Cowscot Cottage Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Kirkby Mazleard is a peaceful village set in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Despite being a small village it has a number of thriving businesses including a shop, butchers, public house, garage (including petrol pumps), hairdressers and a fish & chip shop. With everything on your doorstep you don't have to travel far, a car is really required to explore the wider area with the City of Ripon only 6 miles away, the town of Masham 4 miles and Harrogate 15 miles. However if you bring your walking boots you can leave your car parked up and explore our beautiful countryside on foot.
Kirkby Malzeard
Kirkby Mazleard is a peaceful village set in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Despite being a small village it has a number of thriving businesses including a shop, butchers, public house, garage (including petrol pumps), hairdressers and a fish & chip shop. With everything on your doorstep you don't have to travel far, a car is really required to explore the wider area with the City of Ripon only 6 miles away, the town of Masham 4 miles and Harrogate 15 miles. However if you bring your walking boots you can leave your car parked up and explore our beautiful countryside on foot.
Entertainment
A full day of adventure for the whole family including a theme park, falconry centre, adventure golf and Tree Top Nets
66 locals recommend
Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Water LaneA full day of adventure for the whole family including a theme park, falconry centre, adventure golf and Tree Top Nets
A short walk from York train station it is home to the nations collection of historically significant trains and railway heritage. Free entry and plenty of activities.
153 locals recommend
National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadA short walk from York train station it is home to the nations collection of historically significant trains and railway heritage. Free entry and plenty of activities.
A small and intimate cinema with 2 screens. There is a bar and restaurant on site. They show thee latest mainstream, independent and family films, as well as events such as the New York Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre Live.
16 locals recommend
Curzon Ripon
75 North StA small and intimate cinema with 2 screens. There is a bar and restaurant on site. They show thee latest mainstream, independent and family films, as well as events such as the New York Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre Live.
Enjoy a brewery tour and learn the process of how Masham's Black Sheep Ale is made....oh and you get to taste it too!!
17 locals recommend
Black Sheep Brewery Fearby Road Site
Fearby RoadEnjoy a brewery tour and learn the process of how Masham's Black Sheep Ale is made....oh and you get to taste it too!!
Known as Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse, Ripon Races has been hosting some of the most exciting, prestigious and enjoyable racing in the country for more than 300 years. Fantastic day out...fancy a bit of a bargain hunt, they also host a good car boot on a Sunday afternoon so you also get a lie in!
24 locals recommend
Ripon Races
Boroughbridge RoadKnown as Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse, Ripon Races has been hosting some of the most exciting, prestigious and enjoyable racing in the country for more than 300 years. Fantastic day out...fancy a bit of a bargain hunt, they also host a good car boot on a Sunday afternoon so you also get a lie in!
An intriguing, magical, fun-filled adventure in stunning countryside
12 locals recommend
Studfold Adventure Trail
An intriguing, magical, fun-filled adventure in stunning countryside
Sightseeing
The perfect place for exploring a variety of rock formations, moorland and woodland - amazing views and known as natures natural playground.
130 locals recommend
Brimham Rocks
The perfect place for exploring a variety of rock formations, moorland and woodland - amazing views and known as natures natural playground.
in c1132 monks came to Studley and some 400 years later when Henry VIII demanded closure of the Abbey monks left behind the most complete Cisterian abbey remains in the country. Explore the ruins, beautiful gardens, adventure playground, bird hide and more.
32 locals recommend
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
in c1132 monks came to Studley and some 400 years later when Henry VIII demanded closure of the Abbey monks left behind the most complete Cisterian abbey remains in the country. Explore the ruins, beautiful gardens, adventure playground, bird hide and more.
North Yorkshires most amazing walk and adventure. Hackfall is a natural wood with streams and a beach area set in a 350ft gorge on the edge of Grewelthorpe (the neighbouring village to Kirkby Malzard). Follies are dotted throughout the woods giving great vistas and vantage points.
24 locals recommend
Hackfall
North Yorkshires most amazing walk and adventure. Hackfall is a natural wood with streams and a beach area set in a 350ft gorge on the edge of Grewelthorpe (the neighbouring village to Kirkby Malzard). Follies are dotted throughout the woods giving great vistas and vantage points.
20,000 acre estate and home to Swinton Park Hotel Swinton Bivouac and the Druids Temple, Swinton Cookery School and Swinton Country Club & Spa.
14 locals recommend
Swinton Estate
10 Swinton Rd20,000 acre estate and home to Swinton Park Hotel Swinton Bivouac and the Druids Temple, Swinton Cookery School and Swinton Country Club & Spa.
The Bivouac cafe is the place for visiting walkers, families and friends. Serving hot drinks, homemade soups, snacks and simple dishes made from local produce you can drop by for a coffee, cake, a light lunch, or enjoy a delicious meal in this perfect setting.
Family pets are welcome too.
9 locals recommend
Swinton Bivouac
Knowle LaneThe Bivouac cafe is the place for visiting walkers, families and friends. Serving hot drinks, homemade soups, snacks and simple dishes made from local produce you can drop by for a coffee, cake, a light lunch, or enjoy a delicious meal in this perfect setting.
Family pets are welcome too.
Fun for all. Lots to do for all ages, let the kids run wild and free in the adventure play ground, meet exotic birds and animals and explore the secret hideaways round the beautiful arboretum.
41 locals recommend
Thorp Perrow - Arboretum and Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
Fun for all. Lots to do for all ages, let the kids run wild and free in the adventure play ground, meet exotic birds and animals and explore the secret hideaways round the beautiful arboretum.
Beautiful Georgian Country House with award winning gardens and miniature railway. It has a garden restaraunt and hold regular events and workshops.
32 locals recommend
Newby Hall & Gardens Tea Rooms
Beautiful Georgian Country House with award winning gardens and miniature railway. It has a garden restaraunt and hold regular events and workshops.
Beautiful informal gardens run by the Royal Horticultural Society. A great day our for garden lovers seeking inspiration for their own gardens or just happy to admire the work of others. Play areas are dotted round the gardens and Harlow Carr has its very own Betty's Tea Rooms!
138 locals recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag LaneBeautiful informal gardens run by the Royal Horticultural Society. A great day our for garden lovers seeking inspiration for their own gardens or just happy to admire the work of others. Play areas are dotted round the gardens and Harlow Carr has its very own Betty's Tea Rooms!
Ripon Cathedral is a beautiful, ancient church with a history reaching back to the 7th Century. Founded in 660AD by monks it is a magnificent building which should be on your list of 'must sees' if you visit Ripon. As well as Church Services it often holds events and exhibitions.
54 locals recommend
Ripon Cathedral
Minster RoadRipon Cathedral is a beautiful, ancient church with a history reaching back to the 7th Century. Founded in 660AD by monks it is a magnificent building which should be on your list of 'must sees' if you visit Ripon. As well as Church Services it often holds events and exhibitions.
How Stean Gorge is a spectacular limestone ravine carved out over thousands of years by waterflow. There is so much natural beauty there - you can explore natural caves, walk through flowing ravines, climb up rocks, participate in a high wire adventure, and more!
18 locals recommend
How Stean Gorge
How Stean Gorge is a spectacular limestone ravine carved out over thousands of years by waterflow. There is so much natural beauty there - you can explore natural caves, walk through flowing ravines, climb up rocks, participate in a high wire adventure, and more!
Pubs and Bars
Kirkby Malzeard's local pub serving traditional pub food. 5 minute walk from Cowscot Cottage.
Queens Head
Main StreetKirkby Malzeard's local pub serving traditional pub food. 5 minute walk from Cowscot Cottage.
A local friendly pub serving traditional pub food using locally sourced ingredients. Situated in the next village to Kirkby Malzard, Grewelthorpe is 5 minutes away in the car.
8 locals recommend
The Crown Inn
Vicars LaneA local friendly pub serving traditional pub food using locally sourced ingredients. Situated in the next village to Kirkby Malzard, Grewelthorpe is 5 minutes away in the car.
Gastro style pub with a good menu. It has an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining. Situated a 10 minute drive from Kirkby Malzeard.
6 locals recommend
The Galphay Inn
Gastro style pub with a good menu. It has an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining. Situated a 10 minute drive from Kirkby Malzeard.
17th century public house set in the picturesque village of Nearby, near Masham. Warm welcome is guaranteed, they serve local beers and a great selection of gins. Excellent menu of traditional pub food.
Black Swan
17th century public house set in the picturesque village of Nearby, near Masham. Warm welcome is guaranteed, they serve local beers and a great selection of gins. Excellent menu of traditional pub food.
Traditional Italian food served in a cosy atmosphere. Lovely food at very reasonable prices. Also has a 'take away' service.
9 locals recommend
Prima Pizzeria
33 KirkgateTraditional Italian food served in a cosy atmosphere. Lovely food at very reasonable prices. Also has a 'take away' service.
Bistro onsite at the Black Sheep Brewery. Why not enjoy some lovely food following a tour round the brewery and sampling some of its lovely ales.
17 locals recommend
Black Sheep Brewery Fearby Road Site
Fearby RoadBistro onsite at the Black Sheep Brewery. Why not enjoy some lovely food following a tour round the brewery and sampling some of its lovely ales.
The Sawley Arms is a Gastro pub, serving locally sourced, fresh produce. In the beautiful village of Sawley near Fountains Abbey, Ripon. We have never had a bad meal here, friendly staff serving great food and drink.
12 locals recommend
The Sawley Arms
The Sawley Arms is a Gastro pub, serving locally sourced, fresh produce. In the beautiful village of Sawley near Fountains Abbey, Ripon. We have never had a bad meal here, friendly staff serving great food and drink.
Cafes
Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on the Square has a unique ambient atmosphere created with bright colours, artefacts from all over the world and soft world music playing in the background. Lovely food and great, friendly service
10 locals recommend
Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on the Square
52 Market PlJohnny Baghdad's Cafe on the Square has a unique ambient atmosphere created with bright colours, artefacts from all over the world and soft world music playing in the background. Lovely food and great, friendly service
Lovely cafe, relaxed with a nice selection of food for both children and the big kids - I would particularly recommend the fish finger sandwich!
15 locals recommend
Oliver's Pantry
86 North StLovely cafe, relaxed with a nice selection of food for both children and the big kids - I would particularly recommend the fish finger sandwich!
Kirkby Malzeard Local Businesses
A well established family business providing everything that you would expect from a local butcher as well as some things you may not. Highside is wonderful butchers - from burgers to steaks, bacon to sausages as well as pies and home made ready meals - they even make their own haggis!
Highside Butchers
Main StreetA well established family business providing everything that you would expect from a local butcher as well as some things you may not. Highside is wonderful butchers - from burgers to steaks, bacon to sausages as well as pies and home made ready meals - they even make their own haggis!
Yanni and Mandy have created a booming little business in the heart of Kirkby Malzeard. Traditional Fish and Chips as well as pies, burgers, kebabs and freshly made pizzas. Preordering is advisable as they are very popular!
Kirkby Fisheries and pizzas
Main StreetYanni and Mandy have created a booming little business in the heart of Kirkby Malzeard. Traditional Fish and Chips as well as pies, burgers, kebabs and freshly made pizzas. Preordering is advisable as they are very popular!
Kirkby Stores
Main StreetVillage Store - everything you need and more.
Monday to Saturday 06:00 to 18:30
A fantastic butchers 10minutes walk from Cowscot Cottage - pre ordering is required as R&J are a wholesale supplier to the restaurant trade who following Covid now offer their products to the general public.
https://www.randjyorkshiresfinest.co.uk/customers/
R&J Yorkshire's Finest Farmers & Butchers
Long Swales LaneA fantastic butchers 10minutes walk from Cowscot Cottage - pre ordering is required as R&J are a wholesale supplier to the restaurant trade who following Covid now offer their products to the general public.
https://www.randjyorkshiresfinest.co.uk/customers/