydale. Being used to small town markets in France, the Masham Market was slightly disappointing but that in no way detracted from our enjoyment overall. Good food at The White Bear. No 12 a super local shop.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely, helpful review for Forge Cottage in Masham, so good to know you loved your week at the cottage and enjoyed exploring everywhere! We're looking forward to welcoming you back just when you may be ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated and great to know you enjoyed exploring these wonderful Yorkshire Dales. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you are ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Delightful stay

The cottage is lovely and we really enjoyed our return visit to it. Masham is a great base from which to explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2025
Thank you for leaving your lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated and good to hear you had a delightful stay there. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated and so helpful. Good to hear you had a great stay at the cottage and found everything you needed there. We're looking forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cosy xottage

Really enjoyed this beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cosy Cottage Winter Wonderland

A lovely cosy cottage just 1-2 mins walk from Masham centre and the Theakston Brewery. Well equipped, warm, comfortable bed and quiet location. Would definitely return
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really very much appreciated and good to know you found the cottage a cosy winter wonderland, sounds wonderful! We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. It was lovely to have a welcome pack upon arrival The cottage was clean and full of character
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2025
Really great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Forge Cottage in Masham and thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2025
What a lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham, so good to hear you enjoyed your stay and didn't want to leave! Thank you, really very much appreciated. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return! Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Masham break

Another lovely stay in Forge Cottage. A perfect place for two! Cosy, warm and has everything we need. Couldn't be nearer to the Market place with shops and places to eat. Delicious meals at the King's Head, White Bear Inn, Johnny Bagdad's and Harry's Chippy Shirley and David are perfect hosts, easy to contact. We will be back in September.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for leaving your really great review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated. So good to know you've had another lovely stay at the cottage and enjoyed what there is in the town. Love Johnny Bagdad's! We're looking forward to welcoming you in September, won't be long!!! Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A superb cottage in a central location

A high quality cottage in a good location in Masham. Furnishings and fittings were all very good and in a very friendly little town where after 1 week there was hard to leave. WiFi very good.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated. So good to hear you felt the cottage superb with fittings all very good. Sounds like you enjoyed Masham too! We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're to return. Nadine
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2023
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated, and that you found everything you needed in the cottage and enjoyed exploring Masham and the surrounding area. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2024
Really great to know you continue to enjoy your holidays at Forge Cottage in Masham and found the cottage warm and cosy with everything you needed. Thank you so much for leaving your lovely, helpful review for the cottage and we'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Long relaxing weekend in Masham

March 2026 - Long relaxing weekend in Masham, (4 nights) parked up and never moved the car until we left, perfectly situated to access Masham Market Square with Pubs, Shops Cafe's and a market, we bought some produce from the Bedale Community Bakery stall which were excellent, (It's the one with the long queue!!). Cottage is very comfortable and perfectly accommodating for two people, we took our own wood from home for the log burner, however you can buy this in Masham. Planning a return visit towards the end of the year.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2026
What a wonderful review for Forge Cottage in Masham, thank you so much for leaving this. So pleased to hear you had a long relaxing weekend in Masham, and found the cottage comfortable and perfect for the two of you. Yes, we love the bread from the Bedale Comminity Bakery too! Looking forward to hearing from you just when you're ready to book for later this year. Nadine
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham. Really good to know you found the cottage comfortable and spotlessly clean for your stay. We really appreciate you leaving your review, thank you. We're looking forward to welcoming you again just when you're ready to return. Nadine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for Forge Cottage in Masham, really appreciated and so good to know you found the cottage and Masham the perfect place to be. We're very much looking forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine and Joanne at Country Hideaways
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