Host & Stay | The Old Dairy

With beautiful interiors and a perfect location in the market town of Masham, The Old Dairy Flat is a truly special holiday apartment. Boasting two bedrooms, the apartment provides a comfortable and stylish base when holidaying in Yorkshire. Whether you’re planning a family staycation or a getaway with friends, The Old Dairy Flat will certainly provide memories to treasure. It is also dog friendly, so your pups can enjoy a relaxing retreat too!

The Space:
Light and spacious, The Old Dairy Flat has an open plan living, kitchen, and dining area with plenty of room to relax. Fully equipped, the kitchen has modern appliances and cookware, yet it keeps a traditional homely feel with the oven’s stone framed workplace. It is the perfect place to socialise with your loved ones while you prepare and enjoy meals.

The living section of the room includes a comfy sofa, two armchairs and a flat screen TV with Netflix and available so you can retreat here to enjoy a cosy night in, amidst the lavishly coloured cushions.

Head to either of the two bedrooms and you’ll find a double room and a twin bed as well as a WC. You’ll find light colour schemes and crisp white bedding in both rooms to create tranquil spaces.

The family bathroom includes a bathtub with an overhead shower, as well as a WC and basin.

Step outside and you’ll find a communal yard. This includes outdoor seating and a table so you can eat al fresco style during your stay. You will also have your own private seating area which can be accessed via the master bedroom.

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

Free on-site parking is available for one vehicle outside the property.

The Old Dairy Flat is a ground floor apartment, however a small number of steps are required up to the entrance door.

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

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.