The Granary

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Reviews

Mr Cowburn
December 2018

“It's a nice base for a quiet break.”

Claire and Rob are very welcoming. As observed elsewhere, you have to be careful with dogs as there are few places if any you can let them off the lead and large areas on the moors where they are prohibited during a large part of the year. Long circular walks outside the winter season may become an issue with a dog. On the plus side being on the East of the Dales gives better weather than neighbouring areas. I regularly saw all points of the compass socked in when it was fine here and over ...

Claire and Rob are very welcoming. As observed elsewhere, you have to be careful with dogs as there are few places if any you can let them off the lead and large areas on the moors where they are prohibited during a large part of the year. Long circular walks outside the winter season may become an issue with a dog. On the plus side being on the East of the Dales gives better weather than neighbouring areas. I regularly saw all points of the compass socked in when it was fine here and over Wensleydale. Choose a good day to drive west through Wensleydale. Terrific views.
Mrs Russell November 2018

“The cottage exceeded our expectations.”

The Granary is set in a very peaceful location with stunning views and lots of attractions and walks near by. The cottage itself is warm,cosy, with lots of added items for you to use and a home made cake on arrival, certainly will be returning there again next year.
Mrs Carter September 2018

“We had a fantastic holiday the cottage was just what we wanted clean,comfy the ...”

We had a fantastic holiday the cottage was just what we wanted clean,comfy the view from the windows were lovely lots of places to visit perfect place to stay hope to return
Mrs Watling July 2018

“Wonderful place to stay.”

Lovely setting, so quiet and peaceful. The Granary was very clean and welcoming, even had a fresh baked cake waiting for us which was yum!! Everything you could want for a relaxing holiday even a washing machine. Would recommend this place to anyone wanting to relax.
Mrs Dalziel July 2018

“We had a fantastic week.”

Extremely dog friendly and we were made very welcome. Incredibly peaceful with stunning views. Accomodation excellent and a lovely home made cake was left to be enjoyed.
Mrs Percival June 2018

“The holiday was fantastic the cottage was beautiful Claire was amazing there ...”

The holiday was fantastic the cottage was beautiful Claire was amazing there were so many extras tea coffee sugar plus lots of other little things the cake she made was thoroughly enjoyed by my husband the cottage was lovely and clean lots of information on where to walk and eat and places of interest nothing was too much trouble we have booked another sykes cottage in September and hope it lives up to this standard we will certainly be booking through sykes again
Mrs Gayfer June 2018

“A perfect place to unwind, beautiful, and easy access to surrounding countryside.”
Mrs Maxfield May 2018

“For anyone wanting a total away from it all holiday,this is the one.”

Waking to a cuckoo chiming a rooster that waits till nearly nine before crowing,clean fresh air and views to die for,Perfect.
Mr Steele April 2018

“The Granary is in the middle of nowhere!”

That was just ideal for us. The directions to the accommodation are accurate but fail to mention the access road from the main road is a "cart track" and very uneven and pot holed. This didn't spoil our enjoyment in any way but just needs to be noted if your car is a "low rider." 4X4's will not have any problems. The granary was spotless with clean towels and fresh bedding. The kitchen is in the same room as the sitting area but not a problem for us. The small utility room houses the main boiler and a washing machine for which even powder is provided. Claire and Rod are very un-intrusive and just let you get on with what you are doing but when you do actually see them both, they are really helpful, they even left us a victoria sponge cake on arrival. There is also a large screen TV with Freeview and a drawer full of DVD's to watch should you wish to. As an amateur astronomer, this location is "DARK" so I took my Skywatcher telescope. I used it on a couple of nights and had good results with minimum light pollution and with the moon waxing, the craters were crystal clear. It was a little late to see Orion's nebulae as he was dipping below the hills but what I did see was spectacular on the three cloudless clear nights of our week. There is a very good information folder in the cottage and a pile of local interest leaflets which we found helpful especially when we visited Thorp Perrow Arboretum near Bedale and the Himalayan Gardens near Masham. Masham and Bedale are 10 minutes and 20 minutes away respectively and there's a good co-op in Masham opposite the Jet Garage. Leyburn and Aysgarth are an easy drive from here. For dog owners this is an ideal location with a very good 11/2 mile circular walk around the cottage through woodland and open fields which if done in early morning will blow the cobwebs away for the rest of the day! Just be aware that the area is a sheep farming area and if you do have a dog it must be kept under control especially at this time of year with lambs in the fields. Take decent walking shoes. Trainers will not do! Being woken by bleating sheep, curlews, lapwings and oyster catchers was a pleasure as was the sight of hundreds of rabbits which scattered when a torch is shone at them at night. On that note you will need a torch, a good one as it is pitch black at night and if taking a dog out late on as we do it will be indispensable. During Summer not so important because of the longer days. Thanks to Claire and Rod for the stay I will definitely book you again
Mr Milburn April 2018

“The location was everything we'd hoped it would be and more.”

Unfortunately, there'd been a fall of snow the day before our arrival and its rapid thaw resulted in a large body of deep water in front of the access door to the cottage. We found a snow shovel and used this to scoop away the water till we could get to the door. Some water had entered the cottage and soaked the carpet. We did not make anything of this as the weather this year has been extreme, but it would have been nice to have felt that the owner was around and aware of the position. The cottage was fine, double glazing and oil heating excellent, and generally comfortable without being fussy. We have a dog and were aware that sheep and lambs would be nearby. In fact, it's not possible to walk a dog off the lead near the cottage, in the woods, fields or on the moors as this is specifically forbidden, and no-one wants their dog shot at. So the remoteness of the site actually made walking our dog harder than at home. This of course is not the fault of the cottage, but I think they should let dog owners know it. The owner was unobtrusive and the whole site was blissfully quiet. It delivers what you'd expect and the price was good, but remember that if the weather's bad in the Vale of York, then up here it's something else!
Mr Booth November 2017

“Plenty of walks for dogs or walkers”
Mr Shipman October 2017

“Cottage was first class.”

milk and cake on arrival. lovely tranquil location (OK the ducks made a bit of noise) I think that the credit card charges by Sykes are excessive.
Mrs Saville September 2017

“Clare is very hospitable host.”

The granary location is fabulous and we enjoyed every aspect of our stay there
Mr Stepney September 2017

“A very nice cottage with everything we wanted certainly one of the best we have had”
Mr Fanning September 2017

“We generally don't return to the same cottage, we like the variety thus we have booked at least 4 Sykes cottage holidays in the last 5 years.”

The cottage was lovely, the usual high standard my wife and I have come to expect from a Sykes holiday cottage. Owners were very welcoming nice touch leaving a home made cake and dog treats for our arrival.
Mrs Green July 2017

“Fab cottage in a stunning location.”

Can walk from the door. Claire's very friendly. Lovely cake when we arrived and some nice eggs too. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Mr Rogers July 2017

“The owners were brilliant.”
Mrs Gayfer June 2017

“We had an amazing time staying at The Granary!”

The location is great and so peaceful. The cottage itself is excellent, well equipped and really homely. There's loads to discover in the local area and plenty of info provided by Clare and Rod.
amanda772015 March 2016

“Blissful isolation”

I stayed at The Granary with my partner for 5 days and we had a fabulous time - if you have a dog, love the countryside and value a stunning setting over perfect paintwork, 4G and WiFi, then you have GOT to stay here! It's a 10 min drive to the excellent pubs of Masham and a 20 min drive into some truly breathtaking scenery in the heart of Nidderdale. The owners were very welcoming indeed and even baked us a yummy cake. Our dog loved every minute, with some of the farm free to walk around and a network of footpaths over the moors to explore. Awesome.
josephine028 January 2016

“LOVELY QUIET PEACEFULL LOCATION”

A very cosey upsidedown property on the owners home stead .I was given a very warm wellcome by the owner Claire. .The granary has everything you need A Lovely super king size bed Living room kitchen was very comfortable.A home made cream cake made by the owner was a lovely surprise The resident ducks are very friendly and come for tit bits when they see you I would highly recommend this property if you want a quiet restfull break its dog friendly.The market village of Masham is about five miles away with some lovely shops and a market twice a week.Ihope to return again this year
James M December 2015

“Wonderful retreat”

We stayed in the Granary for a week and used this as a lovely base for long walks around the area, and also within travelling distance of Ripon. House was faultless, exactly what we needed and the cake on arrival was amazing. Such a lovely place and we will be back.
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio

Moorcote Farm Cottages

These three stone-built, semi-detached barn conversions are situated on the owners’ former farmstead, in five acres of grounds. They are surrounded by grouse moors and old woodlands, in the peaceful hamlet of Ellingstring, five miles from both Masham and Middleham. Two of these lovely barn conversions are set over two floors and have an upside down layout to take advantage of the views across this wild and rugged landscape, towards beautiful Nidderdale on one side and impressive Wensleydale on the other. There is a shared courtyard garden and three acres of grounds, ideal for sitting out and enjoying a refreshing drink, or you may wish to admire the magnificent night sky, which is totally uninterrupted by any light pollution. Also the resident hens on-site will only be too happy to provide fresh eggs for breakfast, a great way to start the day before the rigours of setting out across the moors. Excellent walking opportunities can be found here, and for those wishing to get back to nature the area boasts an abundance of wildlife, including owls, curlews, deer, French partridge, black grouse, duck and pheasant. Local Yorkshire attractions can be found close by, such as Harrogate with RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, Ripon with Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Pateley Bridge with Brimham Rocks and Ilkley with its famous moor. York with its historic attractions is also within driving distance. These two excellent cottages are ideal for those wishing to get away from it all and enjoy a break in the wild and rugged Dales.

The property

This lovely stone-built barn conversion offers an ideal retreat for a couple within this wonderful part of Yorkshire.

Boasting upside down accommodation, this cottage has one ground floor bedroom and a ground floor shower room, whilst upstairs there’s a first floor open plan living area.

There are plenty of places and attractions to visit nearby, making this delightful cottage an excellent base for your Yorkshire getaway.

Note: This cottage can be booked with Refs. 920051 and 920052, together they sleep 10.

Accommodation

One ground floor king-size double bedroom. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Amenities

Oil fired central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, DVD, wifi available at owner's guesthouse 3 doors away
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 car
Front patio with furniture
One well-behaved small/medium sized dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking.

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About the location

MASHAM

Ripon 9 miles; Bedale 6 miles; Northallerton 14 miles.

The historic little market town of Masham is situated in the lower reaches of pretty Wensleydale alongside the River Ure. Set in gently rolling farmland, the town boasts a huge market square, where a Wednesday market has been joined by a popular Saturday market. There are lots of walks around the area, including a 10-mile walk along the Ure, arguably one of the best in the UK. The town boasts a good range of crafts, galleries, shops, restaurants and pubs and has become best known perhaps as the home of two breweries Theakstons of Old Peculiar fame and the Black Sheep Brewery, which now brews 11 million pints of beer a year! The popular towns of Ripon, Thirsk, Northallerton, Richmond and Harrogate are an easy drive away. With so much to see and do in the area, this is a great place for a holiday in all seasons.

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Yorkshire Cottage Holidays

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

The Granary

Ellingstring near Masham, Yorkshire Dales - South (Ref. 920050)

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Reviews

“It's a nice base for a quiet break.”

“The cottage exceeded our expectations.”

“We had a fantastic holiday the cottage was just what we wanted clean,comfy the ...”

“Wonderful place to stay.”

“We had a fantastic week.”

“The holiday was fantastic the cottage was beautiful Claire was amazing there ...”

“A perfect place to unwind, beautiful, and easy access to surrounding countryside.”

“For anyone wanting a total away from it all holiday,this is the one.”

“The Granary is in the middle of nowhere!”

“The location was everything we'd hoped it would be and more.”

“Plenty of walks for dogs or walkers”

“Cottage was first class.”

“Clare is very hospitable host.”

“A very nice cottage with everything we wanted certainly one of the best we have had”

“We generally don't return to the same cottage, we like the variety thus we have booked at least 4 Sykes cottage holidays in the last 5 years.”

“Fab cottage in a stunning location.”

“The owners were brilliant.”

“We had an amazing time staying at The Granary!”

“Blissful isolation”

“LOVELY QUIET PEACEFULL LOCATION”

“Wonderful retreat”