The Haybarn in Pickering is a spacious and beautiful property with stunning countryside views, ideal for family gatherings and group retreats. Guests appreciate the large garden, peaceful valley location, and proximity to walking paths. While some guests encountered issues with the owners and cleanliness, the majority had a positive experience, enjoying the well-equipped house and the friendly hospitality.
Most guests found The Haybarn clean and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, a few guests reported cleanliness issues, which slightly impacts the overall score.
The property's remote location offers stunning views and direct access to walks, highly praised by guests. Its peaceful setting is perfect for a tranquil retreat, though the rough access road was a concern for one visitor.
Guests were pleased with the comfort provided by The Haybarn, mentioning the spaciousness and the en suite bedrooms. The property seems to cater well to large groups and families.
The Haybarn is well-equipped with kitchen essentials, games, and DVDs, and guests enjoyed the farmhouse features. Some guests, however, felt that the property required maintenance and better equipment.
While guests have mentioned great touches like toiletries and night lights, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of gifts. Therefore, this score is set to null.
This beautiful and unique barn conversion is nestled in the North York Moors National Park. Boasting incredible views, you are in a stunning rural location with scenic walking trails on your doorstep..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Range, Microwave, Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Games Room: Smart TV, Nintendo Switch
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included during winter months. Travel cot and highchair.. Back garden with patio and garden furniture. 2 small/medium-sized dogs are welcome if you are unsure whether you dog meets this criteria please check before booking. Dogs must to be kept on leads at all times (farm animals nearby). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking or e-cigarettes. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Couples, family bookings and holiday makers only.. The Hay Barn is a huge property, which is sure to delight, with far-reaching views over the countryside. This is a great size for big family get-togethers as well as groups of friends. Stepping inside you have beamed ceilings and traditional oak furnishings, welcoming you with an authentic country feel.
The spacious living room boasts the most incredible views with four sofas around the wood-burning stove. There is also a games room, with a selection of board games as well as a games console. In the open-plan kitchen and dining room, there is a huge dining table where you can all enjoy home-cooked meals together. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, a double as well as a twin, both with en-suite shower rooms. Plus, a family bathroom. Up on the first floor, you have a further three bedrooms, a double with an en-suite shower, as well as a double and a twin. The property is completed with an additional shower room.
Outside you have your private patio, complete with a seating area. Perfect for both sunny days as well as star gazing evenings. Beyond the patio, there is a large open paddock, which can be enjoyed by guests in warmer months.
For those who love the great outdoors, this is the ideal destination, with wonderful footpaths, cycle routes as well as bridleways all radiating from your doorstep, giving you wonderful views through forests as well as over the rolling moorland. In the nearby village of Rosedale Abbey, 1½ miles away, you have a couple of pubs as well as a couple of cafés and a village shop. There is also a small pitch and putt golf course with a second larger golf course around a 15-minute drive away. Rosedale Abbey is very scenic and attracts many walkers. The famous ‘Old Ironstone Railway’ walk runs around the valley, and you can stop off at the lovely inn en route for some local ales and traditional food. The area is increasingly favoured by cyclists, who are also welcome to cycle the old railway line.
The Yorkshire Cycle Hub is 12 miles away at Fryup, offering cycle hire, alongside an excellent café. Dalby Forest is well worth a visit and is also great for cycling, with cycle hire and other adventure activities including zip wiring through the treetops. During your stay be sure to visit Ampleforth Abbey with its serene Abbey Church and grounds to explore at your leisure. Ampleforth boasts a great shop and tea room open in the summer, as well as orchards and a cider mill. Nearby Hutton-le-Hole, a picturesque village, offers a fantastic day out and even has its home-made chocolate shop. Visit Ryedale Folk Museum sample the popular local ice cream and take a paddle in the stream. Fancy a stately home? Then look no further than Castle Howard, well worth a trip and a beautiful day out.
The cottage is also within easy reach of Pickering with its many attractions including The North Yorkshire Moors Railway which goes all the way to Whitby, where you can enjoy possibly the most famous fish and chips in the UK. You are only a 30-minute drive from the heritage coast, with Whitby, Scarborough, Robin Hood Bay, and Staithes all within easy reach. This is a delightful destination all year round, whether your walks will be laced with blue bluebells in the spring, vivid purple heather in the summer, or glistening frost and deep virgin snow in the winter.
The Haybarn (UK42935) can be booked with Stable Cottage (UK42936) to accommodate up to 15 guests.
Free WiFi
Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Confirmed Guest
Absolutely not owners rude no respect to privacy property not clean and in need of refurbishment a d if you like to be watched in everything you do fine but we felt very uncomfortable and a strong complaint has gone into VRBO no doubt if she sees this she will come up with some nonsense but to be clear we have booked many times through this platfor. And have 100% 5 star reviews as respectful guests. Her behavior reduced two of our party to tears.
Jean Sutcliffe
We had a family gathering at the Hay Barn. The cottage was clean ,warm and ideal for a large group . There were lovely walks directly from the cottage with a nearby cafe at a local farm and a pub only 5 min drive which served beautiful meals . We were so impressed we have already booked up for next year .
Sue
Just as described. Very clean. Well provisioned. Excellent location for walking and many interesting places within easy reach, such as the coast and moors. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend this house to you.
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