By Anna from Ripon
4.5 stars out of 5.
On Sunday, 12 Jan 2025
My mother stayed at this cottage for a week with her 2 dogs, and I visited for a few nights too. It was a very well-equipped cottage, and we were impressed with the underfloor heating and efficient stove, which coped well with the sub-zero temperatures. It snowed heavily whilst we were there, which did make the long farm track quite difficult to navigate, but the farmer who owns the cottage was very helpful about clearing the track with his tractor. The cottage is next door to several other houses, so is not as isolated as you might expect. Overall a very comfortable stay and good value for money - thanks for looking after us.
By Simon from Morchard Bishop
4.3 stars out of 5.
On Sunday, 24 Nov 2024
Very happy with our stay. Location was excellent. Very happy with our stay. Location was excellent..
By Tim from Rowlands Gill
4.5 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 30 Aug 2024
A lovely spacious, comfortable cottage. Very peaceful and quiet but still within easy access of local attractions.
Spent an enjoyable week here, lots to do for the kids, enclosed garden for the kids and dog to play in was fab.
5 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 26 Jul 2024
This was the third year we have stayed at The Barn, which speaks for itself. The Barn fits all our needs: location; dog-safe garden; space; within distance of our favourite Yorkshire places to visit.
By Philip from Liverpool
5 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 26 Apr 2024
Cosy warm cottage with lovely welcome pack, quiet, excellent for walking and photography, will return.
By Sarah from Otley
4 stars out of 5.
On Saturday, 12 Aug 2023
Overall the property was really good but a couple of things, albeit superficial, could improve it. There were only 2 chairs in the garden, rather than 4 which would have been nice. There was a bench but this was rather rotten and dirty, as was the outdoor washing line. The shower itself was great but the grouting,/silicone was awful, meaning that the whole bathroom looked a bit shabby. Finally at the end of the drive, where the bins were, there was quite a bit of rubbish lying around. This was the first impression of the property and it could easily be tidied up. All sounds like a moan but given it was 4 stars and given what it costs, I think a few improvements could make a big difference.
5 stars out of 5.
On Sunday, 30 Jul 2023
Our second visit to The Hay Barn. Quiet, rural location. Very comfortable and enclosed garden for our spaniel.
By Rob from Nieuwkoop
4.7 stars out of 5.
On Monday, 29 May 2023
We loved staying in The Hay Barn. We had a warm welcome by the owners with a lovely giftbox with treats and a bottle of wine. The cottage has a warm rural atmosphere where everything you need is at hand for a holiday week. A very nice shower, good beds and a very complete kitchen.
There is a nice walking trail (4Mile) starting 4km from the cottage. Very beautiful. Also the towns in Yorkshire are a pleasure to visit. Masham is the nearest to the cottage and is a very attractive place with nice shops and pubs.
By Anita from LINCOLN
5 stars out of 5.
On Sunday, 23 Apr 2023
Lovely stay again at the Haybarn. Accommodation comfortable and clean as always. Ideal location for great walks
By Mary from HESSLE
4.5 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 11 Nov 2022
Lovely country location nice and quiet with good views. Good base for exploring the area. Only down side was the lack of drawers in double bedroom and the small ones in the bedside table wouldn't open and close properly.
By Bryan from Attleborough
5 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 28 Oct 2022
Had a lovely stay at the Hay Barn. Cottage is well appointed, warm and comfortable. Nice secure garden for our dogs and great walking, eating and places to visit near by. Would definitely recommend.
By Susan from Guildford
4.3 stars out of 5.
On Sunday, 25 Sep 2022
the directions to the property could be better, the track to the cottage is very uneven, rough , although we appreciate it is a farm track.
5 stars out of 5.
On Saturday, 13 Aug 2022
Lovely barn, beautiful rural setting close to amenities at Masham. Dog safe garden. Well be back to enjoy another holiday there.
By R E from WOLVERHAMPTON
4.7 stars out of 5.
On Sunday, 22 May 2022
We stayed at this property last year and were very pleased, exactly what we wanted. We returned this year,and haven't changed our opinion.
By Guest from Kinross
3.8 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 20 May 2022
Nice cottage. Lovely welcome pack. Perfect base for visiting Ripon, Harrogate and local villages. Great wee garden for our dog. Track leading to house needs some attention . Disappointed no facilities for recycling yet.
By Gillian from Durham
5 stars out of 5.
On Sunday, 01 May 2022
The property is in a pretty setting and close to some of the lovely dales villages
The cottage was very clean and very well equipped and a nice welcome basket on our arrival
The hosts Alan and Rachel were on hand if needed and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely return.
By Michelle from Aylesbury
5 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 29 Oct 2021
The Hay Barn offers first class accommodation. The owners provided a much appreciated welcome basket on arrival, the accommodation is very spacious, cosy, spotlessly clean and warm. Despite having a very wet week, we enjoyed exploring the beautiful location.
By Steven from Sheffield
5 stars out of 5.
On Saturday, 16 Oct 2021
Lovely setting, great facilities, recommend it without hesitation. Great if you have a dog. Toasty warm thanks to underfloor heating & wood burner.
By Neil from SOLIHULL
4.2 stars out of 5.
On Monday, 20 Sep 2021
A lovely, quiet location just outside the village but still with access to the Nidderdale AONB and surrounding area. The kitchen/dining space and separate lounge provided ample space for our party of four and the welcome pack was appreciated. The enclosed garden was a useful space to allow our dog access to the outdoors without the need to be on constant watch. One area for consideration may be better provision for recycling of glass/plastics etc. as it was unclear how this was to be achieved currently. Overall a very restful and enjoyable week was had by all.
By Liz from CHELTENHAM
5 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 03 Sep 2021
Beautiful cottage, spotless, well-equipped, very spacious and excellent value for money. We really appreciated the very generous welcome basket. Lovely spot with easy access to walks, local towns and villages. Thoroughly recommend.
By Nicola from MANCHESTER
4.8 stars out of 5.
On Friday, 23 Jul 2021
We have loved our stay here, just what we needed - very quiet location. Front garden was very secure for our dog and also very private for us. We brought our garden chairs so we could recline outside in the sun which was very relaxing! There is garden seating at a picnic table but if you want to relax bringing chairs is a good idea! Inside is very comfortable, nice to relax in evening and kitchen well equipped, good space for eating and cooking. Hosts were great, helpful and also non-intrusive which we like! And they left us a welcome pack which was lovely with essentials and some treats :) Area is quiet, masham was only 10 min drive though with supermarket and petrol. Lots of walking in the area its a de auto fill place and lots to visit.
By Vicky from BUXTON
5 stars out of 5.
On Saturday, 17 Jul 2021
What a gem of a find. This cottage is just outside the village of Grewelthorpe within an hour of everywhere you would want to go like Harrogate, Fountains Abbey, Grassington, Aysgarth Falls, Bedale, etc.
The cottage has all the usual amenities but also gave you plenty of room in the good sized kitchen and living room. Lovely big rain shower and spacious bedrooms including one on the ground floor should you need it. There was a lovely garden which we and our dogs enjoyed and fantastic views over the fields with the lambs, chickens and ducks roaming around.
We will definitely return, it was great.
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