The Hayloft

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine

Miss Hastie
January 2020

“What an amazing place, we loved it.”

Everything we needed was there and more. Just perfect, we will book again

Everything we needed was there and more. Just perfect, we will book again
Mr Oneill October 2019

“A very peaceful location with stunning views.”

All in all a comfy cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Mr Fitzgerald September 2019

“The cottage was well equipped with calming decor and simply wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.”

It fully provided the restful peace and quiet we were longing for, in addition to being in easy reach of country walks or York and Harrogate town experiences. We recommend a trip to both the Theakston and the Black Sheep breweries which were in close proximity to the cottage and provided interesting and informative tours, delicious food and drink.
Mrs Tew September 2019

“We loved the cottage and the fantastic views, it was slightly off the beaten track but within a suitable distance to Masham and places of interest.”

The owner was really friendly and gave us more maps to view the local walking areas, and it was nice to be given a cake on arrival! Overall a great introduction to Yorkshire!!
Miss Green August 2019

“Very enjoyable holiday.”

The views were spectacular. The accommodation was homely,
Mr Watkins July 2019

“We had an absolutely brilliant time.”

The cottage was perfect and there was nothing we needed as everything was in place. Stunning views, friendly hosts - fabulous! Thank you.
Mr Batty June 2019

“The accommodation was excellent in all respects,.”

The position central for exploring both the Dales and the North York's Moors. This really was off the beaten track and the only noises to be heard were the calls of the Curlew, Lapwings and Oyster Catchers and the bleating of the sheep.
Mr Gilchrist April 2019

“Lovely barn conversion with stunning views over Wensleydale.”

Tranquility at its best! Excellent base for walking and sightseeing with many attractions literally on the doorstep, eg Jervaulx Abbey, Middleham. A warm welcome from our hosts, Claire and Rod.
Mr Browne January 2019

“A great place to stay if a little off the beaten track.”

Lounge area could do with a little more furniture to make it feel warmer. Beds and bedrooms first class.
Mrs Kelly January 2019

“What a lovely barn conversion in a peaceful location, would come back again.”
Mr Collier December 2018

“Great property in an ideal location.”

The owners live in the adjoining farmhouse and are very friendly and helpful. Our second visit this year.
Mr Mitcheson October 2018

“The Hayloft cottage is clean, comfortable and has spectacular views.”

It is a dog friendly cottage which meant we could take our dogs too. There are some lovely walks straight from the cottage and it is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. It also provides a central location for visiting other places of interest in the area.
Mr Collier September 2018

“Superb location especially if you like walking and take your dog with you.”

The cottage is really spacious and well thought out. Good choice of books, games, videos and information on the bookcase for rainy days and evenings. Really friendly owner who lives on site. Perfect base for the Dales and north Yorkshire. Did I mention the night skies?
Mr Wright September 2018

“The hosts couldnt do enough for us; in the high winds we lost electricity.”

They came straight around and asked if we wanted fish and chips fetching from Masham; a large flask of boiled water and a pack of delicous Thornton's shortbread were provided and we enjoyed a dinner of Wensleydale Cheeses, biscuits, red wine and chocolate by lantern. It added a touch of exciting nostalgia to our holiday to experience a World without TV and a night of good conversation uninterrupted by modern technology. The Hayloft was very comfortable; warm and the thick stone walls cut out any sound enabling us to enjoy a good restful sleep in our super kingsize beds. High on the moorland hillside we were treated to some dramatic views across Wensleydale accented by the ubiquitous sheep and drystone walls. The daily routines of the mixed herd of Red poll and Black Angus as they moved from field to field: the playful warren of rabbits and the free wandering hens and cockerel amused us no end as we drank in the view from our perch on the wide picture window ledges. A return visit will certainly be on the cards: excellent accomodation; excellent location and excellent hosts!
Mrs Brown September 2018

“A beautiful cottage in a fantastic location.”

The pictures on the website don't do the cottage and the wonderful views from the windows justice! The cottage is decorated and furnished to a very high quality throughout. The owners are very welcoming and friendly with a lovely cake waiting for us on arrival. You can see lots of wildlife from the windows together with panoramic views over Wendsleydale. The cottage is ideally situated for visiting Masham, Leyburn, Middleham etc. and Jervaulx Abbey is just down the road.
Mr Swan August 2018

“This was a lovely cottage and we enjoyed our stay.”

However the facilities could have been improved by: 1, a dishwasher....the cups were quite stained when we got there and so we hand washed all the crockery and cutlery before we were willing to use them. I admit we are fussy, but a dishwasher would be helpful to the cleaners and guests for both cleanliness and convenience. 2, WiFi, although we didn't expect WiFi as it wasn't on the overview, we were surprised how much we missed not having access to the internet. Surely it would be possible and inexpensive to provide? 3, Mop and Bucket. Most of the floors were hard and a mop would have helped us keep the floors as clean as we found them, especially in the hallway after dog walks. The above would have led to top marks across the piece. I hope this feedback is accepted as constructive by the owners - as they are suggested in that spirit.
Mr Agnew July 2018

“Amazing place and immaculately clean.”

The hosts were so welcoming. It was like being at home with all facilities provided. Beautiful local walks. Great for a real get away with peace and quiet
Mrs Dawson June 2018

“Lovely cottage in a quiet location with stunning scenery,nice dog friendly pubs and tea rooms a short drive away .”

The owner Clare on your door step if you need any help and she bakes a yummy cake for all her guests.
Mr Patton April 2018

“The Hayloft is a great base for walking in the Dales and the cottage itself is immaculately clean and comfortable.”

Clare ( the owner) was very welcoming and had even made us a welcome cake, which went down very well with a cup of tea upon arrival!
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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 welcoming barn conversion on the owners’ former farmstead sleeps up to four people.

Ideal for families, this lovely cottage provides a great base for exploring this part of Yorkshire.

Inside this cottage are two ground floor super king-size double bedrooms that can be separated to become single beds.

Also on this floor is a bathroom, whilst on the first floor are a kitchen/diner and a sitting room.

An ideal base for whatever you wish to see or do in this part of Yorkshire.

Note: This cottage can be booked with Refs. 920050 and 920052, together they sleep 10.

Summary

Two ground floor super king-size double bedrooms (zip/link, can be twin on request)
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
First floor kitchen with dining area
First floor sitting room.
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Shared, front courtyard with furniture, plus access to three acres of farmland
Two well-behaved small/medium size dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops 4 miles, pub 3 miles.

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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.

Region Information

Yorkshire Cottage Holidays

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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The Hayloft

Ellingstring near Masham, Yorkshire Dales - South (Ref. 920051)

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Features

“What an amazing place, we loved it.”

“A very peaceful location with stunning views.”

“The cottage was well equipped with calming decor and simply wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.”

“We loved the cottage and the fantastic views, it was slightly off the beaten track but within a suitable distance to Masham and places of interest.”

“Very enjoyable holiday.”

“We had an absolutely brilliant time.”

“The accommodation was excellent in all respects,.”

“Lovely barn conversion with stunning views over Wensleydale.”

“A great place to stay if a little off the beaten track.”

“What a lovely barn conversion in a peaceful location, would come back again.”

“Great property in an ideal location.”

“The Hayloft cottage is clean, comfortable and has spectacular views.”

“Superb location especially if you like walking and take your dog with you.”

“The hosts couldnt do enough for us; in the high winds we lost electricity.”

“A beautiful cottage in a fantastic location.”

“This was a lovely cottage and we enjoyed our stay.”

“Amazing place and immaculately clean.”

“Lovely cottage in a quiet location with stunning scenery,nice dog friendly pubs and tea rooms a short drive away .”

“The Hayloft is a great base for walking in the Dales and the cottage itself is immaculately clean and comfortable.”