Guests say
Little Barn is a cosy, well-equipped cottage ideally located for exploring York and the surrounding area. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, peaceful setting, and easy access to the park and ride. The hot tubs, sauna, and outdoor spaces are popular highlights, and the hosts are described as friendly and helpful. While some mention dated décor, intermittent WiFi, and minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with guests describing the cottage as spotless, tidy, and well-presented. Only one or two minor mentions of dated carpets, but no significant cleanliness concerns were raised.
The location is a standout feature, with almost every review praising its proximity to York, the park and ride, and local attractions. The peaceful rural setting is also appreciated.
Guests find the cottage warm, comfortable, and cosy, with comfortable beds and a relaxing atmosphere. A few minor comments about dated décor and a noisy boiler, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
Facilities such as the hot tubs, sauna, games room, and well-equipped kitchen are well received. Some guests mention the WiFi can be unreliable and a few fittings could be updated, but most found everything they needed for an enjoyable stay.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack with tea, milk, and butter, and festive decorations. Please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Set within a large landscaped courtyard amid open fields, Little Barn is a beautiful country retreat..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed, (Accessed Via Bedroom 1)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared). Games room with pool table, air hockey, board games and darts (shared). Large garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue (shared). Hot tub and sauna for 6, with shower and toilet (shared). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: In the interest of your safety, the hot tub, sauna and games rooms are now available with disinfectant wipes to use at guests own risk.. Two miles from the city centre, these renovated, spacious 18th century farm buildings stand around a large landscaped courtyard amid open fields. Reached by a 200 yard private drive, they make an excellent holiday base for visiting the city, whilst returning to a country retreat. The city of York offers a variety of attractions - the ancient minster, city walls and beautiful architecture, together with a variety of museums, including the National Railway Museum, Castle Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre. The cobbled streets be-decked with flowers, home to many street artistes, house many interesting specialist shops, restaurants and bars and an open street market, sometimes visited by continental markets. Alternatively take a leisurely trip along the river, stopping at riverside inns. Two golf courses, a sports centre, Waterworld theme swimming pool, theatres, multi cinema complex, bowling alley, all lie within two miles, and there is a large playing field with football nets in the grounds. Racing at York, Thirsk, Ripon, Wetherby and Beverley. Castle Howard with open air summer concerts, 10 miles and the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway at Pickering, 25 miles which crosses the beautiful heather clad moors to Goathland (the Aidensfield of ’Heartbeat’) and Grosmont. Ancient seaport of Whitby with picturesque harbour and golden sands, 45 miles. Scarborough and Filey 40 miles. Shops 1 mile, pub 200 yards.
Free WiFi
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Please note: In the interest of your safety, the hot tub, sauna and games room are now available with disinfectant wipes to use at guests own risk.
Nearby points of interest
- Shambles
- JORVIK Viking Centre
Reviews (32)
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LAURENCE WILLIAM HORDEN
The cottage was clean, with nice new carpets and good furniture. The person (manager?) on site was kind and friendly. The lounge might have benefitted from a footstool but was well fitted out. The kitchen was clean and contained everything we expected, and in addition some nice thoughts like tea bags, milk and butter. Plenty of parking and lots to do in the area.
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Nicholas Cetera
Very pleasant stay , clean and great location close to park and ride .
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Nicky Robson/Fiona Elms
Great spot to stay - only thing would be to improve the internet. Showers good - clean- all the stuff in the kitchen you need- quiet- well placed - host very helpful- Would stay there again. Close to Monks Cross for shopping etc. Note we moved from the Hayloft to this smaller property once family members left after their stay. So we had the Hayloft for 2 nights and then tne little barn for 3 nights for the smaller family group.