For the N.Yorkshire contingent

[mikem]

We are thinking about going for a long weekend to the Dales. We have seen two self catering cottages, one in Masham and one in Ripon. I don't know either place. Anyone got any recommendations?

 

[Arfa]

I would take Masham every time. Its a lovely small market town whilst Ripon is a larger city.

 

[mjheathcote]

Masham=Black sheep brewery.
Sorted!

 

[D Walker]

Masham,
Lovely small Yorkshire town, then have a trip into ripon and stip for an ice cream in ripley on way back or jervaulx abbey for afternoon tea....

 

[MrMickS]

Definitely Masham. Lots of places to visit from there and lots of lovely roads to explore.

 

[mikem]

Many thanks. Masham it is.

 

[CatmanV2]

Another vote for Masham. Awesome butcher as well as the breweries

C

 

[Ryandoc]

Then get yourselves to the Crab and Lobster for a meal

 

[D Walker]

Then get yourselves to the Crab and Lobster for a meal

Funnily I've never been, cycled passed one day and there was a band on the pavilion!!
They started jeering me and stuff, all light hearted stuff but I was into last 10 miles of a torturous hilly 70 miler and not feeling too humorous!!

 

[Ryandoc]

Great place I've eaten there a few times and stayed over in the hotel once, never managed to get one of the themed lodges as they are booked up for bloody ages.

I do like it there nice place nice location and nice food.