Guests say
Little Barn is a cosy, well-equipped cottage ideally located for exploring York and the surrounding area. Guests consistently praise its peaceful setting, easy access to the park and ride, and family-friendly outdoor facilities such as hot tubs, sauna, and play areas. The property is clean and comfortable, with welcoming hosts who are responsive to guests’ needs. While some mention dated décor, occasional WiFi issues, and minor maintenance points, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a popular choice for repeat visitors and families seeking a relaxing break.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well-presented. There are no significant complaints about cleanliness, indicating a consistently high standard.
The location is frequently described as excellent, peaceful, and ideal for accessing York via the nearby park and ride. Guests also appreciate its proximity to shopping centres and rural surroundings.
Guests find the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with good beds and plentiful hot water. A few mention minor noise from the boiler and dated décor, but overall comfort is rated highly.
Facilities such as hot tubs, sauna, games room, and outdoor space are praised and enjoyed by families. Some guests note dated fittings and occasional WiFi or TV signal issues, but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Guests mention welcoming hosts, helpful communication, and thoughtful touches such as a 'get you in' pack 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. Payphone (shared). Use of freezer. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared). Large garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue (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 (26)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a fantastic stay at Little Barn. The location is excellent - we drove to the nearby park and ride on several days and it was so convenient for heading into York. The cottage was perfect and the beds were comfy. Our son loved the games facilities that were on offer - a field to kick a ball around, table tennis table (although cramped in, it was a bonus), dart board and pool table. We would definitely recommend the accommodation for anyone wanting a trip to York.
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Confirmed Guest
Little Barn was clean and tidy, ideally situated for access to the centre of York with a convenient and cost effective park and ride only a mile away.
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Pedro
We had a fantastic stay at Little Barn! The place is cosy, spotles, and beautifully presented, making it the perfect little getaway. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and the peaceful surroundings make it easy to relax and unwind. The host was welcoming, helpful, and made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend Little Barn to anyone looking for a quiet, comfortable, and charming place to stay wed happily return!