Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Big Barn for its comfort, cleanliness, and excellent location near York. The property's festive decorations, hot tub, and sauna are frequently highlighted as delightful features. The welcoming hosts and thoughtful touches, such as provided essentials, contribute to a homely feel. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a popular choice for return visits.
Reviews frequently commend the property for its spotless condition, indicating a high level of cleanliness that contributes to the overall positive experience of the guests.
The property's proximity to York, ease of access to local attractions, and the availability of a park and ride service are consistently appreciated by guests, making the location highly convenient and desirable.
Guests find the cottage to be warm, cosy, and spacious, with comfortable seating and good-sized bedrooms, enhancing the overall comfort during their stay.
The property boasts well-received facilities such as hot tubs, a sauna, and a games room. However, some guests mention wear and tear and the need for updates, slightly impacting the score.
The hosts' thoughtful gestures, including welcome essentials and festive decorations, are warmly mentioned, though it is noted that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed.
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 (21)
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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.
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Rosa
The cottage was perfect for our group. All the facilities you’d need were there but the biggest treat was the Christmas tree and decorations in and around the property - fantastic. Location was great and very easy to access York too. Can’t wait to return!
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely warm cosy cottage, especially as the temperature outside was freezing or below. Short two night stay to visit York Christmas markets. Good size bedrooms, 2 doubles and a twin, was great for us. The lounge has enough seating for all, which is necessarily the case in some places. The owner was friendly and helpful. Located a 5 minute drive to a park and ride was great for getting into York. If you don’t want to cook there is a Toby Inn less than 5 min walk away. We also visited Castle Howard for the Christmas event. Would definitely stay at big barn again.