Guests say
Big Barn is a spacious and cosy cottage in a peaceful yet convenient location near York, ideal for families and groups. Guests consistently praise the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and excellent amenities such as hot tubs, sauna, and games room. The property is beautifully decorated, especially at Christmas, and the hosts are welcoming and helpful. While some mention minor maintenance issues and occasional cleaning lapses, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, with several describing it as spotless. However, a few reviews noted dust, some cookware not properly cleaned, and a need for more thorough cleaning between lets.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent—peaceful, secluded, and very convenient for York city centre, park and ride, and local amenities such as supermarkets and restaurants.
Guests generally found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with good-sized bedrooms and ample seating. A few reviews mention the property feeling 'tired', uncomfortable sofas, and small en-suites, but these are outweighed by positive comments.
The hot tubs, sauna, and games room are standout features, much enjoyed by guests of all ages. Some minor issues were noted, such as unreliable Wi-Fi, dated games room equipment, and maintenance needs, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as Christmas decorations and welcome gifts like milk, bread, and butter. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay. Hosts are described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
About this property
Big barn is an excellent base for those wanting to discover and explore York with its many attractions and sights..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Payphone (shared). 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. 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
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.
Reviews (23)
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Confirmed Guest
The property is generally looking quite tired and needs refreshing throughout. The three piece suite is particularly uncomfortable and needs replacing. There is no information about local emergency services, for example, doctor, dentist or hospital. Lots of the leaflets relating to white goods relate to products no longer there. Some of the cookware had not been cleaned properly. The pre set heating programme was insufficient for a cold March and several radiators needed bleeding. The ensuite was very small making it difficult to use without bumping into the walls. This was certainly not a 4 star property.
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Confirmed Guest
Cottage comfortably takes six adults, not far from shopping centre, Toby Carvery and park and ride into York. Owner very helpful, feel that maybe the cottage hadn’t been let recently as very dusty. The on-suite bathroom needs an upgrade and brighter lighting as very dark. Weekend spent with family and grandchildren, they definitely enjoyed the hot tub.
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Carrie Murphy
3 night stay for our wedding anniversary. (this was my second visit)Perfect location, shopping centres and park and ride all close by.Very comfortable and spacious cottage all dressed for Christmas with a lovely christmas tree 🎄 and beautiful outdoor christmas decorations.Added gesture of milk, bread and butter from host on arrival.Hot tub is amazing.We will most defiantly be returning.Thank-you for a wonderful stay.