Guests say
The Granary offers a charming and spacious cottage experience in a peaceful yet convenient location near York. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The hot tub, games room, and outdoor spaces are popular highlights, and the property is ideal for families and groups. Thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers are appreciated, though not guaranteed. Some guests note areas for improvement, including dated décor, kitchen and bathroom updates, and occasional noise from the nearby road. Overall, the property provides a relaxing and enjoyable stay with excellent access to York and local amenities.
Most guests found the cottage spotlessly clean, with fresh bedding and towels. A few mentioned carpets or lounge areas could benefit from deeper cleaning, but overall impressions were very positive.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to York, park and ride, shops, and countryside. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and easy access to attractions, making it ideal for exploring the area.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a cosy atmosphere. Some noted the property could be cold during the day due to heating timers, and a few found the lounge or second bedroom less inviting, but overall comfort is rated highly.
Facilities such as the hot tub, games room, and well-equipped kitchen are well received. Some guests suggest updates to the kitchen, bathroom, and lounge, and mention minor maintenance issues like loose flooring and slow WiFi.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches like welcome hampers with bread and milk, as well as kitchen and bathroom sundries. Please note these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With just being two miles away from the city centre, this cottage is an ideal base for visiting the fantastic city..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed (Child Only)
Bathroom: Bath, 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.. 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
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 (29)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely location, very quiet, we really enjoyed the hot tub
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Confirmed Guest
Thank you for another wonderful stay, the team said they have had a great time and we will be back if in the area. Thanks!
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JOHN POUND
After about 50 years of self-catering this was one of the best cottages we have stayed. Clean. well decorated and furnished. Most comfortable beds we have ever slept in, Close proximity to Park and Ride was brilliant. Gladly recommend to anyone