Barnbrook

Yet another wonderful stay at Barnbrook, the perfect place to relax after a day on the fells.

The property is spotlessly clean with everything you need for a perfect stay (yes it has reliable broadband!). The location is very quiet with a great pub serving food 5 mins walk away. Hope to be back again next year!

A comfortable and well equipped property, conveniently situated for exploring Wensleydale and surrounding areas of the Yorkshire Dales.

It was good to find well filled bookshelves with a wide variety of interesting reading, novels and books with information about the local area. When the wifi developed a problem the owner was very prompt in coming to deal with it and chasing BT to get it fixed. We would be happy to return, and plan to some time next year.

Have to say first that Carperby was a very convenient base.

Whilst the village itself has few facilities and I'd not even heard of it before, it is very central in Wensleydale and with easy access to other popular spots in the area and farther afield. Barnbrook itself was ideal for myself being a single traveller, but also with more than enough room for a party of 3 or 4. It was comfortably furnished, everything was to hand and it was nice and peaceful!

Another stay at Barnbrook, for us an ideal location, convenient to local amenities and amazing walking from the door, Aysgath Falls barely a mile of easy walking.

Very comfortable cottage with everything you could possibly need.

A home from home, with such beautiful scenery on the doorstep.

A return visit, very clean and well equipped, Spacious and very much home from home.

The countryside is most wonderful.

Excellent location, immaculately clean, extremely well equipped.

Looking forward to our return.

Lovely cozy cottage in a perfect location to explore the Yorkshire Dales.

A lovely comfortable cosy cottage and ideal location in the heart if the beautiful Yorkshire Dales

Second stay in this cottage which is comfortable and cosy, even in December with strong winds.

Very well equipped with every thing you need for a pleasant stay, spotlessly clean. Ideal spot for a stay in the Dales

This is the 3rd time we have stayed in Barnbrook.

It is such a lovely cosy & welcoming cottage. It has everything and more. Its a nice short walk to the pub which serves good food at a reasonable price. We have already booked our stay for next year.

Lovely cottage, very well equipped.

It is really clean and warm. We spent a very enjoyable week here. Plenty of crockery, pans and utensils to make cooking very easy to do. Situated in a good walking area too, with walks from the door.

Fantastic little cottage.

Home from home lovely village and lovely views. Would stay again loved it the only thing I would say is update your photos.

This was a lovely maintained, clean, comfortable cottage.

Everything and more that u would need, very well thought out. I loved the induction hob. Situated in a nice corner at the end of the village. It was nice to receive an email from the owner with all the information regarding the cottage before we arrived, which was so helpful. We certainly would love to return to this cottage.

Lovely cottage clean comfortable warm and well equipped with everything you could need for a week away.

Highly recommended

A wonderful cottage that's clean, spacious and very well equipped for a self-catering break.

The views and location are fantastic with easy access to the Dales and nearby Leyburn. The local pub is barely a 5 minute walk and serves really good food. A really nice property in a breath-taking location and we hope to return here.

We had a lovely time at Barnbrook.

Comfy bed, good facilities, everything you might need. Easy walk to The Wheatsheaf pub, which served nice food. We did a walk to Aysgarth Falls, which was really good.

We've been to this property on a number of occasions and it never fails to disappoint.

Always spotlessly clean, everything is provided to ensure a great stay in the dales. The property is in a quiet location whilst providing easy access to the Dales and surrounding area. An excellent pub serving food is a couple of minutes walk away.

The only reason I haven’t given high score for facilities is the poor shower.

It desperately needs replacing as it is basically just a trickle of water. Everything else was perfect. The cottage is very comfortable and very well equipped. Thank you so much for the welcome goodies.

Wonderful location.

Clean, Cosy and comfortable. A lovely touch "welcome arrival " of mincepies and bubbly. Just one thing we thought could be added and that is a handle in the shower (for us oldies). Otherwise everything we needed. We would definitely come again.

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Barnbrook.

The first night there we booked again for next year. Barnbrook is so comfortable and cosy. The kitchen is amazing, and well equipped. Thank you.

We had an amazing stay in Barnbrook - we really found everything we needed for the perfect stay.

Kitchen well equiped, bed extremely comfy, useful washing machine ( which we did use, thankyou ) lounge cosy - what more can we say !

We really enjoyed our stay in Barnbrook.

The cottage is very clean and warm. There is plenty of equipment in the kitchen to use for cooking your own meals. An excellent place to stay. Thanks. Kath and John.

We have just booked for next year.

Our third visit. This says all!

We really enjoyed our stay in Carperby.

It is a wonderful quiet location with plenty of attractions close by. The cottage is very equipped and comfortable. We appreciated the comprehensive information provided by the owner.

Excellent in all respects, Would visit again in the future.

Beautiful cottage with everything supplied for a comfortable stay.

Would love to stay again.

A really nice cottage in perfect location with everything within half hour drive, wheatsheaf inn on doorstep for lovely food, are looking at booking again for next year

Barnbrook cottage is very comfortable!

It is very clean and well maintained ,and equipped inside,beautifully situated in a lovely village in a quiet location With lovely views of the countryside around! We both really enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it to anyone.

Lovely cottage, well equipped and peaceful.

Beautiful walks especially to Aysgarth falls

One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in.

Great location with lots of walks nearby and calling curlews all around! We picked a great week weather wise for walking as it was cloudy with some sunny spells. We loved all the pictures around the house and the kitchen diner was very well equipped and a nice relaxing/eating space. It was a very comfortable cottage and near to some great restaurants too. We will definitely return. The only thing that let it down slightly was the shower which was a bit feeble and the reason we have given it 4 stars rather than 5.

We stayed over Christmas ,the cottage was warm and comfortable the bed was very comfortable , every thing we needed in the Kitchen with plenty of space for us to put our provisions.

Spotlessly clean all through. Unfortunately we had two big storms during our stay, major wind and lots of rain, but it did make the waterfalls spectacular. We love the Dales and have spent a lot of time visiting over the years, the weather has not put us off and we will be back.

Lovely cottage on the edge of the village.

Spotlessly clean and with everything needed for our stay. Nice quiet location without being isolated.

What a beautiful property.

It was clean and so well equipped. We will definitely stay there again. Easy walk from the cottage to Aysgarth falls. The wheatsheaf pub is a few minutes' walk and serves delicious food.

Barnbrook is a beautiful cottage and exceptionally well presented for holiday stays.

I was very comfortable there - no problems at all.

We really enjoyed our stay at Barnbrook cottage.

It was extremely clean and comfortable and tucked away in Carperby. There are some great walks from the door. A very peaceful and relaxing week.

The cleanliness was okay however the bathroom light fitting was covered in dust.

No idea how but one morning despite the window being shut and door the bathroom had 6 flies in. We did notice quite a few flies but put it down to the fact all windows were open on arrival. However after killing all the ones we found and shutting all windows they were still getting in. Very well equipped and also they left cleaning products so we could give it a good clean before we left. We liked the fact it had a washer and dryer although we did not use it is handy to go home with clean clothes. Parking we found was difficult as there was a very large vehicle and it made it difficult to manoeuvre our car. By the end of the week it was parked at the entrance drive so at least gave us more room. Heating is quite slow with storage heaters. Never come across them before and found that you had to leave them on 24/7 and even then I could sit my hand on the top despite it being on full. Over pleasant stay and would recommend. I would also like to thank the owners for their instruction booklet as I had never used an induction hob before.

Another relaxing stay at Barnbrook, convenient for walks and days out in a peaceful part of the dales.

The cottage was perfect in every way - superbly equipped with much thought put into providing a welcoming and comfortable stay.

The Wheatsheaf Inn in Carperby village proved a great place for food and drink. There are easy walks from the cottage door to Aysgarth Falls and Castle Bolton and for more dales walking, it is only a short drive out to Hawes and Buckden. A lovely time was had by all.

Our first holiday in the Yorkshire Dales was made memorable by our stay in Barnbrook in Carperby.

It had everything we wanted and more - a home from home.

Very comfortable.

Home from home. Everything you could possibly need.

Barnbrook is a gem of a cottage.

It is part of a small group of barn conversions, whose configuration allows privacy and spacious accommodation. Both the good-sized living room and the large dining kitchen are comfortable and well-equipped; the utility room is useful and there is clothes-hanging space in the little garden. The downstairs loo is invaluable. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms with a very comfy double bed and plenty of wardrobe hanging space. The bathroom has a small cabinet to keep razors and toothbrushes away from the washbasin, and there is a screened and adjustable-headed shower over the bath. Outside is ample parking for two cars, and down a few steps is a sweet little garden with table and chairs. At the end of the drive is Carperby, with a great pub (the Wheatsheaf) and easy walks to Aysgarth Falls and Bolton Castle, or through the woods to Woodhall and back over the moor. A memorable feature of Barnbrook is that everything is so spotlessly clean, and the huge store of dvds, games and guidebooks shows that the owner is determined to go the extra mile. This is our second visit, and we very much look forward to a third!

Quiet location, comfortable cottage.

Had a lovely stay

clean, warm, spacious yet cosy and very well equipped.

The cottage was spacious had everything one could need was warm and very very clean beds were comfortable l would recommend barnbrook to family and friends I've stayed in at least 30 of sykes cottages over many years and this has to be in my top 5 for facilties and cleanliness

This is not a complaint, and we guess it would be difficult to make any changes.

...the shower over the bath denies access to some people with disabilities.

The mirror in the bathroom is too high for persons under 5' 7" The property could do with a full length mirror somewhere.

An immaculate and comfortable cottage owned by people who have clearly thought of everything you need to make Barnbrook a home from home.

It is certainly one of the best properties we have stayed in - highly recommended therefore.

The cottage suited our requirements perfectly.

It is comfortable and well equipped, with easily accessible parking space. The owner contacted us in advance and provided a lot of useful information. Everything in the house worked, something you can’t always take for granted in holiday cottages! The pub a few minutes’ walk away did excellent food, and towns such as Leyburn, Hawes and Richmond are within easy reach. We can definitely recommend this property.

Very well equipped cottage - owners seem to have thought of everything!

Plenty of space for our own groceries too. Very comfortable and excellent location

The most challenging part of the holioday was the hob and oven never having seen one like this before, but once I mastered it everything ok.

It was very well appointed the beds were comfortable, easy parking. Some things we were advised to take ie:- tea towels & oven gloves were provided. All in all a very nice place, I would highly recommend

This is a gem of a cottage in a perfect location for a walking holiday.

The cottage is comfortable and well-equipped, and was spotlessly clean throughout. The tiny garden is a lovely fragrant place for an afternoon drink, and the Wheatsheaf a short flat stroll up the road serves good food and well-kept beers. The kitchen is large and has everything you need, including a good-sized fridge-freezer and a proper dining table for four. The sitting room has two deep, comfy sofas, the bedrooms are well-sized with plenty of wardrobe space, and the bathroom is adequate with an over-bath shower. All in all a memorably excellent holiday cottage. We have already booked for two weeks next year.

Carperby is a great place to stay if you like walking there were a variety of walks right from the door and the village pub was very welcoming but be sure to book if you want to eat as it’s very popular.

Our cottage was very comfortable and had everything you needed plus more, very clean and well equipped. We would definitely return to this area as there is plenty to explore.

Beautiful place, spotlessly clean and everything you could possibly need, we absolutely loved our stay at Barnbrook and will be returning

Lovely cottage located in a lovely village, very convenient for exploring the Dales.

Cottage was very comfortable with all amenities needed. Very short walk to the local pub, serving very nice food. Would definitely recommend and we hope to be back!

The barn has been converted to a high standard of comfort with a convenient layout and very good equipment and furnishings It was immaculately clean upon arrival.

It was very cosy and the king sized bed was very comfortable. The quiet setting within the lovely village of Carperby is another attractive feature. We walked most days out from the cottage enjoying the network of footpaths which radiate from the village into the quintessential Dales landscape.

A well equipted cottage and we enjoyed our stay in a very peaceful village.

This cottage was very nice, cosy and welcoming.

It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Lovely and warm all the time. Really good location for visiting the area and lots of nice walks from the village. Good pub a short walk away. Lovely welcome treats when we arrived. We have already recommended this cottage to our friends. Thanks for a lovely stay.

The cottage was cosy and warm and we were pleasantly surprised that in spite of the problems with the Bilsdale aerial the TV worked fine.

The photo of the front of the cottage was a little misleading as it showed an empty courtyard as if it was part of the property. In the event, several cars used this area for parking. However it did not really affect us as we only had one car to park, fortunately.

The cottage was spacious, clean and well situated in the village.

The communal rooms are large and the kitchen/diner is well appointed.

Our family stayed at Barnbrook during the summer holidays.

it was the perfect base for us to explore the dales. The cottage was really lovely. Thankfully unlike other cottages they actually provided suitable cookware, including baking trays for the requisite frozen chips and pizzas that young families eat! Very clean. Would really like to stay again.

Enjoyed a great five days at this spacious, homely, warm, well equipped barn conversion with plenty of off-road parking.

Situated at the edge of this lovely small village it is 5 minutes walk to The Wheatsheaf a superb friendly pub serving excellent good value food. We didn't use the car as there are plenty of walks from the door and on the wet day we caught the community bus into Leyburn. We walked to Askrigg, Bainbridge, West Burton, Thoralby, Aysgarth, Castle Bolton and Redmire

An excellent cottage, have stayed in many Sykes cottages and this ranks near the very top, can't fault it.

An excellent base to explore the area and lovely walking from the doorstep. Highly recommend.

Perfect location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales.

Roomy cottage and very well equipped for every contingency. Great view of the dales from the cottage with added bonus of watching house martins outside our window. Excellent directions and prior contact from the owner helped make our stay very enjoyable.

What a fabulous accommodation - everything you could want and more - lots of space

The cottage was comfortable and homely.

We were amazed by the amount of space. We had a few problems with the tv which the owners helped us with. There is no hairdryer at the cottage but I had taken one with me in case. It is possible that there was no mention of one on the list of items at the cottage anyway. We had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in the dales and this cottage helped to make it so.

Couldn’t fault this beautiful cottage .

Spotlessly clean throughout. Quiet location. Will definitely return one day !

Lovely, clean and spacious accommodation - much bigger than we had expected.

Every little detail was thought about, including all utensils, hand soaps, toilet rolls, kitchen rolls and washing up items. So many walks straight from the doorstep, which is exactly what we were looking for - fresh air, scenery, and time away from the everyday routine. Also a fantastic children's playground just down the road. Just a few minor things that perhaps could improve the stay: 1. The 'Barnbrook' sign outside the cottage isn't very clear so we didn't realise (after initially getting a little lost) that we were parked right outside it. 2. The cottage is very child friendly and spacious for a toddler who has just learned to walk and has a highchair and travel cot too - perhaps one improvement could be to include a stairgate so those with babies / toddlers have the option of using it and those who don't can just leave the stairgate open. 3. The floorboards upstairs are very creaky - maybe this could be looked at and fixed. 4. One of the beds in the double room is in a bit of an awkward position as the person sleeping it was constantly banging their head off the ceiling - maybe the positioning of the furniture could be changed in that room. It was been an absolutely lovely break and we would love to book again as there is so much more we are yet to explore! Thank you for an enjoyable stay.

The cottage was very clean, comfortable and ideally situated for where we wanted to be.

Situated in a lovely village. The owners gave us detailed and helpful information and directions.

3rd visit to Barnbrook, excellent cottage in fantastic location.

Just ideal.

Cottage was much more spacious than the pictures made it look!

Excellent location for the walking we wanted to do.

We often struggle to find suitable reasonably priced accommodation for a family of 5 but this exceeded expectations.

Fantastic location with Bolton Castle & Aysgarth Falls within an easy walk from the back door & Hardraw waterfall & Hawes a short drive away. Plenty of space, great sized rooms and extremely well equipment with everything you could possible need from bottle openers to clothes pegs, potato masher to WiFi (I even managed to Iron a couple of shirts !!) Beds very comfy, with linen, towels and tea towels all supplied, premises very clean, parking directly outside. Village very cute, with the Wheatsheaf pub over the road very welcoming & family friendly for food & drinks. Aysgarth Falls Hotel also very nice for an evening meal. Would recommend a supermarket delivery or plan food accordingly as no shops in the village, however on arrival we we welcomed with milk in the fridge and Yorkshire Tea bags which was much needed after our journey to Carperby. Communication from Jane excellent with welcome details before arrival and contactable at any time if needed. Perfect for our week and would happily return.

We would be happy rebook this cottage at some future date.

The interior had everything we needed and gave no surprises. The location was excellent for walking, both directly from the cottage and after short car rides. We happened to be staying in the first dry week after an extremely wet winter but still managed with a little ingenuity to find good walks that avoided (mostly) the worst of the flooded fields using mainly the high-level bridle paths and green lanes.

We really enjoyed staying at Barnbrook.

It was warm, comfortable and in a beautiful place close to Aysgarth Falls and Castle Bolton. The cottage had everything we needed.

Beautiful location and everything was provided in the kitchen including cleaning products which was not expected.

My only complaint would be the very squeaky floor boards which woke us up.

2nd stay at Barnbrook excellent cottage

Our stay in “Barnbrook” was excellent.

The cottage is comfortable, very bright & spacious and has everything we needed for a lovely holiday. The kitchen/dining-room has good facilities [with clear instructions for use] and the sitting-room is extremely comfortable. It is a clean and very well-maintained property and one of the best we have ever stayed in. We were particularly impressed by the wide range of tourist information available for us to use: lots of nice walks and brochures about different places in the area to visit. This we found most helpful in planning our days. The location of the property is good: there are pleasant views from the cottage and Carperby village is a short walk away. Within 30 miles or an hour’s drive there are so many attractive places to visit that we were spoilt for choice! The owners clearly want visitors to have a lovely time and the high quality of the cottage really reflects this!

Nothing that I can think of ,it was our second visit and the holiday was as good as the first .

Very comfortable and peaceful .

The cottage was very clean, comfortable and in a very quite but accessible location.

We were delighted with our choice of cottage and enjoyed a memorable weeks holiday.

The location is breath-taking and the cottage was very clean and equipped with everything required. With The Wheatsheaf pub nearby providing excellent food and lovely walks from the door the cottage is ideally situated for visitors of all ages. Would love to return soon.

Brilliant cottage, everything you could ask for.

Ideally situated , lovely pub just up the road. ( the pictures on website do not do the cottage justice - the kitchen has obviously been updated and new furniture in lounge )

Barnbrook is a lovley cosy, comfortable cottage that made us feel welcome and at home as soon as we arrived.

The property is well equipped and the rooms are nice and spacious for a family of four. The location is also excellent and we were able to walk to nearby attractions (Bolton Castle and Asygarth Falls) directly from the cottage. A great holiday with lovely memories for us. Thank you!

Peaceful location, excellent weather, plenty of places to visit.

Couldn't fault the cottage (Barnbrook) Excellent holiday with family.

The House was relatively clean including bedrooms and kitchen.

However,there are several spiders webs around including behind the fridge, which isn't good. Our biggest complaint was the back garden area which hasn't been touched with a brush for months. the table was turning rusty and ,to be honest we took one look at the back garden, closed the door and didn't return. Sorry to complain like this, but that's the way it was.We won't be returning until we are assured things have been put right.Double bed needs a new mattress Margery and Allan Wilkinson ***Owner Response*** We are sorry that you weren't entirely happy with your stay at Barnbrook, which is unusual. We take our guests feedback very seriously, as can be seen from our other reviews. Our guests tend to love our cottage as much as we do. Thank you once again.

This was our sixth stay at Barnbrook and we will be coming back again.

It is ideally situated and perfect for a walking holiday in Wensleydale. All in all it has got to be one of the best properties Sykes has to offer.

Barnbrook surpassed our expectations.

It is very spacious, warm and comfortable and set in a delightful village close to a variety of places of beauty and interest.

We stayed for two weeks in this lovely cottage, and found it to be beautifuly clean, very spacious and welcoming, and had absolutely everything one could possibly want or need for a very comfortable stay.

Having said that, the only drawback (for me personally) was the memory foam mattress on the double bed, which unfortunately holds the body heat to the extreme, making for a very uncomfortable nights' sleep, so mostly had to sleep in the single bed. The other point which kind of annoyed me was that upon enquiring from the caretaker, who conveniently lives next door, if she'd be coming in to change the bedding for the 2nd week, I was told where to find the clean linen and that I had to do it myself. We stay for 2 weeks every year in various Dales cottages, and is the first time that I've encountered this...When you consider that payment for the 2nd weeks' stay in the cottage is EXACTLY the same as for the 1st, I'd have thought, and naturaly assumed, that the cleaning service for the 2nd week would be a 'given'. Apart from those couple of things, we had a lovely holiday staying in this particular cottage. The location is perfect, with lots of walks from the door to be had, including a lovely varied walk to Bolton Castle, plus the convenience of The Wheatsheaf pub, serving vey nice meals, literally just over the road. We'd be more than happy to consider staying again, if a 2nd choice was needed, as it's certainly a gem of a cottage, apart from those two niggles...however, they are personal to us and may not concern anyone else, so with this in mind, we can highly recommend Barnbrook Cottage as an ideal base from which to have a very enjoyable holiday.

All was fine and we had a nice break

Lovely large cottage with great facilities.

V clean and comfortable. Good communication with owner. Would highly recommend. Many thanks.

Lovely comfortable cottage in a lovely location within Wensleydale, ideal for walking and sights.

Felt really at home at Barnbrook.

Comfortable, warm and superb modern equipment throughout. Superb location within easy reach of three major Dales towns and surrounded by stunning countryside. A real credit to the owners and agents. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

This was a lovely warm, cosy, well maintained cottage in a fabulous location.

It was clean and well equipped. We had an excellent time. The only thing that could improve it would be wifi as there is no mobile phone signal in the area or landland and we would have liked to be able to stay in touch with family a little easier.

Beautiful location.

Friendly owners. Abundance of guides, maps and general information about the area. Would come again.

The twin bedded room has a steeply slopping ceiling.

I cannot remember if this is mentioned in the description but if not I feel it should be as it would not really be a suitable room for adults. We used it for storage only but even so both my husband (over 6' tall) and myself (4'11" tall) hit our heads. Otherwise this is a very good property, in a lovely part of the Dales.