Barn House

A wonderful house in a charming old village in a beautiful and quiet location with lovely views at the rear over the large garden with a seating area.

There is also a nice garden at the front with a view of the sheep pasture on the other side of the road. The house is truly fully equipped, very clean, and cozily furnished. The owners are particularly friendly and helpful. Surroundings: various beautiful walks can be taken directly from the house. However, there are also wonderful walks and other activities to do in the wider area. If it had been possible, we would have loved to stay longer. In short, a very nice house to stay in.

Our third holiday at Barn House with its wonderful views right across the Dale.

We had sparkling sunshine. The house is sparklingly clean too, and the furniture very comfy. The people who live in the village are very friendly. Birds aplenty to watch from the dining room window, and a lovely walk up to the seat in Kennel Field even in our 80s! Lambs everywhere at this time of year too. We had a wonderful holiday.

All booking arrangements went smoothly.

The cottage was immaculate (as it has been on at least 5 visits) and could not be faulted. It was always warm and welcoming and lacked nothing regarding facilities. Courtesy tea/coffee/bottle of wine available on arrival. Super views of the Dale. An impressive holiday let and would have no qualms about recommending it to anyone.

This was our first stay at the property.

We had contact with the owners beforehand which were answered promptly and in a helpful way. Thornton Rust is a lovely quiet village. Barn House is next to a sheep farmer’s barn but this did not cause any noise issues, in fact we enjoyed being woken after 7am each morning as the farmer went out on his quad bike to check the lambs. The cottage was well equipped and spotlessly clean. The bed in the main bedroom was huge! We particularly enjoyed the comfy lounge and log fire in changeable weather. The heating system was very effective too. We would recommend to others and stay again.

Barn House is very clean, warm and welcoming place to stay.

It has everything you need for a relaxing holiday, the location is absolutely beautiful with plenty of views and walks. We both absolutely loved our stay and would definitely recommend to others.

A lovely welcoming cottage, well equipped and very comfortable.

It is nice and central for going places

Barn Cottage is a fabulous place to stay.

It is beautifully furnished and decorated. It is so well equipped it was a joy to stay there. This was our second visit and I would fully recommend it to anybody!

It often proves difficult to find the perfect venue for our little group of five friends on our annual get together, but Barn House was just that.

The owners were very happy to make up two of the three bedrooms into twins and their responses to my questions were speedy and very positive. All the facilities were superb and with off road parking and a large garden to the rear, we couldn’t fault it

The property had everything we needed-and more.

As there were elderly members in our family party, a grab rail in the shower would have given greater safety.

Very lovely property with lovely views and very quiet.

Excellent accommodation.

We enjoyed our stay at Barn House, a very spacious, warm and comfortable cottage in a picturesque village.

The surroundings were quiet - just the cry of the curlews - and the skies were dark for stargazing. We walked from the door and also from Hawes and Ayesgarth. How do you improve an almost perfect stay? Just one suggestion: we had fabulous weather, but the patio was in shade all day - a garden bench along the front wall of the porch or under the sittingroom window would have enabled us to enjoy this suntrap. Many thanks to the Brier family for the wine and the use of this lovely retreat. We hope to return.

Wonderful property in a beautiful part of the world.

Perfect for an escape.

We had a very enjoyable week at Barn House and will be recommending your lovely cottage to all our family and friends.

Sheila & Dave from Wigan

This is a beautiful property well presented and a joy to stay in

Lovely property we visited in late August.

In a quiet village with lovely views. We had showers every day but it didn't matter, it's well situated to explore the wonderful Dales countryside and then come home to a warm cosy cottage. We will definitely be coming back in future years.

The property was well equipped, comfortable and warm.

Quite a few cottages we stay in have clearly been newly refurbished. This cottage was a little dated in decor and fittings which did not adversely affect our stay, but we would reserve the highest scores for the updated properties, We noticed what appeared to be fungal growth on the wall between the downstairs toilet and the utility room. We were only a party of 4 so there was sufficient seating for us in the lounge, but this cottage is for 6 and had we been 6 there would not have been enough space to seat all in the lounge. The cottage is supremely well sited to visit Wensleydale and surrounding areas and is set in a beautiful village.

A warm, well equipped, spacious cottage in an area where there is much to do.

Location in a quiet village with good views.

Well-equipped, comfortable accommodation; plenty of room to spread out.

We also enjoyed sitting in the garden. Great location between Hawes and Leyburn; quiet village with walking from the door and a lot of amenities and attractions within a 10-mile radius.

Very well presented cottage.

Have stayed in many sykes cottages over the years and this is one of the best. Lovely quiet village setting. Great views. Private garden and patio area. Very roomy. All the facilities you need. Surrounded by country walks and quaint villages. Really enjoyed our stay.

We arrived to find that the cottage was even better than expected.

The cottage was very well equipped and spotlessly clean, we found so many different walks that we couldn't manage to fit them all in but the scenery was spectacular and we never tired of it. We fully recommend a stay at the Barn knowing that you will have a magical time, I recommend going in spring when all the lambs are born and frolicking in the fields.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Barn House and would return.

The beds were very comfy, the kitchen well equipped and clean. The lounge is also nice to sit and relax with an extra sofa in the dining room for a change of view. There was plenty of space. Thornton Rust is a quiet rural village set back away from the main road but a handy location if you want to get out and visit other places.

Wonderful cottage.

Amazing views, quiet farming village, very clean, fantastic kitchen with everything you need for cooking. Great log burner and comfortable sofas and rocking chair. Could not have asked for more. Weather wasnt great but staying in at this house was not a problem. 10 month old was very well catered for too.

The property is comfortable, clean and well resourced.

It was warm and cosy. The owners were very responsive to questions and provided us with extra logs in case we needed them. The views were stunning and good walks from the property. We would return.

Barn House is a beautifully presented and well maintained cottage, in a perfect location for exploring the Yorkshire Dale's and moorlands.

The cottage was very clean with all the facilities you need to enjoy a relaxing week in this picturesque part of England. We will certainly book this cottage again if we return to Yorkshire in the future. The one and only thing I would say the property would benefit from, would be a tumble dryer, as drying clothes in the wet season was a little difficult.

We had a great week at Barn House.

The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped.

This is the fourth year we have been renting the Barn House and the standard is always excellent.

Absolutely delightful!

Extremely clean and wonderfully equipped. Maybe freezer could have been a little bit larger but apart from that I have no negative thoughts at all. Village was so quiet and peaceful but very close to lovely places to explore.

Barn House is an excellent accommodation and felt more like someone’s home than a holiday cottage.

It is nicely furnished giving comfort to its guests throughout the property. Great effort has been made to establish this feeling which is reflected in the good quality furnishings and fittings. It was a pleasure to return to Barn House after our daily excursions into the beautiful Dales. Off road parking for two cars is ideal and if more space is required there is a free car park nearby as well as plenty of on street parking spaces. The location is ideal for those seeking the rural country life with easy access to a number of public footpaths The amenities were ideal although I was aware of the comments of a lack of a Tumble Dryer which, I suppose with some guests who wished to do their laundry during their visit in inclement weather, may have been beneficial but it didn’t effect our stay one bit . One other small point was that the front of the house is somewhat of a sun trap during mid afternoon and it would have been nice to have a bench /chairs situated there permanently to have enjoyed it. A very point I know and not detrimental to our visit which we thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend Barn House to friends and family and wouldn’t hesitate to return to again.

We were very pleased with our stay at the property.

It was well set up for self-catering, tidy and clean, spacious and very private and quiet at both the front and back of the property. The property is in a beautiful quiet village, no traffic, with plenty of walking opportunities directly from the property. The hallway entry and the utility room at the back make it very suitable for separating outdoor clothing and indoor use. We felt at home from the minute we arrived.

Absolutely ace enjoyed every single minute of the holiday

This cottage was one of the best we have stayed in.

The scenery was superb and the cottage a veritable home from home. Would definitely stay here again if we return to this particular area of Yorkshire.

The location, the fantastic weather and the high standard of Barn House meant we enjoyed a fabulous holiday.

Due to the beautifully long warm June days we spent hours just reading and relaxing in the garden which has such lovely views. It is an ideal situation for visiting some lovely local towns, beautiful walks and waterfalls. The house was beautifully clean and really well kitted out, especially in the kitchen. Thank you for making our holiday so special.

Great cottage in a great location for touring the Yorkshire Dales.

Would rent again. The hosts were brilliant.

Lovely holiday cottage.

This is the third visit to the Barn House. The stove seems to have a loose part underneath. However it works splendidly. Can't wait for next year's holiday.

A very comfortable house with everything you need.

A great location for touring the area and the view from the house is perfect.

Beautiful property perfectly situated.

I/we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect holiday home for our stay in the dales. The bottles of wine welcoming us was a very nice and unexpected touch. Simple things like that make you feel welcomed and that the owner of the property care about the residents who stay.

Lovely property and very comfortable, the owners had thought of everything.

Fantastic Views. The only small issue was the dogs barking at night/early morning at nearby property but this is not the fault of the owners at all. If we were heavier sleepers this would not affected us.

We had a brilliant time during our week in The Barn House.

It has everything you could need, all very clean and comfortable. Its very handy for exploring the local area, and whilst there are no shops or pub in the village itself, there is one of each just a mile or so down the lane. We would highly recommend the chippy van which is in Aysgarth on a Tuesday (they have a website listing their whereabouts and times). The garden is a beautifully private place to sit and enjoy a beer and admire the views, and the birds are an entertainment in themselves, for the price of a packet of seed! The owners were very helpful, thank you for the welcome pack which was a nice touch! A lovely house in a stunning area.

Would highly recommend barn House we loved the views from every window and it was warm and cosy and had every thing we needed like home from home

We were very impressed with Barn House, situated in the centre of Thornton Rust.

The quality of the furniture and decor were of good quality as were the level and quality of the facilities etc. The location is very rural but convenient for touring the Yorkshire Dales. From the rear of the property are lovely expansive views over vales and hills. Sadly the only issue that was disappointing was the barking of dogs in the morning from the adjacent property. Other than that I can fully recommend this Holiday Cottage.

The property was excellent.

Beautifully furnished Spacious but also cosy.Views were stunning.

We had a fantastic New Years weekend with you, thank you for providing such a lovely cottage.

It was very clean & well furnished when we arrived, and being able to relax immediately in comfortable beds after the long drive up was really welcome. We spent each day doing some long routes cycling in tough weather, coming back muddy & cold, so having the wet room and a decent bathroom was great. Lastly, we found the kitchen well equipped with a big stove & oven, which made catering for our group a lot easier. Only improvement could be a couple of large stove pots for large portions of pasta or rice (along with a large collinder). Thanks again - next time we're back in the Dales we'd be happy to book another stay.

Would highly recommend Barn House.

We had a wonderful Christmas. The property is very welcoming with every possible thing thought of with lots of space. Views are outstanding and walks a plenty. A home from home. Couldn't of wished for a better place to stay.

A great place to stay, spotless and homely.

We loved the open fire, and the welcoming feel of the place. It felt like home from home.

Lovely clean cottage in a beautiful area- very well equipped.

Probably the best we have stayed in.

The Barn House is a lovely cottage.

It was what you would call a welcoming home. Very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The views were outstanding. Well worth a visit. Hopefully next October.

High quality solitude.

Loved it and will come again.

It's a nice cottage in a nice location.

Single track road with passing places on both approaches to the village, I got used to driving on it after a few days. WiFi worked well. Great views over the valley. Ordered the shopping online from Tesco and it arrived on time.

It didn’t feel like a holiday home.

Fantastic cottage in a great location to explore the dales.

It was so peaceful and we would highly recommend!!

The cottage was clean, comfortable, well equipped and with fabulous views.

Located in a quiet hamlet surrounded by lovely walks.

The cottage and location has everything we wanted.

Impeccable clean inside and out. Loads of space a great snug living room with a more than adequate wood burner and a separate dining area made our break perfect. Amazing views over the Dales from the rear l. The only thing that we had an issue with was that the WiFi controlled heating thermostat was a bit complicated and came on when not needed. We were not sure or confident in changing the settings. Being conscious of the cost of heating oils we lowered the temperature but it then reset itself to a pre programmed temperature. Everything else was perfect and look forward to staying there again soon.

Barn House was an absolute delight.

Situated with beautiful views, stunningly clean and well equipped - we thoroughly enjoyed our time. Nothing like good quality time in nature and a crackling fire to recharge the batteries after a crazy year. Will definitely visit again

We found Barn House to be exceptionally well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and very spacious, clean and comfortable.

Beautiful views and a very peaceful location. We enjoyed watching farm life going on around us. We thoroughly recommend it.

Barn House is a excellent holiday home.

It was really clean, three large bedrooms with comfortable beds. The whole property is well laid out with a well stocked kitchen which we found useful in these uncertain times. A really nice property in a beautiful part of the country, what more could one ask for.

The Barn Cottage had everything we needed and more.

It was located in a peaceful, scenic part of the country. The kitchen was very well equipped and we could not fault the cleanliness. Watching the farmers tend their sheep across the road was also an experience. We found lots of lovely walks with beautiful scenery. A lovely relaxing week was had by us all.

We’ve just returned from a lovely week spent at Barn House.

We really can’t fault any aspect of our stay and the cottage was equipped with everything we needed (plenty of towels, extra toilet rolls, soap, dishwasher tablets, washing liquid, hairdryers, etc). We were particularly impressed with how well equipped the kitchen was, the best equipped we’ve ever had in self catering accommodation and very much needed in these Covid times when eating out is difficult. We found the cottage very clean and comfortable. Thank you for an amazing week!

Arrived at the cottage and found everything clean, tidy and pleasantly warm throughout.

The wine and biscuits left for us was an unexpected and generous gift. Had problems with the TV not getting BBC channels, phoned Stuart and he kindly came over and checked it. Apparently it was a problem with the roof aerial which he fixed the following day. We have no hesitation in recommending Barn House and would love to return.

Cottage was perfect for our requirements.

Great ameneties. Beautiful quiet location. Easy to find. All round very relaxing short break. Sykes website easy to navigate and book accommodation. All round very happy with our experience.

Barn House met all our expectations.

I did find what felt like almost daily marketing emails from Sykes rather irritating, however.

Fantastic cottage, very well equipped and located in a great spot.

Nice walks available from the cottage. Loved the log fire.

Very good area for walking and eating out

Just spent an enjoyable stay with my wife and our two girls aged 11 and 14 years.

Very clean spacious cottage with all that we wanted. Quiet location situated just off the main road between Leyburn and Hawes. Easy access to all the things to do and see in The Dales. Any keen cyclist will appreciate the access to quiet lanes without having to use the main road. The 2014 Tour de France Cote de Buttertubs climb is nearby.