Guidebook to Grewelthorpe / Masham
Sightseeing
Swinton Castle is a 5 star hotel just 5 minutes drive from the cottage. It has an amazing gym, spa (with outdoor pool and hot tub) and grounds. There is a cookery School onsite. It has 2 restaurants (Samuels - High end) and The Terrace (relatively new, beautiful setting with an emphasis on locally grown produce). They have amazing parties and a wonderful Christmas schedule. The Afternoon Tea is sheer indulgence. We love to visit and are regulars. The grounds have a walled garden, birds of prey and deer along with a hidden park, lakes and so much more. Its a wonderful place to visit.
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Swinton Estate
10 Swinton RdSwinton Castle is a 5 star hotel just 5 minutes drive from the cottage. It has an amazing gym, spa (with outdoor pool and hot tub) and grounds. There is a cookery School onsite. It has 2 restaurants (Samuels - High end) and The Terrace (relatively new, beautiful setting with an emphasis on locally grown produce). They have amazing parties and a wonderful Christmas schedule. The Afternoon Tea is sheer indulgence. We love to visit and are regulars. The grounds have a walled garden, birds of prey and deer along with a hidden park, lakes and so much more. Its a wonderful place to visit.
Hackfall Woods is a place of wonder, free to roam its a vast expanse of woods with streams, follies, stepping stones, a fountain and even a beach! It is wonderful to explore and after 7 years of living in Grewelthorpe I still haven't seen it all. Exploring the hidden treasures is such a treat, dogs are free to run off the lead. There are trees to climb and shallow water perfect for splashing in wellie boots, its the ultimate Sunday adventure and all within walking distance of the cottage.
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Hackfall
Hackfall Woods is a place of wonder, free to roam its a vast expanse of woods with streams, follies, stepping stones, a fountain and even a beach! It is wonderful to explore and after 7 years of living in Grewelthorpe I still haven't seen it all. Exploring the hidden treasures is such a treat, dogs are free to run off the lead. There are trees to climb and shallow water perfect for splashing in wellie boots, its the ultimate Sunday adventure and all within walking distance of the cottage.
Located in Grewelthorpe is the Himalayan Gardens, a long sweeping country lane will take you to parklands, perfect for picnics in the Sunshine or admiring the wonderful plants and art. The Gardens have a cafe and playpark making it a great family day out.
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Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park - Lukket indtil lørdag den 5. oktober 2019
Located in Grewelthorpe is the Himalayan Gardens, a long sweeping country lane will take you to parklands, perfect for picnics in the Sunshine or admiring the wonderful plants and art. The Gardens have a cafe and playpark making it a great family day out.
Ripon Cathedral offers wonder and beauty right at the heart of our small city. Its an absolute must see (make sure you visit the crypt!)
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Ripon Katedral
Minster RoadRipon Cathedral offers wonder and beauty right at the heart of our small city. Its an absolute must see (make sure you visit the crypt!)
The Druids temple is near Bivouac and around 5 minutes drive from the cottage. Its a great place to bring the dogs, you can walks around the old stone formations, you can even get married here! Its a beautiful wooded area with plenty of wildlife. There are some splendid far reaching views of the reservoir. Its free to visit.
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Druidernes Tempel
Knowle LaneThe Druids temple is near Bivouac and around 5 minutes drive from the cottage. Its a great place to bring the dogs, you can walks around the old stone formations, you can even get married here! Its a beautiful wooded area with plenty of wildlife. There are some splendid far reaching views of the reservoir. Its free to visit.
Climbing to the top of one of the rocks and taking in the views across Yorkshire is nothing short of fabulous, children love this place for a little bit of adventure, the chance to find hidden nooks and crannies or test your skills in scaling the rocks, in summer its perfect for a picnic and a book on top of a rock or in winter a flask of tea. We love it here. Its £4 (approx) to park but entry itself is free.
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Brimham Rocks
Climbing to the top of one of the rocks and taking in the views across Yorkshire is nothing short of fabulous, children love this place for a little bit of adventure, the chance to find hidden nooks and crannies or test your skills in scaling the rocks, in summer its perfect for a picnic and a book on top of a rock or in winter a flask of tea. We love it here. Its £4 (approx) to park but entry itself is free.
Studley is free (there is a charge for parking) after parking turn left by the large lake and this part is free, turn right and beyond the cafe it is chargeable by the National trust it provides a picturesque place to walk with the family, bring your wellies and walk across the shallow rivers and streams or take the bridges. Its a great place for children to climb trees and explore and dogs love the chance to get in the water. Its a lovely place for a day out. Fountains Abbey is next to Studley and is part of the national trust (there is a charge to enter but free for members) and provides a playpark, 2 cafes and the ruins of the Abbey to explore. A great day out.
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Fountains Abbey og Studley Royal Water Garden
Studley is free (there is a charge for parking) after parking turn left by the large lake and this part is free, turn right and beyond the cafe it is chargeable by the National trust it provides a picturesque place to walk with the family, bring your wellies and walk across the shallow rivers and streams or take the bridges. Its a great place for children to climb trees and explore and dogs love the chance to get in the water. Its a lovely place for a day out. Fountains Abbey is next to Studley and is part of the national trust (there is a charge to enter but free for members) and provides a playpark, 2 cafes and the ruins of the Abbey to explore. A great day out.
Newby Hall is a brilliant family attraction in Ripon with a huge adventure playground, boats, water fountain for children to play in and a miniature railway. Lunch at the cafe is always of the highest quality.
Highly recommended.
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Newby Hall
Newby Hall is a brilliant family attraction in Ripon with a huge adventure playground, boats, water fountain for children to play in and a miniature railway. Lunch at the cafe is always of the highest quality.
Highly recommended.
Great day out - part of National trust (English Heritage can also get in free here as part of their membership)
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Fountains Abbey
Great day out - part of National trust (English Heritage can also get in free here as part of their membership)
Food scene
Recently opened Grantley Hall is the ultimate in luxury. Visiting here for lunch or dinner is a treat, the sweeping drive and exceptional service is nothing short of how you would expect royalty feel every day. We love this place and highly recommend it. We are yet to try the Asian restaurant but we have heard good things, we can however vouch for the lunch service.
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Grantley Hall
Recently opened Grantley Hall is the ultimate in luxury. Visiting here for lunch or dinner is a treat, the sweeping drive and exceptional service is nothing short of how you would expect royalty feel every day. We love this place and highly recommend it. We are yet to try the Asian restaurant but we have heard good things, we can however vouch for the lunch service.
One of the best hidden gems in our area, a hideaway cafe serving fresh food (the sausage sandwiches with chilli jam are amazing!) its got a relaxed family vibe, they welcome muddy paws inside too. There is a children's play area downstairs with toys, owls to visit outside along with a little playground. It opens until around 8pm on a Friday and a Saturday and in summer has BBQ's and live music. Its uber cute (think tree lodge with fairy lights) and under-utilised! Whilst here you must visit the druids temple for a walk. Its around 5 minutes from the cottage by car through the open countryside
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Swinton Bivouac
Knowle LaneOne of the best hidden gems in our area, a hideaway cafe serving fresh food (the sausage sandwiches with chilli jam are amazing!) its got a relaxed family vibe, they welcome muddy paws inside too. There is a children's play area downstairs with toys, owls to visit outside along with a little playground. It opens until around 8pm on a Friday and a Saturday and in summer has BBQ's and live music. Its uber cute (think tree lodge with fairy lights) and under-utilised! Whilst here you must visit the druids temple for a walk. Its around 5 minutes from the cottage by car through the open countryside
The Royal Oak is a locals favourite, situated in the heart of Ripon, it offers good pub food at fair prices. Family friendly the pub is modern with an emphasis on good food. They are open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner and is definitely worth a visit if you are in Ripon.
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The Royal Oak
36 KirkgateThe Royal Oak is a locals favourite, situated in the heart of Ripon, it offers good pub food at fair prices. Family friendly the pub is modern with an emphasis on good food. They are open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner and is definitely worth a visit if you are in Ripon.
Enjoy a trip to the famous black sheep brewery, just 10 minutes from the cottage located in Masham.
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Black Sheep Brewery Fearby Road Site
Fearby RoadEnjoy a trip to the famous black sheep brewery, just 10 minutes from the cottage located in Masham.
Enjoy an exciting evening making your own gin in nearby Masham, just 10 minutes from the cottage.
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Spirit of Masham Distillery & Gin Experience
Fearby RoadEnjoy an exciting evening making your own gin in nearby Masham, just 10 minutes from the cottage.
The White Bear Hotel
6 Gun BankGreat pub food in a lovely 5 star pub/hotel
Oliver's Pantry
86 North StGreat spot for breakfast in nearby Ripon
Beautiful place for food - breakfast here is incredible! Bit of a drive but worth it for the setting
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Middleton Lodge Estate
Kneeton LaneBeautiful place for food - breakfast here is incredible! Bit of a drive but worth it for the setting
Our favourite place for an easy cafe lunch, great value for money, order at the side window and sit on the picnic tables in the square.
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Bordar House Teas
13 Market PlOur favourite place for an easy cafe lunch, great value for money, order at the side window and sit on the picnic tables in the square.
Brymor Ice Cream
Locally produced ice-cream (small play park here too)
Orchid Restaurant
28 Swan RdThe best place to go for Thai food!
Famous in Yorkshire, Betty's tea rooms are a destination in their own right!
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
1 Parliament StFamous in Yorkshire, Betty's tea rooms are a destination in their own right!
Mama Doreen's Emporium
9-11 Station SqGreat spot for afternoon tea or a fancy breakfast!
Events
Directly opposite the cottage is the Grewelthorpe Village Hall, an old methodist church has been converted into a bright modern space for locals and visitors to enjoy. The hall has a cafe (run by volunteers) and a large hall which is regularly used to host exercise classes, talks, and music events. You can search the Grewelthorpe Village Hall online and book tickets for events coming up. Its a lovely venue and not far to walk to home after having a glass or two of wine at one of the many evening events.
Grewelthorpe Village Hall Community Cafe
Lake TerraceDirectly opposite the cottage is the Grewelthorpe Village Hall, an old methodist church has been converted into a bright modern space for locals and visitors to enjoy. The hall has a cafe (run by volunteers) and a large hall which is regularly used to host exercise classes, talks, and music events. You can search the Grewelthorpe Village Hall online and book tickets for events coming up. Its a lovely venue and not far to walk to home after having a glass or two of wine at one of the many evening events.
This is the place to go for wild swimming, spa days, cookery school or afternoon tea. The Terrace is also a beautiful setting for an alfresco lunch or drinks.
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Swinton Estate
10 Swinton RdThis is the place to go for wild swimming, spa days, cookery school or afternoon tea. The Terrace is also a beautiful setting for an alfresco lunch or drinks.
Curzon Ripon
75 North StGreat small cinema just 15 / 20 mins from the cottage.