Masham
Places to stay in Masham, North Yorkshire
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Masham is a market town in North Yorkshire with a solid reputation for hospitality. The Black Swan Inn and The Bay Horse both draw consistent praise, with hundreds of reviews between them, while smaller places like Firs Farm B&B and Garden House maintain high ratings from those who have stayed. There is a campsite at the Old Station Caravan Park if you prefer that style of visit, and a handful of hotels and guest houses to choose from depending on what suits you.
Food is clearly a strength here. Johnny Baghdads Cafe On The Square has racked up nearly 600 reviews and holds a 4.7 rating. Bordar House Teas and Harrys Fish & Chips are both well-established places earning consistent marks around 4.6, while The Hungry Gaucho and Where There's Smoke have smaller but emphatic followings—both rated 5.0. The Old Station Cafe Bistro offers bistro fare, and there are other options dotted around town. Whether you want something quick, something substantial, or somewhere to sit with tea, the eating places here seem to deliver.
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Things to Do in Masham
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This is the kind of town where you come to stay a night or two and eat well, rather than to tick off major attractions. The strength of the accommodation and restaurant scene suggests it works as a base, or as a destination in its own right for those who value good hospitality and food over sightseeing infrastructure.
Where to Eat in Masham(8)
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Attractions Near Masham
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3 mi
Thorp Perrow Arboretum and Wildlife Park
Bedale · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Lightwater Valley
Ripon · ⭐ 4.1
5 mi
Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm
Bedale · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Talon Falconry
Ripon · ⭐ 4.9
Ripon Treasure Hunt Trail
Ripon
8 mi
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Ripon · ⭐ 4.8
9 mi
Ripon Museum Trust
Ripon · ⭐ 4.4
9 mi
The Forbidden Corner
Leyburn · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Masham(1)
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Old Station Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £38/night
Old Station Holiday Park Masham
⭐ 4.6
Black Swan Holiday Park
⭐ 3.8 · from £30/night
The Black Lion Caravan Site
⭐ 3.8 · from £30/night
The Black Swan Holiday Park
⭐ 3.8
Cockerdale Lodges
Newholme Caravan Park
⭐ 5.0
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Masham
All cottages in Masham →Barbers Bolthole
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,062
The Old Telephone Exchange
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £383
Marfield Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £477
The Calf Pens
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £323
The Mews
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £393
Church View Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4
Rowan Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £497
Pine Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £393
Common questions about Masham
How many campsites are there in Masham?
We list 1 campsites in and around Masham, of which 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Masham have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Masham offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Masham?
We list 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Masham.
Where can I eat in Masham?
We list 8 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Masham.
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