The cottage is ideally located for touring and walking in the whole of the Yorkshire Dales as well as the North York Moors with the historic cities of York, Ripon and Durham within easy driving distance.

There are many activities and attractions locally as well as having two of its own breweries!. Masham is close to Swinton Park, Lightwater Valley, Fountains Abbey and the must see Forbidden Corner. For golfers, Masham has a delightful course. Click on the links for further details on these and more.

Masham has regular events such as the Traction engine rally, Sheep fair, Victorian fair, Christmas market and as you might expect from a town with two breweries, a good number of beer festivals.