The Barn

A great place to stay and in a convenient location.

Great to have a secure garden for our little dog and ample parking. We didn’t have any issues with road noise although others have mentioned it. We had lovely countryside views as well. Might be good to have a fan upstairs for the summer

We enjoyed a lovely week at The Barn.

The property is well located, just a few miles from York and despite a well used country lane being right outside we didn't really notice any traffic noise. The garden is great for the dog, (a small dog might squeeze under the fence) and the Barn had everything we needed during our stay. We only used the downstairs bedroom and en suite, a really comfy zip and link bed and plenty of storage space for clothes. A great place to stay.

Excellent cottage.

Very clean and has everything you need. Central to York only 10 minutes drive to park and ride. Also some loverly pubs close serving great food. Gold cup Inn is well worth a visit.

The location of The Barn is very handy for getting to a lot of places of interest around York and surrounding areas.

The various Park and Ride stations are nearby too. The cottage itself is comfortable and well equipped for any length of stay. Dogs have a well enclosed garden to play in and be safe. We enjoyed our stay while we were there and would heartily recommend at The Barn.

Easy access to York and Yorkshire.

Dog friendly

Very nice 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms perfect .

Had a lovely stay every thing you would need was there .

Rose and Colin were loverly hosts and Gill the dog was also a great host.

We had a loverly time at the barn and could not ask for more better equiped property. Nice secure property and ideal for our dog Blake. Stamford Bridge is just down the road and a nice place visit for food and supplys also a great place to walk by the river and view the Viaduct. Thank you for a loverly stay. Sue David and Blake the dog.

Fantastic property, well equipped, within easy traveling to York, Whitby, Scarborough and many other places and the hosts Rose & Colin very welcoming.

What a wonderful place to stay.

the barn was excellent and ideal for pets with a enclosed garden. A good location for visiting all the places. The owners very nice and not forgetting Gill border collie. Lovely cake and milk on arrival .hopefully return one day thanks again for a lovely holiday.

Our stay at the shed was absolutely brilliant, it is a very comfortable, well equipped, bright and cheerful place to stay and central to most places to the heart of Yorkshire.

Our thanks go out to the owners Rose ;& Colin of this lovely Holliday cottage.. Many thanks, Doug & Jo

A lovely place that is clean and comfortable.

It is well maintained and very well equipped. The price was very reasonable for an exceptional property and the owner lives on the neighbouring property and is an absolute delight. I would be happy to recommend this property to others and I look forward to another visit.

The cottage is situated just outside York and only an hour from the coast towns of Whitby and Scarborough .

And the Yorkshire moors and Dales . Inside was clean and enough equipment to make your stay homely . We enjoyed our stay . And would recommend the cottage .

Cosy cottage feel, all that you need for a relaxing break, even our dog felt it was home from home.

Lovely rural location surrounded by working farmland. Lots to see and do in the local area, if you chose to. This was a Birthday holiday for my Dads 90th, he loved it and felt very at home with the downstairs bedroom and walk in shower en suite. Thank you Rose for the welcome parkin on arrival.

The barn was a lovely property.

We wanted a restful holiday and that’s what we got.The property was spotless on our arrival and had everything you needed for a weeks stay. We didn’t bring a dog with us but the property would be perfect for anyone with a dog,totally secure. The barn is in an excellent position for visiting York and the coast. We had a lovely visit to Elvington air museum which is well worth a visit.Nearby Stamford bridge and Pocklington have all the shops you need for re stocking food without having to go to a main supermarket.

Excellent cottage and lovely hosts, we have thoroughly enjoyed our week at The Barn and would highly reccommend this property.

Nestled in beautiful countryside and yet a short distance from the historic city of York it offers the best of both worlds, a peaceful and relaxing environment with the convenience of retail therapy, eateries and bars within easy reach. We would definitely go back.

There could be a little more kitchen storage.

There is only one small kitchen cupboard, which was not high enough to store a bottle of squash. A shelf or cupboard on a wall would be a great benefit. The road outside is noisy and not just from farm traffic, even at 06.30 and late at night. The cottage and the owners are great.

we felt very comfortable in the property.

our dog enjoyed the garden.facilities were excellent and we thought it was a nice gesture to to have some home made cake to welcome us would definitely recommend this property

We had a very comfortable stay at the barn.

The property was ideal for our needs(2 adult couples), and the enclosed garden was perfect for the dog.

A lovely stay in a quiet place.

Very warm and cosy. Would love to sit in the enclosed garden in the summer. Safe for the dog. Lots of extra bits, games, jigsaws and books but only found after a few days. Big telly with multiple channels. Nice touch with fresh milk and fabulous parkin.

The Barn is a comfortable and well-equipped holiday cottage not far from Stamford Bridge.

We found everything we needed there and enjoyed our visit. The hosts, Rose and Colin, are very friendly and can be relied upon to give help immediately where needed. There is secure off-road parking.

Second stay at the barn Colin and rose were like the barn immaculate in every way credit to Sykes

We had a lovely stay at The Barn.

..the facilities and attention to detail are excellent. The situation is perfect for visits to York. The owners are great, kind, chatty and helpful. Looking forward to our next visit.

First class accommodation and owners very dog secure and well equipped owners could not do enough for you kitchen is so well equipped Gordon Ramsay could cook in it straight away enjoyed it so much booked again immediately

Exactly what I was looking for and didn’t disappoint.

Layout was perfect and it has everything required for a week’s stay. Only one negative comments / positive recommendation. The property is located on a busy road and the footpath behind the property was overgrown with nettles. With a dog to walk, it would have been better if this had been clear. Otherwise a perfect place.

Excellent accommodation, everything you need ,close to landmarks, attractions and beaches

Lovely place.

Close to York. Quiet and peaceful. Everything you need to meal prep, if you choose. 20-30 mins walk to a lovely pub in Low Catton. Short drive to closest shops. Garden for dogs and sitting out on an evening.

Lovely self-contained property.

Quiet, rural location but York within easy access via car and then park & ride service. We all enjoyed our stay.

The Barn was fantastic from sart to finish especially the welcome pack of milk tea and cake on arrival.

An ideal base to explore York and the surrounding area. Every need was catered for. Would recomend to anyone be it a couple or a small family. Rose and Colin the owners were on hand if you required anything. when time permitts will be booking again in the new year

A clean and warm comfortable cottage.

Good base for exploring and able to get away with ill husband as downstairs facilities. Christmas tree plant and brownies all added a welcoming touch.

An excellent warm space for us to visit York using the park and ride electric buses.

Easily accessible from the A64. We would recommend the barn for a spring or autumn break. Close to the Yorkshire Wolds and the Yorkshire coast there is lots to do outside of York. Our hosts were very helpful with planning before we arrived and were on hand if we had needed them.

I stayed with a friend who has never been to Yorkshire.

.. It was the best choice of place.. Everything was in good condition, even the pan handles didn't wobble (an issue I've had at other places).... The property was welcoming, comfortable and a pleasure to stay in. The basic supplies for cooking were a real treat for a pair of foodies on holiday. Thanks,, you did yorkshire proud...

Cutlery and pots and pans all needed cleaning before use.

The cups were tea stained. We cleaned a selection of what we would use, cleaned them then kept them separate for our use.

Third visit to this property.

As always, owners very friendly but non intrusive. Ample off road parking. 100% secure garden for the dog. Ideal property if you want a relaxing stay in the country but only a few miles from numerous attractions.

Great cottage but spoilt by noise from next door.

The barn is a lovely cottage to stay at we have been twice this year and will use it again.

The owners are lovely, keeping the cottage stocked with items you would usually forget to take. Definitely worth going.

Great place to holiday, out in the countryside, but with great access to York, via the park and ride, the road outside the property is a bit busy but really it’s not a problem, off road parking and a very friendly couple who own it added to a great stay…… this was our second stay there.

Which should tell you a lot.

Our third time in this cottage.

Lovely place to stay. Clean,cosy and comfortable. Close to park and ride into York. Close to York Aircraft Museum, Breezy Knees Gardens and much more.

This was our second holiday at The Barn and we enjoyed it as much, if not more, than our first which was pre-Covid.

The Barn is immaculately clean, comfortable, homely and tucked away for anyone wanting peace and quiet. Rose is the perfect host and Gil the dog is gorgeous. Every need catered for and an enclosed ample garden for our dog.

Lovely cottage in a great location, super friendly owner.

Thanks for a lovely short break :)

This property is well looked after, and a lovely cottage to stay in.

The owner came and made sure we settled in ok and if we needed anything. Looked after our needs. Will be back in August

We had a comfortable stay at The Barn.

It had all the facilities we needed and was very clean. It was a great location for visiting family, York and cafés. The owners were very welcoming and left us some cute cupcakes. We'll definitely book The Barn again.

Fabulous quiet week away everything you need.

. Lovely garden for the pooch

We were absolutely delighted with the whole stay.

This is a lovely cottage with every imaginable need allowed for. Would highly recommend this and would definitely want to stay again

A wonderful stay at The Barn.

Arrived early and enjoyed the welcome cake and tea that was on the diningroom table. A comfortable, well equipped cottage. Perfect location for touring the Yorkshire Wolds. Would definitely recommend and would go back.

We were looking for quiet holiday, so I don't know if we picked the wrong week but the road outside the cottage there was continuous traffic and we could'nt sit outside and even sitting inside the noise was bad even if the patio doors were closed, and then I was'nt feeling well so decided to come home a day early.

Wonderful holiday cottage.

Very well looked after with great facilities. The fluffiest towels I’ve ever felt and delicious complimentary homemade cake on arrival, definitely welcome after a 6 hour journey. Will definitely recommend.

Lovely place to stay.

Very peaceful and comfortable. Appreciated the lovely cake that greeted us and the owner coming to check everything was OK when we arrived. We know Yorkshire well and this was in a good position to drive to everywhere we wanted to visit. The garden was appreciated when it was sunny enough to sit out and the surrounding views were lovely. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again. My only downside (which is true of most rentals we have used) is that bath towels were small so we ended up using our bath sheet size beach towels. But that really is a small niggle on our part.

The location of the cottage was extremely good for visiting York and the Dales.

The cottage is extremely clean, comfortable and well cared for.

Situated amongst fields, this is lovely accommodation; we slept with skylights open - awoke to the birds' morning song.

Peaceful.

We had a week break in the Barn cottage and we had a fabulous time.

It’s was cosy, comfortable and a lovely break away.

Lovely cottage, well equipped and furnished.

Nice dog safe enclosed garden and good off road parking. Very friendly and helpful owners. Only negative point is the closeness to the road and the noise from local traffic. If you are looking for complete peace and quiet then the road traffic noise could be a problem. Had a very enjoyable week, lots of interesting places to visit within a hours drive.

This is clean, comfortable, well equipped, very quiet and peaceful accommodation situated out of town almost like being in a farm Cottage.

We felt very relaxed there but close enough to use the local pub for our cooked meal of the day saving us the bother. It had a large garden where we could relax in the summer evenings. Would highly recommend.

A very well equipped and comfortable cottage in a quiet and convenient location.

Good parking, safe, enclosed garden for the dog and well equipped kitchen. Stamford Bridge just a few minutes in the car with good pubs, takeaway, a co-op, chemist etc. Would definitely book again.

We were absolutely delighted with The Barn.

It is a lovely cottage with every need catered for. It was very quiet in the evening and at night time, although the main road could be quite busy during the day. The enclosed garden is wonderful if you have a dog, it's the best one we've found. The cottage was clean and well equipped, the shower excellent, a lovely big TV and good parking facilities. The owners kindly left us some milk and cake which was most appreciated after a long journey. We will definitely be returning to The Barn, highly recommended.

It's a fantastic area for anyone with a dog and looking for a quiet area to get away and chilll but also plenty of places to go if you are looking for something to do.

We will hopefully be back next year again.

We loved our holiday home.

It was comfortable, clean, homely and as soon as I saw the property and garden with the surrounding fields I felt relaxed. It had everything we needed and I wouldn’t hesitate in going back.

We had a wonderful time in The Barn over Christmas and it was very clean, warm and cosy!

The owner had left us a home baked cake and had also added Christmas decorations around the flat, including a small Christmas tree which were very nice touches! We used The Barn as a base for walking around Yorkshire and visiting York. It is situated in a quiet location about 15-20 minutes drive from York and with easy access to the Yorkshire countryside. Having the two bathrooms was definitely a bonus as there were four of us plus our hound. The owner of the cottage was very helpful and checked that everything was okay the day after we arrived.

Unfortunately we had to cut our stay short due to family bereavement.

The owner greeted us on arrive and could not be more helpful. The cottage was very clean with facilities as described. The village of Stamford Bridge was about 1 1/2 mile away with a fully stocked Coop. York was about 15 min drive away as was a good garden centre at Shiptonthorpe. The area was very Dog friendly as was The Barn and garden centre. There are many Dog friendly shops in York and several places where can take your dog in while you have a meal. Ultimate question would we return? YES it was brilliant. Dave & Margaret Bones

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage.

Suitable for wheelchair users with a ramp to the patio door and plenty of turning space throughout ground floor.

The owner of the cottage came to meet us to check everything was to our satisfaction which was a lovely gesture.

The cottage itself was very clean and had everything you could need.

Great location and everything we needed for a great holiday and the dog felt quite at home there.

A great base for exploring around York.

Due to fab weather we did lots of outside things. A trip to the beach and Brimham Rocks were highlights. The owner of The Barn was lovely, very friendly and helpful.

what we liked with sykes holiday is the fact that we do things at our pace this cottage met our expectations and york is a very nice place to visit so will do this again and like to thank mr and mrs downes

We enjoyed our holiday very much, we found the cottage well equipped with everything we required and very clean, the cake flowers and milk was a very nice thought by the owners, would highly recommend this cottage to others and would book it again.

Very warm welcome from our hosts

If you could pass this request onto the owner it might be something that is considered for the future.

"The garden was absolutely great for the dog - ours was still a pup and we needed the security. The garden had a gate but there was nothing to secure it from inside the garden. I don't think we would have thought about it until the neighbour in the other cottage tried to come in whilst the dog was in the garden. He wanted to ask us something and thought it would be ok to come in. After that we secured the gate with a spare dog lead. Perhaps the owner could fit a bolt lock for added security - not just for dogs but for children too"! Cannot fault anything else about the property or area it was excellent. Thank you