Guests say
Little Barn is a cosy and comfortable holiday rental with easy access to York, praised for its peaceful location and additional amenities like hot tubs and a sauna. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cleanliness, and the rural setting. The property is ideal for families and offers a relaxing retreat with a touch of luxury.
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of the property, describing it as 'spotless' and 'very clean', indicating high standards of hygiene and care.
The location is frequently highlighted as convenient for accessing York, with the park and ride nearby, and as a peaceful rural retreat, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Reviews describe the property as 'comfortable', 'cosy', and 'warm', with good beds and a relaxing atmosphere, though some guests noted the need for updates in decor.
Facilities like the hot tub, sauna, and well-equipped kitchen are well-received, but some guests mention unreliable WiFi and dated fittings, suggesting room for improvement.
While guests have had positive experiences, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
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 (24)
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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!
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Confirmed Guest
2nd time staying at Little Barn. Very comfortable and cosy. Easy to get into York on the park and ride.
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Zoe
It was a convenient place to stay with easy acces to York.