Guests say
Ash Tree Barn receives high praise for its spacious, comfortable, and modern accommodation, set in a peaceful rural location ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and nearby towns. Guests consistently mention the friendly and welcoming hosts, well-equipped kitchen, and thoughtful touches such as information packs. The property is noted for being clean and cosy, with lovely countryside views and good access to local amenities and walking routes. While a few guests mention minor issues such as shower temperature, outside seating, or the approach road, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive and many guests express a desire to return.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with guests describing the property as spotless, immaculate, and very well maintained. Only one or two minor comments mention cookware needing extra cleaning, but these are exceptions.
The location is widely praised for its beautiful countryside setting, proximity to walking routes, local pubs, and easy access to Halifax and Hebden Bridge. A few guests note the approach road has potholes and the main road can be busy, but these do not detract significantly from the overall positive impression.
Guests consistently describe the barn as spacious, cosy, and homely, with particular mention of comfortable beds and a relaxing atmosphere. Only minor comments about the shower and bathroom temperature are noted.
Facilities are described as modern, well-equipped, and thoughtfully designed, with amenities such as WiFi, Sky TV, and pet-friendly features. Occasional suggestions for improvement include more storage space and better outdoor seating, but these are rare.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome bottles of wine and dog towels, as well as helpful information packs and friendly, attentive hosts. Please note that gifts such as wine are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Set on a high promontory overlooking the wild and rugged countryside of Calderdale, this charming, upside-down wing of the owners stone-built farmhouse is situated in the tiny hamlet of Wainstalls one of the locations used in the TV series Happy Valley, just two miles from Luddenden. This lovely, restored property offers wonderful views of the surrounding area and first-class holiday accommodation, ideal for getting away from it all and enjoying a romantic break. It is part of a large, non-working farm and on the first floor, there is a spacious living area with a curved ceiling, modern Velux windows and a large picture window on the gable end to take advantage of the spectacular views across the valley.
With a 50" screen television with Netflix, it makes a luxurious sitting area, while the king size bed is positioned to take advantage of the fabulous views. On the ground floor, there is a modern, well-equipped kitchen/diner, a first-class shower room and access to a small patio area, where you can enjoy a glass of wine in the evening sunshine. You can also make use of the owners spacious grounds! The local pub is just a two-minute walk away, renowned for its hospitality, good ale and excellent food, plus there are many inspiring walks across the beautiful moors that can be enjoyed from the doorstep.
Hebden Bridge, Haworth and the bustling town of Skipton are all within an easy drive and definitely worth exploring. Look out for the Ted Hughes Festival that takes place in the town of Mytholmroyd, his birthplace, each year, or visit Shibden Hall, an exquisite, six hundred year-old timber manor house set within 37 hectares of the Shibden Valley! This fabulous holiday home is ideal for a couples retreat, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy this historic corner of the Yorkshire Dales.
Luddenden, a Conservation village in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, close to Hebden Bridge. The village has a lovely church "St Mary's" and a very old pub "The Lord Nelson" where Bramwell Bronte once drank and is asserted to have established the first public library in one of the upstairs rooms.
Accommodation
First floor open plan studio accommodation with one king size bed, sofa bed and sitting area.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Shared external utility.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer in utility, 50" TV with Freeview and Netflix, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars by cottage.
Patio with furniture, plus spacious grounds shared with owners.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Farm shop less than a mile away.
Other shops 2 miles, pub 2 mins walk.
Note: This property is located above a garage.
Reviews (83)
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Mervyn
Car parking is great. We would have no hesitation in going again.
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Darren
..perfect spot and as peaceful as can be...its exactly as described...absolutely fabulous week in an awesome spot...thanks for providing such a great place
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Mark
Mark and gill the hosts were great / friendly . Thanks for the lovely bottle of wine . Bed was very comfy and the accommodation was very homely . Some great walks around the area with the dog . Five plus stars for ash tree barn ,very modern accommodation . Sky and WiFi a bonus . Thanks .