Carvin-Tor

71 Customer Reviews

• "Great place, had a great stay its a good place for traveling to different places."

  Some lovely places near by to visit.

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Jul 2024

• "Really lovely setting for a peaceful and tranquil holiday."

  Very clean and well maintained every home comfort. Owner was very welcoming and helpful with suggestions on local day trips and amenities. Eould not hesitate to recommend.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Jul 2024

• "This was such a relaxing and comfortable place to stay, with lovely views too, thank you!"

  A really great base for exploring the area and visiting family, then being able to relax in the hot tub in the evening was wonderful. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals and TVs in the bedrooms was an added luxury. Our only comment would be check the location carefully with the owner (who is really lovely) in advance, (especially if you are arriving in the dark because the Carvin Tor sign is not well lit) the directions on the Sykes website weren't great and sat-nav will take you to a different property.

  Reviewed by Sally4.7★Jan 2024

• "Enjoyed a weekend break here lovely property very clean , loved the hot tub will definitely be back."

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Nov 2023

• "Wonderful property in a wonderful location, everything you could need is at hand and the owners were very helpful!"

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Sep 2023

• "Great place to stay, great communication."

  Everything needed included in the stay, only issue was the psychopathic kitchen tap! Is not a major issue just had to have a clean up when the kids attempted to use it, no issues at all would 100% stay again

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely clean property with comfortable beds."

  Owners were very friendly and helpful. Peaceful location.

  Reviewed by Janette5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a lovely weeks stay, hot tub was fab and cottage a great base to explore Yorkshire countryside/seaside."

  Definitely recommend stay

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★May 2023

• "We had a lovely stay, everything was catered for."

  The kitchen had all you needed, the bedding was lovely and clean and the beds were comfortable, the house was clean throughout and the rooms were all spacious...mind your head on the beams though. We had a little trouble with the keysafe not sure if it was us or a bit dated. The views were lovely, although on the main road to Northallerton not much traffic seemed to pass so really peaceful too. The hot tub was great...a little step may be helpful for some people. My son was made up getting some fresh eggs. All in all a lovely place to stay and really good value for money.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Apr 2023

• "The hot tub jets are broken and it doesn’t heat up properly"

  Reviewed by Kate3.4★Feb 2023

• "This is a lovely place, out in sticks."

  The view from the hot tub is astonishing and the accommodation just right. Such friendly owners who were on hand but not intrusive, be prepared to drive out for amenities such as shops and pubs/restaurants but that was one of the reasons we loved it. Very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Iain5.0★Nov 2022

• "What a lovely lodge!"

  ! Everything you could ever ask for! Hot tub was clean and we used it every night! The kitchen was the most well stocked kitchen I have ever seen!!! Directions from the sat nav stop you before the lodge but when I spoke to Kevin the day before our stay he told me this and explained where to go after the sat nav stopped and we had no problems finding the lodge. Very close to Northallerton which is a lovely little town with plenty of shops and supermarkets! Thank you again we had a lovely stay!!

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2022

• "Beautiful cottage, lovely clean rooms with amazing view."

  I would definitely go again but we arrived late at night and found it difficult to find but the owner was very helpful

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a wonderful 5 day stay, great base to visit coast and stately homes nearby."

  Restaurants a short drive or recommend Als Taxis. Hot Tub definitely a bonus. Will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Sep 2022

• "Had a lovely stay at Carvin-Tor, the property is lovely and set in a beautiful location."

  Kevin and his family are close at hand, and a delight to meet/speak with. We even had the added bonus of meeting a 2 day old goat on their nearby farm just before departure! Rare we say this about anywhere we visit but we'd definitely come back again!

  Reviewed by Toby5.0★Jul 2022

• "Thank you for our visit Was super relaxed and super friendly Thank you for ..."

  Thank you for our visit Was super relaxed and super friendly Thank you for the accommodating environment you provide We will return :) Thank you

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Jul 2022

• "As a group of 6 ladies, we have just returned from a weekend in Carvin Tor."

  A very pleasant stay overall. 10/10 for cleanliness! Not a spec of dust to be seen! Bedding was beautiful and fresh. The bathroom is lovely and spacious. The hottub was worth it's weight in gold as we had sunshine all weekend and it sits in the sun all day, so we made good use of this. The owner comes every day to check the pH level and it was beautifully hot and ready to use on arrival. This was fantastic for a weekend away with friends, but I think we would have felt quite cramped if we had stayed any longer, as we maxed out the capacity with 6 people. Low beams in the kitchen and bedrooms can be dangerous if you forget they're there! No dishwasher, although not to say there won't be in the future as there were tablets in the cupboard and a space next to the fridge where one may have been previously. Smart TV, tv's in bedrooms, microwave, toaster, oven & hobs, washing machine but no detergent so be sure to take your own if you plan to use it. Hand soap, tea towels, washing up liquid and sponge/scourer. Large fridge and freezer so plenty of room for all our food and drink. Excellent supply of glasses and plastic beakers, which is important to use outside, as glass not allowed in hottub. Not suitable for wheelchair access or to anyone unable to climb steps.

  Reviewed by Amanda4.7★Jun 2022

• "A beautiful apartment in a beautiful location at the end of a quiet village close to plenty of walking routes."

  Also just a couple of miles away from bars, restaurants and shops in Northallerton. Well equipped with everything you could possibly need in a self catering property.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely property, wasn’t aware as to how many steps to property, luckily we ..."

  Lovely property, wasn’t aware as to how many steps to property, luckily we left someone at home with mobility problems: Everything else was lovely, thank you

  Reviewed by Kelly4.7★Apr 2022

• "Thank you for a lovely weekend, The cottage was amazing and just what we needed."

  We will defiantly return

  Reviewed by Joann5.0★Mar 2022

• "The steps up to the property was not mentioned in the description."

  The entrance living room would benefit from curtains across the double doors to provide privacy and make it more cosy. The hot water system needs attention as it kept going cold and losing pressure. The owner was helpful in trying to fix the problem but it kept re occurring. On the whole a pleasant place to stay.

  Reviewed by Eileen3.4★Feb 2022

• "We had a nice few days here."

  Kevin was very helpful

  Reviewed by Ben5.0★Feb 2022

• "Working farm noises on Friday morning for a couple of hours."

  All other time was very very peaceful. Very spacious bedrooms and a very good kitchen with everything you need. Hot tub excellent also but needs an up over cover for it as lifting the cover on and off would be hard for some people. We believe the entrance / living room could be rearranged to look less like a hotel reception room. Beds very comfy. Blinds could be added to improve privacy and keep the sun out if needed. Overall very very nice accommodation and would definitely recommend to friends.

  Reviewed by Mark3.8★Jan 2022

• "Had a lovely few days."

  Clean, comfortable and relaxing. Other reviews have said about getting a bit lost use what3words pose.surprised.ending this take you straight there. I will be recommending this little bolt hole to friends not too far from towns but enough for some peace and quiet. Kevin a very nice chap easy to talk to if you have any questions.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Dec 2021

• "Had a lovely stay at Carbon-Tor our only issue was finding the place!"

  The post code took us past and we weren’t taking notice of the sign we drove past, so we had to ask a local how to get there but only took us 5 mins more so not a major problem!!! Overall lovely cute place love that it’s on the second floor also makes it feel more safe!

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Dec 2021

• "Beautiful place that is perfect for 6 people!"

  Very clean and the kitchen has every utensil you could ever need! We stayed during storm Arwen and was slightly worried about noise from the storm but we couldn't hear anything really and we were lovely and toastie inside! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend and we are so glad we did! Beds are very comfortable and we all had a lovely nights sleep! We stayed as 6 girls celebrating a 40th birthday and found a lovely bar in Northallerton called the Potting Shed that had a DJ on, so if anybody is going for a similar thing, we recommend there!

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Nov 2021

• "The property was just as it said, so lovely & so peaceful & quiet."

  Would definitely go back. Only thing, directions sent to me by Sykes only got me to the main road (which is long & runs through the entire village) it was dark & there's no phone signal, so had to drive out of the village to get signal & ring the lovely owner who was very helpful & directed me straight there. But essentially my waffle is saying better instructions could have prevented me bothering the owner on a Friday night! (The sat nav doesn't take you to the address.)

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Nov 2021

• "Just back from a fantastic 6 day stay at Carvin Tor."

  What a wonderful little hideaway this property is. Kevin, the owner is such a helpful bloke, full of knowledge of the local area and nothing is too much trouble for him. The property was spotless throughout, kitchen well stocked with every utensil/pots/pans you could ever need, real home from home. Beds were extremely comfortable, we slept like logs ! Great , strong WiFi signal, comfortable sofas in the lounge area and TVs in every room with Freeview and as it’s October it was a little chilly in the evenings so we cranked the heating up a little bit, made it even cozier with the rain lashing against the windows and the wind howling! The hot tub was lovely too. Ok, it’s not the newest model but it does what it’s supposed to do, hot, bubbly and very relaxing. We will definitely be back for another visit. The location is perfect for getting out to either the North Yorkshire moors or The Dales, there’s so much to see and do within a short drive and spectacular scenery everywhere. My wife and I would highly recommend Carvin Tor, we’ll be back as soon as we can.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely little lodge for 4 of us with the hot tub to celebrate a birthday."

  Could do with some fairy lights on the wooden panels in the evening/dusk to enjoy the hot tub in the dark and the peaceful surroundings. Lovely & clean and cozy we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Would stay again. Friendly owner.

  Reviewed by Erica3.8★Sep 2021

• "Holiday cottage is situated in a great area for visiting different places, we loved the views in the beautiful countryside."

  Great to come back and relax in the hot tub

  Reviewed by David4.4★Sep 2021

• "Comfortable accommodation, everything we needed was provided."

  Came home with two bags of apples so have been busy peeling and freezing - pies to come later. Post code alone is not sufficient to find to find the accommodation. Look out for the eggs for sale sign.

  Reviewed by Brian4.4★Aug 2021

• "This property is well below Sykes standards."

  The property had many issues the beds were very poor quality & uncomfortable, the kitchen had a integral washing machine dumped under the worktop, also F/Freezer was integral used as a free standing one, no handles, cupboards were old & sad looking, worktops & hob marked. Kettle had to be filled from the spout, there was no cupboard space to put food so had to be left on worktop. Glazed window in the kitchen was blown, chair in living room had feet removed, one bedroom was unfinished painted. Hot tub area in desperate need of some tlc certainly wasn’t a patio garden area. The list is endless. The view must have been taken elsewhere, we stayed in a Sykes cottage in May this year for less than the £800+ we paid for this one. I was pleased to leave & return home to comfort and high standards.

  Reviewed by Richard & Linda1.9★Jul 2021

• "Hot tub was amazing!"

  The place was so clean! Was absolutely amazing my now fiancé proposed to me here and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

  Reviewed by Chelsea5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage was clean, comfortable and in a great location (albeit quite remote from a local shop or pub within walking distance) for visiting the Moors and Dale's."

  Northallerton is approx 6 miles away with restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The hot tub was great after a long day sightseeing. I would have no issues recommending Carvin Tor as a great place to stay.

  Reviewed by Tony4.7★Jun 2021

• "The beds weren't comfortable very bumpy an noisey"

  Reviewed by Julie Edwards4.7★May 2021

• "We felt the hot tub could of been more up to date and there was a funny smell in all the rooms"

  Reviewed by Paula3.8★Apr 2021

• "Great conversion."

  Had everything we needed. Really enjoyed the hot tub. Had a much needed mini holiday with no fuss. Owners were friendly. Place was nice and clean. Only criticism is the mattresses. Tvs in the bedrooms so the kids were entertained. Internet provided. Nice location. Thanks for a nice time x

  Reviewed by Natalie4.7★Apr 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a great location."

  Super helpful owner. The cottage was warm,welcoming and spotlessly clean. Well equipped kitchen with full size freezer and washing machine. The hot tub was a big hit with us all. Will absolutely return again. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Lisamarie5.0★Dec 2020

• "We had a great stay and it was very well presented and the owner was very helpful."

  I would go back there next year . Only one thing was the beds I didn’t the spring in the mattress but that’s because I have a foam mattress at home .

  Reviewed by Lynn4.7★Oct 2020

• "Really enjoyed our staycation so to speak, will definitely look to book again next year."

  Lovely conversion and owners more than helpful.

  Reviewed by Daniel5.0★Sep 2020

• "A lovely country break, cottage was modern, clean with all facilities, our only ..."

  A lovely country break, cottage was modern, clean with all facilities, our only comment would be new mattresses on the beds in the two big bedrooms please

  4.7★Aug 2020

• "In these bizarre times of Covid-19 we wanted to have a safe weekend away from it all and it met our needs perfectly."

  We were met by our friendly host Kevin who gave us all the information we needed. Carvin-Tor is a lovely well equipped upper floor barn conversion in a cosy style. The hot tub was a big plus which was a sure favourite with our grandchildren. We also had a lovey 10 minute drive to nearby Kiplin Hall which is well worth a visit. We would definitely recommend a stay here.

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Aug 2020

• "We had a brilliant get away, the place is home from home with added benefit of the hot tub"

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2020

• "Had a lovely relaxing time and really enjoyed our stay."

  Thank you.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Mar 2020

• "We loved our stay at Carvin Tor!"

  The place was extremely clean and well decorated, the kitchen comes stocked with everything you need and the owners were lovely and friendly. The hot tub was a massive hit with both the kids and the adults. We will definitely be revisiting.

  Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Feb 2020

• "Me and my family had a really enjoyable stay."

  The hot tub was a huge bonus. It is a very cosy cottage and the town of Northallerton is only 4 miles away with all your supermarkets, cafes, shops and restaurants.

  Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Feb 2020

• "The cottage was lovely, very clean with plenty of home comforts in."

  . Kitchen was fully stocked with all culinary items you would need for your stay... Lovely quiet location, with easy access to local towns, Can’t recommend the place enough.... we will definitely be back.....

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Dec 2019

• "Absolutely amazing place, definitely we want to go back, comfortable bedrooms, everything was so clean, a perfect hot tub, all of us loved this place, said only good things."

  Reviewed by Laima5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lovely place with everything you need for a chilling break"

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2019

• "Lovely secluded place."

  Close to Northallerton. Couldn't fault it.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2019

• "We have recently just returned from our weekend break for our friends Birthday."

  Very easy to find, and a relaxing break. The cottage was very clean, tidy, it had little touches making it feel very homely. The kitchen was adequately equipped which made all the difference for cooking meals. The location was ideal, easy enough to get into the neighbouring villages and towns. Prefect for a relaxing break and with some great walking routes near by. The hot tub was a fantastic touch, which we certainly got lots of use from. The owners were very friendly and so helpful Our only criticism would be one of the double beds were not comfy as the other two. Other than that we loved it. It certainly wouldn’t stop us booking with you guys again. Thank you again for a fab stay we will be back.

  Reviewed by Colleen4.1★Apr 2019

• "The cottage isn't really suitable for 6 people , apart from the beds; there wasn't enough space in the general areas, outside area was really disappointing, looks a lot bigger on the pic, and no mention that it was up a flight of steep stone stairs."

  Reviewed by Andrew1.6★Apr 2019

• "I booked this holiday cottage for my friends and I to celebrate a 40th birthday."

  It was absolutely fantastic, so clean and tidy and we had everything we could ask for (except maybe WiFi). We all said we would definitely stay here again. We had a brilliant weekend, thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Apr 2019

• "The cottage was lovely and quaint and very clean facilities."

  I was disappointed that there was no WiFi. My friend had a bad reaction after the hot tub and we think this may have been due to the chlorine levels.

  Reviewed by Gaynor4.4★Mar 2019

• "Lovely place, easy to find with directions from the owner."

  Had all amenities we needed, nice and private too. We had a great stay and would go back if in the area

  Reviewed by Heidi5.0★Mar 2019

• "The hot tub had far too much chlorine in it."

  Stained all our swimwear & towels just from drying ourselves after getting out, and all 4 of us were constantly itchy after being in the hot tub. Other than that, very nice place, very nice location, really enjoyable.

  Reviewed by Richard3.1★Feb 2019

• "Not easy to find!"

  Postcode doesn’t take you there but once found it is a beautiful barn conversation. Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Jan 2019

• "Carvin Tor is a beautiful place in a quiet location."

  The cottage is presently decorated and very homely. Extra clean and very quirky. We all absolutly had the best time with a group of 6 adults for a birthday celebration. If you want somewhere to relax and enjoy the view it's for you. The owners went above and beyond and were very genuine nice people. Only downside was it is not wheelchair friendly and a picture of steps leading up to it would would have been a bonus but didn't reflect our stay once we were in there Will be returning soon

  Reviewed by Derek4.4★Nov 2018

• "We had a lovely break away in this cosy cottage."

  Everything was perfect for our stay. Only problem was finding it! Sat Nav directions do not take you to the destination so it was quite tricky to find in the dark! Can’t fault the property though and good communication with the owner. Will book again.

  Reviewed by Anya3.8★Nov 2018

• "Went away for my 18th birthday and it was beautiful, peaceful week away."

  Kevin the owner, was super friendly and helpful when we needed something. Will definitely be looking at booking again. thank you for an amazing holiday :)

  Reviewed by Chloe5.0★Oct 2018

• "There wasn't a thing I could have complained about, The owner of the property was very helpful and never bothered us at all."

  Would definitely go back again

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Aug 2018

• "The owners were really friendly ,easy to talk to."

  Helped us with our enquiries regarding where to find places to go for days out,local amenities as well.

  Reviewed by Bernadette5.0★Aug 2018

• "A perfect holiday cottage."

  .Kevin was very helpful and accomadating..the cottage was spotless..garden area was perfect! Will be coming again!

  Reviewed by Dionne5.0★Jun 2018

• "We had a fantastic time."

  It was a little hard to find so had to phone the owner. Clearer directions would be helpful but couldn’t fault the accommodation. It was perfect. Thank you

  Reviewed by Katy5.0★Apr 2018

• "Carvin-Tor is a really well presented holiday cottage."

  I would however like to point out that the water pressure is very low, to the point that only 1 tap can operate at a time. The lack of WiFi was actually a god send as the kids had to find something else to occupy their time with. All in all we had a great time, thanks.

  Reviewed by John4.4★Mar 2018

• "A lovely barn conversion in a perfect location!"

  We had a wonderful time exploring the area on our bikes and on returning back to the barn to relax in the Hot tub was perfect! Lovely views even on a snowy cold day. Only one slight downside is no wifi but there was 4g coverage on our phones so we did manage to plan our bike routes. Would definitely recommend to family and friends wanting a relaxing break!

  Reviewed by Shelley5.0★Mar 2018

• "This lodge was in a lovey location and we all loved it."

  It’s a little difficult to find as the sign to it is stone and the sat Nav leads you passed the turn into it. However the lodge itself was 10/10. I would definitely come again.

  Reviewed by Jodie5.0★Feb 2018

• "My friends and I booked a weekend away at Carvin Tor and it was fantastic !"

  Kevin (the owner) was on hand to help with any questions including directions, as initially it was quite hard to find. The cottage was so warm and cosy , with comfortable beds and towels provided 2 per guest. Velux windows had in built blinds in every room also. The hot tub was easy to use and the views were spectacular especially from the kitchen ! Various small things really made the difference like the recycling bins and left over food was saved for the pig! Only thing that would make it even better would be a Wi-Fi connection so the smart TV could be used to its full potential. Will book again and would definitely recommend :)

  Reviewed by Janet4.4★Feb 2018

• "Loved it Was the perfect place to relax."

  Will defo be back

  Reviewed by Ken4.6★Jan 2018

• "The only negative I have is bedroom curtains and wifi."

  The lack of bedroom curtains or blinds meant that you could not have a decent sleep as the light was streaming in from 7 am onwards

  Reviewed by Anthony4.4★Nov 2017

• "Absolutely wonderful!"

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Sep 2017

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