Swallows Farm

Cottage features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Rating

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Sleeps

17
Bedrooms

8
Bathrooms

4
Pets

Yes

The Property

Situated in a tranquil location, this charming, detached, period farmhouse is set on a non-working farm down a private road, surrounded by glorious South Yorkshire countryside, on the outskirts of the village of Sykehouse. Set in beautiful surroundings within very secluded grounds, and offering first-class accommodation, this Sykehouse cottage is tastefully furnished and styled while retaining its original character and charm, featuring beamed ceilings and impressive fireplaces, perfect for large family gatherings. With plenty of space to spread out, this cottage in South Yorkshire offers eight bedrooms set over three floors, likely to suit all family needs. A wonderful beamed double room features an integral shower cubicle and basin and a sofa in a mezzanine area. There is a family bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, three twin rooms, one of which is accessed by its own staircase, and a single room. In the eaves, on the third level of this Sykehouse cottage, there are two double rooms and a single bed on the large landing. The first floor family bathroom features a deep, freestanding, roll-top bath, and there is also a bathroom on the ground floor which is next to the twin bedroom and is ideal for less mobile guests. The spacious, well-equipped farmhouse kitchen, with its granite worktops, double Belfast sink, and double cooker, is perfect for social gatherings. Sit and enjoy delicious family meals together around the huge dining table in the kitchen of this Sykehouse cottage before retiring to one of the two sitting rooms, each featuring a cosy woodburning stove creating a warm and welcoming ambience. Outside this Sykehouse cottage, extensive, private gardens offer panoramic views over open countryside. Light the barbecue and enjoy alfresco dining in the warm summer sunshine, before ending the evening with a dip in the bubbling hot tub to really relax and soothe the soul. A barn has been transformed into a games room with table tennis and a badminton net with rackets and shuttlecocks! Let the kids play happily while you enjoy a bit of peace and quiet, or set up a family table tennis tournament in this delightful hidden space. Take an easy stroll through the orchard and farm fields or along the nearby canal bank, and take the kids to meet the owners’ alpacas in the nearby paddock! There is wonderful fishing just a mile away, at the popular Sykehouse Fisheries with competitions all year round. They will even break the ice for you in the winter! A good road network allows easy access to the pretty market towns of Yorkshire and the historic city of York, home to the Jorvik Viking Centre and the National Railway Museum. Take a trip to Hull and visit The Deep, while the seaside towns of Hornsea and Cleethorpes are well worth a visit. Kids of all ages will delight in spending a day at Xscape with its indoor ski slope, climbing walls and surfing, or maybe have a round of golf at one of the many nearby courses. This wonderful Sykehouse cottage is an ideal base for families and friends to get together and uncover the delights of Yorkshire.

Accommodation

Over three floors. Eight bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin, 2 x first floor double (one with shower, basin and mezzanine sitting area), 1 x first floor twin, 1 x first floor family room with 1 double and 1 single with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x first floor single, 2 x second floor double, 1 x single on second floor landing. Ground floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. First floor bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Two sitting rooms with woodburning stove.

Amenities

Oil central heating with woodburning stoves. Electric double oven and 7-ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs (one with Sky Sports, one with Freeview), DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stoves inc. in rent, wood available to purchase from owner. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Please bring your own hot tub towels. Travel cot and highchair. Ample off road parking. Front and side garden with hot tub, furniture, BBQ and orchard. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 10 mins walk. Note: Dogs to be kept in kitchen and first sitting room with tiled floor. Note: There is a lockable door linking the family room and first floor twin. Note: The ground floor bedroom and bathroom may be suitable for wheelchair users; the bathroom has a removable bath seat and grab handles, contact the owner for more details. Note: Stabling available by separate arrangement with owner. Note: Outside catering available all year round for seven people minimum, by prior arrangement with owner. Note: Check-in 4pm.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season

About the location

SYKEHOUSE

Asken 4 miles; Stainforth 6 miles; Thorne 7 miles; Goole 11 miles; Selby 14 miles.

The parish of Sykehouse is a peppering of hamlets, surrounded by the glorious South Yorkshire countryside, divided in two by the New Junction Canal, offering wonderful walks along its banks. The largest village within this parish is the village of Sykehouse, labelled the Longest Village in Yorkshire. The village is home to a friendly pub, The Old George, and is made up of a collection of listed buildings including the Grade II listed parish church of the Holy Trinity. The church was built of red brick and in a Gothic Revival style in 1869, although the tower was built in the early 18th century. The village of Sykehouse is home to the Sykehouse Arena Equestrian Centre and lends its name to the Sykehouse Russet apple, thought to be lost, but rediscovered growing in the Doncaster area in 1999. Explore the beautiful east coast of Yorkshire, or spend an adrenaline-filled day at Xscape, a giant leisure complex featuring an indoor real snow ski-slope, a surf simulator, a cinema, a bowling alley and much more to keep the whole family entertained! Twenty minutes' from the property you can practise your swing at the Thorne Golf Club, a picturesque parkland course surrounded by beautiful countryside. Discover the beauty of the Humberhead Peatlands Nature Reserve, nearly 3000 hectares in size, with an abundance of birdlife. Doncaster is within easy reach, home to the famous St Leger race each September, also providing plenty of shopping opportunities. The popular Trans Pennine Trail runs nearby and the majestic city of York is well worth a visit, with its wonderful selection of shops and restaurants and its variety of quaint cafés and tea rooms, as well as the towering York Minster and beautiful Museum Gardens. A wonderful base for uncovering the delights of South Yorkshire, all year round.

Recommended on

- “We could not fault anything”
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- “Just the most amazing time, house was better then our expectations, hot tub was hot, beds were wonderful, we all slept so well. The house was very warm and cosy, lots of wood for the log fires in both rooms. The owners could not of been more helpful if they had tried, would recommend this farm house as one with a special charm, in a really lovely setting. Pets were given their own towels, which was a plus. We were taken to see the animals and hand fed the Alpacas, wish we could of stayed longer, will be returning for sure.”
Shaun C, London, United Kingdom, December 2014
- “Wonderful short break, wish it was longer”
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- “Although it will sleep 17 there was just the two of us and our dogs we had a brilliant few days in this 200 year old farm house with its typical quirky low ceilings and some beamed rooms with wood burner stoves.5 We had our two Springer Spaniels which were made welcome (we did clear up after our dogs) Anita and Shaun the owners could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We look forward to returning”
Muskie D, November 2014
- “Ideal for a large parties”
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- “The farmhouse was a great venue for our family gathering with 14 of us staying 8 grown ups , 4 children and two babies with a further six people joining us during the first few days ,plenty of room for inside and outside in the enclosed gardens for the children to play. .Our host who lived on site were very helpful and solved any issue instantly. The points raised now i hope will be helpfully to the owners which we noted during our stay There were not keys for the windows that were locked . No fire prevention equipment. No warnings anywhere that tiled floors were Very slippery when wet. Gardens should be checked after every let for dog mess.T he large kitchen lack quite a few tools implements and there needs to be enough cups/mugs for all total staying. Hot tube great but area around it needs tiding up, wood burning stove in front room needs repairing and if provided seasoned wood as the green stuff does not burn well .Games room /barn needs a lot of work ,children and hard floors don,t work!! Overall this property was ideal for our needs and wants and we would return if there was another clan gathering in the future.”
PerthCamera, Perth, October 2014

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Customer reviews

- “Liked the space and the character of the accommodation and the owners were very helpful and friendly. Loved the wood burners and the rooms. Kitchen well stocked with crockery etc.”
Mrs Jackson, Romford, December 2014
- “The cottage was very clean and welcoming. The owners/hosts were very helpful and couldn't do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. There was plenty of room for everyone, the kitchen was beautiful and large, and the tiled floor is very easy to wash and keep clean - particularly important if you have young children/toddlers and/or a dog. The property is dog friendly, we were so grateful we could bring our little dog with us. There is easy access to the back garden which is very large/spacious and important for dog owners. The garden was clean and had plenty of room to play games. Perhaps the highlight of the property is the hot tub and the fireplace. The hot tub is excellently located near the back door and everything was beautifully tidy. The fireplace was a great feature to have, particularly in the evening whilst watching TV. The property has a sky box and Internet Wifi access, excellent to keep the family entertained and also if you want to keep in touch with your work or business. It was just perfect for us. We plan on returning and making this a regular holiday break for us and our family.”
Mr Harris, Newark, November 2014
- “Owners were lovely, very attentive and accommodating. The hot tub was brilliant and everyone loved it. The cottage itself was fantastic. We were talking about heading back for New Years but they are fully booked!”
Mr Thorp, Salford, October 2014

Customer Account