Guests say
Pletts Barn is a beautifully renovated cottage in the heart of Grassington, praised for its stunning interiors, excellent facilities, and idyllic location. Guests consistently highlight its comfort, cleanliness, and thoughtful amenities, making it ideal for families or groups. While the lack of blinds in some bedrooms and the open courtyard are noted, these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience. The property offers a relaxing retreat with easy access to village attractions.
Multiple reviews describe the property as spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The barn is praised for its perfect, central location in Grassington, offering easy access to village amenities, parking, and a peaceful setting. Some mention the courtyard's openness to passers-by, but overall location feedback is highly positive.
Guests consistently mention the barn's comfort, stylish furnishings, and relaxing atmosphere. The only minor issue raised is the lack of blinds in some bedrooms, affecting privacy and early morning light.
The property is described as excellently equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay, including quality amenities and utensils. Suggestions for improvement include clearer bin instructions and window coverings.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Pletts Barn is a character-filled 17th-century retreat in Grassington, combining historic charm with modern comforts like underfloor heating and open-plan living, just steps from the village and the Dales.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Dining room.
Living room 2: Smart TV
Utility Room: Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room/kitchen: Smart TV, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Grounds with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars, additional public car park, free of charge, 200 yards away. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the grounds.. Step into the cobbled courtyard and discover Pletts Barn, a unique Grade II listed retreat in the heart of Grassington. Dating back to the mid-17th century, with sensitive 18th and 20th-century alterations, this former barn retains its historic gritstone walls, stone slate roof, quoined stonework, original doorways, and charming pigeon holes. Its story is steeped in history: John Wesley preached here in 1780–1782, and in the 19th century it was home to the Pletts family, local farmers and cabinet makers. Today, the barn has been sympathetically converted to offer spacious, characterful living, blending original features with modern comfort.
Inside, the ground floor features two double bedrooms (one with a luxurious en-suite), a stylish four-piece bathroom, a snug, a dining area, and a practical boot room/utility space. Underfloor heating throughout adds warmth and comfort, making the barn cosy even in the cooler months. Upstairs, a dramatic minstrel gallery leads into the impressive open-plan living and kitchen space, framed by exposed roof trusses, beams, and stonework. A wood burner stove adds extra warmth and character, while the bespoke kitchen provides contemporary units, a breakfast island, and modern appliances. The master suite offers a private sanctuary with dressing area and en-suite.
Outside, a dedicated seating area provides a peaceful spot for morning coffee or an evening drink, and parking for two cars is conveniently available.
The barn’s location is equally enchanting. A one-minute walk brings you to Grassington village square, with independent shops, artisan bakeries, coffee houses, and traditional pubs. Year-round markets, festivals, and cultural events give the village a lively spirit. Beyond the village, the Yorkshire Dales National Park offers endless exploration. Walk scenic trails along the River Wharfe, through limestone pavements and rolling hills. Nearby highlights include Malham Cove, a striking limestone amphitheatre, and Kilnsey Fishing Park, ideal for a day of fly fishing.
Grassington is well connected, with local buses to surrounding villages and the market town of Skipton, just nine miles away, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, and train connections.
Whether you’re seeking a historical hideaway, a family adventure, or a base to explore the Dales, Pletts Barn combines history, character, and modern comfort — from its underfloor heating and wood burner to the spacious living areas — with the surrounding landscape promising unforgettable experiences.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
- Skipton Castle
Reviews (7)
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David Brown
Pletts barn is a beautiful and tastfully renovated building with almost everything you would need to have a very comfortable stay. It's been very cleverly and thoughtfully done and would be a perfect place to stay with family or friends.The only drawbacks for us is that whilst it's dog friendly, the outside courtyard is open and insecure with access by anyone walking past to stop and loiter (which many people did) as it's on a thoroughfare through the village. This isn't clear when booking and we probably wouldn't have booked if we knew.Also, as others have pointed out, there are no blinds on the majority of the windows so no way to block out early morning light. Given the expense they have gone to - particularly with the furnishings and fittings (which are lovely) - it's a little odd that this hasn't been done.I wouldn't sleep with the windows open either unless you're a heavy sleeper, as the town hall clock chimes on the hour, all the way through the night!All that said, it is a great space to relax in and Grassington is a beautiful little village. It is busy, as you would expect, but has great pubs and shops, a brilliant chippy, great bakers. Even the local fuel station is as cheap as anywhere we saw and the Spar attached to it sells a great range of local produce with an in-store butchers.
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Tania Fulcher
Pletts Barn was the perfect holiday accommodation for our family.The barn is absolutely beautiful, lovely furniture, attention to detail is great, everything you could possibly need is provided.Grassington is idyllic, barn perfectly situated, so much to see and do.
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Lindsey
Barn is ideally situated in the heart of Grassington. The Barn itself is beautiful, spotlessly clean, and equipped with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The only improvement I’d suggest is adding blinds or curtains to all of the bedrooms for a little more privacy and to help block out the early morning light. Other than that, it was a wonderful place to stay, and we would definitely book the Barn View again.