Guests say
Granary Loft receives high praise for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and peaceful farm setting. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, the warm welcome, and the thoughtful touches, including welcome packs. The property is well-located for exploring North Yorkshire, with beautiful walks and dog-friendly amenities.
Reviewers consistently mention the spotless condition of the property, highlighting its cleanliness despite being on a working farm. The attention to cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive guest experience.
The property's location is frequently praised for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions and walks. Its setting in the North York Moors & Coast area is ideal for exploring the region.
Guests are very satisfied with the comfort provided by the property, mentioning the cosy atmosphere, comfortable bed, and the overall homely feel. The property's warmth and the quality of sleep are noted positively.
Facilities are well-regarded, with special mentions of the well-equipped kitchen and utility areas. However, a single mention of a dented frying pan suggests a slight deduction for maintenance.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through the welcome packs and dog treats, contributing to a hospitable and personalised experience. While these gifts are appreciated, they are a gracious bonus and may vary with each stay.
About this property
Tucked away on the outskirts of West Ayton, North Yorkshire, is this charming one-bedroom apartment, Granary Loft. Enjoying a rural location on an eco-friendly working farm which produces its own electricity within the North York Moors National Park, Granary Loft is the perfect dwelling for couples looking to explore the stunning countryside and coast North Yorkshire has to offer. Park-up in the sheltered off-road parking space, before unloading your bags and making your way towards your new home-from-home. Step into the property where you will find a utility/boot room, housing a washing machine for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh, and a garage with a shared tumble dryer!
Climb the stairs to the first floor, where you are welcomed into a very generous open-plan living space, where you can look forward to cooking up your loved one’s favourite meals in the well-equipped kitchen, with a handy dishwasher so time isn’t wasted doing chores! Settle down to tuck-in to a delicious meal at the intimate dining table for two, as you pop open a bottle of fizz and toast to a wonderful getaway. Snuggle up on the sofa after a hearty meal and select a much-loved film from the Smart TV. Pour in the bubbles and indulge in a soothing soak in the bath or refreshing shower, before climbing into the sumptuous king-size bed to catch your rest in ahead of a day of adventure.
Explore the local villages of East and West Ayton, where you will find two welcoming pubs, Ye Olde Forge Valley Inn and the Denison Arms, both offering tasty menus and ideal for when you fancy a night off from the kitchen, East Ayton Fisheries, an excellent fish and chip shop, and the very popular Walkers Fish Restaurant. There is also a well-stocked convenience store and a petrol station for picking up fresh ingredients to re-create your favourite holiday meals in the comfort of Granary Loft. Budding historians will not want to miss the opportunity to explore the fascinating ruins of the former Grade I listed 14th-century West Ayton Castle, whilst keen walkers are sure to be enticed by the idyllic setting for the Forge Valley Woods National Nature Reserve.
Continue on to Wykeham, where you and your loved one can enjoy the delights of the North Yorkshire Water Park with an inflatable course, as well as the nearby Wykeham Lakes Fishery where you can seek out your catch of the day! Take advantage of your stunning location within the North York Moors National Park, where you will find a wealth of scenic walking and cycling trails through the unspoilt countryside offering incomparable views at every turn. The bustling resort town of Scarborough is easily accessible, here you can bathe on the sands, hop aboard the cliff lift, explore the historic sites of Rotunda Museum and Scarborough Castle, or enjoy a fun-fille day at the attractions of Luna Park and Alpamare.
For the perfect blend of country and coast, choose Granary Loft.
West Ayton is near North York Moors National Park. The village's 14th-century castle, community centre, surgery, pub, and local businesses will charm visitors. East Ayton, its twin village across the river, has more amenities. This village on the National Park offers miles of walks. The Bridestones, Hole of Horcum, Forge Valley, and Derwent Sea Cut are notable routes. Scarborough's town centre, beach, and harbour are a 15-minute drive away. Peasholm Park, the mediaeval Scarborough castle, and the SEA life Sanctuary are attractions. West Ayton is a great place to explore the countryside and coast.
Accommodation
This property was awarded a 2024 Sykes Star for scoring consistently perfect feedback from guests.
This property was awarded a 2023 Sykes Star for scoring consistently perfect feedback from guests.
One king-size bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Utility/Boot room.
Garage
Eco central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
A tumble dryer shared by the two cottages and is situated in the car port between the two cottages.
Smart TV, WiFi.
DVD player.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking available.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 miles.
Electric car charging point (Type 2 charger), guests will be charged as per the going rate (currently 32p/kWh but subject to change) if they wish to use it.
This property can be booked alongside The Granary (1000111) to sleep 6 people.
Nearby points of interest
- Rotunda Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Flamingo Land
Reviews (63)
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Jane
It is a lovely property and very spacious, we were a party of 2 with 2 dogs. When you enter the Loft, you are straight into a large boot room, which is a great area for drying off the dogs after a walk and leaving our boots and coats. It also contains the washing machine, with the dryer just outside the door in the carport, again which is very useful. The Loft was so cosy, in fact we had to turn the temperature down to suit us, but this was easy to do using the thermostat. There is everything you need in the kitchen, with a big fridge freezer making a change to the usually small ones in other cottages. The bed is the most comfortable i've ever slept on, I called it the magical mattress! The dogs loved their walks around the farm, there are a lot of fields to walk around, the road is quiet to walk down and there is a farm road behind the cottage that takes you on a circular walk. There are also numerous other walks from the door we didn't have time to do. We visited Filey beach as we love it there, but be careful of the tide times. We also visited Filey Country Park. But other than that we didn't leave the farm grounds as it was so nice to be able to potter around there. The owners are very nice, thank you for the welcome basket for us and the dogs, and are around if you need anything, but otherwise leave you to enjoy your stay. We will definitely be back if we visit the area again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend is to family and friends.
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Morag
Absolutely nothing to complain about.
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Gary
We really loved our stay, a nice big comfy bed is just what you need after a good days exploring the area. It is on a working farm so please do expect noise from the cattle and farm machinery but in our time here it was very minimal compared to our last visit. We had a nice welcome pack left for us which after our journey here was a very welcoming and you can have a nice cup of tea or coffee with a lovely cookie (which are very moorish indeed) Our dog Ernie wasn't left out as there was some treats for him too. We visited places like Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Filey, Scarborough, Pickering and you must go and visit Riveaulx Abby. And the beach at Hornsea was just wonderful for our dog (please check dates and where you can take your dog on the beach) Over all our stay was a much welcomed break for us and Ernie too.