Guests say
Guests consistently praise The Old Cart House for its stunning location, spaciousness, and proximity to wildlife and farm animals. The property is celebrated for its cleanliness, comfort, and the warm welcome provided by the owners. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the moors and nearby villages, with many guests expressing a strong desire to return.
Reviews frequently commend the property for its spotless condition upon arrival, with only minor mentions of cobwebs which are understandable given the rural, farm setting.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, peacefulness, and proximity to local attractions and walks, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.
The property is described as warm, cosy, and comfortable, with ample space for large groups. A few comments suggest that some mattresses could be improved, but overall, the comfort level is rated highly.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and ample living space. Some guests noted the need for sharper knives and a larger fridge, indicating room for improvement in maintenance.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches such as a welcome bottle of wine and other treats. While these gestures are warmly received, it is politely noted that such gifts are offered at the owners' discretion and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A delightful semi-detached barn conversion situated on a traditional hill farm in Farndale. Boasting a large farmhouse kitchen with a delightful sitting and dining area, open fire and exposed beams in the second sitting room, The Old Cart House provides superb accommodation. Walkers and mountain bikers will be spoiled for choice with bridleways, tracks and footpaths through magnificent open moors and countryside. The towns of Kirkbymoorside, Pickering, and picturesque Hutton-le-Hole are also all within easy reach. The perfect location for a wonderful holiday. Note: The Old Cart House can be booked with Ref 1391, together they sleep 16.
The beautiful valley of Farndale is in the North York Moors National Park, with the old Rosedale Ironstone Railway winding around the northern end of the dale and two small communities at Low Mill and Church Houses. Farndale is famous for the spectacular carpet of wild daffodils in the springtime and approximately 35,000 people come to see this amazing sight. The ancient market town of Kirkbymoorside is 10 miles away and has a good selection of shops and eateries. Pickering is 17 miles away and is home to the North York Steam Railway with trains running to Grosmont. Hutton-le-Hole is close by and home to the Ryedale Folk Museum, which is a worthwhile visit. This is a fabulous area for a holiday.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin, 1 x twin with cot.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Farmhouse kitchen with open fire, dining area and sitting area.
Sitting room.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, stereo/CD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent, additional fuel available from farm.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed front garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Shop 8 miles, pub 10 mins walk.
Note: The Old Cart House is approached by a narrow lane, with a hardcore drive 50 yards long.
Note: No fireworks please due to close proximity of farm animals.
Please note: property only accepts week long bookings from a Saturday during School Holidays and also between April and October inclusive
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Flamingo Land
Reviews (54)
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Craig
They are a lovely couple the husband was a character a funny man with a great personality. When we we entered the property it was very warm and cosy. The bedrooms are also cosy and well decorated with plenty of storage the kitchen and living room are unbelievable. This was my favourite part of the house where at night me and my family would enjoy a meal at the extra large table and the settle down in front of the open fire. The views are breath-taking I never write reviews and I've been in a lot of accommodations but I had to for this property Me and my family will defiantly be back
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Andrew
Obviously a bit off the beaten track, but that is what we love. Owners could not be more friendly or helpful, there if you need them. We will be back yet again!!!!! Thank you.
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Mark
There were one or two tiny improvements that could be made, which I will touch on later, but none of them detracted from this cottage receiving five stars. Location: Stunning. That's the only word I can use to describe the surroundings, from the rolling hillsides opposite the cottage, to the hedges and fields behind. The cottage is on a working farm and therefore isolated, but this was ideal for us as it's what we wanted. Cottage: Amazing. You're greeted by a large seating area, with flagstone floors and a grandfather clock slowly ticking away in the corner. Go up a couple of steps in you enter the main living area which comprises a large open plan kitchen, dining and living room space. The kitchen has plenty of cupboards, a dishwasher, a washing machine, etc. The dining table can seat ten or more people, and the living room area has ample seating for everyone. There is a bedroom on the ground floor with a double bed. There is also a bathroom downstairs next to the bedroom which has a shower, toilet and sink. There are three bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom is accessed via the stairs between the entrance room and the main living area. This a large and very roomy bedroom. There is another set of stairs leading up from the entrance room that leads to two further bedrooms, one which has two single beds and a cot. We were also welcomes with a bottle of prosecco, some milk and some bread. The niggly bits I spoke about earlier, which didn't detract from our stay, are as follows. 1) No logs or kindling for the open fire in the living room. 2) The orange gas lighter didn't work, I believe it needed gas adding to it. 3) The batteries in the remote control seemed to be failing as the TV was hard to work, but there were no fresh batteries anywhere. In the downstairs bedroom there is a TV, but the remote control only had a single battery in it rather than two. In the kitchen, it would have helped if there were some basic grocery items available, such as tea, coffee, condiments, cooking oil, etc. These are only minor things but would have enhanced our stay. That said, I'm more than happy to give the cottage five stars and would definitely recommend it to others.