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The Hay Barn

(Ref. 1125639)

Thirsk, North Yorkshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • clean (10)
  • lovely (10)
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22 Customer Reviews

  • Verified booking

    "Excellent, absolutely lovely property with all the things we required, nice added touches like dressing gowns provided, USB charging points, milk and welcome pack upon arrival, dog cage with bowl and treats, electric car charger and the enclosed garden all adding to a wonderful stay."

    Would recommend to anyone, and hope to return in the future. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Sep 2025

  • Verified booking

    "We had a great week at the Hay Barn, its a lovely place to stay, plenty of space for our family of 5."

    Nice quiet spot but not too far from amenities. The cottage had everything we could have needed while we were there, and a lovely little welcome basket when we arrived.

    Reviewed by Jess4.7★Aug 2025

  • Verified booking

    "The Hay Barn is a fantastic place to stay."

    Extremely comfortable, well equipped. The hot tub is a fantastic luxury touch. We would love to stay again if we return to Yorkshire. Great location to have the quiet and stillness of the countryside but in close proximity to Thirsk and other areas to explore. The book to show how the barn was built is a fabulous addition to the information pack. Thank you so much.

    Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jul 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Excellent property in great location for exploring North Yorkshire."

    Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Fantastic rear garden for the dog.

    Reviewed by Daniel5.0★Jul 2025

  • Verified booking

    "We absolutely loved staying in this cottage to celebrate my 60th birthday."

    It was perfect and we had some really special family time that I will never forget. The cottage was immaculate and the hot tub was fantastic.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Really relaxing and quiet area."

    Good facilities and the nice little touches (like doggie biscuits for our pooch and coffee and tea bags for us on arrival). Would be very happy to book again if we return to explore the area further.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2025

  • Verified booking

    "It would have been nice to have comfy garden furniture."

    The picnic bench was used but it would have been nice to have something more comfortable.

    Reviewed by Thomas4.7★Jun 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Beautiful barn, very well equipped & extremely clean."

    Perfect location for sightseeing. The only downside is it would have been nice to have some storage in the double bedroom, there wasn’t anywhere to put clothes therefore, we were living out of our suitcase for the week. Also, the patio doors in the lounge were dirty. However, a lovely place to stay & we will definitely recommend to our friends.

    Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. The double bedroom is a small room with limited storage space, however we have now added hooks on the back of the door and a luggage stand into this room. Alternatively the king and twin bedroom do have a large wardrobe each with hanging room and shelving. We will continue to look into more storage solutions for the future. Thanks again and hopefully see you again soon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clair4.7★May 2025

  • Verified booking

    "A beautiful property, we loved how the property started out from the farm buildings to now."

    A very well thought out layout to a top specification and the little extras. We can’t fault anything about the accommodation. The only comment we would say for the lovely garden would be a parasol for the very hot days and a couple of chairs for a bit of back support We would definitely recommend this property to our friends and family and of course return ourselves

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We have taken on board your feedback and added a parasol in the garden and we are looking into new garden furniture. Hopefully see you again soon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2025

  • Verified booking

    "The only 'downside' for us in this beautiful property was that (due to us being 'shorties') the furniture (settees) were so large, we couldn't sit on them comfortably."

    - It would be nice to have 1 large/1 smaller instead of both the same size. As walkers, we would have appreciated some leaflets re walks, whether immediately local or the Moors in particular. It is always nice to have recommends from local people for this sort of thing. An addition to the crockery we would suggest is some small dishes for 'nibbles'. Hope this is helpful. The property was extremely clean and it was nice to be amongst the first to stay in this newly constructed Hay Barn. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Eileen4.7★Apr 2025

  • Verified booking

    "I really enjoyed my stay."

    The barn was lovely, spacious, and very clean. It was also incredibly peaceful—I would definitely come back again.

    Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Apr 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Superb property, well designed and detailed with everything you need to have a super holiday."

    Very clean with nice welcoming touches. Thank you

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Apr 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Fabulous cottage and would highly recommend."

    Extremely comfortable and welcoming and has everything that you could possibly need while you were away from home. We will definitely be returning.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Mar 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Exceptional in every way."

    we had a lovely stay in a lovely location highly recommended

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Feb 2025

  • Verified booking

    "We had a lovely time in your cottage."

    It's in a beautiful location. The cottage was clean and well designed. We loved the book of how the barn was converted. The one minor thing I would say is I've never been somewhere that didn't provide soap in the bathrooms. We don't think to bring any and it was an inconvenience. Also maybe a mop to wipe up the floors after using the hot tub. Apologise if there was one and we couldn't find it. But these were minor things. We would stay again and recommend the cottage to other people.

    Thank you for your kind words and feedback. We will take this on board to continue to improve our cottages. We are glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Trudy5.0★Jan 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Immaculate house, will definitely return and recommend to others, stayed at the house over new year with family."

    Large bedrooms, comfortable beds with pristine white sheets, beautiful ensuites. Extra large kitchen with everything you need, the lounge is very inviting and cosy with log burner. Hot tub was a hit. Location is great for visiting nearby towns and villages of Thirsk and Ripon. Cleanliness was second to none.

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Dec 2024

  • Verified booking

    "This was the most beautiful place we stayed over Christmas , with our 5 year old boy it was still extremely magical and even a week wasn’t long enough we could have stayed longer ."

    Reviewed by Emma5.0★Dec 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Wonderful place to stay!"

    The property is clean, spacious, and perfectly located for exploring nearby towns like Ripon, Thirsk, Harrogate, and York. Highly recommended!

    Reviewed by Mark5.0★Oct 2024

  • Verified booking

    "We had a lovely stay at the Hay Barn, it has been beautifully refurbished."

    All the rooms were finished to a high standard, were comfortable and spotlessly clean. It is in a beautiful part of the country for nice walks and the hot tub is perfect for relaxing when you get back.

    Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Oct 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Very beautifully presented accommodation."

    It was very spacious, clean and comfortable. We've been staying in holiday cottages for 20 years and this was easily the nicest place we've stayed in. The extras like dog bowl and blanket, dishwasher tabs, washing pods, milk, t bags etc. were very welcome. Everything has been thought of. The location is very quiet and rural, we loved it. Would not hesitate to recommend and hope to return in the future.

    Reviewed by Tracey4.4★Sep 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Hay Barn is an absolutely beautiful cottage with every comfort provided."

    It is fresh, clean and modern, very spacious and light. We are a family of four adults and really appreciated all having our own en suite. We brought our dog who was also well catered for. Nice enclosed garden to the rear with a wonderful hot tub which we loved relaxing in every evening. So many lovely touches that made our stay excellent. Lovely fluffy towelling robes and hooks on the fence next to the hot tub to make it more comfortable when we had to leave the hot tub. Lovely quiet location but lots of things to do in the area if you want to venture out. We mostly went to Hay Barn to relax and we really did, could’ve stayed so much longer and would love to return.

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Sep 2024

  • Verified booking

    "A beautifully finished and well equipped holiday cottage, ideally situated to access North Yorkshire and all it has to offer."

    We had a lovely few days away and ‘The Hay Barn’ was the perfect place to retreat to after a busy day exploring. The hot tub was the perfect temperature to soak our aching muscles. We couldn’t have asked for more!

    Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2024

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Central heating
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Designated, off-road parking space for 2 cars
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, picnic bench, and hot tub
  • 1 pet is welcome, sorry no smoking
  • Shop 3.1 miles, pub 1.7 miles
  • No Hen/Stag parties or similar
  • Please note: Guests will have access to the communal EV charger, pay as you go

The property

Thirsk 7.1 miles.

The Hay Barn is a welcoming cottage set in the quaint, little village of Holme, North Yorkshire.

Perfect for families or groups of friends, this abode provides guests with pet-friendly accommodation, spacious living areas, and a private hot tub for a touch of extra indulgence.

Head indoors to discover a kitchen/diner, fully equipped with all the essentials you need to whip up a hearty breakfast or a delightful evening meal.

Gather around the dining table to enjoy your culinary creations, sharing stories of the day's adventures and planning what adventures are to follow!

After dinner, the sitting room will call out for you to relax, where you can sink into the plush sofas and tune into the TV, while the woodburning stove crackles in the background, adding a touch of warmth and charm to your evenings.

The rear garden is one of the many highlights of the property, boasting a spacious lawn where your four-legged friends can stretch their legs.

On top of this, a private hot tub for a soothing evening under the orange glow of the North Yorkshire sunset is sure to complete a memorable day.

As the night draws in, find three well-presented bedrooms, each boasting its own en-suite facilities for added convenience.

Choose from a king bedroom, a double bedroom, or a third twin, perfect for children or friends.

Once you're settled in, venture beyond to appreciate the simplicity of rural life.

Visit the fascinating World Of James Herriot, a museum dedicated to the famed writer-vet, before spending an afternoon at Thorp Perrow, marvelling at an extensive collection of trees in the arboretum and meeting an array of birds of prey and mammals.

Sporty guests can enjoy a round amongst the greenery at Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club.

Admire the regal Newby Hall, a truly majestic stately home blanketed by beautiful gardens and a tranquil river.

Board the charming Wensleydale Railway at Leeming Bar Station for an authentic glimpse into yesteryears with wistful views of the Yorkshire Dales.

Immerse yourself in Ripon, with a peaceful stroll through Ripon Spa Gardens and an enlightening visit to Ripon Workhouse Museum shedding light on past lives.

From historical exploration to fun-filled nature encounters, your stay at The Hay Barn promises a memorable retreat in glorious North Yorkshire.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

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THIRSK

Northallerton 8.6 miles; North York Moors National Park 5 miles; York 23.7 miles.

With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a selection of excellent pubs, restaurants, a cinema and a leisure centre, as well as independent stores to be browsed at your leisure. Visit the World of James Herriott Museum, dedicated to the life and works of the town’s own famous vet and author or explore the surrounding rolling countryside and Hambleton Hills, offering excellent walking and cycling opportunities. The town is home to the Yorkshire Vet, All Creatures Great and Small, and Thirsk Races, and there are an abundance of local walks throughout the local area, including those at Osmotherly, the Cleveland Way, and Sutton Bank. Cycling within this location is catered for with mountain biking trails and road cycling trails at Sutton Bank's Cycling Centre, Dalby Forest, and Tour de France routes, and there are further walks and cycling routes along the picturesque coast of North Yorkshire, as well as delightful locations including Whitby, Robin Hood Bay, and Staithes. Explore the fascinating maze of tunnels, follies, and chambers known as Forbidden Corner, or spend a day in Monks Park observing the animals. Travel a little farther to York, a historic city that has York Minster, the Jorvix Museum, and other attractions. Visit Helmsley to see the charming little stores, the magnificent Helmsley Castle, the outdoor swimming pool, and the grounds of Newby Hall and Thorpe Perrow Arboretum and Zoo. Betty's Cafe serves delicious Anglo-Austrian cuisine. There are three Michelin-star restaurants: The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots in York by Tommy. Other attractions include Fountains Abbey and Ripon.

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