Guests say
Wandale Barn is a spacious and peaceful cottage, ideal for families and groups seeking a quiet countryside retreat. Guests consistently praise its tranquil setting, generous outdoor space, and proximity to local attractions and villages. The property offers ample room, multiple bathrooms, and is well-suited for both adults and children. While the barn is generally well-equipped, some guests noted minor issues with kitchen utensils, games, and appliances. The owner is responsive and helpful, ensuring a pleasant stay. Overall, visitors enjoyed their holidays and would recommend the property for its comfort and location.
Reviews do not mention any significant cleanliness issues, and the property is described as beautiful and well-presented. The lack of negative comments suggests a good standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, privacy, and proximity to York, local villages, and attractions. Guests appreciate the rural setting and easy access to walks and local pubs.
Guests highlight the spaciousness, multiple bathrooms, and suitability for families, including teenagers and dogs. The barn is described as comfortable and ideal for group stays.
While the property offers many amenities, some guests noted a lack of kitchen utensils, issues with the fridge and dishwasher, and incomplete games. However, the overall facilities are considered good for group stays.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This barn conversion offers superb holiday accommodation perfect for families and groups of friends in an area of true beauty..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Accessed Via Bedroom 1)
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed lawned garden with terrace, BBQ and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 4 car. No smoking.. Standing peacefully in the heart of picturesque Ryedale, this carefully converted detached barn offers superb quality spacious holiday accommodation perfect for families and groups of friends. Situated in the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are walking and cycling tracks in abundance, an ideal way to enjoy the stunning scenery, quaint villages and market towns. Hovingham (3 miles) is the ancestral home of the Duchess of Kent and this picturesque village has a bakery where visitors can enjoy freshly baked bread and pies. The magnificent 18th-century house at Castle Howard, location for the filming of Brideshead Revisited is close by and hosts annual events and concerts, has an award-winning farm shop and beautiful gardens. Local places of interest include Nunnington Hall, Rievaulx Abbey, Eden Camp Museum and Flamingo Land, and you can find out about their opening times on one of the touch screen computers we provide. Helmsley (10 miles), with its Walled Garden, Duncombe Park and an open-air swimming pool (summer season only), has a variety of individual shops, inns and traditional tea shops, and from Pickering (13 miles) you can board the famous steam train and travel through the scenic North Yorks Moors National Park to the fishing resort of Whitby. Along the Heritage Coast there are miles of sandy beaches and smugglers’ coves can be found at Staithes and Robin Hood’s Bay. The historic walled city of York (20 miles) holds irresistible appeal for all ages with its minster, castle and railway museums, Jorvik centre, river cruises and ghost walks. Shops and pub 1½ miles.
Free WiFi
Info- Dogs not allowed upstairs or into the bedrooms, we have a lovely dog bed downstairs for them, extra cleaning will be charged if guests cause damage or mess upstairs.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Pro: - Big house, with plenty of rooms and outdoor space. The kids loved playing in the garden and picking blackberries. - It is located in the middle of the fields, so very quiet (no passing traffic). - Well located - approx 30min drive from York and other locations of interest. - pub near by that offers amazing pizzas (incl. Gluten free) and supermarkets within 15 min drive.-Loads of bathroom meaning you don’t have to wait in turns. Cons: - not easy to find, there is a sign from the road but it has not aged really well and could do woth being replaced. The GPS will take you through the village, but that is not quite correct, so be careful. - lacking utensils, pans etc. Considering the amount of people the cottage can accommodate. - Fridge door does not close properly. - we could not get the dishwasher to clean the dishes properly (this one might be on us). - there are toys and games provided, but it looked messy and we did not use most of them as they looked like they could have been incomplete (could do with a refresh). This said, we did enjoy our stay and I would definitely recommend this cottage.
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Marion
A lovely holiday home perfectly placed for visiting York, Scarborough, Whitby and Filey.
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Doreen
Wandale Barn is a beautiful cottage, with plenty of space for family and friends. Owner was extremely quick to respond to the couple of initial questions that we had. It is in a very quiet and private setting with fields on all sides. Will hopefully return.